[Five trillion yuan invested in the new power grid]On July 31, 2026, the National Development and Reform Commission held a press conference in July to disclose the infrastructure layout and key energy and power work during the 15th Five Year Plan period. The press conference revealed that as an important component of the six networks, the new power grid for the 15th Five Year Plan plans to invest over 5 trillion yuan and will adhere to the national strategy of scientifically planning and constructing the six networks. Editor/Cheng Liting
At 13:46 on August 12, 2026, the load of the Guangzhou power grid system reached its historical peak for the third time this year, with a maximum load of 26.231 million kilowatts, a year-on-year increase of 4.46%. Faced with the dual challenges of sustained high temperatures and rising electricity demand, the Guangdong Guangzhou Power Supply Bureau of Southern Power Grid is working together to ensure the safe and stable operation of the power grid during peak hours through the coordination of source, grid, load, and storage.Editor/Gong Ziwei
On August 13, 2026, the Lianyungang Huai'an section of the Lianyungang Yizheng crude oil pipeline project, a key national oil and gas infrastructure project, was successfully put into operation. This is the first 10 million ton crude oil pipeline put into operation at the beginning of China's 15th Five Year Plan, which is of great significance for optimizing the energy supply structure in the central and eastern regions of China and improving the national oil and gas network layout.Editor/Gong Ziwei