Construction, infrastructure, engineering and property development news from Kenya, Africa and international markets.
The proposed US-Canada oil pipeline by Bridger that is anticipated to replace the terminated Keystone XL project to cost about $2bn. Moreover, it would have the capacity to transport more than 1 million barrels of oil per day. These…
The Pearl River Estuary Tunnel — the undersea shield tunnel at the heart of the Shenzhen-Jiangmen High-Speed Railway in Guangdong Province — has reached a record excavation depth of 113 metres beneath the seabed, with the domestically…
Riyadh Metro Line 7 bids move forward as the Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) opens commercial proposals for the estimated $900 million project. Consequently, this milestone signals strong progress in expanding Riyadh’s rapid…
The $1.6bn Three Mile Island nuclear plant restart is facing major setbacks from delayed transmission projects. Multiple power line projects that have delayed for years could postpone the plant’s speedy restart unless federal energy…
The $2 billion Rhyolite Ridge lithium-boron project in Nevada has cleared a major legal hurdle, but the path to construction is only just beginning. Following a recent federal court decision allowing the project to move forward, attention…
JFE Holdings and Mitsubishi Corporation have signed a second memorandum of understanding (MoU) to advance plans for a large-scale integrated power and data center project in the Ohgishima area of Japan’s Keihin industrial district. This…
Mesabi Metallics Company LLC, backed by Essar Group, said it has secured $150 million in financing from Macquarie Group to support the planned Q3 2026 startup of its world-scale direct reduction (DR) grade iron ore mine and pellet project…
The final phase of the $700 million Highway 101 widening project has commenced in Santa Barbara North Segment, California. Once complete, the Highway 101 is expected to add nearly 11 miles of continuous carpool lanes to facilitate…
Geronimo Power has commenced operations at its 117MW Dodson Creek solar project located in Highland County, Ohio. The facility is set to provide electricity and also contribute approximately $49 million to the local economy. Furthermore,…
The Netherlands has set aside approximately €3.9 billion in subsidy support for the development of the IJmuiden Ver Gamma-A offshore wind site — a 1 GW project located 53 kilometres off the Dutch North Sea coast — with the tender expected…
Construction has officially begun on a high-end rare earth aluminum alloy facility in the Baotou Jinshan Economic Development Zone in Inner Mongolia, China, marking one of the most significant new industrial investments in the country’s…
The ground breaking ceremony for a coal conversion facility in Mason County, West Virginia was held on April 2, 2026 by Frontieras North America marking the launch of its first commercial-scale coal conversion facility in Mason County,…
The $23bn Morocco-Spain rail tunnel expected to link two continents is advancing amid global chokepoint risks. The rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz are prompting countries to reassess global trade routes. Moreover, it is imploring…
The Mecca Airport project continues to advance in Saudi Arabia following further planning and government approvals in 2026. The proposed $5.3 billion airport remains in the pre-construction phase as authorities progress detailed planning,…
LandBridge has entered into a landmark agreement with PowerBridge to develop a 2GW powered data center campus in West Texas. The project, known as the Alpha Digital Campus, will be located in Reeves County near the Waha natural gas hub and…
In a major milestone for Michigan’s energy and digital infrastructure, the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) approved a 1,332 MW battery energy storage system (BESS) portfolio for DTE Electric on March 27, 2026. The portfolio…
Al‑Ittihad Sports Village Project in Jeddah will be guided by Parsons Corporation as the project management consultant for the $5.8 billion integrated sports and mixed‑use development. Consequently, the award, confirmed on April 1, 2026,…
A massive new AI and cloud data center campus in Michigan is moving closer to a historic financing milestone, with a total package approaching $16 billion. The deal, one of the largest in U.S. data center history, will fund construction of…
Abu Dhabi-based International Resources Holding (IRH), a subsidiary of 2PointZero Group, has signed a landmark 20-year liquefied natural gas (LNG) sales and purchase agreement with Amigo LNG project. The deal secures 1 million tonnes per…
On April 1, 2026, ERCOT reported that Texas’ interconnection queue—the lineup of projects awaiting grid access—has surged to a record 410 GW. Much of this growth is driven by large-scale data center expansion. The primary driver of this…
Abqaiq Substation Project marks a significant enhancement to Saudi Arabia’s power infrastructure with a $66.6 million investment. This award reinforces grid reliability in the Eastern Region while supporting rising electricity demand.…
Chinese mining, shipping, and logistics companies are mulling over investing $1.4 billion Tazara railway project. The railway links Zambia copper region to a port on the Indian Ocean as various companies aim to upgrade the 1,860-kilometer…
$35bn+ Al-Maktoum international airport in Dubai is advancing as contractors have submitted superstructure bids. Dubai Aviation Engineering Projects (DAEP) received proposals on 31 March from contractors for three packages for first phase…
The Neoen France Storage Development initiative marks a seismic shift in the European energy landscape as the nation accelerates its transition toward a fully decarbonized, high-resilience power grid. As of April 2, 2026, the official…
