[Chinese enterprise wins Kazakhstan sulfuric acid plant project]Recently, China National Chemical Corporation and Kazakhstan Copper Industry signed an EPC general contracting agreement to undertake the construction of a new sulfuric acid plant at the local Rezkazgan copper smelter, with a contract amount of 213.76 million US dollars. The project will build a new sulfuric acid facility and renovate the existing flue gas purification system, with an annual production capacity of 350000 tons for the sulfuric acid plant. After completion, the smoke capture rate can reach 99%, significantly reducing sulfur dioxide emissions. The preliminary work of the project will start at the end of 2026, and it is expected to be put into trial operation in 2028.Editor/Gong Ziwei
Saudi Arabia's Hafei Company has signed a 760MW photovoltaic plus 1077MWh energy storage purchase agreement with Syrian Electricity Company, with a term of 20 to 25 years and a starting price of 3 cents per kilowatt hour. It has also signed technical cooperation agreements with Saudi Electricity Company and Siemens Energy.Editor/Gao Xue
On August 18, 2026, Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates Zeng Jixin paid a visit to the Director General of the Abu Dhabi Press Club, Faisal. The two sides exchanged views on deepening media cooperation between the two countries and promoting comprehensive and objective understanding of China Arab relations among all sectors.Editor/Gao Xue