Environment secretary to attend International Energy Week to exchange views on sustainable energy

The Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Mr. Tse Chin-wan, will depart for Singapore tomorrow (Oct. 20) afternoon to attend the Singapore International Energy Week (SIEW).

Mr. Tse will attend the SIEW Summit on Oct. 21 to speak on the topic "Asia's Collaborative Journey to a Sustainable Energy Future" and engage in in-depth discussions and exchanges with other participants.

During his stay in Singapore, Mr. Tse will meet with officials from the Ministry of Trade and Industry and the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore to exchange views on hydrogen development and green maritime fuel respectively.

He will also visit a local enterprise to understand better the application of sustainable aviation fuel. The Director of Electrical and Mechanical Services, Mr. Poon Kwok-ying, and officers from the Environment and Ecology Bureau and the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department will also join the visit.

Mr. Tse will arrive in Hong Kong on Oct. 22. During his absence, the Under Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Miss Diane Wong, will be the Acting Secretary for Environment and Ecology.

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