Chevron (CVX.N) said it will continue to ensure the safe operation of its assets in Venezuela following the earthquake.

CHINA STATE PLANNER and the National Energy Administration issued the 15th Five-Year Plan for new energy system construction, directing active, safe and orderly nuclear power development. Policy prioritizes third-generation pressurized water reactors, calls for maintaining a steady construction pace, advancing R&D and demonstration of advanced reactor types, and promoting site-appropriate integrated uses of nuclear energy. Target: operating nuclear capacity of about 110 GW by 2030.

China A-share photovoltaic equipment sector rallied in afternoon trade; Hengdian Dongci hit the daily limit and a fresh high, Maiwei rose over 10%, and Zhongxinbo, Dier Laser, Gaoce, Laplace and TCL Zhonghuan also advanced.