The Everest Residence project, Hong Kong Island’s pioneering Modular Integrated Construction (MiC) transitional housing initiative, has made great strides, thanks to contributions from HK Electric. Through its Smart Power Services (SPS), grid-electricity supply replaced diesel generators during construction while HK Electric subsidised energy-efficient electrical appliances for 103 units, addressing the housing needs and enhancing the quality of living of the underprivileged. This minimised the project’s carbon footprint.
Initial feedback from tenants highlighted the benefits of energy-efficient electrical appliances, including reduced fire risks and lower energy costs.
The “Back in Fashion” Design Competition brought innovative and fashionable designs to the runway in a collaborative event by HK Electric and the Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong. The crème de la crème – 30 entries out of the total 220 submissions – were put under the spotlight at a fashion show at Central Market, Hong Kong, meant to highlight eco-friendly designs and upcycling materials which would otherwise go to waste. These transformative outfits make for a great show and promote HK Electric’s efforts to support ventures in waste reduction and recycling.
HK Electric, State Grid Corporation of China, Hong Kong Polytechnic University and Xi’an Jiaotong University have extended their collaborative programme “Belt and Road Advanced Programme in Power and Energy” for another four years. Ongoing since 2018, this renewed partnership aims to drive efficiency and innovation in the power sector while conducting on-site research in Belt and Road regions. With hundreds of professionals trained worldwide, the programme will continue to offer cutting-edge seminars and tours to power plants and research centres, facilitating exchange of views and experience-sharing among the engineering practitioners.
HKSTS celebrates the commissioning of HK’s first two LNG-diesel dual-fuel tugs
Hongkong Salvage & Towage Services Limited (HKSTS) has celebrated the commissioning of LNG SENTINEL I and LNG SENTINEL II, the first two locally licensed liquified natural gas (LNG)-diesel dual-fuel tugs. These advanced tugs are set to safeguard the world’s largest floating storage regasification unit (FSRU) and the Hong Kong Offshore LNG Terminal. This move marks a significant leap towards greener maritime operations, showcasing Hong Kong’s dedication to sustainability and innovation. The LNG Sentinels will ensure safe and efficient terminal operations, reinforcing the city’s LNG infrastructure development.
Safety engineers at CKHH companies around the world are innovating by using flyers and rollers to improve quality, lower costs and increase the frequency of safety inspections.
To prevent fish from entering Lamma Power Station when it pulls in water to cool down generation units, HK Electric has introduced the Acoustics Fish Deterrent System (AFDS). After testing various sounds, they found that both whale and low-frequency sounds worked best to keep fish away. Thanks to the AFDS, the volume of fish getting caught in the station plummeted from 2,000kg per day in 2019 to under 2kg daily by 2023. This innovative solution not only slashes operational expenses but also safeguards marine ecology and station machinery.
The Green Hong Kong Green campaign, a joint effort between HK Electric and a local green group, the Conservancy Association, has focused on showcasing the biodiversity of Hong Kong in 2024. Through various activities, including an online tour of natural habitats, the programme aimed to raise awareness and engage the public in biodiversity conservation. Experts revealed through a coral survey near Lamma Power Station that it is a thriving habitat for coral species. By showcasing local natural treasures, Green Hong Kong Green is fostering a deeper appreciation for nature and the importance of its protection.
HK Electric has announced its decision to construct another new gas-fired generation unit at Lamma Power Station. The new generation unit, L13, will be manufactured by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd in Japan, marking a pivotal step towards the company’s net-zero goals. The unit, now in development, is slated for commissioning in 2029 and promises to push carbon emission reduction during the transition to alternative forms of electricity.
Meanwhile, HK Electric is exploring the use of hydrogen energy and looking for insights from innovative hydrogen energy facilities inside Takasago Hydrogen Park, with a view to creating a greener and more sustainable Hong Kong.
