Best of the Best MASTERCHEF Recommendation Restaurant – Hong Kong and Macao Dining Brands Ceremony was successfully held on 2 September at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The event brought distinguished leaders together from the culinary industry to celebrate the achievements of outstanding restaurants in Hong Kong and Macao, widely regarded as the "Gastronomic Capital." The ceremony recognized chefs for their exceptional culinary artistry and creativity, as well as restaurants for their dedicated operations. Mr. Sammy Kong, General Manager – Commercial & Industrial Marketing & Sales of Towngas, expressed his hope that the awards would further encourage restaurants to excel in quality while promoting low-carbon flame cooking practices.

This year marked the inaugural Mainland Dining Brands Ceremony and Gala Dinner, established to honour 30 distinguished mainland dining brands. These brands have demonstrated ambition and transcended geographical boundaries to introduce their unique culinary cultures to Hong Kong, earning market recognition through exceptional quality and compelling brand narratives. The event attracted over 300 attendees, including The Honourable Mr. Ho Kai-ming, JP, Under Secretary for Labour and Welfare, representatives from Invest Hong Kong, property developers, and professionals from the culinary sector. Hong Kong’s unique position as an international metropolis, with its dense population, thriving commercial landscape, and strong consumer base, makes it an ideal first stop for mainland dining brands seeking to expand overseas.

Mr. Don Cheng, Chief Operating Officer – Hong Kong Business of Towngas, highlighted the company’s close partnership with the culinary industry. Towngas is committed to supporting mainland dining brands in establishing a presence in Hong Kong, leveraging the city as an ideal springboard for entering international markets. Comprehensive services, including site selection, operations, leasing, gas supply, and marketing, are provided to assist these brands in adapting to the local market, enhancing their global competitiveness, and fostering the diversification of Hong Kong’s dining industry. In recent years, Towngas has intensified efforts to support the industry in strengthening energy management, promoting flame cooking, and adopting high-efficiency cooking equipment. These initiatives aim to enhance quality and efficiency while reducing carbon emissions, achieving a triple benefit and fostering mutual success for all stakeholders.

The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited remains dedicated to advancing the culinary industry, promoting sustainable practices, and supporting the growth of Hong Kong as a global culinary hub.

The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (Towngas) and Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) have signed a partnership agreement to jointly develop Hong Kong’s first public electric vehicle automatic hydrogen charging system. The project commences today at the Hong Kong Science Park and is expected to complete construction and begin operations in the second quarter of 2026, serving as a demonstration base for hydrogen charging in Hong Kong and marking a significant milestone in the city’s journey towards green energy and sustainable development.

Hong Kong’s first public electric vehicle automatic hydrogen charging system will be constructed by Towngas, with HKSTP responsible for operations and management. The system comprises hydrogen extraction, power generation, energy storage, and electrical control equipment, capable of directly extracting hydrogen with a purity exceeding 99.97% from the gas network to power hydrogen fuel cells, which will supply electricity to electric vehicle charging stations within the Science Park.

Once operational, the system will produce 12 kilograms of hydrogen, sufficient hydrogen to power five 7kW electric vehicle charging stations. The entire facility operates automatically, requiring no manual intervention. As the hydrogen power generation process produces only water vapour without carbon dioxide emissions, it is clean and highly efficient. Towngas is also installing energy storage equipment to maintain a stable power supply at the charging station.

Towngas and HKSTP will continue exploring various hydrogen application solutions, leading Hong Kong’s energy transformation and contributing to sustainable development.

Hydrogen Energy & Fuel Cells Expo China 2025, organised by the China Hydrogen Alliance and China Electricity Council, and co-organised by Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD)f of the HKSAR Government was held from 26 to 28 March 2025 at the China National Convention Center in Beijing.

This exhibition, under the theme “Developing New Productivity in Hydrogen Energy and Advancing Green Development”, covered the entire hydrogen energy industry chain, including production, storage, transportation, distribution, and usage. Over 600 companies showcased a variety of new technologies, products, and application scenarios at the exhibition.

Towngas expresses its gratitude to the EMSD for the invitation to participate in the exhibition and extends its sincere thanks to Mr Bian Guangqi, Deputy Director of the Department of Energy Conservation and Technology Equipment of NEA, Mr Raymond Poon, Director of Electrical and Mechanical Services (EMSD), Mr Eric Wong, Assistant Director of Electrical and Mechanical Services, and the delegation for their guidance. As the sole representative of Hong Kong's public utility sector, Towngas was privileged to showcase the Group’s energy innovation and green energy development potential, featuring diverse environmental energy solutions across sea (green methanol), land (hydrogen energy), and air (sustainable aviation fuel).

