Towngas Smart Energy Company Limited

[Spreading Joy and Care During the Mid-Autumn Celebration] As the Mid-Autumn Festival is round the corner, we at Towngas Smart Energy are proud to highlight our parent company, Towngas, and its commitment to the community through the “Mooncakes for the Community” programme, which began in 2001. Over the past two decades, Towngas has distributed over 3.61 million mooncakes through this initiative, benefiting the elderly and underprivileged families in Hong Kong.   The programme makes a meaningful impact by distributing mooncakes to those in need. Recently, Towngas’ Volunteer Service Team participated in the “Passing on Love in Sham Shui Po” programme, delivering care packages to vulnerable seniors in Shek Kip Mei Estate. This year, we have collaborated with Legislative Council members, District Council members, charities, and community organisations to distribute over 320,000 mooncakes, benefiting more than 150 charitable organisations.   In this festive season, families gather to celebrate. Many come together to share mooncakes and enjoy the rich flavors of Chinese cuisine, often enhanced by flame cooking. It’s important to ensure a safe cooking environment. Here are some tips:   -         Watch for Color Changes: Pay attention to the color and condition of the flames. When red or yellow flames appear, it may indicate insufficient air intake leading to incomplete combustion. It is advisable to contact a professional for assistance.   -         Be Alert for Gas Leaks: If you smell an unusual odor, this may signal a gas leak. In case of suspected gas leak, open windows and shut off gas meter valve. Do not operate any electric appliances or switches. Do not use any phones on site. Seek professional help with a phone outside the premises is strongly advised.   -         Ventilation is Key: Open windows and turn on the ventilation system before operating the appliance. After cooking, ensure that all knobs are turned to the off position.   Wishing everyone a joyful and safe Mid-Autumn Festival filled with good food and cherished moments.   #Towngas #TowngasSmartEnergy #MidAutumnFestival #Community #SafetyFirst

[National Energy Administration Delegation Visits Towngas] We were honored to welcome a delegation from the National Energy Administration (NEA) to Towngas’ North Point Headquarters on 31 August. The visit aimed to understand Towngas’ strategies and efforts in green and low-carbon transition. During the visit, Towngas Chairman Dr. Lee Ka-kit, Managing Director Mr. Peter Wong Wai-yee, and Executive Director and Chief Investment Officer Mr. Alan Chan Ying-lung welcomed the NEA delegation led by Mr. Zhang Jianhua, Administrator of the NEA, at the Towngas Headquarters in North Point. They engaged in in-depth discussions on how Towngas can further contribute to the country’s energy development landscape. Key topics included ensuring energy security, maintaining a stable supply, and promoting green and low-carbon energy development. The delegation toured the Towngas Hall of Innovation and the Hall of Future Energy. The Hall of Innovation showcases energy-saving and carbon-reducing equipment and technologies originally developed by Towngas employees, while the Hall of Future Energy highlights Towngas’ advancements in hydrogen energy development and project developments and innovation capabilities in renewable energy, energy storage, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), and green methanol. They also visited Towngas’ Historical Showroom and Customer Centre, where they learned about our development journey, high-quality home products, and six-star one-stop service concept. Click here to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gCUjHn64 #Towngas #TowngasSmartEnergy #GreenEnergy #LowCarbon #Sustainability

[Benchmarking Best Practices in Safety Inspection] Safety first is always our top priority. Last week, the "2024 Towngas Group Safety and Environmental Management Workshop (Mainland Utility & Gas Supply Chain Business)" was successfully held in Suzhou, aiming to deeply ingrain and strengthen the Group's internal safety culture, enhance employee safety awareness, and instill the principle that uncompromising safety and flawless execution are the hallmarks of true operational excellence. Over 120 participants from the Group, mainland utility, gas supply chain business, and regional project companies attended physically, with an additional 2,000+ joining via live-stream. Key highlights from the workshop shared by our management team include: • Sharing Hong Kong's training and development practice for safety inspection personnel, as well as methods for daily inspection quality control • Leveraging technologies and online management platforms to enhance operational efficiency and safety • Outlining the Group's comprehensive safety management workflows, including safety committee structures, implementation of safety responsibility systems, safety risk monitoring, incident and crisis management, safety training, as well as data collection and analysis We hope to bring the successful experience in maintaining gas safety in Hong Kong to the Chinese mainland. This event demonstrates our unwavering commitment to promoting a robust safety culture, and by leveraging cross-regional knowledge sharing, we will continue to uphold our high safety standards across all operations. #Towngas #TowngasSmartEnergy #SafetyFirst #KnowledgeSharing #Benchmarking