HK Electric co-hosted an opening ceremony for the city’s first offshore liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal with its project partner, CLP Power. The supply of low-carbon LNG to Hong Kong’s electricity generation and distribution companies will help the city in its transition to carbon neutrality by 2050.
The project was the collective success of business partners, marine experts, engineers, technicians, construction workers and other colleagues from the two power companies. The city has also benefited from the Hong Kong SAR Government’s environmental policies that have facilitated the construction of this complex but important infrastructure.
HK Electric has introduced a powerful, mobile electricity-generating unit that can step in to provide a green supply in case of an emergency. It is a two-truck system that could also be deployed as a backup power source for major events. It can provide up to two hours of continuous power supply for more than 650 households. In Hong Kong, it debuted at the FIA World Rallycross Championship in autumn 2023.
The innovative system’s dual-pronged approach features an energy storage truck and a power changeover truck that allows an uninterrupted power supply. Batteries are replacing traditional diesel systems – they are quieter and greener in operation.
HK Electric and its partner, CLP Power, have opened their liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal to receive LNG for power generation. This offshore terminal features the world’s largest Floating Storage and Regasification Unit vessel, the Bauhinia Spirit, with an LNG storage capacity of 263,000m3. The LNG is stored onboard the Bauhinia Spirit until it is regasified and sent on to the two power stations including HK Electric’s, contributing to the green energy transition in Hong Kong.
CKHH companies are enacting adaptive strategies to mitigate climate change, including leading the charge in the hydrogen revolution. Day 2 of the Global Climate Action Conference explored how CKHH companies deal with climate-change extreme events and how they are transitioning to climate-friendly energy generation.
CKHH companies aren’t just spending money on traditional renewable energy – they are investing in original R&D to bring innovative solutions to bear. Pilot projects advance to become invaluable solutions to mass adoption of green technologies that just might save us all.
HK Electric won the Sustainable Business Award at the BOCHK Corporate Environmental Leadership Awards 2021. It also took the Gold Award – the top spot – in the “Manufacturing” category. This was in recognition of HK Electric’s outstanding work utilising green energy, promoting decarbonisation and assisting Hong Kong to achieve its carbon neutrality target, namely being totally carbon neutral by 2050.
At Home with Greenie was the theatrical hit that wowed elderly audiences in Hong Kong this super-hot record-breaking summer. This roving puppet show, produced by HK Electric, visits senior citizens to promote low-carbon living and electrical safety. Lending a cooling hand, HK Electric distributed 4,000 fans to families in need as part of their “Breeze to Care” programme.
HK Electric has taken a major step forward in transitioning from coal to cleaner gas for the generation of electricity. The new gas-fired unit, L11, has adopted “combined-cycle gas turbine technology”, one of the most efficient, cleanest and most widely used methods for generating electricity from fossil fuels. It began supplying energy to the grid in November 2021. The installation of another gas-fired unit, L12, has begun and will further boost the company’s gas-fired generation capacity when commissioned.
HK Electric is helping construction sites to reduce their noise and air pollution on site while also decarbonising construction work. In crowded Hong Kong, construction sites are often hemmed in by thousands of pedestrians and neighbours just metres away from noisy diesel generators used to power their reach for the sky. By providing a timely, reliable and adequate grid electricity supply during construction, builders can switch from diesel power on site to quieter, greener electricity. Neighbours and workers will love getting a break from the din of diesel during construction, and carbon emissions can also be reduced by 60%.
High-performance management at HK Electric is supercharged through education delivered by a host of internal and external professors at the HK Electric Institute.
HK Electric provides a free one-stop Smart Power EV Charging Solution service to assist customers in implementing electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions, including accessing a HK$2 billion government fund for the installation of EV charging-enabled infrastructure in private residential buildings. The free charging service at HK Electric’s 12 EV charging stations across Hong Kong Island has also been extended to the end of December 2021 and half of these now feature new multi-standard quick chargers.
