The Luquan project of China Railway Construction Bridge Bureau has started construction

Recently, the microgrid energy storage and charging system project undertaken by China Railway Construction Bridge Bureau, a state-owned enterprise stationed in Tianjin, has grandly started construction in Luquan District, Shijiazhuang, officially entering the construction phase. This project is an important layout in the field of new energy, deeply integrating the functions of "charging+energy storage+photovoltaics", aiming to build an efficient, green, and sustainable integrated energy operation system. After completion, it will rely on microgrid technology to achieve intelligent collaborative scheduling of photovoltaic power generation, energy storage, and charging facilities. Photovoltaic power generation utilizes the light resources of Luquan to provide green power, while energy storage systems such as "super power banks" balance power supply and demand, improve utilization efficiency. The layout of charging facilities will improve the urban charging network and promote green travel. It is worth mentioning that China Railway Construction Bridge Bureau has rich experience in the field of new energy, and has successfully undertaken multiple green and smart supercharging station projects. This project will further consolidate its leading position. Meanwhile, in recent years, the new energy industry in Luquan District has developed significantly. The commencement of this project will promote industrial agglomeration and lay the foundation for building a green and low-carbon energy ecosystem. Editor/Cheng Liting

Construction of Pingding Mining Project by China Energy Engineering Group starts

Recently, the groundbreaking ceremony of the Shanxi Pingding Hengyue Limestone Mine project, which was constructed by China Energy Construction Gezhouba Third Company using the integrated design, construction, and operation (EPC+O) general contracting model, was officially held in Pingding County, Yangquan City, Shanxi Province. Mao Huigang, Executive General Manager of China Energy Construction General Contracting Company, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and General Manager of Gezhouba Third Company, and Fan Ruiping, Chairman of Pingding Hengyue Building Materials Co., Ltd., respectively delivered speeches announcing the commencement of construction. The ore variety of this project is limestone for building stone materials, with a reserve of 45.542 million tons in the mining area. It is mined open-pit and has a total service life of about 13.5 years. China Energy Construction Gezhouba Third Company is responsible for multiple design and construction operations. This project is the company's first self operated fully managed mining project, which will integrate various advanced technologies to build a green mining system, create the first all calcium industrial park in Yangquan City, promote the upgrading of the calcium based materials industry, and help Yangquan build a "North China Calcium based New Materials Base" and a strategic emerging industry cluster in Shanxi Province. Mao Huigang stated that the project is a future oriented and first-class industrial upgrading practice, aimed at building a green mining system, enhancing resource added value, and leading the development of circular economy. The company will practice its core development concept, work together with all parties to promote the early commissioning of the project, and contribute to the optimization and upgrading of the regional economic structure. Editor/Cheng Liting

D-Aloulose project starts construction in Tieling

On November 13th, the groundbreaking ceremony for the annual production of 60000 tons of D-aloulose by Liaoning Qiyuan Energy was held in the Green Bio Intelligent Manufacturing Health Industry Park in Kaiyuan City, Tieling, Liaoning Province. D-Aloulose is a natural and ideal sweetener for health, and the industry is currently in a critical window period. This project is a major breakthrough in the food industry in Tieling City, with a total investment of 10 billion yuan. The first phase has a total investment of over 1 billion yuan. After completion, it will form an annual production capacity of 60000 tons, with supporting full chain facilities, and an expected annual output value of 1 billion yuan. The project is jointly built by Liaoning Yihai Kerry and Hainan Wanhe Huisheng, with a strong alliance between the two parties to achieve industrial synergy. The implementation of the project has connected the industrial value chain of Tieling from "corn raw materials" to "green bio intelligent manufacturing". After reaching production capacity, the annual consumption of corn starch is about 350000 tons, which drives corn planting, promotes industrial upgrading, activates the vitality of the logistics industry, provides employment opportunities, and attracts downstream enterprises to gather. The settlement of the project is due to the superior investment environment, government sincerity, and efficient execution in Kaiyuan City. Kaiyuan City insists on putting projects first and optimizing the business environment. The project general manager stated that they will make every effort to promote the construction. The commencement of the D-aloulose project is a new starting point for the high-quality development of Tieling and a new hope for the revitalization of Northeast China, which will inject lasting momentum into the revitalization of northern Liaoning. Editor/Cheng Liting

