[Xinjiang builds a low-carbon project for the entire refining and chemical chain]On July 16, 2026, the Tarim 1.2 million tons/year Phase II ethylene and supporting green low-carbon demonstration project of PetroChina Dushanzi Petrochemical was successfully put into operation and fully entered the production and operation stage. The project is located in the Petroleum and Petrochemical Industrial Park of Korla Shangku High tech Industrial Development Zone, Bayingolin Mongol Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang, on the northern edge of the Taklamakan Desert. It is the first pioneering project in China's refining industry to fully implement the concept of green and low-carbon development, and has built the world's first ethylene cracking carbon emission recycling demonstration base.Editor/Gong Ziwei
Chinalco Hong Kong (Chinalco Group) - Guinea's annual production of 1.2 million tons of alumina project plans to invest approximately 1 billion US dollars, equivalent to 7 billion yuan. Landing in the core production area of Guinea's bauxite resources, constructing a complete alumina smelting production line, supporting integrated mining transportation, smelting workshops, sewage treatment, warehousing and logistics; Deeply layout the upstream processing links of the African aluminum industry chain, establish stable import channels for electrolytic aluminum raw materials in China, and assist Chinese enterprises in developing overseas mineral resources.Editor/Gong Ziwei
In the first half of 2026, the national railway fixed assets investment was 363.2 billion yuan, with a year-on-year increase of 2.1%. 355.2 kilometers of new lines were put into production, and the construction of the 15th Five Year Plan began well. China Railway Group is coordinating the promotion of railway construction, and multiple lines such as the West Tenth High speed Railway have been opened; Multiple high-speed railway sections under construction are undergoing acceptance, joint debugging, and trial operation; A batch of railway renovation and new construction projects have started or accelerated preliminary approval. The next step will continue to promote project construction, complete the annual tasks with quality assurance, and help promote high-quality economic development.Editor/Gong Ziwei