Zhundong Development Zone Gears Up for Major Project Push in 2026, Targeting $7 Billion Investment
Zhundong, Xinjiang – October 30, 2025 – With just over two months remaining in 2025, the Zhundong Development Zone is proactively laying the groundwork for a significant surge in project development in 2026. Officials announced enterprising plans at a project promotion meeting on Tuesday, outlining a strategy to resume key construction projects and initiate new ventures, aiming for a total fixed asset investment of 50 billion yuan (approximately $7 billion USD) – a 25% increase year-over-year.
The initiative, framed around a “decisive battle and sprint” mentality, focuses on a February 28th deadline for the centralized resumption of stalled projects. According to Zhang Maoqing, Deputy Director of the development Zone’s economic Development bureau, the early planning is crucial. “We are planning next year’s work in advance not only to achieve a ‘good start’ in the first quarter of 2026, but also to accelerate project construction, expedite production, and deliver results quickly.”
A Multi-Phased Approach to Growth
The development zone’s strategy is built on a seasonal roadmap, prioritizing rapid progress and meticulous tracking. A “Hundred Days of Troubleshooting Procedures” campaign will be launched during the winter months to address logistical hurdles and accelerate approvals. The zone is implementing a streamlined “vacancy acceptance, parallel approval” mechanism to expedite project timelines.
Here’s a breakdown of the planned phases:
* First Quarter (2026): Focus will be on initiating construction on key projects including the Xinye coal-to-gas production facility, a siloxane deep processing plant, and the Jjiji Lake Hospital. resumption of work on existing projects like the 1.6 million ton olefins plant, 4 billion cubic meter coal-to-gas production facility, and Xinlianxin melamine plant is also prioritized.
* second Quarter: The zone will capitalize on favorable construction conditions to accelerate progress, with a centralized launch of the Blue Sky Carbon Nanotube project and the Caizhong-Dajing-Jiangjunmiao natural gas pipeline.
* Third Quarter: Efforts will concentrate on completing outstanding tasks and ensuring all new projects commence construction, including Wojiang Coal-based New Materials, Zhuneng Fine Chemicals, and the new No. 1 Middle School (High school).
Sustaining momentum Through Project Pipeline
beyond immediate construction goals, the Zhundong Development Zone is actively bolstering its project pipeline. Leaders of the Party Working Committee are directly involved in resolving approval challenges – including environmental assessments and energy evaluations – for reserve projects. The aim is to maintain a ”storage-to-new” ratio exceeding 10%, ensuring a continuous flow of projects to sustain long-term development. Key projects in the pipeline include Wojiang coal-to-ethylene glycol and
