[China builds its largest carbon fiber production line]On May 8, 2026, the first phase of Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical's annual production of 30000 tons of large fiber bundle carbon fiber project was put into operation and qualified products were produced, with performance reaching the international advanced level. The completion of two production lines marks the launch of the 48K large fiber bundle carbon fiber production line, which has the largest single line capacity in China. The project has a high localization rate and a record breaking construction speed, and has also established a green electricity and high-end new material circular industry chain, supporting the high-quality development of the carbon fiber industry.Editor/Gong Ziwei
CIMC Raffles and Norwegian Dutch joint venture companies have signed a contract to build a new generation of deep-water multifunctional offshore installation ships, and the project has entered the implementation stage. The vessel was built at Haiyang Base in Shandong Province, with a length of 132.6 meters and a width of 32 meters. It has a capacity of 100 people and a maximum operating depth of 4000 meters. It is equipped with multiple professional operating equipment and meets the methanol reservation and DP2 power positioning standards. It is classified as DNV. The joint venture company is jointly owned by Solstad and SBM, and the ship will be operated by the Norwegian side after delivery, with the Dutch side enjoying priority use rights. This signing highlights the strong international competitiveness of Chinese offshore shipbuilding enterprises.Editor/Gong Ziwei
On June 23, 2026, a press conference was held in Lhasa on the high-quality development achievements of Linzhi City, Xizang during the 14th Five Year Plan period and the planning work during the 15th Five Year Plan period. At the meeting, it was introduced that the total installed capacity of clean energy in the city has increased from 356800 kilowatts to 450800 kilowatts by 2025, and the installed capacity of hydropower under construction has reached 4.9292 million kilowatts, achieving zero breakthrough in the large-scale development and application of new energy.Editor/Gong Ziwei