[Celebrating Biodiversity with Family Workshops and Wildlife Photography] At Towngas Smart Energy, we believe preserving the environment requires collective action. That is why we actively engage the public to spread knowledge about the natural world and inspire eco-conscious behaviour. This past National Ecology Day (15 August), The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (Towngas) and Towngas Smart Energy teamed up with several NGOs, including the Ocean Park Conservation Foundation, Hong Kong (OPCFHK), The Hong Kong Bird Watching Society (HKBWS), and The Nature Conservancy Hong Kong (TNC HK), to host a series of public workshops that invited children and adults to discover the marvels of nature and biodiversity. Besides creating their own animal-themed craft, we were delighted to find participants fully engaged in introductions about the species and the ecosystems of which they form an integral part. Separately, we hosted a prize presentation ceremony for the 23 winners who joined our “Capturing Nature's Masterpieces: Wildlife Photography Contest”, whose works had been selected from over 1,000 entries capturing life in the air, on land, and in the sea within the Greater China region by adults or youth between the age of 12 and 17. We also invited local wildlife photographer James Kwok to give winners an exclusive master class to help them further their exploration of wildlife with due respect to nature. We hope these will inspire more people to take action and create a brighter future for all species on planet Earth. #Towngas #TowngasSmartEnergy #Nature #Climate #Biodiversity #Education

[Over 5,000 attend Towngas’ Biodiversity and New Energies Symposium] Today, on National Ecology Day, The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (Towngas) and Towngas Smart Energy, in collaboration with the Hong Kong Management Association, held the Biodiversity and New Energies Symposium. More than 20 representatives from the business sector, public utilities, conservation organisations, and academia participated in discussions on crucial topics such as:   - Hydrogen industry research, application and development - New energies transitioning for aviation and sea, i.e. sustainable aviation fuel and green methanol - Enhanced corporate disclosure of nature-related financial information - Balancing development with ecological conservation   Over 5,000 people attended the full-day Symposium in person or via live streaming, reflecting a global focus on new energy and biodiversity.    At the event, Towngas announced the release of a biodiversity commemorative stamp pack featuring unique ecological environments across Greater China, aiming to raise public awareness of the importance of conservation.   This event showcases our commitment to environmental protection and biodiversity conservation, as we continue to transform from a traditional utility to an integrated clean energy supplier. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gag94yeM   #Towngas #TowngasSmartEnergy #Biodiversity #NewEnergies #SustainableDevelopment #EnergyTransition

[Star Keynote Speakers | Biodiversity and New Energies Symposium | 15 Aug] Towngas and Towngas Smart Energy are hosting a Biodiversity and New Energies Symposium on 15 Aug, featuring three #sustainability heavyweights as distinguished #keynote speakers. Their extensive experience and knowledge are invaluable as we navigate the way forward towards a greener world. Join us physically or virtually on 15 August as they share their expert insights. >>> Sign up here to secure your spot! https://lnkd.in/eMSgYHDq   BIODIVERSITY AND NEW ENERGIES SYMPOSIUM 15 August 2024 (Thursday) | Hong Kong Maritime Museum KEYNOTES 🗣️ Prof Christine Loh, SBS, JP, OBE, Chevalier de l'Ordre National du Mérite Independent Non-Executive Director, Towngas Smart Energy Chief Development Strategist, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Chairperson, The Hong Kong Biodiversity Expert Group Ir Don Cheng Head of Commercial – Hong Kong Utility and Head of Sustainable Green Energy Hub, The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (Towngas) Topic: Exploring Green Opportunities and Actively Developing Green Energy Prof Kam Sing Wong, GBS, JP Chairman, Wu Zhi Qiao (Bridge to China) Charitable Foundation Topic: Preserving Biodiversity to Safeguard the Future of Humanity #Towngas #TowngasSmartEnergy #Symposium #NewEnergies #Biodiversity

[Stellar Speaker Lineup for Biodiversity and New Energies Symposium on 15 Aug] Towngas and Towngas Smart Energy are glad to introduce another panel of star speakers in the morning for our upcoming Biodiversity and New Energies Symposium. Join us physically or virtually on 15 August to bring even more life to the discussion about the development and application of new energy such as sustainable aviation fuel (#SAF) and #GreenMethanol that support #GreenTransport of the future. >>> Sign up here to secure your spot! https://lnkd.in/eMSgYHDq BIODIVERSITY AND NEW ENERGIES SYMPOSIUM  15 August 2024 (Thursday) | Hong Kong Maritime Museum Panel Discussion 2 | Supporting New Energy Research and Development to Promote Green Transformation of the Transportation Industry | 11:30 – 12:15 Get ready to hear insights and perspectives from our panel, including: SPEAKERS 🗣️ Mr Simon Ng Chief Executive Officer, Business Environment Council Mr James Mingyu Ni Chief Executive Officer, EcoCeres, Inc. Mr Benjamin Wong Senior Vice President (Advanced Manufacturing and New Energy Technology), Office for Attracting Strategic Enterprises Head, Maritime, Invest Hong Kong Ms Cecile Lee Chief Financial Officer, Wah Kwong Maritime Transport Holdings Limited MODERATOR 🎤 Mr Sham Man-fai Chief Operating Officer – Green Fuels & Chemicals, The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (Towngas) Stay tuned for more updates about the event. See you on 15 August! #Towngas #TowngasSmartEnergy #Biodiversity #NewEnergies #Symposium #SustainableDevelopment #HongKong

