690 MW LSS5+ Solar Project in Malaysia Awards Solarvest EPCC Contract Through Developer Malakoff
Solarvest Holdings has secured a MYR 1.06 billion (≈USD 267 million) EPCC contract from Malakoff to build a 690 MWp solar farm on a 1,400‑acre site in Perak, Malaysia. The plant, part of the government‑backed Large‑Scale Solar 5+ (LSS5+) programme, is slated for commercial operation in Q1 2028 and will generate up to 970 GWh annually—enough to power roughly 230,000 households, or about 2‑3% of the nation’s electricity demand. The award expands Solarvest’s order book to about MYR 2.7 billion and underscores growing investor confidence in Malaysia’s utility‑scale solar market. The project also signals a broader regional shift toward renewable infrastructure and digital‑enabled energy management.
1bn+ Lakefrost Mall Redevelopment Faces Setbacks as Design Conflicts Obscure Progress
The Lakefrost Mall redevelopment in Gaithersburg, Maryland, is a $1 billion‑plus mixed‑use project covering roughly 102 acres. While the schematic development plan has been approved, final site‑plan reviews are stalled by design conflicts in storm‑water systems, roadway geometry, and transit integration....
Construction Begins on TerraPower Natrium Nuclear Project in Kemmerer, Wyoming
TerraPower has broken ground on the Kemmerer Unit 1 Natrium project in Wyoming, marking the start of on‑site construction for its flagship sodium‑cooled fast reactor. The plant will generate 345 MW of baseload power and can ramp to 500 MW using an integrated...
$54 Billion Delhi–Mumbai 8-Lane Expressway Project Drives 12-Hour Travel Transformation
The Delhi‑Mumbai 8‑lane expressway, a ₹90,000 crore ($54 billion) greenfield project, now has more than 929 km in service, halving travel time between the two metros from 24 hours to roughly 12. The corridor spans 1,350 km across six states, linking key cities such as...
World’s First Commercial Fusion Plant Planned for Virginia by Developer Commonwealth
Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) is moving toward building the world’s first commercial fusion power plant in Virginia, targeting a 400‑megawatt capacity and a construction start as early as 2026 with electricity generation in the early 2030s. The company has secured...
$1bn Microsoft La Porte Data Center Campus in Indiana Provides Updates on Potential Expansion Plans
Microsoft is investing $1 billion in a data‑center campus in La Porte, Indiana, and held an open house to outline a potential expansion across nine parcels south of Boyd Boulevard. Phase 1 construction is already underway, while the city council will vote on...
$6 Billion Frederick Douglass Tunnel Project Drives 16km Construction in Baltimore
The $6 billion Frederick Douglass Tunnel Project is replacing the 150‑year‑old Baltimore & Potomac Tunnel, a critical choke point on the Northeast Corridor that carries roughly 14 million passengers each year. Engineers are constructing two parallel high‑speed tubes capable of 160 km/h while keeping...
Bell AI Data Center in Canada Approved Amid Public Opposition, To Start Construction This Spring
Bell Canada secured council approval for a 300 MW hyperscale AI data center near Regina, Saskatchewan, despite vocal public opposition. The facility, part of Bell’s national “AI Fabric” strategy, is slated for phased construction with initial operations targeted for 2027. Bell...
$2.3bn+ Sable Oil Pipeline Restart in California Tentatively Blocked Despite Federal Backing
The $2.3 billion Sable oil pipeline restart on California's Central Coast has been halted by a federal judge, who upheld a preliminary injunction requiring compliance with state and local regulations. The Trump administration invoked the Defense Production Act to force the...
Western Gateway Pipeline Advances After Securing Key Shipper Commitments
The Western Gateway Pipeline, a joint venture between Phillips 66 and Kinder Morgan, has secured long‑term shipper commitments during its latest open season, clearing a key hurdle before construction. The project combines a new‑build segment from Borger, Texas to Phoenix, Arizona with...
Athens Airport Expansion Project Unveils €1.3 Billion Plan for New Terminal Capacity
Greece has launched a €1.3 billion (≈$1.4 billion) Athens Airport Expansion Project aimed at handling 40 million passengers a year by 2032. The programme, backed by the airport operator and the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport, will refurbish existing terminals, add new departure...
$60 Billion Project Matador Stalls After CEO Exits the Trump-Branded AI Data Center Megaproject
Project Matador, a Trump‑branded AI data‑center campus in the Texas Panhandle, has stalled after CEO Toby Neugebauer resigned on April 17, 2026. The $60‑90 billion megaproject, envisioned to deliver up to 17 GW of AI compute and on‑site power generation, lacks a...
