20/12/2013
Monthly Energy Costs Data for October 2013
CLP Power Hong Kong Limited (“CLP Power”) today published the October 2013 data in relation to energy costs for electricity generation and electricity sales on its website.
19/12/2013
CLP extends free electric vehicle charging
CLP Power Hong Kong Limited (CLP Power) is to extend free charging for electric vehicles (EVs) at all of its charging stations until the end of 2014. This complements the government’s policy of promoting emissions-free driving.
10/12/2013
2014-2018 Development Plan and 2014 Tariff Adjustment
CLP Power Hong Kong Limited (CLP Power) today welcomed the Executive Council’s approval for its 2014-2018 Development Plan. It also announced that the average Total Tariff increase for 2014 will be 3.9%.
02/12/2013
CLP Wins Highest Honours in Best Corporate Governance Disclosure Awards 2013
CLP Holdings is pleased to announce that it has clinched two top honours in the Best Corporate Governance Disclosure Awards 2013, organised by the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants, once again setting the benchmark for corporate governance and sustainability and social responsibility reporting.
28/11/2013
CE leads trade delegation to visit CLP's power station in Guangxi
As part of the three-day visit to Guangxi by a Hong Kong trade delegation, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong S.A.R. The Hon. CY Leung led a group of business sector representatives to visit CLP Guangxi Fangchenggang Power Station today. During the visit, CLP executives shared with the delegation the company’s investment experience in Guangxi.
25/11/2013
CLP Reaffirms Commitment to Promoting Energy Saving in Interim Review of Scheme of Control Agreement
CLP Power Hong Kong Limited (CLP Power) has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting energy efficiency and conservation and to seeking continuing improvements for the community in the 2013 Interim Review of the Scheme of Control Agreement (SCA) between CLP Power, Castle Peak Power Company Limited (CAPCO) and the Government.
21/11/2013
2013 Interim Review of the Scheme of Control Agreement
With regard to the discussion on the 2013 Interim Review of the Scheme of Control Agreement by the Energy Advisory Committee today, CLP Power Hong Kong Limited (CLP Power) would like to state the following.
19/11/2013
Acquisition of further 30% interest in Castle Peak Power Company Limited and remaining 51% interest in Hong Kong Pumped Storage Development Company, Limited
CLP Holdings Limited (CLP) is pleased to announce today its wholly-owned subsidiary CLP Power Hong Kong Limited (CLP Power) has reached agreement, in collaboration with China Southern Power Grid International (HK) Co., Limited (CSG HK), a wholly-owned subsidiary of China Southern Power Grid Co., Limited (CSG), to each acquire half of the 60% interest in Castle Peak Power Company Limited (CAPCO) held by ExxonMobil Energy Limited (EMEL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Exxon Mobil Corporation (ExxonMobil). CLP Power will acquire the 30% stake for a cash consideration of HK$12 billion.
17/11/2013
CLP Volunteers Give Out 6,000 LED Light Bulbs to Elderly in Need
CLP Power Hong Kong Limited (CLP Power) and 13 community partners today jointly launches the ‘CLP Green Volunteers for Seniors Programme’ to promote energy saving to the elderly. Aiming to raise awareness of energy saving among the elderly, CLP Volunteer Team will give out LED light bulbs and energy-saving kits to 3,000 underprivileged single elderly or couples aged 60 or above living in Kowloon, the New Territories and Lantau Island.
12/11/2013
CLP Publishes Monthly Energy Costs Data
CLP Power Hong Kong Limited (“CLP Power”) today releases a set of new data in relation to energy costs for electricity generation and electricity sales on its website as a step to enhancing information transparency. The new data published on a monthly basis reflect actual cost information to enable our customers to better understand the current fuel mix, fuel cost movements and fuel charge mechanism.
02/11/2013
Here WEEE Are To Give Waste a Second Life
CLP Power Hong Kong Limited (CLP Power) and St. James’ Settlement (SJS) today jointly launch the ‘Here WEEE Go Upcycling Exhibition’, a 3-day exhibition (1 – 3 November) showcases how discarded electrical appliances are turned into niched, creative household furniture and accessories, giving a second life to the waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).
