Choi Fook Wedding Banquet Group, a steadfast advocate of flame cooking, recently hosted the "Top Chefs of the Choi Fook Fans Club" event on 7 July 2024. The event, sponsored by Towngas, took place at the Towngas Cooking Centre.

Over 20 engaged couples had the opportunity to learn how to prepare delicious Cantonese dishes using flame cooking techniques, under the personal guidance of Mr. Ho Chi Keung , the Managing Director of Choi Fook Wedding Banquet Group.

This occasion presented us with a wonderful opportunity to engage with young couples and demonstrate the advantages of flame cooking . The event served as a remarkable partnership between Choi Fook and Towngas, emphasizing their dedication to promoting culinary excellence and innovation. 

Following the recent release of the Strategy of Hydrogen Development in Hong Kong by the HKSAR Government, Towngas and Green Valley Landfill, Limited, a joint venture company of Veolia, held a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing ceremony for Hong Kong’s first green hydrogen project on 18 June 2024. Under the witness of Mr Tse Chin-wan, Secretary for Environment and Ecology, two companies signed the MOU to align with Hong Kong’s hydrogen energy development direction.

Located at the SENTX Landfill, the green hydrogen project includes a new hydrogen production unit, hydrogen transmission facilities, and a hydrogen refuelling station. Towngas and Veolia will collect biogas from the landfill and convert it into green hydrogen with steam methane reforming technology through these facilities. As biogas is generated from the decomposition of organic matter in the landfill, the resulting hydrogen is considered green. This project marks the first application of this technology in Hong Kong, with an expected daily production capacity of around 330 kg of hydrogen, sufficient to power seven to eight hydrogen buses for a full day. You are welcome to view more via the link: https://www.towngas.com/tc/Media-Resources/Press-Releases/2024/%e2%80%8b%e5%85%a8%e6%b8%af%e9%a6%96%e5%80%8b%e3%80%8c%e7%b6%a0%e6%b0%ab%e3%80%8d%e7%94%9f%e7%94%a2%e9%a0%85%e7%9b%ae%e9%96%8b%e5%b1%95%c2%a0%e7%85%a4%e6%b0%a3%e5%85%ac%e5%8f%b8%e8%88%87%e5%a8%81%e7%ab%8b%e9%9b%85%e5%85%a8%e5%8a%9b%e6%8e%a8%e5%8b%95

Climate change is the defining challenge of our time. Extreme weather, the rise of temperature, and other impacts not only cause an ecological impact, but also bring uncertainties to various industries. To combat climate change, many countries and regions are actively implementing environmental protection and carbon reduction measures to mitigate the impact of global warming on society. On 17 June 2024, the Vocational Training Council (VTC) held its first Carbon Neutrality Forum. The event invited industry experts to discuss strategies for carbon reduction, renewable energy, green transportation, low-carbon transition, and environmental education. Participants exchanged ideas and insights on the opportunities for sustainable development in Hong Kong.

Mr Don Cheng, Towngas Head of Commercial – Hong Kong Utility and Head of Sustainable Green Energy Hub, served as a keynote speaker at the forum and shared on the topic of “Zero Carbon Mobility” Mr Cheng shared the development of the company’s green energy initiatives, such as hydrogen energy, green methanol, and sustainable aviation fuel, to support the national “30-60” dual carbon goals and the HKSAR Government’s 2050 carbon neutrality strategy. “At present, transport makes up around 20% of total carbon emissions in Hong Kong. Towngas is committed to transforming into a green, low-carbon energy supplier, conducting research and providing different new energy plans for sea, land and air transportation, including collaboration with Veolia to develop Hong Kong’s first green hydrogen project, producing hydrogen from landfill biogas.”

With over 160 years of experience and a 3,700-kilometre pipeline network, Towngas has the infrastructure advantage for hydrogen transmission and supply, and therefore can provide hydrogen to land transportation. Additionally, the green methanol produced by Towngas in Inner Mongolia can be used by the shipping industry, while EcoCeres, Inc., incubated by the Company, is expanding its production capacity for sustainable aviation fuel to provide eco-friendly energy for the aviation sector.

Towngas has been a long-standing partner of the catering industry, supporting the promotional activities of various catering associations and organisations. Towngas wholeheartedly supported the Chinese New Year banquet organized by the Association of Restaurant Managers (ARM) on 14 March 2024.

The ARM's Chinese New Year banquet brought together professionals from the catering industry, providing a platform for networking, exploring business opportunities, and fostering close collaboration. It actively contributes to the development of the Hong Kong economy.

Towngas representatives actively participated in the annual dinner of the Hong Kong Smart Catering Association (HKSCA) on 8 March 2024. The event attracted over 600 guests, including representatives from the catering industry, government officials, and Legislative Council members. This prestigious event aimed to acknowledge remarkable innovations and accomplishments within the catering industry of Hong Kong, providing an excellent platform for networking, fostering relationships, sharing knowledge and driving sustainable growth.

As a strong advocate for sustainable development and innovative technologies in the catering industry, Towngas is committed to fostering growth and collaboration. We firmly believe that the introduction of smart catering technology holds immense potential for the Hong Kong dining scene, striving to facilitate the digital transformation of the Hong Kong catering industry.

The 11th graduation ceremony of the Master Chef Course in Chinese Cuisine, organised by the Chinese Culinary Institute, a renowned institution dedicated to nurturing talents in the local catering industry, was successfully held on 7 March 2024 at the Institute. Eleven students who completed the Master Chef Course in Chinese Cuisine were awarded their graduation certificates, and Towngas representatives attended the event as the guests of honour.

Towngas has always been committed to talent development and inspiring creativity. The Company firmly believes that the Chinese Culinary Institute has played an important role in cultivating talent for the local catering industry for many years, and therefore fully support the Master Chef Course in Chinese Cuisine.

The graduates of the programme are mainly experienced chefs from the catering industry. With their wealth of experience and impeccable skills, it is hoped that they can promote the preservation of Chinese culinary culture and bring further development to the catering industry and the new generation of Chinese chefs.

Organised by the Environmental Campaign Committee, the Environment and Ecology Bureau and the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department, the "Green Travel for a Zero Carbon Future" - New Energy Bus Experience Day and Carnival was held on 2 March 2024 at CIC-Zero Carbon Park. The event featured exhibition booths and activities to promote the safety and sustainability of new energy transport. Participants could learn about the role of new energy transport in improving roadside air quality and reducing carbon emissions, as well as their contribution to achieving carbon neutrality for Hong Kong before 2050.

In order to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 and attain zero vehicular emissions, Hong Kong has been striving to develop new energy transportation. As one of the hydrogen energy suppliers, Towngas is preparing to extract hydrogen directly from its gas network to provide hydrogen to users through the underground pipeline network across the territory. Towngas and Bravo Transport, the parent company of Citybus, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) earlier to explore the use of hydrogen as an alternative source of fuel for public buses, and to exchange information on hydrogen-related business and marketing plans.