Greek shipowner Oceanbulk orders 3 Carlson class ships in China

Oceanbulk, a subsidiary of the well-known Greek shipowner Petros Pappas, recently ordered three Karsam type bulk carriers from a Chinese shipyard, becoming another Greek shipping company to choose a Chinese shipbuilding company. This move demonstrates the competitiveness and attractiveness of China's shipbuilding industry in the international market. In addition to Oceanbulk's three new ship orders, several Greek shipping companies have recently placed orders with Chinese shipyards. Among them, Efnav company ordered 6 Carl Sam type ships, and Eastern Mediterranean Maritime company also ordered 4 similar ships. It is worth noting that Petros Pappas also controls the bulk carrier giant Star Bulk Carriers. This week, the company also placed an additional order for 8 Carlson bulk carriers at Chinese shipyards, including 3 resale vessels that have already started construction and 5 new ships. These 82000 deadweight ton ships are equipped with desulfurization devices, with a single ship cost of approximately 35 million US dollars, and are scheduled to be delivered in 2026. At the same time, Oceanbulk is actively expanding into the container ship market and is in talks with Chinese shipyards to build two 3100TEU feeder container ships. If the order is fulfilled, it will be Petros Pappas' return to the container shipping industry after a 7-year hiatus. This ship type is becoming a popular choice in the current market due to its flexible route adaptability and efficient port operation capabilities. Chinese shipbuilding enterprises continue to gain the favor of international shipowners with advanced construction technology, reliable delivery capabilities, and competitive costs. The continuous orders placed by Greek shipowners this time further consolidate China's position as an important global shipbuilding center. Editor/Yang Beihua

Promotion of 1 billion energy storage and 3 billion solid-state battery projects

Recently, China's new energy battery industry has witnessed the progress of two important projects: the 1 billion yuan energy storage battery project of Paineng Technology has been officially signed, and the 3 billion yuan solid-state battery project of SECCO Power has been successfully put into operation. These two major projects respectively focus on expanding the energy storage market and cutting-edge solid-state battery technologies, demonstrating China's accelerated layout and innovative breakthroughs in the field of new energy batteries. On November 10th, the solid-state battery project (Phase I) of Sichuan Saike Power Technology Co., Ltd. was officially put into operation in Yibin. The total investment of this project reaches 3 billion yuan, and the first phase of a 0.5GWh high safety battery production line has been put into operation, marking the official opening of the first dedicated production base for aviation power batteries in the southwest region. The project relies on Academician Ouyang Minggao's workstation to master the key technology of in-situ polymerization of high safety electrolytes. The battery energy density can reach 300-500Wh/kg, which can be widely used in fields such as drones, electric motorcycles, and energy storage systems. As an innovative enterprise incubated by Sichuan New Energy Vehicle Innovation Center, SECCO Power focuses on the research and industrialization of solid-state lithium-ion batteries and solid-state electrolyte materials. In the future, the company will gradually establish a complete supply system including sulfide solid electrolytes (100 tons/year), key materials, and all solid state battery binders (3000 tons/year), and build an integrated capability from research and development to mass production. On November 7th, the 2GWh energy storage battery and integration project of Paineng Technology was officially signed in Feixi County, Hefei City, Anhui Province. The project is located in Feixi Economic Development Zone, with a planned land area of about 93 acres and a total investment of 1 billion yuan. It will construct a 2GWh energy storage battery cell and system assembly production line, as well as supporting facilities. It is planned to be completed and put into operation in March 2028. From the energy storage project of Paineng Technology to the mass production of solid-state batteries by SECCO Power, China's new energy battery industry is entering a new stage of diversified, intelligent, and high safety development. The rapid expansion of the energy storage market and continuous breakthroughs in solid-state battery technology will further enhance China's core competitiveness in the global battery industry chain. Editor/Yang Beihua

