Future development of the electricity market in Hong Kong


Date Context Summary of development Action
28.2.05 ES The Panel discussed with the Administration on the future development of the electricity market in Hong Kong. [Paper]
6.05 ES Information paper on "Future Development of the Electricity Market in Hong Kong : Views received during the Stage I Public Consultation". [Paper]
2.3.05 CM Hon LEE Wing-tat moved a motion on the Scheme of Control Agreements with the two power companies and the long-term energy policy. The motion as amended by Hon CHAN Kam-lam and Hon Tommy CHEUNG was passed.[Hansard "page 182"]
25.7.05 ES The Administration briefed members on the review of the financial plans of the two power companies. [Paper] [Paper]
23.1.06 ES Information paper on "Future Development of the Electricity Market in Hong Kong (Stage II Consultation)". [Paper]
15.2.06 CM Hon Albert CHAN Wai-yip moved a motion on "Opening up the electricity market". The motion as amended by Hon Andrew LEUNG Kwan-yuen and further amended by Hon KWONG Chi-kin [Motion "page 131"]
29.3.06 CQ Hon Frederick FUNG raised a question on Regulating electricity market. [Hansard, page "30"]
29.3.06 CQ Hon Emily LAU raised a question on Maximize the use of gas-fired units for generating electricity. [Hansard, page "7"]
29.3.06 CQ Hon LAU Kong-wah raised a question on Pollution caused by power plants. [Hansard, page "51"]
30.3.06 ES The Panel met the two power companies and the Administration.

Hongkong Electric Company Ltd. made a power-point presentation on their views [Power-point presentation material]

CLP Power Hong Kong Ltd. made a submission and a power-point presentation on their views [Paper] [Power-point presentation material] (Chinese version only)

The Administration gave a response [response] to the questions raised by Hon SIN Chung-kai and Hon Fred LI Wah-ming to the Panel Chairman [Letter dated 23.3.06] (Chinese version only)

Hongkong Electric Company Ltd. gave a response [response] (Chinese version only) to the questions raised by Hon SIN Chung-kai and Hon Fred LI Wah-ming to the [Letter dated 23.3.06] (Chinese version only)

CLP Power Hong Kong Ltd. gave a response [response] (Chinese version only) to the questions raised by Hon SIN Chung-kai and Hon Fred LI Wah-ming to the [Letter dated 23.3.06] (Chinese version only)

The Secretariat prepared a background brief on "Future development of the electricity market in Hong Kong" prepared by the Legislative Council Secretariat [Paper]

The Panel circulated a submission on "Towards a Sustainable and Open Electricity Market" provided by Civic Party [Paper]

29.5.06 ES The Panel met the two power companies and the Administration.

Information paper on "Future Development of the Electricity Market in Hong Kong: Views received during the Stage II Public Consultation" provided by the Administration [Paper]

Information note on "Electricity Market in Hong Kong" prepared by Research and Library Services Division [Paper]

30.6.06 ES The Panel met with deputations, the two power companies and the Administration.

The Panel discussed with the Administration on the future development of the electricity market in Hong Kong - Arrangements to Cater for New Supply Sources. [Paper]

25.9.06 ES The Panel met with deputations, the two power companies and the Administration.

The Panel discussed with the Administration on the future development of the electricity market in Hong Kong - Environmental regulation in the future electricity market. [Paper]

8.11.06 CQ Hon Albert CHAN Wai-yip raised a question on CLP's tariff structure for domestic customers. [Hansard "page 84"]
24.1.07 CQ Hon Frederick FUNG raised a question on Development of the post-2008 electricity market. [Hansard "page 41"]
7.2.07 CQ Hon Patrick LAU Sau-shing raised a question on Proposal to build a liquefied natural gas receiving terminal on Tai A Chau. [Hansard "page 13"]
6.6.07 CQ Hon Frederick FUNG raised a question on Post-2008 regulatory arrangements for the electricity market. [Hansard "page 29"]
7.11.07 CQ Hon Frederick FUNG raised a question on Post-2008 regulatory arrangements for the electricity market. [Hansard "page 88"]
7.1.08 PRESS The Government entered into the post-2008 "Scheme of Control Agreements" with the two power companies. [Press release]

New Scheme of Control Agreement with:
  • Hongkong Electric Co. Ltd. and Hongkong Electric Holdings Ltd. [New Scheme of Control Agreement]
  • CLP Power Hong Kong Ltd., ExxonMobil Energy Ltd. and Castle Peak Power Co. Ltd. [New Scheme of Control Agreement]

  • 8.1.08 EDEV The Administration briefed LegCo Members on the New Scheme of Control Agreements entered into with the two power companies. [Paper]
    27.2.08 CQ Hon Daniel LAM raised a question on Electricity tariffs [Hansard "page 19"]
    30.6.08 EA Information paper provided by the Administration on liquefied natural gas receiving terminal at South Soko Island (LC Paper No. CB(1)2059/07-08(02)) [Paper]
    28.8.08 PRESS Press release on Memorandum of Understanding on energy cooperation [Press release]
    23.9.08 PRESS Press release on Government's approval of CLP's 2008 Development Plan [Press release]
    19.11.08 CQ Hon Frederick FUNG Kin-kee raised a question on Fuel Clause Charge in electricity tariff [Hansard "page 91"]
    24.11.08 EDEV Legislative Council Brief on CLP Power Hong Kong Limited and Castle Peak Power Company Limited 2008 Development Plan (ENB CR1/4576/08 Pt.6) [Legislative Council Brief]

    Development to date presented in the background brief prepared by the Secretariat [Background brief]