At the exhibition, Towngas presented diverse innovations in green energy, underscoring its leadership in advancing sustainable development. Towngas will continue to support the HKSAR Government’s “Strategy of Hydrogen Development in Hong Kong” and contribute to our country’s dual carbon goals.

Towngas has teamed up with Ventria Residence, located in Happy Valley, utilising expertise to enhance the living experience at Ventria Residence. This collaboration blends quality living with professional care, pioneering an innovative model of integrated healthcare and community to create a refined and superior ageing-in-place experience.

As a trusted energy provider in Hong Kong for over a century, Towngas is committed to sustainability and innovation, ensuring a safe and clean energy supply while working with various innovative solutions to build an eco-friendly community.

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From 13 to 14 March 2025, the International Hydrogen Energy Development Symposium was jointly hosted by the Environment and Ecology Bureau, the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD), and the China Hydrogen Alliance at the Hong Kong Science Park. This symposium, a major event, attracted over 800 representatives from local, the Chinese mainland and overseas government departments, public organisations, professional institutions, and academia. It provided the industry with an interactive exchange platform for sharing the latest technological developments, engineering solutions, and future trends in the hydrogen sector. As a supporting organisation, Towngas fully supported the event and showcased its pioneering experience in hydrogen energy applications.

Mr Don Cheng, Towngas Chief Operating Officer — Hong Kong Business, was invited to the symposium where he shared his insights on energy transition. To address global climate change, Towngas has actively transformed from a traditional utility company into a leading integrated clean energy supplier. Towngas’s diverse business portfolio spans green energy solutions across sea, land, and air, including green methanol, hydrogen energy and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Leveraging green energy development opportunities, Towngas is progressing towards carbon neutrality.

Thanks to the government's vigorous promotion, numerous professional engineering associations have engaged in promoting new energy and have made notable contributions to this cause. On 7 March 2025, the International Young Engineers Exchange Forum, organised by The HKIE Young Members Committee (HKIE YMC) and co-organised by the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and the Policy Research Centre for Innovation and Technology, was successfully held. The forum united young engineers from various regions, including China, Indonesia, Macau, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Singapore, fostering knowledge-sharing and collaboration.

Mr Don Cheng, Towngas Chief Operating Officer — Hong Kong Business, shared insights on the topic of “Hydrogen Economy and Applications”, addressing urgent environmental concerns such as rising global temperatures and increasing carbon emissions. As a leading supplier of green fuels, Towngas drives progress through innovative solutions, providing hydrogen, green methanol, and SAF/HVO to meet the demands of a low-carbon future. Mr Cheng highlighted various innovative projects that demonstrate Towngas's commitment to decarbonisation and environmental preservation, underscoring the Company’s vision for a sustainable tomorrow.

On 27 and 28 February 2025, the 8th International Conference – Roadmap to Net Zero, organised by the City University of Hong Kong and the Energy Institute (Hong Kong Branch), provided a platform for experts, researchers, and industry professionals to share various innovative technologies and solutions for promoting carbon neutrality and to foster collaboration and exchange. On the first day of the conference, Mr Peter Wong, Managing Director of Towngas, highlighted that Towngas has been pioneering innovative technologies, leading the energy transition, and leveraging the extensive gas pipeline network and hydrogen extraction facilities across Hong Kong to provide cost-effective hydrogen energy.

On the following day, Mr Don Cheng, Towngas Chief Operating Officer — Hong Kong Business, discussed the opportunities for energy innovation and transition at the conference. He shared Towngas's successful stories and provided unique insights into the potential for green energy development. Biogas can be used not only for producing green hydrogen but also as the primary fuel for combined heat and power systems. Additionally, green methanol produced from biomass waste and end-of-life tyres, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) made from waste vegetable oils and agricultural waste, and the use of residual heat from Tai Po Gas Production Plant to support the operation of large desiccant dehumidifiers at the nearby Maxim's food factory, all embody the environmental concept of "waste to energy". Looking ahead, Towngas will continue to explore and implement more environmental projects.

On 14 February, Towngas Project Marketing & Sales Department Senior Engineer Mr Kyle Au and Mr Allen Cheng were invited to the Technical Forum on Control and Practice of Fresh Water Cooling Towers and Buildings Energy Efficiency 2024‐25, organised by EMSD at HKPC Building, to share innovative energy projects in gas dehumidification.

Towngas actively collaborates with various industries to explore energy efficiency solutions. During the seminar, Towngas representatives shared several successful cases. For instance, the D-PAU system deployed at H Zentre (Tsim Sha Tsui) combines the Integrated D-PAU with renewable energy from solar collectors. This environmentally friendly design not only improves air quality but also maintains temperature and humidity precisely. Another remarkable initiative is Towngas’s inter-plant heat transfer waste-to-energy project. This project utilises residual heat produced during gas production and transfers it to the neighbouring Maxim’s food factory for dehumidification, resulting in reduced energy consumption and lower carbon dioxide emissions.

In the future, Towngas will continue to develop more innovative energy efficiency solutions, promote energy saving and renewable energy development, and contribute to sustainable development and carbon neutrality.

The Hydrogen Zero Carbon STEAM Carnival, organised by the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD) and co-organised by the Education Bureau (EDB) and the Construction Industry Council - Zero Carbon Park (CIC-ZCP), was held from 22 to 23 February 2025 at the CIC-ZCP in Kowloon Bay. The carnival integrated educational elements of STEAM in an innovative and interactive way, showcasing the development prospects and potential applications of hydrogen technology whilst attracting young people’s participation.

Construction sites nowadays frequently rely on diesel generators for temporary power supply. Towngas and Chi Shing (Hong Kong) Group recently signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly develop the hydrogen power generation business and promote green energy industry development. For the first time, this carnival exhibited their jointly developed innovative solution — the hydrogen fuel generator. It provides power to construction sites using hydrogen, replacing traditional diesel generators, and striving to achieve net-zero carbon emissions.

In February, in order to further strengthen the collaboration between Hong Kong and mainland businesses, the Greater Bay Area Business Project Development Office of Towngas, together with the Southern China division, invited 13 general managers from different joint venture companies to Hong Kong for a one-day corporate exchange forum. The event aimed to strengthen communication and collaboration between Hong Kong and mainland teams, share the latest dehumidification application technology and related commercial application experiences in Hong Kong,and explore future development strategies for the Greater Bay Area market to achieve resource sharing, complementary advantages, and jointly explore new opportunities in the energy market of the Greater Bay Area. 

At the beginning of the event, the Commercial & Industrial Services & Business Development Team presented a detailed introduction of the commercial application projects of gas-powered dehumidifiers in recent years, as well as the advantages of this technology in improving energy efficiency, reducing carbon emissions, and improving indoor air quality. Such projects not only demonstrate Towngas’s technological strength in the green energy sector, but also provide a replicable commercial application model for the Greater Bay Area market. In order to allow participants to have a more intuitive understanding of the practical applications of gas dehumidification systems, field visits were arranged, including the gas dehumidification system projects at Hong Kong Baptist Hospital Support Services Centre in Fanling and H Zentre in Tsim Sha Tsui. 

During the event, Mr Peter Wong, Managing Director of Towngas, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of Towngas Smart Energy Company Limited, together with Mr Don Cheng, Chief Operating Officer – Hong Kong Business of Towngas, met with the general managers to encourage and instruct the Hong Kong and mainland teams to work together to explore new opportunities in the Greater Bay Area market. This event not only promoted profound communication and teamwork, but also laid a solid foundation for enhanced synergy and a holistic approach to future businesses development. 

Towngas will continue to uphold the philosophy of customer-centricity and innovative development, actively promote the strengthened collaboration of Hong Kong and mainland businesses, and work together to create a prosperous future.

On 7 January 2025, Towngas and Chi Shing New Energy Technology Company Limited, a subsidiary of Chi Shing (Hong Kong) Group, signed a memorandum of understanding for technical cooperation in developing low-carbon and renewable energy utilisation, including the hydrogen power generation business, to promote green construction sites and green buildings in Hong Kong.

Through this partnership, both parties will provide integrated new energy power generation solutions, including hydrogen energy, for construction sites and other applications in Hong Kong through scientific research and innovation, marketing promotion, and funding support.

Mr Don Cheng, Chief Operating Officer – Hong Kong Business of Towngas, hopes this collaboration will strengthen Hong Kong’s green energy industry chain. “With over 160 years of gas operation experience, Towngas possesses mature hydrogen extraction and storage technology, enabling us to provide safe and efficient hydrogen supply solutions. Chi Shing (Hong Kong) Group is a leading construction equipment supplier in Hong Kong and the Chinese mainland. This collaboration will facilitate the development of hydrogen energy applications in construction equipment, combining our strengths to launch the hydrogen power generation business.”

Both parties aim to develop technical cooperation in low-carbon and renewable energy utilisation, actively responding to the HKSAR Government’s carbon reduction policies, promoting green energy applications and construction industry development, whilst injecting new momentum into Hong Kong’s new quality productive forces.