CLP Hosts APPSI CEO Conference in Hong Kong to Drive Regional Energy Transition
HK01 · 1 SOURCESabout 1 hour ago7 MIN
Summary
The Asia-Pacific Electric Power Industry Association (APPSI) CEO Conference, hosted by CLP Power Hong Kong, convened regional energy and technology leaders in Hong Kong from September 14, 2026 to address critical challenges in energy transition, climate resilience, and AI-driven electricity demand growth.
Key Points
- The CEO Conference, held on September 15 as the core event, brought together over 200 senior executives from cross-border power and energy enterprises to discuss smart energy, low-carbon transition, and energy resilience
- APPSI Chairman and CLP President Luo Jiajin (羅嘉進) emphasized that energy transition requires integrating intelligence into technology applications, grid operations, and decarbonization processes, extending innovations from pilot projects across entire energy systems
- Hong Kong Financial Secretary Chan Ma-po (陳茂波) projected that Asia will become a crucial energy hub in the next 20-30 years, highlighting Hong Kong's role as a "super connector" and "super value-adder" for cross-border cooperation and green standard alignment
- CLP Holdings CEO Jiang Dongqiang (蔣東強) stated that smart technology has become a core operational capability for power enterprises, requiring full integration into planning, investment, system management, and customer service
- Singapore Power Grid CEO Qiu Xiujin (邱秀金) warned that AI is driving electricity demand at an unprecedented scale and speed, with computational power demand outpacing power generation and grid infrastructure construction
- CLP is planning for future electricity demand in support of Hong Kong's data center and infrastructure development, particularly in the Northern Metropolis area
- Technical tours visited the Shenzhen-Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Cooperation Zone in the Lok Ma Chau Loop and CLP's Lok Ma Chau West Substation
- CLP will host the 26th APPSI Conference (CEPSI 2027) from October 31 to November 4, 2027, expected to attract 2,000 regional energy sector representatives
Why It Matters
As AI and data center expansion accelerate electricity demand across the Asia-Pacific region, Hong Kong is positioning itself as a critical node for energy cooperation and green infrastructure development. The conference outcomes signal stronger cross-border partnerships and knowledge sharing that could shape regional decarbonization pathways and position Hong Kong as a nexus for smart energy solutions. The commitment to host CEPSI 2027 underscores Hong Kong's ambition to lead in sustainable energy innovation and attract global energy investment.
As AI and data center expansion accelerate electricity demand across the Asia-Pacific region, Hong Kong is positioning itself as a critical node for energy cooperation and green infrastructure development. The conference outcomes signal stronger cross-border partnerships and knowledge sharing that could shape regional decarbonization pathways and position Hong Kong as a nexus for smart energy solutions. The commitment to host CEPSI 2027 underscores Hong Kong's ambition to lead in sustainable energy innovation and attract global energy investment.