Press Release
LegCo Panel on Environmental Affairs visits Lamma Power Station of Hongkong Electric (with photos)
The Legislative Council Panel on Environmental Affairs visited Lamma Power Station of The Hongkong Electric Company, Limited (“HEC”) today (7 October) 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 HEC on the operation of Lamma Power Station and the company’s decarbonization 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%. 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%. They also visited the solar power system. During the visit, Members exchanged views with representatives of 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, Hon LAU Kwok-fan, the Deputy Chairman of the Panel, Ir Hon CHAN Siu-hung, Panel members Hon Frankie YICK Chi-ming and Hon Judy CHAN Kapui; as well as non-Panel members Hon YUNG Hoi-yan, Hon Andrew LAM Siu-lo, Hon Edward LEUNG Hei and Hon YIM Kong.
Ends/Monday, 7 October 2024
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The Legislative Council (“LegCo”) Panel on Environmental Affairs visits Lamma Power Station of The Hongkong Electric Company, Limited (“HEC”) today (7 October). Members receive a briefing on the operation of Lamma Power Station from representatives of HEC.
The Chairman of the Panel on Environmental Affairs, Hon LAU Kwok-fan (eighth left), the Deputy Chairman of the Panel, Ir Hon CHAN Siu-hung (sixth left), and other LegCo Members pose for a group photo with representatives of HEC at the gas turbine hall of the new gas-fired unit L12 in Lamma Power Station.
LegCo Members observe the solar power system at Lamma Power Station.