19 Dec 2024
NEA delegation visits Towngas to exchange views on deepening energy cooperation
(19 December 2024) A delegation from the National Energy Administration (NEA) visited Hong Kong to tour The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (Towngas) facilities, including the Tai Po Gas Production Plant and North Point Headquarters. The visit aimed to understand Hong Kong’s longest-standing utility, particularly its smart energy development and latest hydrogen facilities. Both parties held in-depth discussions on how Towngas could better contribute to national energy development, ensure energy security and stable supply, and advance green low-carbon energy initiatives.
On the morning of 17 December, senior management representatives including Mr Martin Kee Wai-ngai, Chief Operating Officer - Mainland Utilities, and Mr Don Cheng Hill-kwong, Chief Operating Officer - Hong Kong Business, welcomed the visiting NEA delegation led by Mr Bian Guangqi, Deputy Director of the Department of Energy Conservation and Technology Equipment of NEA, at the Tai Po Gas Production Plant. The delegation visited the plant’s hydrogen extraction facility, which extracts hydrogen from existing gas pipelines and utilises hydrogen fuel cells to generate electricity, providing Hong Kong with a safe and efficient hydrogen supply solution. The delegation also visited a recreational facility in Sai Kung to observe Hong Kong’s first proof-of-concept (POC) modular hydrogen power generation system trial project established by Towngas. The system features gas pipeline networks and hydrogen extraction facilities to power electric vehicle charging stations, whilst the residual gas after hydrogen extraction supports a combined heat and power system for electricity and hot water supply.
The delegation then visited the Historical Gallery and Customer Centre at Towngas North Point Headquarters to learn about the Company’s development history, quality gas appliances, new home products, and six-star one-stop service concept. They also toured the Hall of Innovation and the Hall of Future Energy, where the former showcases energy-saving and carbon reduction equipment and technologies developed by Towngas staff, while the latter presents Towngas’s hydrogen energy development and project innovations in renewable energy, energy storage, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), and green methanol. Mr Cheng remarked, “We are grateful for NEA’s support in accelerating Hong Kong’s green and low-carbon transformation and enhancing energy supply quality and efficiency, thus driving Hong Kong towards carbon neutrality.” The visit concluded with a discussion session where both parties exchanged views on deepening cooperation in energy and green development.
With its roots in Hong Kong and 30 years of development on the Chinese mainland, Towngas has expanded into city gas, water supply, and environmental services, whilst promoting zero-carbon industrial parks centred on smart energy. Looking ahead, Towngas remains committed to low-carbon energy and sustainable development, driving Hong Kong towards carbon neutrality by 2050 and echoing the country’s “30-60” dual carbon goals, working together towards high-quality development in the energy sector.
Towngas expressed gratitude to the NEA representatives for taking time from their busy schedules to visit. The Company hopes this visit has deepened mutual understanding and pledges to continue strengthening communication and cooperation with NEA. Towngas reaffirmed its commitment to providing stable and reliable gas services to customers whilst fully supporting the Government’s medium-term carbon reduction and long-term carbon neutrality targets.
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Press photos:
Photo 1:
Mr Don Cheng Hill-kwong (4th from left), Chief Operating Officer - Hong Kong Business of Towngas, received Mr Bian Guangqi (4th from right), Deputy Director of the Department of Energy Conservation and Technology Equipment of NEA, and his delegation at the Tai Po Gas Production Plant to visit the hydrogen extraction facility.
Photo 2:
Mr Martin Kee Wai-ngai (right), Chief Operating Officer - Mainland Utilities of Towngas, accompanied Mr Bian Guangqi (left), Deputy Director of the Department of Energy Conservation and Technology Equipment of NEA, and his delegation on a tour of the Hall of Innovation and Hall of Future Energy to learn about energy-saving and carbon reduction equipment and technologies developed by Towngas staff, as well as Towngas's development in hydrogen energy, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), and green methanol.
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