$900M Uranium Enrichment Plant Expansion by Centrus Energy in Piketon, Ohio Taps Geiger Brothers
Centrus Energy Corp. has awarded Geiger Brothers a $900 million construction contract to expand its uranium enrichment plant in Piketon, Ohio, with work scheduled through Jan. 30, 2031. The expansion will install thousands of AC100M centrifuges, adding at least 12 metric tons per year of...
$250 Million Olkaria VII Geothermal Power Project Stalls Amid Donor Funding Dispute
The $250 million (≈ $291 million KES) Olkaria VII geothermal project in Naivasha, Kenya, has been stalled after the European Investment Bank refused to issue a “no objection” for a key consultancy tender. The 80.3 MW plant, slated for completion by 2027, saw its...
3.19 Billion Uganda Standard Gauge Railway Project Attracts US Financing Shift After China Exit
Uganda’s $3.19 billion Standard Gauge Railway, a 272‑km link between Kampala and the Kenyan border, is moving forward under a new financing plan led by Citibank. After years of stalled Chinese talks, the government terminated the Chinese contract and turned to...
FANCO EAGL-1 SMR Regulatory Engagement Advances Construction Pathway in US Nuclear Project
First American Nuclear has submitted a pre‑application regulatory engagement plan to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for its EAGL‑1 small modular reactor, marking the first formal step toward a construction permit. The fast‑spectrum, liquid‑metal SMR targets about 240 MW electrical output per...
Kairos Power Hermes 2 Reactor Construction Begins in Oak Ridge, Tennessee
Construction has begun on Kairos Power's Hermes 2 Demonstration Plant in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, marking the first commercial‑scale Generation IV reactor to receive a Nuclear Regulatory Commission construction permit. The fluoride‑salt‑cooled high‑temperature reactor will generate up to 50 MW of electricity for the...
Alphabet’s Northern Indiana Data Center Secures Dedicated Power Supply in Landmark NiSource Deal
Alphabet’s Indiana subsidiary has signed a long‑term power agreement with utility NiSource to supply up to 515 MW for a new hyperscale data‑center campus, with deliveries beginning in summer 2026. The deal uses NiSource’s NIPSCO Generation (GenCo) model, aggregating owned generation and...
$10 Billion Upper Zakum Offshore Expansion Project Nears EPCI Awards for the Expansion Works
ADNOC Offshore is closing in on awarding at least three major Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Installation (EPCI) contracts for the Upper Zakum offshore expansion, a $10 billion program that could lift output by up to 1.5 million barrels per day. The bids...
$240M Thumamah–Othman Intersection Project: RCRC to Build Tunnel, 4 Bridges
The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) has approved a $240 million Thumamah–Othman Intersection Project that will add an 850‑meter tunnel and four elevated bridges spanning roughly 2 kilometers. The tunnel will carry three lanes in each direction, while the bridges will...
$435 Million Port Dickson Data Center in Malaysia to Start Construction, Linked to US Tech Company
Gamuda Berhad has secured a RM1.72 billion ($435 million) contract to build a single‑story hyperscale data center in Port Dickson, Malaysia. The US‑based multinational client awarded the deal to Gamuda Engineering, with construction slated to begin in 2026 and finish in Q1 2028. The...
$3.3 Billion Kuwait Gas Project Put on Hold as Regional Risks Stall Construction
Kuwait’s $3.3 billion onshore gas processing plant near the Al‑Zour refinery has been placed on indefinite hold as regional geopolitical tensions rise. The project, designed to handle about 632 million cubic feet of gas per day and cut the country’s reliance on...
Abandoned $9bn+ VC Summer Nuclear Plant in South Carolina Scheduled for Restart Construction
South Carolina’s state‑owned utility Santee Cooper announced that the stalled VC Summer nuclear plant is moving back into a feasibility phase, with Brookfield Asset Management proposing a $2.7 billion buyout to complete the two half‑built reactors. The deal would keep Santee...
$2.3 Billion Jordan Mineral Railway Project Drives Aqaba Rail Construction with UAE Deal
Jordan and the United Arab Emirates have signed a $2.3 billion agreement to build a 360‑kilometer heavy‑haul railway linking the Sheidiya and Ghor Al Safi mineral belts to Aqaba port. The project will be delivered through a 50:50 Jordanian‑Emirati joint venture...
Prague Metro Line D Olbrachtova to Nové Dvory Section Secures EUR 1.2 Billion Construction Contract
Prague’s public‑transport operator DPP has signed a €1.2 billion ($1.3 billion) construction contract with a Subterra‑led consortium to build the 6‑km Olbrachtova‑to‑Nové Dvory segment of Metro Line D, including three underground stations. The award follows a competition‑authority ruling that dismissed Strabag’s objections, clearing the...
