New ultra-high voltage project begins operation to deliver power from Xinjiang to Chongqing

Maintenance workers monitor equipment operation via a smart partol system at the Yubei converter station of the Hami-Chongqing ±800 kV ultra-high voltage direct current transmission project, in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, June 10, 2025. The State Grid Corporation of China on Tuesday announced the operation of the ±800 kV ultra-high voltage direct current transmission project linking eastern Xinjiang's Hami with southwest China's Chongqing Municipality.

This marks China's third major project to transmit electricity from energy-rich Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region to other parts of the country. (Xinhua/Huang Wei)