Russian Minister Alexey Chekunkov stated that large Chinese companies are showing significant interest in investing in and localizing production for large-scale renewable energy projects, measured in gigawatts, in Russia's Far East. Hydropower development, including the Kankunskaya Hydroelectric Power Station, is a particular focus.
China Meteorological Administration forecasts moderate-to-strong El Nino to emerge globally in May 2026 and develop throughout the year. The climate phenomenon, occurring every two to seven years, threatens hydropower-dependent regions with droughts or flooding, potentially forcing power stations to reduce output and increasing reliance on oil and gas.
Construction of a US$1 billion Chinese-invested hydropower station has begun in Cambodia to facilitate the Southeast Asian country’s use of renewable energy as the fallout from the Iran war constricts developing countries’ access to traditional fuel supplies. Work on the Upper Tatay pumped-storage hydropower project in the hilly southwestern province of Koh Kong started on April 10, Xinhua reported, describing it as a future “green power bank” for Cambodia’s national grid. It said the project...
Chinese Vice-Premier Zhang Guoqing visited the Yarlung Tsangpo mega dam project in Tibet, stressing the paramount importance of quality, safety, and ecological protection during construction.
