State owned enterprise Xiong'an Science and Technology Innovation

As a landmark project undertaken by a state-owned energy enterprise to relocate non capital functions in Beijing, Xiong'an Science and Technology Innovation Park has officially started construction. This project focuses on building a new energy system, aiming to create an innovative highland that integrates technology research and development, achievement transformation, and industrial incubation. The project will deeply integrate various clean energy sources such as geothermal and photovoltaic, create a nearly zero carbon demonstration park, and plan to introduce national innovation platforms and high-end talents, focusing on cutting-edge fields such as smart energy and hydrogen energy. This move is not only an important measure for central enterprises to serve the construction of Xiong'an New Area and implement the "dual carbon" goals, but also a powerful push for the high-end, intelligent, and green development of the energy industry in the new area, injecting strong impetus into the creation of a world-class green and smart new city.Editor/Bian Wenjun

Kaiping International Wealth Plaza lays foundation and starts construction

The groundbreaking ceremony for the Kaiping International Wealth Plaza project, with a total investment of 180 million yuan, officially kicked off the construction. This project is undertaken by China Construction Third Engineering Bureau and is one of the key projects promoting the "High Quality Development Project of Hundred Counties, Thousand Towns, and Ten Thousand Villages" in Kaiping City. The project is located in Sanbu Street, Kaiping City, with a total construction area of approximately 32000 square meters. It will build a 15 story hotel and a 7-story office building, as well as a commercial podium. After completion, it will integrate accommodation, business, catering, and entertainment, becoming another important urban commercial complex and new landmark in Kaiping City. The commencement of this project will not only effectively enhance the quality of urban functions and meet the diverse consumption needs of citizens, but also provide a large number of job opportunities for the local area, injecting new vitality into the high-quality development of the economy in Kaiping city.Editor/Bian Wenjun

The second phase of the large-scale photovoltaic composite

Recently, the second phase 1000MW project of the Baofeng 2000MW photovoltaic composite power station in Lingwu, Ningxia, with a total investment of over 5 billion yuan, has officially started construction. This project is an important component of the Ningxia "Ningdian Xiangxiang" project, planned to be built on desert land in the Ningdong Energy and Chemical Industry Base. After completion, the project can provide approximately 1.6 billion kilowatt hours of clean electricity annually, equivalent to saving over 480000 tons of standard coal and reducing carbon dioxide emissions by nearly 1.3 million tons, with significant economic and environmental benefits. As a key link in the construction of the integrated industrial chain of "green electricity green hydrogen green ammonia" by Baofeng Energy, this project will provide stable and low-cost green electricity for the production of its subsequent products such as green hydrogen and green ammonia, effectively promoting the transformation of China's energy structure and the achievement of the "dual carbon" goal.Editor/Bian Wenjun

Construction of the No.2 Extra Large Bridge on the North East Up Link Line has commenced

Recently, the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the No. 2 super large bridge of the Northeast Up Link Line was held at the Yangzhou East Station project site of China Railway Ninth Bureau First Company. The bridge is a double track continuous rigid frame bridge spanning the Taiping River, with a total length of 365.4 meters and a deck width of 11.6 meters. It adopts a complex box girder structure and is constructed by intelligent bridge building machines using cantilever casting. It is the most complex and difficult key control project in the entire line, and the construction period restricts the subsequent progress of box girder erection and track laying. To ensure the smooth progress of the project, the project department has planned ahead and the technical team has organized experts to discuss and optimize the plan multiple times. The supporting facilities have been fully put into use. At the construction site, the builders promised to promote the spirit of the enterprise, implement refined management, strictly control safety and quality, and turn the bridge into a high-quality demonstration project. After the completion of the bridge, it will open up the entire beam erection channel, creating conditions for subsequent operations. The construction personnel will carefully organize winter construction to ensure the high-quality and efficient progress of the project. In the future, this bridge will become an important link serving the integration of transportation in the Yangtze River Delta. Editor/Cheng Liting