28/10/2013
CLP Holdings Limited Releases Quarterly Statement of 2013 (January – September)
The 2013 Quarterly Statement (January – September) of CLP Holdings Limited has been released. The same Statement will be dispatched to shareholders on 6 November 2013.
08/10/2013
CLP's Response to a Media Report Regarding Fuel Clause Account Balance
In response to a media article today drawing an incomprehensive report on CLP’s estimation on Fuel Clause Account (FCA) balance, CLP would like to provide the following information.
30/09/2013
The Managing Director of CLP Power assumes office
The Managing Director of CLP Power Hong Kong Limited (CLP Power) Mr. Paul Poon assumes office with effect from today, succeeding Mr. Richard Lancaster who takes up the post of Chief Executive Officer of the CLP Group.
25/09/2013
CLP Symposium Showcases Ways to Make Data Centres Greener
CLP Power Hong Kong Limited (CLP Power) today organised its first Data Centre Symposium as part of the company’s ongoing efforts to promote energy efficiency in the business sector. The symposium was attended by government officials and more than 200 industry professionals, including data centre operators and end users.
21/09/2013
CLP Activates Emergency Management Team for Managing Super Typhoon Usagi
In view of the approaching super-typhoon Usagi, CLP Power has activated its emergency management team to closely monitor and assess the potential impact on its power systems. Necessary actions will be taken to safeguard the reliable supply.
16/09/2013
CLP Announces Cessation of the Provision of 2013 Rent and Rates Special Rebate
CLP Power Hong Kong Limited announced today that it will have rebated the entire interim refunds received to date from the Government in relation to CLP’s claims against the Government’s overcharged rent and rates by 15 October 2013. The 2013 Rent and Rates Special Rebate being provided to customers will therefore be discontinued from 16 October 2013. However, CLP stands by our commitment to return to customers any future refunds of overcharged rent and rates we may receive in future from the Government just as we have done in the past.
05/09/2013
CLP's GREENPLUS Recognition Award Motivates Commercial
and Industrial Sectors to Further Go Green
CLP Power Hong Kong Limited (CLP Power) today announced the results of its second GREENPLUS Recognition Award. The programme, which gives STAR Awards for the best energy-saving performers, aims to encourage business customers, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and schools to operate in a green and sustainable way. The number of participants jumped from 400 last year to a new high of 2,400. Entrants came from a more diverse range of sectors than last year, falling into 12 categories ranging from supermarket chains, shopping malls and small to medium-sized enterprises to NGOs and schools.
03/09/2013
Announcement concerning Yangjiang nuclear investment
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CLP becomes first public utility company to offer 24-hour cheque deposit service through HSBC
CLP Power Hong Kong Limited (CLP Power) is committed to providing the best quality service to its 2.4 million customers and is constantly exploring new channels for customers to settle their bills. To allow more customers to enjoy the convenience of settling their bills by cheque, CLP Power has taken the lead by becoming the first public utility company in Hong Kong to extend its payment network to HSBC cheque deposit machines.
15/08/2013
CLP's Statement on Recent Actions by Greenpeace
CLP would like to make the following statement on Greenpeace's proposal put forward this Monday and protest staged at CLP Eco Home today.
12/08/2013
CLP Responds to Energy Saving Proposal
CLP Power Hong Kong Limited (CLP) would like to make the following response to a proposal on energy saving received today.
12/08/2013
CLP Holdings Limited Announces 2013 Interim Results
Financial Highlights
- Group operating earnings for the first half of 2013 amounted to HK$3,896 million, comparable with the corresponding period in 2012
- Total earnings including non-recurring items increased 12.2% to HK$3,767 million; earnings per share increased 7.2% to HK$1.49 per share
- Operating earnings from our electricity business in Hong Kong increased 5.5% to HK$3,417 million
- Operating loss from our Australia business was HK$45 million (as compared to earnings of HK$268 million in 2012) due to challenging operating environment
- Consolidated revenue rose 12.0% to HK$51,706 million
- Second interim dividend of HK$0.53 per share
08/08/2013
CLP Energy Summer School Finale Secondary Students Let Creativity Run in Promoting Energy and Environmental Knowledge
Committed to providing a highly reliable supply of electricity and quality service, while attaching great importance to the environment, CLP Power Hong Kong Limited (CLP) introduced an Energy Summer School this year to promote secondary students’ interest on energy and environmental issues and inspire critical thinking. Students who have joined the programme competed on originality and teamwork today at the Energy Summer School Finale, putting to full use their knowledge gained on topics relating to energy and environmental protection.