[First sulphur-based flow battery energy storage system launched] Demonstrating our commitment to innovation, our parent company The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (Towngas) has partnered with local energy storage startup Luquos Energy to launch the first project using a cutting-edge sulphur-based flow battery energy storage system in Shenzhen. Installed at an electric vehicle (EV) charging station, this system is expected to reduce electricity costs by nearly 70% during peak usage hours while also alleviating strain on the power grid. The LEAPLUG storage system, housed in a small container at the Shajing EV charging station, utilises a sulphur-based flow battery and energy conversion technology to provide power support for 30 charging points. As the first application demonstration project, the 20 kilowatt-hour LEAPLUG system strategically charges and stores electricity during off-peak, low-cost hours, then discharges that reserve during high-demand, peak-rate periods. This unique approach helps save nearly 70% on electricity costs. As countries worldwide continue to diversify their energy sources, there is a growing need for environmentally friendly, safe and affordable energy storage solutions. We are excited about the potential of this initial project with Luquos Energy, leveraging sulphur-based flow battery technology to deliver a safer, more stable and cost-effective power supply for charging stations. This represents an important step forward, with opportunities for further applications across Towngas Group’s various scenarios in the future. Click here to learn more: https://bit.ly/3yuO0Rg #Towngas #TowngasSmartEnergy #EnergyStorage #Sustainability #Innovation #CostSaving

[Stellar Speaker Lineup for Biodiversity and New Energies Symposium on 15 Aug] Towngas and Towngas Smart Energy are honoured to introduce our star speakers of our first panel in the morning for our upcoming Biodiversity and New Energies Symposium. Join us physically or virtually on 15 August to engage in conversations about #hydrogen industry development as the world enters the age of clean energy. >>> Sign up here to secure your spot! https://lnkd.in/eMSgYHDq BIODIVERSITY AND NEW ENERGIES SYMPOSIUM 15 August 2024 (Thursday) | Hong Kong Maritime Museum Panel Discussion 1 | Entering the Clean Energy Age and Promoting the Development of the Hydrogen Industry | 10:35 – 11:20 Get ready to hear insights and perspectives from our panel, including: SPEAKERS 🗣️ Ir Jason Fan Chairman, Gas & Energy Division Committee, The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers Mr colin tam Chairman, The Hong Kong Association of Energy Service Companies Ir Kenny So General Manager (Engineering), Citybus Limited Prof Dennis Leung Department of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Hong Kong MODERATOR 🎤 Ir Edmond Fong General Manager – Transmission Operation/Aviation Fuel Facility Business, The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (Towngas)   Stay tuned for more updates about the event. See you on 15 August! #Towngas #TowngasSmartEnergy #Biodiversity #NewEnergies #Symposium #SustainableDevelopment #HongKong

[Stellar Speaker Lineup for Biodiversity and New Energies Symposium on 15 Aug]Towngas and Towngas Smart Energy proudly unveil another acclaimed panel of experts set to grace our upcoming Biodiversity and New Energies Symposium. Join us on 15 August, either in-person or virtually, as we delve into the Recommendations of the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD), and explore how businesses can take a step further to enhance their information disclosure of nature-related risks, as well as to harness relevant opportunities. >>> Sign up here to secure your spot! https://lnkd.in/eMSgYHDq BIODIVERSITY AND NEW ENERGIES SYMPOSIUM 15 August 2024 (Thursday) | Hong Kong Maritime Museum Panel Discussion 3 | Corporates Enhancing Information Disclosure to Manage Nature-related Risks and Opportunities | 14:50 – 15:35 Get ready to hear insights and perspectives from our panel, including: SPEAKERS 🗣️ Ms Christine Lau Vice President, Policy and Secretariat Services, Listing Division, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) Ms Lit Ping Low Asia Pacific Sustainability, Climate Change Partner, PwC Hong Kong Ms Joey Lau Manager, Sustainable Development, Swire Properties Mr Calvin Wong Head of Sustainability Assurance Services, SGS Hong Kong Limited MODERATOR 🎤 Mr Felix Lee Head of Group ESG / Head of Group Corporate Affairs, The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (Towngas)   #Towngas #TowngasSmartEnergy #Symposium #NewEnergies #Biodiversity