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YEAR AT A GLANCE
• HK Electric signs agreement for construction of
a new gas-fired combined cycle unit (L10) for
commissioning by 2020 to meet the Government’s
fuel mix target. HK Electric obtains Government
approval later in the year for another new unit (L11)
with commissioning scheduled for 2022.
• With an aim of nurturing engineering talent, the HK
Electric Institute collaborates with The Hong Kong
Polytechnic University to co-teach courses for the
latter’s Masters programme.
• Randstad names HK Electric one of Hong Kong’s Top
10 ”Most Attractive Employers“.
• HK Electric completes the replacement of 40 MVA
oil-immersed transformers supplying the MTR Island
Line with the last 50 MVA gas-insulated transformer
in Admiralty Substation energised and put into
service in early June to meet the increase in demand.
• HK Electric and CLP jointly explore the feasibility of
building an offshore liquefied natural gas terminal
using floating storage and regasification unit
technology in Hong Kong waters to meet future
demand.
JAN – MAR
APR – JUN
• The University of 3rd Age, co-founded by HK Electric and The
Hong Kong Council of Social Service to encourage lifelong
learning and volunteerism among Hong Kong’s senior citizens,
celebrates its 10th
anniversary.
• SSU holders visit Lamma
Power Station under the
annual shareholders’ visit
programme. More than
1,100 SSU holders and
friends are received in
2016.
• HK Electric continues to
expand its use of electric
vehicles (EVs) to improve roadside air quality in Hong Kong. Its EV
fleet has over 100 vehicles and is expected to grow.
• To support World
Environment Day, HK Electric
launches a one-month
campaign to encourage
colleagues to make low-
carbon lifestyle choices,
such as taking steps over
elevators. More than 1,000
colleagues take part.
• “Green Hong Kong Green”
is named an “Outstanding Partnership Project” by The Hong Kong
Council of Social Service in recognition of its success in promoting
public awareness of local eco-heritage resources.
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