Hong Kong's First Green Hydrogen Project Set to Convert Landfill Waste into Sustainable Fuel
Key Ideas
  • Towngas and Veolia signed a memorandum of understanding to develop Hong Kong's first green hydrogen project at the South East New Territories Landfill Extension.
  • The project aims to convert biogas into green hydrogen, with production expected to start in 2025 and a daily capacity of around 330 kilograms of hydrogen.
  • Once implemented successfully, the project can be replicated in other landfills and application scenarios, promoting sustainable fuel usage.
  • The project was approved by the Inter-departmental Working Group on Using Hydrogen as Fuel, aligning with Hong Kong's hydrogen energy development direction.
The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (Towngas) and Veolia have joined hands to embark on Hong Kong's first green hydrogen project at the South East New Territories Landfill Extension (SENTX) in Tseung Kwan O. This initiative, in line with Hong Kong's hydrogen energy development direction, aims to utilize biogas from the landfill to produce green hydrogen and promote various hydrogen energy applications. The project, approved by the Environment and Ecology Bureau's Inter-departmental Working Group on Using Hydrogen as Fuel, includes a new hydrogen production unit, transmission facilities, and a refuelling station. Scheduled to begin production in 2025, the project's daily output of around 330 kilograms of hydrogen is expected to power seven to eight hydrogen buses for a full day. Peter Wong Wai-yee, managing director of Towngas, envisions this project as a pilot demonstration for sustainable fuel production. Upon successful implementation, the model can be replicated in other landfills and scenarios, demonstrating the potential of converting waste into green energy. This collaboration signifies a significant step towards a more sustainable and environmentally friendly energy landscape in Hong Kong.
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