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CLP Group chairman Michael Kadoorie (left) and his son Philip, the company’s non-executive director. Photo: Jonathan Wong

‘Hong Kong is agile, energetic’: don’t underrate ourselves, tycoon Kadoorie says

Media-shy energy and hotel tycoon Kadoorie and his son and heir apparent Philip discuss future of country’s economy in rare interview.

Media-shy energy and hotel tycoon Kadoorie and his son and heir apparent Philip discuss future of country’s economy in rare interview

Hong Kong Kadoorie family feud with ex-in-house lawyer spills into public domain

Hong Kong’s CLP told to submit report after power outage hits 1,400 households

CLP to tap more nuclear power to meet Hong Kong’s climate goals

The larger of the city’s two power utilities reported first-half earnings growth of 17.6 per cent to HK$5.95 billion (US$762 million).

A view of CLP Power Hong Kong in Hung Hom on July 14, 2024. Photo: Jelly Tse

Hong Kong’s CLP Power leaps into Australian market with US$339m Kangaroo bond

City’s biggest electricity provider launches three-year bond, the first such foray by a Hong Kong commercial entity into Australian market.

Hong Kong’s CLP Power apologises after latest voltage dip hits Sham Shui Po

Drop in voltage occurs just hours after utility submitted report to authorities over power outage last month, blaming external factors.

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Hong Kong’s CLP Power blames external factors for major power outage in June

City’s largest energy provider says two underground cables supplying power to Wong Tai Sin district had joints with degraded insulation.

A power disruption in parts of Wong Tai Sin caused about 2,250 households to be plunged into darkness for about four hours last month. Photo: Handout

Explainer | From thunderstorms to heatwaves: can Hong Kong’s infrastructure handle the strain?

The Post explores how extreme weather is testing the city’s infrastructure with the storm season approaching.

Hong Kong’s John Lee demands probe into airport flight display system failure

‘I must again emphasise that Hong Kong International Airport forms an important part of the city’s competitiveness,’ John Lee says.

Hong Kong’s CLP Power ‘should prioritise’ protective devices before storm season

Engineer calls for city’s main electricity supplier to prepare for lightning, flooding after voltage dips caused recent service disruptions.

Hong Kong must enhance protective measures to avoid power cuts ahead of the storm season, says engineer. Photo: Dickson Lee

Hong Kong’s CLP Power ordered to weatherproof its network after service disrupted

Electricity supplier CLP says ‘unstable weather’ affected overhead power lines, causing a voltage dip which interrupted supply.

CLP Power has been told to install better protection for power lines against cuts caused by bad weather. Photo: Felix Wong

Editorial | CLP needs to amp up probe into worrying Hong Kong power outages

Government expresses “deep concern” after Wong Tai Sin blackout, the latest in a string of outages in Hong Kong that have yet to be adequately reviewed and explained

Opinion | Hong Kong power companies’ apologies aren’t enough after outages

Recent power outages provide an opportune time for the government to reassess its relationship with Hong Kong’s electricity providers.

Explainer | Hong Kong’s CLP ‘on the decline’? String of disruptions sparks calls for change

Power utility to conduct review after latest outage, with some lawmakers raising questions over new incentive-punishment mechanism.

The environment minister has called for “fundamental improvements” to CLP’s culture and electricity supply management system. Photo: Yik Yeung-man

Hong Kong tells CLP to review all power cuts over past 3 years after outage

Environment bureau expresses ‘deep concern’ and summons company’s boss to request ‘fundamental improvements’ to electricity supply.

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A power cut in Wong Tai Sin plunged some shopping centres into darkness. Photo: Handout

Power outage in Hong Kong’s Wong Tai Sin plunges 2,250 households into darkness

Four cases of lift shutdowns reported, covering residential and industrial blocks and shopping centre in area.

51,000 lifts in Hong Kong not fitted with voltage dip devices, officials reveal

Only 22,000 lifts in city are fitted with voltage dip mitigation devices allowing them to resume operations after self-inspection, government official say.

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Hong Kong seeks extra CLP Power fines for voltage dips as well as power cuts

Environment and Ecology Bureau says government ‘very concerned’ by string of CLP Power voltage falls in first part of year and proposes new penalty charges.

A hillfire was the cause of a CLP Power power dip in some areas of the New Territories and Kowloon earlier this year. Photo: CLP

Hong Kong power firms ‘should be fined if voltage dips leave people stuck in lifts’

Legislators call for shake-up after series of voltage dips in recent months resulted in hundreds of people becoming trapped in lifts.

Hong Kong’s CLP ordered to submit report after voltage dip traps scores in lifts

Voltage dip also triggered 16 automatic fire alarms in Kowloon and the New Territories.

Hong Kong energy giant CLP takes the nuclear option to hit decarbonisation goals

CLP will source more nuclear energy from China’s Guangdong province to feed its power grid and sees business opportunities in decarbonisation as it phases out coal-based assets.

CLP headquarters in Hong Kong’s Hung Hom. Photo: Edmond So

CLP Holdings falls short of expectations despite sevenfold profit jump in 2023

Operator of Hong Kong’s largest power utility was buoyed by turnaround in fair value related to forward energy contracts, but still missed estimates for profit, revenue.

The CLP Group headquarters in Hong Kong’s Hung Hom district, pictured on November 27, 2023. Photo: Edmond So

2 Hong Kong power outages in space of week caused by degraded parts, CLP says

CLP has submitted two reports to the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department over the past week over the incidents, firm says.

Hong Kong’s reputation marred by power outages

Hong Kong rightly takes pride in having one of the world’s most efficient and reliable electricity supplies but recent interruptions of service leave city with a black eye.

Hong Kong’s CLP told to complete inspections this month after 2 power problems

CLP told to immediately enhance inspection of power supply system in Tsing Yi.

CLP workers were sent to the estate in Tsing Yi on Sunday. Photo: Dickson Lee

Hong Kong minister expresses disappointment to CLP Power chief over repeat outage

Secretary for Environment and Ecology Tse Chin-wan says he is ‘greatly disappointed’ over outage at On Mei House, which lasted almost 1½ hours.

CLP staff inspect power facilities for On Mei House. Photo: Dickson Lee

McDonald’s prices to rise in Hong Kong by about 2.6% in new year

Fast-food giant McDonald’s is blaming the high cost of Hong Kong labour, global consumer goods and food for rising operating expenses.

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Equinix, CLP Power seek greener data centres in Hong Kong as industry expands

Data centres in Hong Kong are forecast to expand 30 per cent by 2025 in terms of gross floor space. That will drive efforts to make such buildings greener, with Equinix and CLP Power setting an example.

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CLP Group
CLP Group (its holding company is CLP Holdings Ltd) is an electricity company in Hong Kong with businesses in a number of Asian markets and Australia. Incorporated in 1901 as China Light & Power Company Syndicate, its core business remains electricity generation, transmission, and retailing.
Chairman / President
Michael Kadoorie
CEO / Managing Director
Richard Lancaster
CFO / Finance Director
Chiang Tung Keung
Industry
Electricity
Website
clpgroup.com
Headquarters address
Hong Kong
Stock Code
SEHK: 0002
Year founded
1901
last updated:
23 August, 2024
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