Zhangjiagang East Station Building Drilling

Recently, the first construction pile of the Zhangjiagang East Station building project for the new Nantong Ningbo high-speed railway has been successfully drilled, officially entering the substantive construction stage. The first pile follows high standard quality requirements, and the project team adopts processes such as mud wall protection and drilling. After multiple rounds of review and disclosure, the "first piece system" and refined management ensure that 760 engineering piles meet the quality standards. All pile foundation projects are planned to be completed within two months. Zhangjiagang East Station has a building area of approximately 20000 square meters and is equipped with an underground parking lot and a main structure for rail transit. It will be connected to the east and west station buildings through an underground passage, achieving seamless integration of multiple modes of transportation. It is designed with the concept of "Cloud Sail Ji Canghai Thousand eave Point Terrace", using elevated and ground double-layer drop off and entry methods, and detailed planning of the functions of each floor. The station building is expected to be built simultaneously with the Tongsu Jiayong Railway by the end of 2027, and 1738 social parking spaces will be added to the surrounding municipal supporting projects. As a hub station for the "Three Railways Intersection", it will strengthen the hub position of Zhangjiagang Station and provide convenient travel services for passengers. Editor/Cheng Liting

Shenzhen Junzi Bujun New Area Urban Renewal Project Starts Construction

On December 11, 2025, the groundbreaking ceremony for the urban renewal project of Junzi Bujun New Area in Guanlan Street, Longhua District, Shenzhen was held. The project is jointly constructed by Minmetals 23rd Metallurgical Group, Fujian Shuojie Trading Co., Ltd., and Hong Kong Huayi Design Consultant (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. It adopts the EPC model, with Minmetals 23rd Metallurgical Group serving as the leader of the consortium. The project is located on the southwest side of the intersection of Demao Road and Qingping Expressway, with an updated unit area of approximately 103000 square meters and a planned total construction area of approximately 457000 square meters, covering various business formats. Hu Jianjun, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of Minmetals 23rd Metallurgical Group, stated that he will attach great importance to project construction, cooperate with all parties, establish a solid foundation of quality, practice safety and civilization, deepen cooperation and win-win, and build it into a demonstration and heartwarming project. This project is a solid step for Minmetals' 23rd Metallurgical Group to layout key cities and participate in large-scale urban renewal projects, which can enhance its brand influence and market competitiveness. Editor/Cheng Liting

Signed a contract for a 1.1GW project and put into operation a 273MW power station

On December 11, 2025, Norwegian renewable energy company Scatec announced the completion of equity contracts for its large-scale "Obelisk" solar energy storage project in Egypt, while the Grootfontein solar power plant in South Africa was officially put into operation. Scatec has signed equity agreements with Norwegian state-owned investment fund Norfund and French power company EDF to jointly promote the Obelisk solar and energy storage project in Egypt. The project has a scale of 1.1GW/200MW, making it Scatec's largest renewable energy project to date. According to the agreement, Norfund will hold a 25% stake in the project holding company, EDF will hold a 20% stake in the operating company, and Scatec will continue to maintain a majority stake. The CEO of the company, Terje Pilskog, stated that the project will combine solar energy and battery storage to provide Egypt with stable and cost competitive electricity. At the beginning of 2025, Scatec has raised over $400 million in funding for the project and plans to introduce more partners to optimize the capital structure. In South Africa, Scatec's 273MW Grootfontein solar photovoltaic power station has officially started operation. This project is developed based on the procurement plan of South African renewable energy independent power producers and holds a 20-year power purchase agreement. Scatec completed project financing in 2023 and owns 51% of its shares, with the remaining shares held by local black economic revitalization partners and community trust funds. Alberto Gambakota, the head of Scatec Africa, pointed out that this project is the company's first power station in the Western Cape province and the first solar project to achieve commercial operation in this round of bidding, demonstrating Scatec's continuous investment and localization commitment in the South African market. Scatec stated that by collaborating with international organizations and local partners, the company aims to improve capital efficiency, create greater value, while maintaining operational control over projects. Previously, Norfund had supported Scatec's 130MW solar project in Colombia. In the South African market, Scatec has accumulated large-scale installed capacity and has won an additional 846MW in the latest round of bidding. This series of trends reflects Scatec's deepening layout and long-term strategy in the field of clean energy in Africa. Editor/Yang Beihua

Investment of 4.13 billion yuan! Jinhu Tire's first European factory has settled in Opole