05/08/2013
CLP Wins IT Excellence Awards 2013
CLP Power Hong Kong Limited (CLP Power) has been named winner of the IT Excellence Awards 2013 in the "Best Security Strategy" category. The Award recognises CLP Power's outstanding performance in cyber security.
26/07/2013
The Castle Peak Power Station incident this morning caused no injury Power supply remains normal
At about 7:45am this morning, a transformer bay inside one of Castle Peak Power Station’s generation unit was found on fire and activated the automatic fire extinguishing system. Fire Services Department was called on site immediately and put off the fire at around 8:15am.
25/07/2013
EnergyAustralia Acquires Direct Ownership in New South Wales Power Stations
CLP Holdings is pleased to announce today that its wholly-owned subsidiary, EnergyAustralia, has entered into an agreement with the New South Wales (NSW) State Government to acquire the Mount Piper Power Station and the Wallerawang Power Station that underpin the existing Delta Western GenTrader Agreements, which EnergyAustralia entered into as part of the 2011 NSW electricity privatisation initiative.
10/07/2013
CLP Clarifies on the Information Released by BYD and Electrical and Mechanical Services Department about e-taxi Charger
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CLP Launches Hong Kong's First Liberal Studies Independent Enquiry Studies Competition to Promote Energy and Environmental Education
Committed to providing a highly reliable supply of electricity and quality service, while attaching great importance to the environment, CLP Power Hong Kong Limited (CLP) has organised Hong Kong’s first Liberal Studies Independent Enquiry Studies Competition to further encourage students’ interest in energy and environment-related issues.
28/06/2013
CLP Initiates Joint Efforts on Energy Saving Public Education
At an Energy Saving Workshop for green groups hosted by CLP Power Hong Kong (CLP Power) today, CLP Power initiated the idea of putting in concerted efforts with green organisations to launch a territory-wide joint public education campaign on energy saving, with a view to encouraging the public’s behavioural change and choice of a more environmentally friendly lifestyle.
20/06/2013
CLP Responds to enquiries on BYD electric taxi charging station (Chinese version only)
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CLP Launches City-Wide Energy Saving Challenge for a Greener Hong Kong
CLP Power Hong Kong (CLP Power) today launches a community-wide energy saving competition to encourage people across the city to cut down on their power consumption, choose to adopt a more environmentally friendly lifestyle in order to contribute towards a greener Hong Kong.
11/06/2013
CLP Launches Nuclear Energy Website
CLP Power Hong Kong Limited (CLP) launched a new educational website which offers full spectrum of information on nuclear energy with a view to facilitating a community-wide discussion on the challenges of fuel mix choices in Hong Kong.
07/06/2013
CLP Reply to Media Enquiries (Chinese version only)
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CLP Stages Typhoon Drill and Builds Temporary Pylon for Emergency Power Restoration
CLP Power Hong Kong Limited ("CLP Power") conducted a major emergency drill today ahead of Hong Kong's upcoming typhoon season as part of the company's contingency measures against the massive power failures caused by storms around the world in recent years. The drill simulated the collapse of a transmission tower during a typhoon and the construction of a temporary pylon to restore power, a process that would see electricity restored 10 times faster than by repairing the damaged pylon.
31/05/2013
CLP Responds to Concerns on Workplace Safety
CLP Power Hong Kong Limited (CLP) would like to give the response regarding a meeting on May 31 between the Hong Kong Federation of Trade Unions and the Labour Department concerning safety issues at CLP.
20/05/2013
CLP Announces Appointment of Director, Board Committees Member and Chief Executive Officer
Further to our announcement dated 3 April 2013 on Senior Management change, CLP Holdings Limited (“the Company”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Richard Lancaster as an Executive Director of the Company to take effect from 3 June 2013. Mr Lancaster will also be appointed as a Member of the Finance & General Committee and the Sustainability Committee of the Board with effect from 3 June 2013.
20/05/2013
CLP Holdings Limited Releases Quarterly Statement of 2013 (January-March)
The 2013 Quarterly Statement (January-March) of CLP Holdings Limited has been released. The same Statement will be dispatched to shareholders on 30 May 2013.