$1B Vaal Aerotropolis International Airport Project in South Africa to Anchor Smart City Growth
South Africa’s Vaal Aerotropolis International Airport, a $1 billion greenfield project, is being positioned as the cornerstone of a new Special Economic Zone in Gauteng’s southern corridor. The airport will initially handle 2 million passengers and 150,000 tons of cargo, with plans to...
Engineering the Future of the South Coast – A Multi-Agency Framework for Highway 101, Santa Barbara County
The final phase of the Highway 101 widening in Santa Barbara County has been completed, showcasing a coordinated effort among Caltrans, SBCAG, the county and the cities of Carpinteria and Santa Barbara. The 10.9‑mile North Segment features a full reconstruction of...
$26.6B Saudi Landbridge Project: Spanish Firm Wins the Design Role in Major Rail Construction Push
Spanish engineering firm Sener has been awarded the design contract for Saudi Arabia’s $26.6 billion Landbridge railway, a key component of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 logistics push. The 1,500‑kilometre line will link Jeddah on the Red Sea with Dammam and Jubail on...
Contentious $1bn+ Northeast Supply Enhancement Gas Pipeline to Break Ground in New York City
The $1 billion‑plus Northeast Supply Enhancement (NESE) natural‑gas pipeline, led by Williams Companies, is set to break ground this week in New York City after the Trump administration secured state permits. The offshore project will expand the Transco system, delivering roughly...
2 Million-Square-Foot Project Baccara Data Center Endorsed for Approval in Maricopa County, Arizona
Project Baccara, a 2‑million‑square‑foot hyperscale data‑center campus backed by DigitalBridge and developed by Takanock, has been endorsed for approval by Maricopa County’s planning and zoning commission. The site will house two one‑million‑square‑foot data centers and a 700 MW natural‑gas power plant,...
$5bn Qiddiya High-Speed Rail Extends Project Prequalification Submission Deadline
Saudi Arabia’s Royal Commission for Riyadh City has pushed the pre‑qualification deadline for the $5 billion Qiddiya high‑speed rail (Q‑Express) to 30 April, while the EPC‑Financing deadline stays at 16 April. The PPP‑styled project will run trains at up to 250 km/h, linking King...
Construction Works to Commence on Wylfa on Anglesey Nuclear Power Station in UK
The UK government has approved construction at the Wylfa on Anglesey site, launching a £2.5 bn (≈$3.2 bn) partnership with Rolls‑Royce to build three small modular reactors. The project is expected to create 3,000 construction jobs locally and support about 8,000 jobs...
$409M Roosevelt Bridge Replacement Makes Headway with U.S.-based Parsons as Lead Designer
Parsons Corporation has been named lead designer for the $409 million Roosevelt Bridge replacement spanning Lake Texoma in Oklahoma. The Oklahoma Department of Transportation selected the Zachry Construction/Traylor Brothers joint venture to build the new two‑mile, 63‑span structure, while the U.S....
Vingroup Launches Hanoi–Quang Ninh High-Speed Railway,Vietnam’s First High-Speed Railway
Vietnam’s Prime Minister Le Minh Hung inaugurated the groundbreaking of the Hanoi‑Quang Ninh high‑speed railway on April 12, 2026. The 120.2‑km line, built by VinSpeed—a Vingroup subsidiary—will operate at up to 350 km/h, slashing travel time between Hanoi and Halong Bay to roughly...
$2.6 Billion Diriyah Wadi Safar Project Infrastructure Tender Advances Trump Golf Development
The Diriyah Wadi Safar project, a $2.6 billion luxury mixed‑use development, is moving from planning to execution as Dar Al‑Arkan launches an infrastructure tender. The scheme will host a Trump‑branded golf club, hotel and premium residences across 2.6 million sqm in Riyadh’s historic...
$1.36 Billion Dubai Tower Project Signals Al Habtoor Group’s Bold Construction Push in UAE Skyline
Al Habtoor Group announced a $1.36 billion mixed‑use tower in Al Habtoor City, Dubai, marking one of the largest privately funded real‑estate projects in the emirate. The 5 billion‑AED development will combine luxury residential units, hospitality spaces and retail amenities within a single vertical...
Bagan Datuk Data Centre to Finish Construction by End of 2027, Says Malaysian Developer Privasia
Malaysian developer PRIVASIA Technology Bhd has begun construction of a RM569 million (US$144 million) data centre in Bagan Datuk, Perak, with Phase 1 targeted for completion by the end of 2027. The 10.06 MW facility, built under an EPCC contract with Inspur Cloud, will offer...