The small town of Opole, not far from the Czech border, is quietly undergoing a transformation in its industrial layout. On December 1st, Jinhu Tire officially announced that it will build its first production base in Europe here, marking an important step for this tire manufacturing enterprise on the path of globalization. This factory located in Opole, Poland, is planned to have a total investment of approximately RMB 4.13 billion. The project will be promoted in stages, with the first phase expected to produce 6 million passenger car tires annually, and the production scale will gradually expand according to market development. The new factory is not only geographically close to the heartland of the European automotive industry, but is also seen as a key entry point for Jinhu to deepen its penetration into the European market. The European market holds significant strategic importance for Jinhu Tire. In the first three quarters of 2025, Jinhu Tire achieved a cumulative operating revenue of RMB 18.1 billion, of which the European market contributed 27%. Of particular note is that the European market has maintained double-digit growth since 2025, demonstrating strong development potential. Europe is home to numerous high-end car manufacturers such as Mercedes Benz, BMW, Audi, Porsche, and Volkswagen. Jinhu Tire stated that setting up a factory in Poland is an important measure for the company to continue promoting its globalization strategy and focusing on high-yield markets. By achieving localized production and supply, Jinhu will further enhance its product and service competitiveness, strengthen its high-end brand value, and integrate more closely into the European automotive industry chain. With the implementation of the planning for the Polish factory, Jinhu Tire is entering the fast lane of the high-end manufacturing market in Europe with a more localized attitude, adding new footnotes to the industrial cooperation between China and Europe. Editor/Yang Beihua

Sany Lithium Energy Photovoltaic Storage Project is connected to the grid for operation

On December 9, 2025, the energy storage project of Kunshan Industrial Park invested and constructed by Sany Lithium Energy under Sany Group was officially connected to the grid. The total scale of the project is 16.24MW/53.5MWh, equipped with 16MW distributed photovoltaics, forming an integrated photovoltaic storage system. According to calculations, the project can save more than 9 million yuan in electricity bills for the park every year, and achieve peak shaving and valley filling of the power grid through millisecond level response, effectively improving the regional clean energy consumption rate and power system stability, providing a practical case for the green and low-carbon transformation of Chinese industrial parks. Editor/Yang Meiling

Announcement of EPC Candidates for Altay Grid Energy Storage Project in Xinjiang

On December 10, 2025, the EPC bidding candidates for the second phase of the centralized shared energy storage power station construction project (300MW/1200MWh) in Burqin County, Xinjiang were announced. China Power Construction Group Jiangxi Electric Power Construction Co., Ltd., China Gezhouba Group Electric Power Co., Ltd., and China Power Construction Group Guizhou Engineering Co., Ltd. are among the top three. This project is a large-scale grid type energy storage power station on the power grid side, using lithium iron phosphate battery technology. It plans to construct 120 energy storage subunits and supporting 220kV boosting stations, which play a key role in improving the stability of the power grid and the new energy consumption capacity in northwest China. Editor/Yang Meiling

EPC bid opening for Zhanjiang Suixi 300MW/600MWh energy storage project

On December 11, 2025, the bidding candidates for the design and construction general contracting (EPC) of the 300MW/600MWh new energy storage demonstration project in Suixi County, Guangdong Province were announced. China Power Construction Guizhou Engineering Co., Ltd. has become the first candidate for winning the bid with a total quotation of approximately 630 million yuan, equivalent to a unit price of 1.050 yuan/Wh. Henan Guoneng Construction Group Co., Ltd. and Zhongyong Runhe Construction Engineering Co., Ltd. ranked second and third respectively with unit prices of 1.131 yuan/Wh and 1.110 yuan/Wh. The construction of this project will provide an important demonstration for the large-scale application of new energy storage in China.Editor/Yang Meiling

China Power Construction wins bid for Singapore's largest floating photovoltaic project

The morning sun shines on the peaceful surface of the Kranji Reservoir in Singapore, shimmering in the waves as an important project carrying a green vision is poised to take off. Recently, China Power Construction Group and Shengke Singapore Solar Private Limited officially signed the EPC general contract for the Kranji Reservoir Floating Photovoltaic Project in Singapore. This is not only the beginning of a project, but also marks a new stage of cooperation between China and Singapore in the field of clean energy. As the largest floating solar project in Singapore to date, the Kranji Reservoir Floating Photovoltaic Project will be located in the northern and central regions of the reservoir. China Power Construction Corporation will be responsible for the full process EPC general contracting work of the project from design, procurement to construction, with an installed capacity of 150 megawatts. According to the plan, the project will officially start construction in the first half of 2027 and be put into operation in stages, injecting considerable green electricity into Singapore's local power grid in the future. Since entering the Singapore market in 2011, China Power Construction has always adhered to the development concept of "deepening local cultivation and serving the local". Through excellent technical strength and high-quality engineering practice, it has undertaken more than 20 key projects in the local area, covering multiple fields such as transportation, municipal engineering, and energy, gradually establishing a solid brand reputation and market foundation. The signing of the Kranji Reservoir project this time is the first surface photovoltaic project obtained by China Power Construction in Singapore. It not only achieves a major breakthrough in the field of new energy business, but also means that Chinese enterprises have officially entered the mainstream camp of large-scale floating photovoltaic construction in Singapore. This project will become another landmark achievement in green energy cooperation between China and Singapore, adding new impetus to regional sustainable development. Editor/Yang Beihua

