In brief
The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (Towngas) and the E&M Young Ambassador Programme have opened a hydrogen city-design competition for upper primary students in Hong Kong. The company says the programme will include lessons, workshops, site visits and activities such as hydrogen model car races, with participation costs covered by Towngas. Shortlisted teams will explore hydrogen production through water electrolysis, while finalists will present models showing possible uses of hydrogen in cities. Towngas says the initiative is intended to build students’ understanding of energy science and STEAM. The release also describes the company’s hydrogen work, including a landfill-biogas project expected to begin producing locally made green hydrogen in the second quarter of this year.
Key takeaways
- Towngas and the E&M Young Ambassador Programme launched a Hong Kong student competition focused on designing hydrogen-powered cities.
- The programme includes lessons, practical workshops, site visits and model car races; Towngas says it will cover participation costs.
- Finalist teams will present city models illustrating potential applications of hydrogen energy.
- Towngas says its landfill-biogas green hydrogen project is expected to begin production in the second quarter of this year.
January 27, 2026 -- The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (Towngas) has partnered with the E&M Young Ambassador Programme to launch the Towngas Green Flame Hydrogen City Design Competition, inviting upper primary school students across Hong Kong to participate and encouraging them to unleash their creativity by creating models that showcase their vision forfuture hydrogen-powered cities. Towngas will provide a series of free lessons, hands-on workshops and site visits, enabling participating students to gain an in-depth understanding of hydrogen energy principles and their practical applications in sectors such as building development and transportation, working together to build sustainable, low-carbon cities.
The competition comprises two major stages. Teams shortlisted in the first stage will be invited to green hydrogen experimental workshops to produce hydrogen through water electrolysis. Students will also visit Towngas Headquarters to learn about the daily operations of an energy enterprise and observe real-world hydrogen energy applications. Advancing teams will subsequently have the opportunity to participate in hydrogen model car races and to visit the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department headquarters, further deepening their knowledge of energy science and innovation technology. Finalist teams will showcase their city models, demonstrating the diverse applications of hydrogen energy. To support students in enriching their learning experiences, Towngas will fully subsidise all participation costs.
Mr Bien Wong Chun-cheung, Assistant General Manager – Group ESG of Towngas, stated: “Towngas is committed to developing hydrogen energy in Hong Kong and expanding its applications. As a clean and efficient new energy source, students need to deepen their understanding of hydrogen energy. Through the Towngas Green Flame Hydrogen City Design Competition, we hope to encourage students to conceptualise how hydrogen energy can be integrated into communities from fresh perspectives, exploring groundbreaking green energy solutions. At the same time, we hope the competition can enhance students’ interest in energy science and stimulate their potential in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics).” He called upon schools to form teams to participate, broadening students’ perspectives on scientific topics.
Hydrogen energy is both efficient and clean. Notably, the town gas produced by Towngas is approximately half hydrogen, which can be extracted for use from the gas pipelines distributed across Hong Kong. Towngas is actively supporting the HKSAR Government’s Strategy of Hydrogen Development in Hong Kong by promoting various innovative hydrogen energy pilot projects. These include the use of hydrogen generators to power a golf tournament venue during last year’s National Games. Additionally, Towngas is participating in Hong Kong’s first green hydrogen production project, which will utilise biogas from landfills to produce green hydrogen, with the first batch of locally produced green hydrogen expected to commence production in the second quarter of this year.
Registration for the competition is now open to primary schools across Hong Kong. For activity details and registration forms, please visit: bit.ly/3LF8uxo.
Towngas Green Flame Hydrogen City Design Competition prizes:
Press photos:
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Towngas partners with the E&M Young Ambassador Programmeto organise the Towngas Green Flame Hydrogen City Design Competition, encouraging students to explore innovative hydrogen energy application solutions.
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During the National Games in 2025, Towngas utilised an integrated hydrogen generator to provide power for a golf tournament venue.
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Hong Kong’s first green hydrogen production project, in which Towngas is participating, is expected to commence production in the second quarter of this year. Pictured is a digital rendering of the green hydrogen production facility.
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Questions around this news
Who can enter the hydrogen city design competition, and what does participation cost?
The competition is open to upper primary school students in Hong Kong, with registration available to primary schools across the territory. Towngas says it will cover all participation costs. The release does not give further eligibility rules, such as team size or registration deadlines.
What activities are included in the competition?
The competition has two stages. Shortlisted teams will take part in workshops producing hydrogen through water electrolysis and visit Towngas Headquarters. Advancing teams may join hydrogen model car races and visit the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department headquarters. Finalist teams will present city models illustrating possible uses of hydrogen.
What is green hydrogen?
Green hydrogen is hydrogen made using renewable energy to power the production process, commonly by splitting water through electrolysis. Its production can have lower greenhouse gas emissions than hydrogen made from fossil fuels, although the overall environmental impact depends on the energy and materials used.
How does electrolysis produce hydrogen?
Electrolysis uses electricity to split water into hydrogen and oxygen. The process takes place in a device called an electrolyser. The emissions associated with the hydrogen depend partly on how the electricity is generated; using renewable electricity can reduce emissions from production.
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