$1.67B Caribbean Education Projects: Bouygues Launches Major School Infrastructural Development
Bouygues has secured a $1.67 billion construction program to build, refurbish, and expand schools across multiple Caribbean islands. The multi‑year, phased design‑and‑build contract emphasizes climate‑resilient, hurricane‑proof structures and integrates digital tools such as BIM for faster delivery. Funding is sourced from...
$1.8 Billion National Athletics Stadium Project Tender to Transform Qiddiya City
Saudi Arabia’s Qiddiya Investment Company is preparing a $1.8 billion tender for a National Athletics Stadium that will anchor the new sports district in Qiddiya near Riyadh. The multipurpose venue, inspired by the London Olympic Stadium, will feature flexible seating, smart‑ticketing,...
SpaceX Bastrop Manufacturing Facility Begins Installing Equipment, to Start Production by End 2026
SpaceX has begun installing equipment at its new Bastrop, Texas manufacturing facility, targeting production start by the end of 2026. The plant will focus on advanced semiconductor packaging and AI‑enabled hardware for Starlink satellites, marking a shift toward a vertically...
Forney Hospital by Texas Health Tops Out $320 Million Structure
Construction of Texas Health Forney Hospital topped out, marking progress toward a 64‑bed acute‑care facility in Forney, Texas, within a $320 million campus that includes an 80,000‑sq‑ft medical office building. The 245,000‑sq‑ft hospital will feature a 17‑room emergency department, NICU, cardiology...
Legend and Lone Star Power Stations Break Ground in Port Arthur, Adding 1,200 MW to Southeast Texas
Entergy Texas broke ground on the Legend and Lone Star natural‑gas power stations in Port Arthur, adding more than 1,200 MW of capacity that will serve over 300,000 homes. The twin plants, approved by the Texas PUCT in 2025, are slated...
Mississippi Data Center Construction Expands With $12B New Phase in Madison and Clinton
Amazon announced a $12 billion expansion of its Mississippi data‑center portfolio, adding an $11 billion build‑out in Madison County and a $1 billion conversion of a former Delphi plant in Clinton, Hinds County. The phase will create 800 new jobs—700 in Madison and...
$600 Million Montreal Airport Light Rail Stays on Budget and on Schedule for 2027 Opening
Montreal Trudeau International Airport’s REM light‑rail station is 80% complete, remains on its CAD $600 million budget (≈ $444 million USD), and is slated to open in late 2027. The underground platform, 40 m beneath the terminal, will serve about seven million passengers annually—roughly 20% of the...
Houston Toyota Center Approved for $180M Expansion Project Slated After Current Rockets Season
The Harris County‑Houston Sports Authority approved a $180 million expansion of the Toyota Center, set to begin after the current Rockets season and finish by fall 2027. The plan adds a 20,000‑square‑foot atrium with a season‑ticket lounge, a new team store, expanded...
800MW Springwell Solar Farm by EDF Power Receives Greenlight, Largest of Its Kind in the UK
The UK government has approved EDF Renewables' Springwell Solar Farm, an 800 MW photovoltaic project that will power roughly 180,000 homes. Spanning an area equivalent to 1,700 football pitches between Lincoln and Sleaford, the development also includes a large‑scale battery‑storage system....
$4 Billion Arunachal Pradesh Hydropower Projects Accelerate India’s Clean Energy Transition Drive
India has approved more than $4 billion (≈₹40,000 crore) to build the Kamala and Kalai‑II hydropower schemes in Arunachal Pradesh. The Kamala project alone will deliver about 1,720 MW of clean electricity, while Kalai‑II adds further capacity across three remote districts. The investment...
Five New Data Centers to Be Built in Brazil After Tecto Unveils $2bn Investment, Continues to Position Country as Global...
Tecto Data Centers announced a US$2 billion investment to construct five new data centers across Brazil through 2028. The rollout begins with a 20 MW facility in Porto Alegre and a 200 MW hyperscale campus in Santana do Parnaíba, with three additional sites pending. Backed...
REAlloys Advances Rare Earth Processing Expansion in Ohio
REAlloys Inc. is fast‑tracking a rare‑earth metallization plant in Euclid, Ohio, securing a supply deal for up to 10% of the Sheep Creek project’s output and courting up to $200 million in Export‑Import Bank financing. Phase 1 will produce 525 tonnes per year...
Construction of $20bn Terafab Project in Austin, Texas Advances as Intel Comes on Board
Intel announced its participation in Elon Musk’s $20 billion Terafab semiconductor plant in Austin, Texas. The joint venture, involving Tesla, SpaceX and now Intel, targets a 1 TW/year compute output to supply AI, robotics and space data‑center chips. Musk envisions a nine‑month...