Environmental Performance
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Hopewell Holdings Limited
Sustainability Report 2010/11
Project details:
• Ultra-supercritical coal-fired power plant
• Two 600 MW generating units
• Supplies electricity to Guangdong Province, particularly
Heyuan and Huizhou
• Commenced commercial operations in 2009
Reduced Carbon Emissions
Given the rapid development of the Chinese economy, we recognise
that coal will remain an important part of the nation’s fuel mix.
However, with the impact on climate change in mind, we are using
coal-fired combustion technology that can achieve higher efficiencies
than conventional coal-powered units, resulting in significant carbon
emissions reductions. An ultra-supercritical coal-fired plant consumes
less coal than existing plants to create the same amount of electricity
and emits less carbon dioxide per kilowatt generated. The plant is also
equipped with flue gas desulphurisation technology, low NO
x
burner and
electrostatic precipitation and an online emission monitoring system for
controlling SO
2
, NO
x
and dust emissions.
Community Development
The local community where the power plant is located is generally
supportive of the development, as it has helped to boost Heyuan‘s
economy. The Heyuan Power Plant has been identified as one of the
poverty alleviation projects supported by the Shenzhen Government.
This project of about RMB5.2 billion is the largest investment project
in Heyuan and the power plant provides a stable electricity supply
to the local community. We collaborate with Da Tong Coal Mining
Group, one of our long-term coal suppliers, in a project that supports
coal mining workers and their children to access university education.
•
7% coal saving
compared to average industry practice
— can generate 1kWh electricity with 312g of coal
(2010/11) while conventional power plants need in
average 335g of coal (2010)
•
7% less CO
2
emitted than the average coal plant currently
installed in Mainland China
•
0.18 million tonnes of coal and 14 million cubic
meters of water saved
every year compared to
conventional coal power plants, based on 2010/11
electricity sent out of 7,666 GWh
Heyuan Power Plant was formed under a joint venture between
H-Power Investor (HK) Limited, a subsidiary of Hopewell Holdings
Limited, and the Shenzhen Energy Group. It was named “SEC & Hopewell
Power (Heyuan) Co., Ltd.”. With low coal and water consumption,
the power plant is one of the most efficient and environmentally
responsible coal-fired power plants in Guangdong Province.
In 2010, the power plant was granted the “China Environmental
Friendly Enterprise” Award by the Chinese Government after an
official environmental audit conducted by the All-China Environment
Federation under the Ministry of Environmental Protection of
Mainland China. It was also awarded a Silver Medal in “National High
Quality Project” by the China Association of Construction Enterprise
Management, based on its environmental credentials.
Case Study (4):
Promoting Clean Coal Technologies and
Responsible Labour Practices