09/05/2013
CLP introduces Hong Kong's first electric coach
CLP Power Hong Kong (CLP) is introducing Hong Kong's first electric coach – known as an e-coach – in a green initiative to promote the wider use of environmentally-friendly transport. The arrival of the coach underscores CLP's steadfast support for the government's call for more electric vehicles (EVs) to improve Hong Kong's air quality.
02/05/2013
2013 Annual General Meeting Media Briefing Session
Please click on the links below to view the proceedings of 2013 Annual General Meeting Media Briefing Session. The PDF version of Chairman's remarks is also available for download.
30/04/2013
CLP holds Annual General Meeting today
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CLP's Town Island Project is Hailed as an 'Engineering Wonder'
CLP Power Hong Kong Limited's Town Island Renewable Energy (RE) Supply Project was today named one of the "Hong Kong People Engineering Wonders in the 21st Century" in a prestigious public vote. The award – the only one given to an RE-related project among 10 winning works in the contest organised by The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers – is recognition of CLP’s commitment to promoting sustainability, the use of clean energy and caring for the community.
03/04/2013
CLP Holdings Announces Senior Management Change
CLP Holdings announced today that Mr. Richard Lancaster will succeed Mr. Andrew Brandler as Chief Executive Officer of the CLP Group in the third quarter of 2013. After having served as Group CEO for over 13 years, Mr. Brandler will be handing over executive responsibilities at the Company in order to take up a position at Sir Elly Kadoorie & Sons Limited, the private office of the Kadoorie Family, the largest shareholder in CLP.
20/03/2013
CLP Leads the Way in Integrated Reporting
CLP Holdings has cemented its role as one of the leaders in integrated reporting amongst Hong Kong-listed companies with the publication of its second integrated Annual Report. The 2012 Annual Report comes two years ahead of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange's (HKEx) plan to raise the obligation level of its Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) Reporting Guide to "comply or explain" by 2015.
12/03/2013
CLP "Go-Green" Exhibition Promotes Energy Saving at Home
A new interactive experience highlights the latest
in energy efficiency technology
CLP Power Hong Kong (CLP Power) today launches an entertaining and educational exhibition called “Go-Green” to encourage people to make a contribution towards a more environmentally-friendly future by saving energy in their homes.
27/02/2013
CLP supports the Government to implement
Electricity Subsidy Scheme
CLP Power Hong Kong Limited (CLP Power) said it would support the Government to implement the granting of the Electricity Subsidy for residential accounts proposed by the HKSAR Government’s 2013-2014 Budget today, and would discuss with the Government on the details of implementation.
25/02/2013
CLP Provides Supplementary Information on Today's Media Report about Interim Review of the Scheme of Control Agreement
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CLP Holdings Limited Announces 2012 Annual Results
Highlights
- Good performance from Hong Kong, China and, Southeast Asia and Taiwan, impacted by earnings decline in Australia and India, resulting in a 8.8% drop in group operating earnings to HK$9,406 million (2011: HK$10,312 million)
- Total earnings affected by one-off events, especially Yallourn mine flood and Jhajjar coal shortages, with total earnings after one-off items decreasing by 10.5% to HK$8,312 million (2011: HK$9,288 million)
- Our electricity business in Hong Kong remained stable, with operating earnings increasing by 5.0% to HK$6,654 million (2011: HK$6,339 million)
- Improved second half performance, remediation at Yallourn and initial coal imports at Jhajjar
- Investment opportunities focus on gas infrastructure, Fangchenggang and renewable energy
- Share placing of HK$7.56 billion of net proceeds in December 2012 strengthened balance sheet to support future growth
- Fourth interim dividend of HK$0.98 per share; including the first three interim dividends paid, total dividends for 2012 increased to HK$2.57 per share (2011: HK$2.52 per share)
24/02/2013
Application for CLP Community Care Subsidy Starts Tomorrow
CLP Power Hong Kong Limited (CLP Power) launched the one-off Community Care Subsidy last December aimed at helping alleviate tariff pressure of the grassroots families in its service area. Application for the subsidy starts tomorrow (25 February). CLP will offer each approved eligible household a subsidy of HK$300. The company expects up to 30,000 families to benefit from the subsidy programme.