Kyrgyzstan Begins Mining Gold at Kumtor Deposit After Nationalisation
Wedoany.com Report-Aug. 28, On August 27, 2025, Kyrgyzstan launched underground gold mining operations at the Kumtor deposit, one of Central Asia’s largest gold reserves, located in the Issyk-Kul region, approximately 50 kilometers from the Chinese border. The government estimates the site holds up to 147 metric tons of gold reserves, marking a significant step in expanding the country’s mining capabilities.
South Korea Petrochemical Overhaul Likely to Shut Small, Stand-Alone Naphtha Crackers
Wedoany.com Report-Aug. 28, South Korea’s petrochemical industry, facing an oversupply, is undergoing significant restructuring, with analysts predicting closures or mergers of small and standalone naphtha crackers. This overhaul aims to reduce surplus production and improve profitability, impacting the country’s naphtha demand, as South Korea is the world’s largest importer of this fuel after China and Japan.
China Puts World’s First 660MW Double-Arch Coal Unit Into Operation
Wedoany.com Report-Aug. 27, China began operating the world’s first 660-megawatt ultra-supercritical double-arch coal-fired generating unit in Southwest China, marking a significant advancement in ef...
Korea Hosts International Forum on Clean Hydrogen in Busan
Wedoany.com Report-Aug. 27, The International Clean Hydrogen Forum was held in Busan, South Korea, at the Bexco convention center, bringing together approximately 150 energy experts from organizations such as the International Partnership for Hydrogen and Fuel Cells in the Economy, the International Renewable Energy Agency, the Hydrogen Council, academia, and the private sector. Organized alongside the World Climate Expo, the single-day event, announced by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, focused on advancing hydrogen as a clean energy source and fostering international collaboratio
AECOM Secures Place on National Highways’ SPATS3 Framework in UK
Wedoany.com Report-Aug. 27, AECOM has secured a place on National Highways’ Specialist Professional and Technical Services 3 (SPaTS3) framework in the UK, working in partnership with Arup. The framework, which is expected to run until 2031, carries an estimated maximum value of up to £495 million ($666 million). According to a press statement, the program will involve six suppliers over a six-year duration.
Trinseo Expands Presence in China With New Recycling Project in Zhangjiagang
Wedoany.com Report-Aug. 27, Trinseo plc, headquartered in Berwyn, Pennsylvania, has officially signed an agreement to launch its polycarbonate (PC) recycling project in the Zhangjiagang Free Trade Zone. The project represents a total investment of about $20 million, with Phase I designed for an annual production capacity of 5,000 tons. The signing ceremony was attended by Han Wei, Secretary of the Zhangjiagang Municipal Party Committee; Frank Bozich, CEO of Trinseo; Han Hendriks, Global Senior Vice President of Trinseo; and Arthas Yang, Global Senior Vice President and President of Trinseo Asi
OWC Wins Cable Engineering Role at Green Volt
Wedoany.com Report-Aug. 27, OWC has been awarded the cable engineering package for the 560 MW Green Volt floating wind farm, located off the east coast of Scotland. The scope of work includes offshore export and inter-array cables, as well as onshore infrastructure from the landfall point near Aberdeen to the designated substation. The assignment will be managed by OWC’s Scotland-based team and is scheduled for completion later this year.
PH’s First Megawatt-Scale Floating Solar Plant Connects to Grid
Wedoany.com Report-Aug. 27, A 4.99 MW floating solar plant in Cebu City, Philippines, has been successfully connected to the grid. The project is situated at the Malubog Reservoir and has been developed with the involvement of Black & Veatch. Sungrow FPV also provided its floating solar system solutions, contributing to the technical execution of the facility.
East Anglia Three Converter Station Jacket Beds Down in North Sea
Wedoany.com Report-Aug. 27, ScottishPower Renewables announced that the steel structure for the HVDC offshore converter station at the East Anglia Three offshore wind farm has been installed in the southern North Sea. The four-legged jacket foundation, weighing about 3,700 tonnes and standing 59 metres high, has been fixed to the seabed at a depth of 36 metres, located 69 kilometres off the Suffolk coast.
JA Solar Unveils 650 W TOPCon Module for Desert PV Projects
Wedoany.com Report-Aug. 27, JA Solar has launched DesertBlue, a new photovoltaic module series tailored for large-scale ground-mounted projects in desert, Gobi, and arid regions. The introduction event was held in Beijing and attended by engineering institutes, project developers, and certification organizations, including Inner Mongolia Electric Power Survey & Design Institute, ACWA Power, TÜV Rheinland, TÜV SÜD, and CCIC.