[Tender for 10MW Optical Storage at Kipsi Mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo]Recently, the Kipsi mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo launched a tender for 10MW photovoltaic+200MWh energy storage, jointly promoted by Ivanhoe Mines and Congo National Mining Corporation, with plans to put it into operation by the end of 2027. This century old zinc mine will resume production in November 2024, with output soaring from 20000 tons to 203000 tons by 2025, with a target of 290000 tons by 2026. At present, mines rely on hydropower, and light storage projects will promote their transformation towards green and low-cost operations. Editor/Cheng Liting
Recently, Qingdao University of Science and Technology held the unveiling ceremony of the International Joint Laboratory of Industrial Intelligence and the 2026 Industrial Intelligence Academic Forum, with Chinese and foreign academicians, government and enterprise representatives attending the event. The school collaborates with Russian research institutions to establish an international joint laboratory for industrial intelligence, focusing on cutting-edge technology research and industrial transformation in industrial intelligence. At the same time as the event, a provincial-level school enterprise industry university research collaborative innovation center was established, and several top experts from China and abroad conducted academic sharing to empower the intelligent and green transformation and upgrading of the manufacturing industry.Editor/Gong Ziwei
On May 29, 2026, the 174000 cubic meter large LNG transport ship built by CSSC Hudong Zhonghua was officially delivered. This ship is also China's first large LNG transport ship to achieve full spectrum assembly of domestically produced ultra-low temperature valves for cargo hold enclosure systems, marking the construction of a complete industrial chain of large LNG transport ships in China from materials, design to supporting equipment.Editor/Gong Ziwei