I·PARK1 Begins Trial Operations, Paving Way for Hong Kong's Zero Waste Landfilling Goal by 2035

2025-12-22 15:28 Last Updated At：16:19

Waste-to-energy facility I·PARK1 trial operation proceeds smoothly

The Environmental Protection Department (EPD) today (December 22) announced that the Integrated Waste Management Facilities Phase I (I·PARK1) has commenced the first phase of trial operation.

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Waste-to-energy facility I·PARK1 trial operation proceeds smoothly (with photos/video) Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

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Waste-to-energy facility I·PARK1 trial operation proceeds smoothly (with photos/video) Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Mr Tse Chin-wan; the Permanent Secretary for Environment and Ecology (Environment), Mr Eddie Cheung; the Under Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Miss Diane Wong; and the Director of Environmental Protection, Dr Samuel Chui, recently visited I·PARK1 to inspect its operations, observing various facility sections, including the unloading and tipping of waste compactor containers, waste treatment processes, waste-to-energy equipment, and flue gas treatment and emission control. They were also briefed by the project team on the progress of the trial operation.

Located on an artificial island off Shek Kwu Chau, I·PARK1 adopts advanced waste incineration technology capable of effectively decomposing organic compounds, including dioxins. I·PARK1 consists of three incineration modules, with a designed municipal solid waste (MSW) treatment capacity of 3 000 tonnes per day. At present, the first module, capable of processing 1 000 tonnes of MSW daily, has already commenced trial operation. The remaining two modules will begin phased trial operations at a later stage. The heat recovered from the incineration process is used to generate electricity, not only powering the facility's daily operation but also exporting 480 million kilowatt-hours of electricity to the public power grid, which is enough to power 100 000 households each year.

Following the inspection, Mr Tse said, "The completion and phased commissioning of I·PARK1 marks the launch of a new approach for managing MSW in Hong Kong beyond reliance on landfills. It signifies a crucial step of Hong Kong toward achieving our target of 'zero waste landfilling' by 2035. In the meantime, we are advancing at full steam the construction of the Integrated Waste Management Facility Phase 2 (I·PARK2) in Tsang Tsui, Tuen Mun, while we remain committed to driving forward various initiatives on waste reduction, recycling, and resource circulation, continuing our progress toward the goal of 'zero waste landfilling' and carbon neutrality."

Dr Chui said that the EPD has been closely monitoring the trial operation of I·PARK1 to ensure its operation and emissions comply with the stringent safety and environmental standards. Following I·PARK1's progressive commencement of operation, the total amount of MSW transported to West New Territories Landfill and North East New Territories Landfill will be reduced accordingly, alleviating the pressure on the two landfills.

In 2024, a total of 10 510 tonnes of MSW daily was disposed of in Hong Kong. I.PARK1 and the proposed I.PARK2 can treat 9 000 tonnes of MSW in total per day. If Hong Kong society can keep the momentum of waste reduction and increase the recycling rate, there may not be a need to construct I·PARK3 to achieve "zero waste landfilling".

Hong Kong Monetary Authority Announces EF Bills Tender for December 30, 2025, Offering HK$89.43 Billion.

Hong Kong Monetary Authority tenders of Exchange Fund Bills to be held on December 30

The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority:

Tenders to be held in the week beginning December 29, 2025:

Tender date

December30, 2025

Paper on offer

EF Bills

Issue number

Q2553

Issue date

December31, 2025

Maturity date

April1, 2026

Tenor

91 Days

Amount on offer

HK$69,030 MN

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