The land for the Hunan section of the Yongqing Guangzhou

The land for the Yongzhou Qingyuan Guangzhou Railway (Hunan section) has been approved and is planned to start construction in 2026. The total length of the project is 161.5 kilometers, with a total investment of approximately 29.666 billion yuan, a designed speed of 350 kilometers per hour, and a bridge tunnel ratio of over 84%. The line starts from Yongzhou Station and passes through areas such as Lingling, Shuangpai, Ningyuan, and Lanshan. It has four newly built stations and connects to the under construction Shaoyong High speed Railway at the northern end. As a key section of the Guangdong Hong Kong Macao Chengdu Chongqing main axis, the travel time from Yongzhou to Guangzhou will be reduced from 3.5 hours to 1.5 hours after completion.Editor/Bian Wenjun

Miansui Railway Land Approve

The land for the construction of the Suining Neijiang section of the Mianyang Suining Neijiang railway has been approved and is planned to start construction in 2026. The total length of the project is about 107.8 kilometers, with a total investment of 20.63 billion yuan, a designed speed of 250 kilometers per hour, and a bridge tunnel ratio of up to 80.03%. The line starts from the under construction Suining High tech Station, goes south through Anyue County and Neijiang City in Ziyang, and ends at Neijiang North Station, with four stations including Anju Station, and will connect with the Neizi Lu High speed Railway. As a key project in the Chengdu Chongqing Economic Circle, it will achieve a 1-hour interchange from Suining to Neijiang after completion, filling the gap of high-speed rail in the central, southern and northern directions of Sichuan.Editor/Bian Wenjun

New Engine of Central Asian Industry: Almaty Oblast invests 247 million yuan in 15 parks

As a key hub of the "the Belt and Road" initiative, Almaty, Kazakhstan, has invested 247 million US dollars to build 15 industrial parks to activate the new industrial momentum in Central Asia. The park focuses on core areas such as food processing, machinery manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and new energy, relying on 30% of the national non-ferrous metal reserves and 70% of the renewable energy potential within the state to build a diversified industrial cluster. The policy dividend continues to increase, and enterprises can enjoy up to 10 years of tax exemptions, zero tariffs on imported equipment, and land subsidies. Combined with "one-stop" approval services, the investment threshold is significantly reduced. With the advantage of connecting Europe and Asia, the transportation cost of goods from the park to Europe has been reduced by 15% -20%, radiating to a market of 140 million people. After the completion of the project, it will create a massive number of job opportunities, promote Kazakhstan's transformation from a resource-based economy to a high value-added industry, and become a strategic pivot for Chinese enterprises to layout in Central Asia and connect Europe and Asia.Editor/Bian Wenjun

The Shanghai Zhahang Railway Fourth Line Project has been approved

A breakthrough has been made in the key nodes of the new Zhejiang section of the Shanghai to Hangzhou railway, and the impact assessment report on the navigation conditions of the cross navigation bridge and waterway has recently been reviewed by the Ministry of Transport, laying the foundation for the construction of the entire project. The project plans to synchronously construct four lines of "high-speed rail+freight", among which the Shanghai Zhahang high-speed rail with a designed speed of 350 kilometers per hour is an important connecting line of the national high-speed rail network coastal channel, and will become the third high-speed rail passenger transport channel connecting Shanghai and Hangzhou. The synchronous construction of the freight railway is designed with a speed of 160 kilometers per hour, aiming to build a freight network around Hangzhou Bay, alleviate the pressure of road transportation in Shanghai Port, and promote the development of industrial zones such as Pinghu Dushan Port. After the completion of the project, it will accelerate Jiaxing's integration into the Shanghai metropolitan area and strengthen regional economic integration. Editor/Cheng Liting

