Legislative Council Visits Lamma Power Station to Discuss Carbon Neutrality and Climate Change Measures

LegCo Panel on Environmental Affairs visits Lamma Power Station of Hongkong Electric

The following is issued on behalf of the Legislative Council Secretariat:

The Legislative Council Panel on Environmental Affairs visited the Lamma Power Station of the Hongkong Electric Company, Limited (HEC) today (October 7) to gain a deeper understanding on local power generation, its efforts in achieving carbon neutrality as well as measures to cope with climate change and extreme weather.

Members first visited the Viewing Gallery where they received a briefing from representatives of the HEC on the operation of Lamma Power Station and the company's decarbonisation roadmap. Members noted that Lamma Power Station was undergoing a transition from coal to gas to generate electricity, gradually replacing the retiring coal-fired units with newly constructed gas-fired units, thereby reducing carbon emissions and boosting the electricity output from natural gas to about 70 per cent. They also gained a better understanding of the future operation of the Hong Kong Offshore Liquefied Natural Gas Terminal, which is under construction. In addition, Members learnt that breakwaters and flood walls had been installed at key locations in the power station to mitigate the impact of storm surges and overtopping waves in the face of more frequent extreme weather events. The foundation of two new gas-fired units have also been raised to seven metres above principal datum to reduce the risk of flooding.

Members then toured the facilities at the power station, including the central control room and gas turbine hall of gas-fired unit L12, which is equipped with a Selective Catalytic Reduction System that reduces nitrogen oxide emissions by 90 per cent. They also visited the solar power system. During the visit, Members exchanged views with representatives of the HEC on a number of issues, including the development of, and challenges faced in, providing greener and sustainable energy sources for Hong Kong, as well as related work on public education.

Members who participated in the visit were the Chairman of Panel on Environmental Affairs, Mr Lau Kwok-fan, the Deputy Chairman of the Panel, Mr Chan Siu-hung, Panel members Mr Frankie Yick and Ms Judy Chan; as well as non-Panel members Ms Yung Hoi-yan, Mr Andrew Lam, Mr Edward Leung and Mr Yim Kong.

LegCo Panel on Environmental Affairs visits Lamma Power Station of Hongkong Electric Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

LegCo Panel on Environmental Affairs visits Lamma Power Station of Hongkong Electric Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

LegCo Panel on Environmental Affairs visits Lamma Power Station of Hongkong Electric Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

LegCo delegation begins duty visit to Japan

The following is issued on behalf of the Legislative Council Secretariat:

The Legislative Council (LegCo) delegation (the delegation), led by the President of LegCo, Mr Andrew Leung, began a four-day duty visit in Japan today (December 21) to strengthen ties with Japan and gain a deeper understanding of the latest situations and opportunities of the country in the areas of trade, culture and tourism, fisheries and agriculture, and food safety.

Upon arrival in Tokyo, the delegation had dinner and exchanged views with representatives of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Tokyo. Members and the Principal Hong Kong Economic and Trade Representative (Tokyo), Miss Winsome Au, discussed issues such as fostering the bilateral economic and trade relations between Hong Kong and Japan, attracting investment, and promoting Hong Kong tourism. Members also gained insight into the latest developments of Japanese culture, and explored the opportunities for collaboration between Hong Kong and Japan’s cultural industries. Mr Leung expressed gratitude to the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Tokyo for their assistance in facilitating this duty visit.

The delegation will continue their duty visit in Japan tomorrow (December 22).

The delegation is led by Mr Leung. The Deputy delegation leader is the Chairman of the Parliamentary Liaison Subcommittee, Mr Tommy Cheung. Other participating Subcommittee members are Mr Jeffrey Lam, Mr Dominic Lee, Ms Nixie Lam, Ms Joephy Chan, Mr Tang Fei and Mr Yim Kong.

LegCo delegation begins duty visit to Japan Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases