Joining Hands to Build a Caring Community

Towngas has always upheld the philosophy of “People-Centric, Serving the Community”, and has been actively supporting the development of elderly care services in Hong Kong. Earlier, we were pleased to participate in and support a number of important milestones of the “Pok Oi Hospital Tuen Mun Lam Tei Elderly Care and Nursing Home” project, working together with the community to create a better living environment for the elderly.

Topping-out ceremony marks key milestone

The topping-out ceremony for the “Pok Oi Hospital Tuen Mun Lam Tei Elderly Care and Nursing Home” was successfully held on 6 February 2026, marking the project’s official entry into its final stage. The project is supported by the Lee Shau Kee Foundation, founded by the late Dr Lee Shau Kee, and is being developed on a 100,000-square-foot site in Fok Hang Tsuen Road, Lam Tei, Tuen Mun, donated by Henderson Land Group. Upon completion, it will become the largest elderly home in Hong Kong.

Towngas is providing the project with a tailor-made one-stop eco-friendly gas solution, together with diversified gas equipment support, ensuring a safe, reliable and efficient care environment for the elderly in the future. The home is expected to commence operation early in 2027 and will provide a total of 1,434 care and nursing places, helping to ease the pressure on waiting lists for elderly care homes.

On the day of the ceremony, Mr Ken Ho, Towngas Business DevelopmentManager – Commercial & Industrial Services &Business Development, attended on behalf of Towngas, together with officiating guests including Mr Chris Sun, JP, Secretary for Labour and Welfare; Dr Lam Ko Yin, Chris, GBS, SBS, Vice Chairman of Henderson Land Group; The Hon Wong Ho Ming, Augustine, JP, Member of the Legislative Council and Executive Director of Henderson Land Group; Dr Edward Leong Che-hung, GBM, GBS, OBE, JP, Honorary Adviser to the “Pok Oi Hospital Tuen Mun Lam Tei Elderly Care and Nursing Home” project steering committee; Mr To Wing Hang, Edward, JP, Director of Social Welfare; and Mr Liao Minghua, The Division Chief of the New Territories Sub-office of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government (LOCPG) in the HKSAR, among others, to witness this important milestone together.

Elite Chefs charity dinner brings people together through gastronomy

Following the topping-out ceremony, Towngas was also invited on 27 March to attend the “Elite Chefs Charity Dinner for Pok Oi”, jointly organised by the Kwan Sang Charity Foundation, Big Line Fly High Charity Foundation, Singapore HK International Restaurant Trade Friendship Association, Hong Kong Women Chefs Association, Hong Kong Chinese Chefs Association and Yung Kee Restaurant Group, to raise funds for the “Lam Tei Elderly Care and Nursing Home” project. The dinner brought together many renowned chefs in the city, and the atmosphere was warm and lively as cuisine was used to convey care and support.

Mr Sammy Kong Siu-kuen, Towngas General Manager – Commercial & Industrial Marketing & Sales, was invited to attend the event. The evening shone with star power as many prominent chefs gathered to support the cause through gastronomy, joining hands to contribute to those in need in society. Part of the donations will also be used to support elderly people affected by the Tai Po Wang Fuk Court fire, helping those in need receive timely and appropriate care.

Working together for elderly wellbeing

By participating in the “Lam Tei Elderly Care and Nursing Home” project and related charitable activities, Towngas not only providing professional energy solutions but also seeking to unite social resources to respond to the pressing need for quality elderly care services in Hong Kong. Looking ahead, Towngas will continue to make the most of its strengths, support the needs of different sectors of the community, and build a caring and inclusive Hong Kong together with all.

Towngas showcased its diversified green energy solutions at the China International Hydrogen Congress & Expo 2026, underscoring the Company’s potential in energy innovation and sustainable development. The exhibition was jointly organised by the China Hydrogen Alliance and the China Electricity Council, co-organised by the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD) of the HKSAR Government and specially supported by CHN Energy Investment Group. Held at the China National Convention Center in Beijing from 25 to 27 March, Towngas participated as the only Hong Kong public utility, representing Hong Kong at this international event.

Towngas sincerely thanks EMSD for the invitation to take part in the exhibition. At the booth, Towngas presented a range of innovative energy solutions, covering green methanol for marine transport, hydrogen solutions for land transport and infrastructure, and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for air transport. During the exhibition, the Towngas booth welcomed distinguished guests, including Mr Bian Guangqi, Deputy Director of the Department of Energy Conservation and Technology Equipment of the National Energy Administration, and Mr Poon Kwok-ying, Director of Electrical and Mechanical Services.

The three-day event brought together more than 600 enterprises to showcase a wide range of new technologies, products and application scenarios, fully demonstrating the overall strength and innovative momentum of China’s hydrogen industry. The national 15th Five-Year Plan clearly identifies hydrogen as a strategic emerging industry, while also setting out the development directions for green methanol and SAF. Towngas fully supports Hong Kong’s development into an international green technology hub, contributing tangible efforts to the country’s “Dual-carbon” strategy and the global response to climate change.

The HKGCC Business Case Competition 2025/26, organised by the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce and strongly supported by Towngas, concluded successfully. The final round and award presentation ceremony were held on 20 March at the Chamber Theatre, where 12 finalist teams from various tertiary institutions in Hong Kong competed on the same stage. As the seventh edition of the competition, this year’s programme officially launched in December 2025 and attracted around 830 tertiary students forming approximately 250 teams. The competition was held in multiple phases, enabling students to refine their proposals under professional guidance and exchange ideas with industry executives, thereby transforming academic concepts into practical and viable business ideas.

This year, Towngas, together with MTR Corporation, New World Development Company Limited and Shun Tak Holdings Limited, supported the competition as corporate partners by setting real business projects on hydrogen and community engagement, low-altitude mobility, sustainable urban development, and the theme park economy and destination development, respectively. In recent years, Towngas has been actively developing clean energy solutions, including hydrogen, green methanol for marine transport and sustainable aviation fuel, in support of Hong Kong’s carbon neutrality target by 2050 and the nation’s “3060 Dual-carbon” goals. Against this backdrop, the competition was themed “Smart and Green Energy: Strategies for Community Engagement in Hydrogen Initiatives”, encouraging students to devise feasible solutions to raise public awareness and participation in hydrogen, and to help drive Hong Kong towards a sustainable future.

On the day of the final, the three shortlisted teams presented their project ideas to a judging panel composed of Towngas management members. The panel included Mr Sammy Kong Siu-kuen, General Manager – Commercial & Industrial Marketing & Sales; Mr Fong Kai-shing, Towngas General Manager – Group Training and Development and Principal of Towngas Training Institute; Ms Elaine Kwok – Senior Business Planning Manager; and Mr Magnum So – Senior Engineer. From a practical business perspective, the judges provided professional feedback and shared hands-on experience in promoting hydrogen development, enabling students to gain a deeper understanding of the opportunities and challenges in the industry. The judges praised the very high standard of the students’ proposals and noted that selecting the winners was no easy task. They also highlighted that close collaboration and exchange between enterprises and students not only help improve the project content but also foster mutual understanding and provide the participating students with invaluable real-world exposure.

Towngas has long placed strong emphasis on youth development and continues to support the nurturing of talent with innovative thinking and sustainability values through a wide range of education and community initiatives. Towngas sincerely congratulates all the winning and participating students and looks forward to continuing its collaboration with the General Chamber of Commerce and academia in the future, injecting fresh momentum into Hong Kong’s sustainable development.

Towngas was honoured to be invited to the inauguration ceremony of the 22nd Executive Committee and the 43rd Anniversary Dinner of the Elderly Services Association of Hong Kong, held on 6 March 2026. Mr Ken Ho, Business Development Manager – Commercial & Industrial Services & Business Development, attended on behalf of Towngas. He joined Mr Chris Sun, JP, Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Zhou He, Deputy Director of the Social Work Department of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government (LOCPG) in the HKSAR, and over 600 elderly service sector leaders in witnessing an important milestone for elderly care development in Hong Kong.

Over the years, Towngas has been proactively supporting local elderly services by tailoring gas solutions to meet the operational needs of care homes and service providers, and supplying a diversified range of gas equipment. Leveraging professional expertise and quality service, we are committed to delivering a comprehensive smart-energy experience for residential care homes and social welfare organisations, promoting green community development and protecting our elders through innovative technologies.

From sponsoring social welfare organisations to supporting community care across different groups, Towngas will continue to work closely with partners such as the Elderly Services Association of Hong Kong. We remain dedicated to giving back to the community through concrete actions and to jointly creating a more age‑friendly and caring living environment.

Against the backdrop of global energy transition and the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI), Towngas continues to stay aligned with policy priorities and industry trends. By advancing clean energy and applying innovative technologies, Towngas has been continuously enhancing the quality and resilience of energy systems, supporting Hong Kong and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area in their journey towards sustainable development. In recent months, Towngas has shared its practical experience in clean energy, hydrogen development and AI applications on various new energy and innovation platforms, demonstrating tangible achievements in advancing high-quality energy development through concrete action. 

At the “2nd Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area New Energy Forum: AI + New Era of Energy”, jointly organised by the Gas and Energy Division of the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers, the Green and Low-Carbon Economy Professional Committee of the Guangdong Energy Research Society, and the New Energy Division of the Macau Institution of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, government, academic and industry representatives from the three places exchanged views on new energy, low-carbon transition and AI applications, and discussed the development direction of energy in the Greater Bay Area. At the forum, Mr Sammy Kong Siu-kuen, Towngas General Manager – Commercial & Industrial Marketing & Sales, shared that the Group is transforming from a traditional utility into an integrated clean energy supplier, while expanding its “development businesses” and strategically laying out its presence across three major energy application areas, namely “sea, land and air”, including green methanol, hydrogen and Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Relevant demonstration and pilot projects are progressively advanced to align with the HKSAR Government’s decarbonisation policies and strengthen collaboration with partners in the Greater Bay Area.

While exchanging views on future development directions, Towngas also places strong emphasis on the implementation of practical projects. At the “New Energy Summit 2026”, organised by the Centre of Advanced Power and Autonomous Systems (APAS) under the Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC) and held during the “The Battery Show ASIA 2026”, Towngas further shared the latest progress of its hydrogen and green energy pilot projects, as well as practical experience in driving energy transition through cross-sector collaboration, laying the foundation for the local viable application of clean energy.

Beyond energy development, Towngas also continues to apply AI technologies to its daily operations and service processes. At the seminar titled “AI Empowering New Quality Productive Forces: Unlocking Future Ways of Living”, jointly organised by the Hong Kong Metals Manufacturers Association, the Hong Kong 3D Printing Association and the Faculty of Engineering of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Towngas shared the applications of AI in customer service, engineering inspection and operations management. By enhancing efficiency and safety management through smart solutions, Towngas supports green transformation.

Looking ahead, Towngas will continue to combine innovation and clean energy development, deepen cross-sector collaboration, drive energy innovation and support Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area in moving towards a new stage of efficient, low-carbon and smart energy development.

Jointly organised by the Hong Kong Metal Manufacturers Association, the Hong Kong 3D Printing Association and the Faculty of Engineering of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, the seminar titled “AI Empowering New Quality Productive Forces: Unlocking Future Ways of Living” was held on 14 January 2026 at PolyU. The event invited experts from various sectors of Hong Kong’s industrial community to share forward‑looking perspectives from multiple angles, including new energy, 3D printing technologies, AI applications and cross‑disciplinary innovation.

Ir Sammy Kong Siu‑kuen, General Manager – Commercial & Industrial Marketing & Sales of Towngas, was invited as a speaker. He shared how the Group applies AI technologies across diverse business scenarios, ranging from customer service to engineering inspection, while also driving green transformation to achieve the dual goals of operational efficiency and sustainable development.

Looking ahead, AI will not only serve as a tool, but will become a core driving force behind the transformation of the energy and manufacturing sectors as well as smart cities, opening a new chapter of safer, more efficient and low‑carbon living.

Against the backdrop of accelerating global carbon neutrality efforts and the deepening integration of ESG principles, Towngas continues to promote public dialogue on new energy and sustainable development through multiple platforms.

In collaboration with Metro Finance, Towngas has launched a brand‑new radio programme, “ESG Visionaries”, hosted by seasoned media professional Ms Alice Kwok Yim-ming. The programme brings together distinguished guests from government, business, and academia, alongside representatives from Towngas management, to explore key sustainability and energy‑transition topics in a clear and engaging manner.

Hong Kong’s Future New Energy — Hydrogen

Mr Raymond Poon Kwok‑ying, Director of the Electrical & Mechanical Services Department, and Mr Sammy Kong Siu‑kuen, General Manager – Commercial & Industrial Marketing & Sales of Towngas, share insights into global hydrogen development trends, overseas application models and cost challenges, while examining the opportunities and pathways for local deployment in Hong Kong.

The discussion highlights Towngas’ proactive efforts in advancing hydrogen applications locally, including the deployment of integrated hydrogen power generator to provide temporary electricity supply for the 15th National Games golf tournament venue, future plans for local green hydrogen production, and the development roadmap for electric vehicle automatic hydrogen charging system. The dialogue also reviews the latest developments in national and Hong Kong hydrogen policies, as well as their long‑term outlook.

Hydrogen Applications and Future Development in Hong Kong

Mr Don Cheng Hiu‑kwong, Chief Operating Officer – Hong Kong Business of Towngas, together with Dr Shui Chi‑wai, Vice President and Executive Director of the Public Policy Institute of Our Hong Kong Foundation, share perspectives on hydrogen deployment in transportation, construction site power generation and electricity supply for large‑scale events.

The discussion explores how hydrogen can support the construction industry’s transition towards “green construction sites”, while introducing local green hydrogen production projects, emerging regulatory frameworks, and the future development of the hydrogen industry value chain in Hong Kong.

Solar photovoltaic and energy storage markets in the Chinese mainland

Mr Charles Tsoi Chau-chi, General Manager – Commercial & Industrial Services & Business Development and Executive of GBA Business Project Development Office of Towngas, to gather with Mr Deng Tao, Senior Vice President of Towngas Energy Investment Limited, shared the latest developments in solar photovoltaic and energy storage markets. They also discussed the strategic layout and opportunities across the hydrogen energy value chain, and outlined Towngas’ strategy and vision in its transformation towards becoming a green energy supplier.

Hong Kong is at a pivotal stage in its energy transition. Driven by the China’s "3060 Dual Carbon Targets" and the 15th Five-Year Plan, Towngas is strengthening the integration of its diversified business portfolio and creating greater synergies. We are accelerating technological innovation while leveraging AI to enhance competitiveness. After years of focused development, Towngas has expanded beyond its well‑known town gas business into a comprehensive range of clean energy solutions across sea, land and air, including green methanol, distributed photovoltaics, hydrogen energy and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Progress has also been made on the financial front through the issuance of Quasi‑REITs products, enabling sustainable financing channels for renewable energy projects.

The advancement of new energy requires collaboration across all sectors of society. Towngas remains committed to supporting stakeholders in their low‑carbon transformation, moving forward together towards a greener and more sustainable future.

You are welcome to revisit the radio programme ESG Visionariesat the following link: https://www.metroradio.com.hk/Campaign/2025/104/TGESG/