Dangshan 4 billion power battery project launched

On December 8, 2025, DeYi Energy's Suzhou annual production of 20GWh power battery project was officially launched. The project is located in Dangshan Economic Development Zone, covering an area of about 600 mu, with fixed assets investment of about 4 billion yuan. It will be committed to the research, development and manufacturing of high-performance, high safety power and energy storage batteries. The project plans to construct a highly automated production line, which will cover various electric vehicle needs such as hybrid, extended range, and pure electric vehicles. It is expected to have an annual production capacity of 20GWh by the end of 2027. After the project is completed and put into operation, it will not only directly promote the upgrading of the local manufacturing industry, but also have the potential to drive the development of related industrial clusters such as battery materials, component matching, and logistics services, injecting strong new momentum into the construction of a more complete and efficient new energy vehicle industry chain in Suzhou City and even Anhui Province. Editor/Cheng Liting

Chinese investment of 1.5 billion US dollars to build a new manufacturing hub in Pakistan

Against the backdrop of Pakistan's vigorous promotion of industrial upgrading and attraction of foreign investment, Punjab Province has welcomed key investments. The provincial government has signed an agreement with Chinese enterprises to invest $1.5 billion to build a modern industrial park covering 300 acres. The park focuses on diversified manufacturing industries such as textiles, automobiles, and pharmaceuticals, aiming to form industrial clusters that are expected to create a large number of jobs and drive the development of supporting industries. This move is seen as a microcosm of China's shift from infrastructure to deep industrial cultivation, not only injecting new momentum into the local area, but also marking that Punjab is strengthening its position as a key hub for industrial innovation and attracting foreign investment in Pakistan by improving infrastructure and policy environment. Editor/Cheng Liting

Oman's $1.6 billion silicon material plant has questionable production prospects

On December 10, 2025, the joint solar polycrystalline silicon project with a total investment of up to 1.6 billion US dollars is being pushed forward with controversy and anticipation in the Suhar Port Free Trade Zone in Oman. The project has once again received a $200 million term loan from Oman Arab Bank, which is the fourth key financing obtained by the project since 2025. Although the cumulative financing amount has exceeded 630 million US dollars, the funding gap is still huge, making it uncertain whether it can be put into operation as scheduled by the end of 2026. This project is led by Zhang Longgen, a senior figure in the Chinese photovoltaic industry, and is regarded as a typical example of China's photovoltaic capacity "curve going global". Faced with the challenges of severe overcapacity in the global polycrystalline silicon market (expected to reach 70% by 2025), sustained price decline, and uncertainty in obtaining market access in Europe and America for the project, its prospects have attracted industry attention. However, the project carries Oman's national strategy of developing green manufacturing and enjoys multiple local preferential policies, with significant advantages in electricity costs. If low-cost production can be achieved by 2026, it is not only expected to survive in the industry reshuffle, but also may drive billions of dollars in downstream photovoltaic industry investment in the Middle East region. The ultimate outcome of this gamble involving massive capital, industrial transfer, and national strategy may be revealed by the end of 2026. Editor/Yang Beihua

the key project of the Central China high-speed railway network is about to start

On December 10, 2025, the construction bidding for the new Wuhan Hub Direct Line project officially began, marking that this major high-speed railway project with a total investment of approximately 33.74 billion yuan is about to enter the substantive construction stage. The core control engineering of the project - the main bridge section and the joint construction section of the Baishazhou Highway and Railway Yangtze River Bridge - will be tendered in advance. The estimated total contract price is about 4.7 billion yuan, and the construction is planned to start in December 2025. As a key component of the national "Eight Verticals and Eight Horizontals" high-speed railway network along the Yangtze River, the main line of this line is approximately 83.6 kilometers long, with design speeds of 350 kilometers per hour and 250 kilometers per hour respectively, and a construction period of 5 years. The project will build a new Hanyang Station, which will have 7 units and 12 tracks in the near future, with a station building area of 80000 square meters. The long-term plan is to have 13 units and 24 tracks. After completion, it will become the largest high-speed rail hub in Wuhan. After the completion of the project, it will effectively connect the Wuhan West high-speed railway, significantly reducing the running time from Xi'an to Jiujiang and other directions, and is expected to save about 20 minutes. At the same time, this project will significantly alleviate the transportation pressure at Hankou Station, enhance the connectivity and scheduling flexibility of Wuhan hub, and is of great significance for improving the high-speed railway network in Central China and promoting the construction of the comprehensive transportation system in the Yangtze River Economic Belt. Editor/Yang Beihua