Algeria restarts 5000 hectare cotton farm project in southern region

Algeria recently announced the restart of an important agricultural project in the southern province of Adrar - the "Cotton Agriculture Comprehensive Enterprise" covering an area of 5000 hectares. This measure marks a crucial step for the country in promoting localized production of important raw materials and achieving agricultural autonomy. Algerian Minister of Industry Yahya Bashir visited the project site on Monday for inspection. At present, the agricultural comprehensive facility is undergoing comprehensive restoration and technical research. The restoration plan includes multiple key steps: evaluating the capacity of water wells, repairing the water supply system, connecting to the national power grid, and completing detailed economic and technical feasibility studies. In order to enhance the technical level of the project and strengthen local talent cultivation, the project party has signed a cooperation agreement with the Spanish enterprise LS ALCANTARA system to introduce modern management and operation technology. Minister Bashir emphasized during the inspection that the government will make every effort to eliminate various obstacles in the project progress process, strictly carry out work according to the established schedule, and ensure that the farm and supporting industrial units are put into operation as soon as possible. The restart of this project reflects the Algerian government's firm determination to revitalize existing assets and enhance the autonomy of the agricultural industry. After the project is fully operational, it is expected to effectively promote the economic diversification process in the southern region of Algeria and create a large number of high skilled employment opportunities for the local area, which is of great significance for improving the regional economic development pattern. This project is also an important component of Algeria's national agricultural strategy, demonstrating the country's policy orientation in reducing import dependence and developing independent agricultural industries. With the advancement of the project, it is expected to bring new development opportunities to related agricultural technology, equipment, and service fields. Editor/Yang Beihua

Qiddiya Saudi Arabia launches bid for 980 million riyals of employee dormitories

Qiddiya Investment Company (QIC), a large entertainment project developer in Saudi Arabia, recently released a public tender for the construction of employee dormitories, with a contract amount of approximately 980 million Saudi riyals (approximately 261 million US dollars), marking a new stage for this giant entertainment city project. The bidding project covers an area of over 105000 square meters, and the deadline for bidding is November 30th. This is another significant development after QIC awarded a 5.2 billion riyal (approximately 1.4 billion US dollars) performance arts center construction contract to local contractor Nesma&Partners in October. The art center will have three theaters with a total seating capacity of over 3000, and will be equipped with a suspended open-air circular theater overlooking the city landscape, providing 500 suspended seats. As a key development strategy project in Saudi Arabia, Qiddiya Entertainment City plans to include multiple world-class entertainment facilities such as e-sports arena, Prince Mohammed bin Salman Stadium, racing track, Dragon Ball theme park, Six Flags theme park, and water park Aquarabia. According to GlobalData data, the Saudi leisure tourism market continues to grow rapidly. In 2023, the domestic leisure tourism volume in Saudi Arabia reached 33.76 million trips, more than double the 16.74 million trips in 2018; From 2018 to 2023, the leisure visit volume of international tourists will increase by about 600%. The promotion of the Qiddiya project will further enhance Saudi Arabia's competitiveness in the regional leisure tourism market and help achieve the goal of economic diversification. Editor/Yang Beihua

Construction of an important expressway in Croatia by Chinese enterprises begins

On November 11th, the groundbreaking ceremony for the Borja Godiniac Expressway project in Croatia, constructed by China Road and Bridge Corporation, was held in Borja. Croatian Minister of Maritime Affairs, Transport and Infrastructure Butkovic, Chinese Ambassador to Croatia Qi Qianjin, and others attended the ceremony. Butkovic pointed out in his speech that this project is the second largest infrastructure project in Croatia after the Peljesac Bridge. He stated that China Road and Bridge Corporation has demonstrated excellent professional capabilities through the construction of the Pelechac Bridge, and believes that the Borja Godiniac Expressway project will be successfully completed on schedule. Ambassador Qi Qianjin emphasized in his speech that he hopes Chinese enterprises can overcome difficulties and make this project a new model of cooperation between China and Croatia, and help promote the sustainable development of friendly relations between the two countries. It is understood that the expressway project has a total length of 14.75 kilometers, a contract amount of 160 million euros, and a construction period of 48 months. After the completion of the project, it will greatly improve the transportation conditions in the province of Borja Slavonia, effectively promoting local economic development and tourism prosperity. This is another important achievement of deepening cooperation between China and Croatia in the field of infrastructure construction. Editor/Yang Beihua

Adani Group plans to invest in India's largest battery energy storage project

On November 11th, Adani Group announced its entry into the field of battery energy storage, planning to build a 1126MW/3530MWh battery energy storage power station in the Khavda area of Gujarat, India. This is the largest energy storage project in India to date and also one of the largest individual energy storage projects in the world. According to Adani's statement, the energy storage project will consist of over 700 battery storage containers, equipped with advanced lithium-ion battery technology and integrated with an intelligent energy management system. It is expected to be put into operation before March 2026.Editor/Bian Wenjun

Jixi Jiapeng Pumped Storage Power Station Connection Road Project Starts Construction

