Regulatory Developments - The National Development and Reform Commission is seeking public opinions on the "Regulations on the Supervision and Management of Hydroelectric Dam Operation Safety," applicable to medium and large hydropower stations with a total installed capacity of 50,000 kilowatts and above [2] - The National Energy Administration has published a compilation of typical cases for electric power quality management, aimed at sharing successful experiences in managing electric power quality issues [2] Industry News - Three departments, including the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, are taking steps to resist disorderly price wars in the new energy vehicle industry, emphasizing innovation and quality [2] - The Ministry of Natural Resources reported that China has exceeded its "14th Five-Year Plan" target for ecological restoration of historical mining sites, completing restoration of 3.35 million acres, which is 19.6% above the target [2] Energy Sector Updates - The People's Bank of China is expanding its carbon reduction support tool to include projects with direct carbon reduction effects, with an annual operation volume not exceeding 800 billion yuan [3] - The offshore wind power grid connection capacity in the Yangtze River Delta region is expected to exceed 19 million kilowatts by the end of 2025, with Jiangsu contributing the largest share [3] Water Resource Management - The South-to-North Water Diversion Project's eastern route has officially started its water diversion work for the 2025-2026 period, planning to increase water supply by 1.638 billion cubic meters [4] Power Load Records - The Heilongjiang power grid reached a maximum load of 18.728 million kilowatts, marking a historical high and a 25.1 thousand kilowatt increase compared to the previous winter peak [4] International Energy Market - The U.S. has officially begun selling Venezuelan oil, with the first transaction valued at $500 million, and more sales expected in the coming weeks [5] - OPEC forecasts that global daily oil demand will increase by 1.38 million barrels in 2026 compared to 2025, reaching 106.52 million barrels [5]