Another trial project on hydrogen fuel technology given agreement-in-principle by Inter-departmental Working Group on Using Hydrogen as Fuel
A spokesman for the Environment and Ecology Bureau (EEB) said today (August 18) that the Inter-departmental Working Group on Using Hydrogen as Fuel has given an agreement-in-principle to another application of a trial project on hydrogen fuel technology.
Tthe Environment and Ecology Bureau, Photo source: reference image
The said project concerns an application jointly submitted by Pacific Gate Development Limited, the Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited and EnerVenue Hong Kong Limited, which involves the supply of electricity for a meeting room through the utilisation of metal hydrogen energy storage technology at a construction site in Central.
The spokesperson for the EEB stated, "The Working Group has promptly initiated the examination process upon receipt of detailed information regarding the trial project. Following the applicants' enhancement of the designs and technical details according to feedback from government departments to ensure that the trial project can be carried out smoothly and safely, the Working Group gave an agreement-in-principle to the application yesterday (August 17)."
The Inter-departmental Working Group on Using Hydrogen as Fuel, Photo source: online image
To date, the Working Group has given an agreement-in-principle in stages to a total of 41 applications of hydrogen energy trial projects. The Working Group will continue to make reference to the operational data and experience collected from the trials, in order to provide advice for the continuous enhancement of the safety and technical guidelines on the local application of hydrogen energy. Details are set out in the thematic webpage (cnsd.gov.hk/en/inter-departmental-working-group-on-using-hydrogen-as-fuel/).
The Working Group is formed by the EEB, the Transport and Logistics Bureau, the Development Bureau, the Security Bureau, the Environmental Protection Department, the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department, the Fire Services Department, the Transport Department, the Marine Department, the Planning Department, the Lands Department, the Buildings Department, the Architectural Services Department and the Labour Department.
The Inter-departmental Working Group on Using Hydrogen as Fuel, Photo source: online image
SEE concludes visit to Shanghai and Zhejiang
The Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Mr Tse Chin-wan, concluded his visit to Shanghai and Zhejiang today (August 19).
Mr Tse first visited Shanghai Tower in the Pudong New Area yesterday (August 18) morning. He was briefed on the technology adopted by the skyscraper, such as ice storage and geothermal heat pumps, which enhance its overall energy efficiency and put green building into practice.
He then visited the Superconductivity Engineering Demonstration Project display centre of the State Grid Shanghai Municipal Electric Power Company, where he learned about its research and practical experiences in developing superconducting power transmission technology. The staff of the centre presented an overview of the 35 kV Superconducting Cable Demonstration Project.
On the afternoon of the same day, Mr Tse visited the Qiantan Smart Substation and the Wujiaochang Underground Substation in Yangpu District to learn more about the latest technology in power transmission and electricity grid management.
Before departing for Hong Kong today, Mr Tse, together with Hong Kong students participating in the "Green Dreams Come True: HK Electric Green Energy, Innovation, Technology and Cultural Study Tour", visited the "Two Mountains" scenic area in Anji County, Zhejiang Province. The village Yucun in that area is where President Xi Jinping, during his tenure in Zhejiang, first mentioned the concept of "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets".
Yucun's economy used to rely primarily on mining and cement plants, which severely damaged the ecological environment and made economic development increasingly difficult. Guided by the concept of "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets", through ecological conservation and the promotion of rural green transition, Yucun successfully found a new path towards sustainable development. Mr Tse expressed his hope that the students will gain an understanding of the practical implementation of the concept of "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets" through the site visit.
SEE concludes visit to Shanghai and Zhejiang Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
SEE concludes visit to Shanghai and Zhejiang Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
SEE concludes visit to Shanghai and Zhejiang Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
SEE concludes visit to Shanghai and Zhejiang Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