    16.12.08 EDEV Legislative Council Brief on The Hong Kong Electric Company Limited 2009 to 2013 Development Plan (ENB CR 2/4576/08 Pt.4) [Legislative Council Brief]
    28.10.09 CQ Hon Audrey EU Yuet-mee raised a question on development of renewal energy projects between Hong Kong and Pearl River Delta cities. [Hansard "page 45"]
    13.1.10 CQ Hon Fred LI Wah-ming raised a question on impact of the use of natural gas and wind power in electricity generation on electricity tariff. [Hansard "page 98"]
    13.1.10 CQ Hon Mrs Regina IP LAU Suk-yee raised a question on environmental impact of the proposed off-shore wind farm in southeastern waters. [Hansard "page 110"]
    20.1.10 CQ Hon Mrs Regina IP LAU Suk-yee raised a question on the off-shore wind farm to be developed by the CLP Power Hong Kong Limited. [Hansard "page 101"]
    21.4.10 CQ Hon KAM Nai-wai raised a question on development of renewable energy for generating electricity. [Hansard "page 51"]
    30.6.10 CQ Hon TAM Yiu-chung raised a question on nuclear-related events in Daya Bay Nuclear Power Station and its reporting system. [Hansard "page 23"]
    30.6.10 CQ Hon Cyd HO Sau-lan raised a question on nuclear energy for power generation. [Hansard "page 115"]
    10.11.10 CQ Hon KAM Nai-wai raised a question on increase in the use of nuclear energy. [Hansard "page 47"]
    17.11.10 CQ Hon Audrey EU Yuet-mee raised a question on safety of nuclear power plants near Hong Kong. [Hansard "page 27"]
    1.6.11 CQ Hon LEE Wing-tat raised a question on electricity consumption in Hong Kong. [Hansard "page 121"]
    1.6.11 CQ Hon Frederick FUNG Kin-kee raised a question on promoting the use of renewable energy. [Hansard "page 127"]
    7.12.11 CQ Hon KAM Nai-wai raised a question on five-year development plans of the two power companies. [Hansard "page 90"]
    13.12.11 EDEV The Panel discussed with the two power companies and the Administration on Annual tariff reviews with the two power companies. [Background brief]

    Presentation materials provided by The Hongkong Electric Company Ltd. [Powerpoint presentation materials], CLP Power [Powerpoint presentation materials] and the Environment Bureau [Powerpoint presentation materials]

    Letter from Hon Fred LI Wah-ming on "Annual tariff reviews with the two power companies" dated 8 December 2011 [Letter (Chinese version only)] and the Administration's response [Letter (Chinese version only)]

    The Hong Kong Electric Co., Ltd.'s letter dated 16 December 2011 [Letter (Chinese version only)]

    Supplementary information paper provided by CLP Power Hong Kong Limited [Paper (English version only)]

    Supplementary information paper provided by The Hongkong Electric Co., Ltd. [Paper (English version only)]

    21.12.11 CQ Hon Starry LEE Wai-king raised a question on urgent review of the proposed rates of tariff increase which will take effect on 1 January 2012. [Hansard "page 8"]
    21.12.11 CQ Hon Fred LI Wah-ming raised a question on calculation of the rates of increase in basic tariff. [Hansard "page 13"]
    21.12.11 CQ Hon Ronny TONG Ka-wah raised a question on proposed rates of tariff increase for 2012. [Hansard "page 18"]
    21.12.11 CQ Hon Miriam LAU Kin-yee raised a question on impact of the substantial increase in tariffs on business operating costs. [Hansard "page 23"]
    21.12.11 CMA A motion on adjournment was moved by Hon Starry LEE Wai-king on the impact of the announcement made by CLP Power Hong Kong Limited and The Hongkong Electric Company Limited to substantially increase tariffs from 1 January next year on the general public and enterprises, as well as the Government's corresponding measures. [Hansard "page 346"]
    23.12.11 EDEV The Panel to revisit on annual tariff reviews with the two power companies with the two power companies and the Administration [paper] [paper] [Follow-up paper] [Follow-up paper]

    Administration's response to the Chairman's request for the provision of further information regarding the 2012 tariff reviews with the two power companies [Follow-up paper]

    18.1.12 CM Hon Audrey EU Yuet-mee moved a motion on Creating a sustainable and open electricity market. The motion as amended by Hon Fred LI Wah-ming and further amended by Hon Starry LEE Wai-king. [Hansard "page 166"] [Progress Report]
    3.2.12 EDEV Administration's paper on the supplementary information provided by the power companies in respect of five-year development plan and annual tariff review [paper]
    7.2.12 EDEV Administration's paper on the confidentiality arrangements regarding the supplementary information provided by the power companies in respect of five-year development plan and annual tariff review [paper] [Follow-up paper]

    Supplementary information paper provided by CLP Power Hong Kong Limited [Follow-up paper (English version only)]

    27.2.12 EDEV Administration's paper on supplementary information provided by the Power Companies on Five-year Development Plan and Annual Tariff Review - Elaboration on the Notes on Confidentiality [paper]

    Letter from Hon Starry LEE Wai-king dated 8 February 2012 [Letter (Chinese version only)] and the Administration's response [paper]

    Letter from Hon Fred LI Wah-ming dated 24 February 2012 [Letter (Chinese version only)] and the Administration's response [paper(Chinese version only)]

    Graphs plotting the annual trend of electricity consumption on a monthly basis provided by CLP Power Hong Kong Limited [Follow-up paper]

    Graphs plotting the annual trend of electricity consumption on a monthly basis provided by The Hongkong Electric Co., Ltd [Follow-up paper]

    18.4.12 CQ Hon Fred LI Wah-ming raised a question on regulation of sale of equity interest in power companies. [Hansard "page 53"]


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