Sunshine Power 200MW/400MWh Energy Storage Project Launched in South Australia

On December 10, 2025, Sunac Power officially launched the construction of a large-scale battery energy storage system at Pelican Point in South Australia, Australia. The project is located in Adelaide Outer Harbour, with an installed capacity of 200MW/400MWh. It is expected to be put into operation in the second half of 2027. After completion, its charging and discharging capacity can meet the electricity needs of more than 29400 households, which is an important milestone in the construction of renewable energy infrastructure in South Australia. As a leading region in the global development of renewable energy, South Australia is facing system stability challenges brought about by the high proportion of volatile renewable energy grid integration. This project will adopt the advanced PowerTitan 2.0 technology solution from Sunac Power, which provides fast frequency response and real-time support for the power grid through the coordination of grid inverters, liquid cooled battery compartments, and intelligent power station controllers, effectively enhancing the overall stability and flexibility of the power grid. Joe Zhou, General Manager of Sunac Australia, stated that this project is a crucial step in Australia's transition to a low-carbon energy system. The project has entered the development phase and is expected to be debugged by the end of 2027. The advancement of this project will not only enhance the reliability of the South Australian power grid, but also lay the foundation for the application of hybrid energy models in the future, demonstrating the technological strength and important contribution of Chinese enterprises in the global energy storage field and energy transformation. Editor/Yang Beihua

500MW/2GWh！ Large independent energy storage project in Karamay, Xinjiang started

On December 9, 2025, the construction of the 500000 kW/2000000 kWh independent new energy storage project in Karamay City was officially launched. The project is a key energy project in Xinjiang, invested by Karamay Shengdatong Energy Storage Technology Co., Ltd., with a total scale of 500MW/2GWh. It is estimated that 800 million kilowatt hours of charging and discharging can be achieved every year, effectively improving the peak shaving capacity and power supply stability of the regional power grid.Editor/Yang Meiling

Unit price 1.3 yuan/Wh! Yantai, Shandong Province releases EPC+O bidding

On December 10, 2025, Laiyang Flexible Energy Storage Technology Co., Ltd. issued a bidding announcement for the EPC+O project of a 500MW/1GWh grid side independent shared energy storage power station in Daguang Town, Laiyang City. The funding source for this project is self raised by the enterprise, with a total investment of 1.3 billion yuan, equivalent to a unit price of 1.3 yuan/Wh. The bidding scope covers project design, procurement, construction, and later operation.Editor/Yang Meiling

China Construction Eighth Engineering Division won the bid for Zhengzhou Energy Storage

On December 9, 2025, the bidding results for the 35MW/100MWh Xitai Energy Storage Power Station project of Zhengzhou Airport Zone Yuzhou New Energy Co., Ltd. were announced. China Construction Eighth Engineering Bureau Science and Technology Construction Co., Ltd., in conjunction with China Water North Survey, Design and Research Co., Ltd. and middling coal Science and Engineering Chongqing Engineering Technology Co., Ltd., won the bid with 142179554.06 yuan, equivalent to 1.422 yuan/Wh.Editor/Yang Meiling

Expansion of Qingdao Port Qianwan North Bank Railway

Recently, the expansion and renovation project of the railway on the north bank of Qianwan Port Area in Qingdao Port, Shandong Province has officially started. This project is an important part of the container series upgrading and renovation project on the north bank of Qianwan Port Area in Qingdao Port. It will build 4 new arrival and departure lines, bringing the total number of arrival and departure lines to 18 after completion. It will also construct and renovate 5 bulk cargo loading and unloading lines and 21 container loading and unloading lines. The project reshapes the railway loading and unloading operation area from multiple aspects, creating an intensive, intelligent, and integrated collection and distribution system to reduce time and cost. Pioneering two new models, the capacity for dry bulk cargo and container loading and unloading will be significantly improved after completion. The number of container loading and unloading lines, collection and distribution, and sea rail intermodal transportation capacity of the North Shore Railway will rank among the top in the country. Editor/Cheng Liting