On November 9, 2025, the construction of Jiapeng Pumped Storage Power Station in Jixi, Anhui Province reached a critical milestone - the construction of the connecting road between the upper and lower reservoirs officially broke ground. As the core transportation artery connecting the "brain" (upper reservoir) and "heart" (lower reservoir) of the power station, this road is a key lifeline to ensure the transportation of large-scale electromechanical equipment and smooth daily construction organization in the future. Its construction progress will directly affect the production plan and overall efficiency of the entire power station. Jiapeng Pumped Storage Power Station is a key energy project in the national "14th Five Year Plan", with a total investment scale of over 8 billion yuan and a designed installed capacity of up to 1.4 million kilowatts. After the completion of the project, it will mainly undertake tasks such as peak shaving, valley filling, energy storage, and emergency backup for Anhui Power Grid and even East China Power Grid. It has irreplaceable strategic significance for optimizing the regional energy structure, ensuring the safe and stable operation of the power system, and supporting the large-scale integration of intermittent new energy sources (such as wind power and photovoltaics) into the grid. The construction of this critical road marks a new stage in the comprehensive promotion of this giant "green power bank" from early preparation to the main project. Editor/Cheng Liting

Middle Eastern giant signs Central Asian energy storage project

In November 2025, Masdar, a future energy company in Abu Dhabi, signed a battery energy storage service agreement with JSC Uzenberg, the national power company of Uzbekistan, at the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC), announcing the launch of the country's largest independent battery energy storage project - the Zarafshan 300MW/600MWh energy storage system, which is expected to be put into operation in the third quarter of 2028.Editor/Bian Wenjun

Shaoyang Matangshan Township starts construction of disaster resistant microgrid

Recently, the first township level disaster resistant smart microgrid project in China, which integrates wind power, photovoltaics, small hydropower, and energy storage, the comprehensive demonstration project of the disaster resistant smart microgrid in Matangshan Township, Shaoyang, Hunan Province, held the "Party Building+" award ceremony and groundbreaking ceremony. Liu Zhengyi, Chief Engineer of State Grid Hunan Electric Power, attended and announced the start of construction. Relevant professional departments, State Grid Shaoyang Power Supply Company, Longhui County Government, Tsinghua University and other participating units participated in the construction. Matangshan Township is located in the hinterland of the Xuefeng Mountain Range, with high altitude and long frost period, and prominent issues with power supply reliability and energy quality. State Grid Hunan Electric Power, in conjunction with local resources, has innovatively proposed a flexible and interactive "wind solar water storage" disaster resistant end of pipe guarantee smart microgrid construction plan, with a total investment of 30.55 million yuan, saving about 50% of grid investment compared to traditional conventional 35 kV transmission and transformation projects. This project applies new technologies such as new energy and energy storage adaptive network construction, builds a flexible interactive system of "wind, light, water, and storage", constructs energy storage power stations, equipped with intelligent control systems, and can operate independently off the grid in extreme disasters. Shaoyang Power Supply Company deepens the "Party Building Leading · Grid Transformation and Enhancement" project, establishes a temporary party branch to provide guarantees for the project's implementation. The project is expected to be completed and put into operation by the end of June 2026. After it is put into operation, the local power supply reliability and voltage qualification rate will be greatly improved, clean energy will be utilized 100%, and green electricity will account for over 96%. Editor/Cheng Liting

The rural large-scale water supply project in Shenxi Town, Zunyi has started construction

Recently, the large-scale water supply project for rural areas in Shenxi Town, Honghuagang District, Zunyi City, has successfully started construction. This marks the beginning of a systematic solution to the problem of insufficient water supply that has plagued Shenxi Town for many years. After completion, it will comprehensively improve the drinking water quality of 36000 people in the area and inject water conservancy energy into rural revitalization. Previously, some areas of Shenxi Town had insufficient water supply capacity for a long time, and during peak water use periods, the 32689 residents originally covered by Shenxi Water Plant had a shortage of drinking water, which hindered local development. The Party Group of Honghuagang District Water Affairs Bureau has taken "solving the urgent difficulties and worries of the masses" as its core goal, implemented precise policies, and listed this project as a key project for promoting people's livelihood in the year. The total investment of this project is expected to be 23.9478 million yuan, with the core of improving the village and town water supply system. The construction content includes adding supplementary water sources to enhance water source stability, expanding the Shenxi Water Plant and upgrading water production facilities to improve water supply capacity, and extending the water supply network to cover remote areas. After the implementation of the project, the water supply gap in the original coverage area of Shenxi Water Plant will be solved. Editor/Cheng Liting