China plans 60MW thorium reactor in Gobi Desert by 2029
Jul 30, 2024 · The Shanghai Institute of Applied Physics says China will build the world’s first large-scale molten-salt-cooled thorium reactor in the Gobi Desert next year, reports the South China Morning Post.
Ethiopia doubles cement-making capacity with advanced factory
Sep 30, 2024 · Ethiopia has doubled its cement-making capacity with a mega-factory in the Amhara region in the north of the country, Addis Insight reports.
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Oct 7, 2024 · Work began on the tower in 2014 and halted in 2018. It’s seen here in June 2017 (Alejandro vn/CC BY-SA 4.0)
Chinese contractor appeals $1.6bn Baha Mar damages ruling
Oct 29, 2024 · In a statement sent to GCR, a spokesperson for the defendants said: “The lower court’s decision is by no means the last word in this matter, and the action we have taken to begin the appeal process is the first step towards correcting a ruling that misapplies basic principles of New York law, misconstrues core facts, and completely overlooks the consistently tireless construction work done ...
Riyadh Metro to open after 12-year multinational mega project
Nov 29, 2024 · “Today, Riyadh City is reaping the benefits of this project that will reshape the capital’s image and redefine mobility for its residents and visitors,” said Ibrahim bin Mohammed Al Sultan, chief executive of the Royal Commission for Riyadh City.
Turkish-led consortium takes lead in race for Dubai Metro’s Blue Line
Dec 6, 2024 · It has a bifurcated route running north to south through the city. If all goes to plan, it will start operating in 2029, moving as many as 200,000 passengers a day.
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China Communications yesterday signed a deal to share the operation and maintenance of the forthcoming, 665km-long East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) in Malaysia.
China starts connecting world’s biggest offshore solar farm to grid
Nov 13, 2024 · It has almost 6 million panels spread over 70 sq km. It was built by Power China on land previously used for coal mining. It includes a number of innovations, including the use of robotic arms, drone docking stations and smart cleaning robots.
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Lowest bid revealed for Dubai Metro’s Blue Line project
Oct 11, 2024 · The Blue Line has a bifurcated route running north to south through the city. If all goes to plan, it will start operating in 2029, moving as many as 200,000 passengers a day.