The following is issued on behalf of the Legislative Council Secretariat:
 
     The Legislative Council Panel on Environmental Affairs visited the Intelligent Operations and Emergency Responses Centre (IOERC) of Hongkong Electric Co., Limited (HEC) in North Point today (November 10) to gain insight into the company's latest technologies and measures for strengthening the resilience of its electricity supply.
 
     Members first received a briefing from representatives of HEC on the operation of the IOERC, as well as how it leverages artificial intelligence (AI) and innovative technologies to enhance the company's power supply reliabilities, system resilience and response capabilities.
 
     The IOERC, established in June this year, has integrated monitoring platforms scattered in various departments for centralised management. The IOERC utilises an AI-enabled remote monitoring system, Smart Grid@HK Electric, to monitor the operation of about 50 substations at real time. Members learnt that this system enables engineering teams to predict flooding risks and respond to abnormal situations promptly. Members also exchanged views with representatives of HEC on matters such as further strengthening the reliability of its overall power supply, locating faulty cables more accurately and restoring power more efficiently.
 
     Members were next briefed on HEC's decarbonisation work. They noted that the power company's new gas-fired generating unit, L13, will be put into operation in 2029, which will increase its electricity output from natural gas to about 80 per cent from the current 70 per cent, further reducing carbon emission. Members also learnt that HEC had been undertaking environmental measures at Lamma Power Station, for example, planting native trees to attract birds, and applying new technologies to minimise impacts on nearby water bodies and marine life, to protect biodiversity.
 
     Before concluding the visit, Members toured HEC's Customer Centre to observe services provided by the company, such as electricity accounts inspection and technical enquiry services.
 
     A total of 14 members and non-members of the Panel participated in the visit.

Ends/Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Issued at HKT 19:05

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