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Creating a Sustainable Energy Ecosystem for Biodiversity and a Low-Carbon Economy
As an associated company of Henderson Land, Towngas exemplifies innovation and leadership in advancing sustainable energy solutions. Towngas is at the forefront of Hong Kong’s low-carbon transition, supporting the HKSAR Government’s Strategy of Hydrogen Development and embodying its commitment to a decarbonised economy. With over 160 years of expertise, Towngas utilises a unique feedstock composition, with town gas comprising 50% hydrogen, to explore diverse low-carbon applications. By 2025, Towngas aims to produce Hong Kong’s first locally generated green hydrogen using biogas, reinforcing our dedication to clean energy innovation. In the meantime, we are also expanding into green methanol and sustainable aviation fuel to meet rising demand for cleaner alternatives in sea, land, and air transport.
On 15 August 2024, Towngas and Towngas Smart Energy Company Limited co-hosted the “Biodiversity and New Energies Symposium” to mark National Ecology Day. This event united over 20 representatives from business, public utilities, conservation organisations, and academia, along with more than 5,000 attendees in person and online. Key topics included hydrogen industry development, green transformation in transport, ecological conservation, and enhanced corporate disclosure on nature-related financial matters.
To commemorate National Ecology Day and the Symposium, Towngas released a commemorative stamp pack on the same day to raise public awareness of biodiversity. The stamps feature photographs selected from the winning entries of a previous wildlife photo contest organised by the Company, all taken in the Greater China region, reflecting the region’s rich biodiversity. The commemorative pack also highlights Towngas’s carbon reduction progress, underscoring the company’s determination to transform from a traditional public utility to an integrated clean energy supplier.
The Symposium provided an essential platform for collaboration, showcasing Towngas’ advancements in creating an integrated clean energy ecosystem. This includes green methanol, hydrogen energy, and sustainable aviation fuel for diverse transport sectors. The event underscored the importance of cross-sector cooperation and technological innovation in achieving energy transformation and biodiversity conservation.
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New Central Harbourfront Site 3
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