Vietnam Laos Energy Cooperation: Hejing 500 kV Transmission Project Approved

The People's Committee of Hejing Province has approved the investment policy and investors for the 500 kV transmission line project from Cha Lo in Laos to Hejing. The total investment of this project exceeds 2.3 trillion Vietnamese dong (approximately 88 million US dollars), and it will construct approximately 45 kilometers of dual circuit 500 kV transmission lines, expand two bays within the Haijing 500 kV substation, and require 20 hectares of permanent land, 15 hectares of temporary land, and 162 hectares of safe passage. The project will run for 50 years and be implemented in two phases. The first phase will be from the fourth quarter of 2025 to the third quarter of 2026, and the second phase will be fully operational in the third quarter of 2027. It can enhance the national power transmission capacity, alleviate the power shortage in the north, and promote energy cooperation between Vietnam and Laos. Editor/Cheng Liting

Hunan Green Heart Ecological Greenway Project starts construction

On December 10, 2025, the Changsha Zhuzhou Xiangtan Green Heart Ecological Greenway project officially started construction. The project is located in the ecological green heart area at the junction of Changsha, Zhuzhou, and Xiangtan cities. It is a 92.8-kilometer circular greenway that connects key areas such as the Flower and Horticultural Expo Park and Shiyan Lake through forest transformation, ecological restoration, and environmental improvement. It aims to create a unique IP of mountain full marathon and hundred mile gallery, and build influential urban scenic roads, health roads, wealth roads, and happiness roads. It also plans leisure self driving routes, cycling jogging routes, and mountain climbing routes to meet different needs. Under the deployment and arrangement of the Provincial Party Committee and Provincial Government, various departments directly under the provincial government have worked together with the cities of Changsha, Zhuzhou, and Xiangtan to promote the project. The preliminary work of the project has been efficiently completed and has now entered the substantive construction stage. It is expected to be completed by 2027. Editor/Cheng Liting

West Fenyang 400MW/800MWh independent energy storage project launches EPC bidding

On December 9th, the Fenyang 400MW/800MWh lithium iron phosphate independent energy storage project released a public bidding announcement. The bidding party for the project is Lvliang Zhonghejia New Energy Technology Co., Ltd., and the bidding organization is Zhonglian International Engineering Management Co., Ltd. The project is located in Fenyang City, Lvliang City, Shanxi Province, covering an area of approximately 140 acres. The total capacity of the project is 400MW/800MWh, and a lithium iron phosphate energy storage system will be used. It will be equipped with 80 sets of 5MW/10MWh energy storage units and a new 220kV energy storage booster station will be built. The project construction period is 24 months, and the funding source is self raised.Editor/Yang Meiling

Hubei Zaoyang Vanadium Battery Energy Storage Power Station Project Starts Construction

Recently, the vanadium battery energy storage power station project in Zaoyang City, Hubei Province has officially started construction. The project is located at the intersection of Fuxing Avenue and West Third Ring Road in Zaoyang City, and is part of the local energy storage industry park. The park includes three sub projects: the Zaoyang Dali Energy Storage 2GWh electrolyte project (Phase I with a capacity of 1GWh has been completed), the 100MW/200MWh vanadium battery energy storage power station project (Phase I with a capacity of 50MW/100MWh is under construction), and the China Resources Wind Power Project. The total investment of the three projects reached 3 billion yuan. Editor/Yang Meiling

Henan Yuzhou 200MW/400MWh Energy Storage Project EPC Bid Winning Announcement

On December 8th, the EPC general contracting of the 200MW/400MWh centralized energy storage project in Huashi Town, Yuzhou City, announced the candidates for winning the bid. The first candidate for winning the bid is China Railway Wuhan Electrification Bureau Group Shanghai Engineering Construction Co., Ltd., with a bid price of 444 million yuan, equivalent to a unit price of 1.1 yuan/Wh. The bidding party for this project is Zhongcheng Dayou New Energy (Yuzhou) Co., Ltd., and the construction site is located in Yuzhou City, Xuchang City, Henan Province. The planned construction scale of the project is 200MW/400MWh, with a supporting 110kV substation, including one 120MVA main transformer. The project's funding source is self raised, with a total investment of 480 million yuan, equivalent to a unit price of 1.2 yuan/Wh.Editor/Yang Meiling