The Black Point Power Station (Chinese: 龍鼓灘發電廠, BPPS) is a gas fired power station near to the Castle Peak Power Station. Black Point is one of the world’s largest gas-fired combined-cycle power stations with ultra low-sulphur diesel as backup fuel source. Built in 1996 in Tuen Mun, the station was built for CLP and provides 2,500 MW of power. The complex consists of two halls with 4 turbines in each hall producing cleaner power when compared to coal or other gas powered plants. 

The visit includes a guided tour to the Black Point Power Station Gallery, followed by a bus tour to the gas receiving station, heat recovery steam generator, chimney and new gas unit. Transportation will be provided.

The number of participants is limited to 25 and prior registration is required. The visit is free of charge and application will be accepted on first-come-first-serve basis with priority given to Registered Young Members. For registration, please complete the online application form at https://goo.gl/forms/6uvekGRb7nUckEcC3. Successful applicants will be notified by email. For enquiries, please contact Mr. John CHAN via Email: vg.hkieymc@gmail.com.

The technical visit to CLP Black Point Power Station was conducted successfully on 22nd September 2018. The Black Point Power Station (BPPS) is a gas-fired power station near the Castle Peak Power Station in Tuen Mun. Constructed in 1996, BPPS is one of the world’s largest gas-fired combined-cycle power stations with ultra-low sulphur diesel as backup fuel source. 

The 2.5-hour visit started by a walkthrough tour in the Gallery of the exhibition hall, followed by a bus tour inside the BPPS. 

The BPPS Gallery demonstrates the characteristics of the power station and the new technology of power generation that fulfills sustainability of the city.  One of the eye-catching features was the “D1” Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT).  It was still in construction stage.  The D1 CCGT is the SGT5-8000H from Siemens, the very first H-class Gas Turbine commercially available, featuring an overall efficiency of more than 60%.  Comparing with existing CCGTs, this would surely reduce the adverse impact to the environment by burning less fuels while generating the same amount of electricity

In addition, CLP also introduces a potential project on Floating Storage Regasification Unit (FSRU) shown in the exhibition. This project mainly makes use of FSRU as an additional source of importing Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) that can be transported by shipping through the sea. With the adoption of the FSRU, the natural gas supply can be diversified and the risk for insufficient power generation due to gas supply loss could be minimized. At the same time, the bargaining power for natural gas purchase will become larger in Hong Kong.

After the gallery visit, a bus tour was arranged for a closer view of the facilities in the power station. Gas Receiving Station and Fuel Quality Management System were the examples of those eye-catching facilities. 

All the participants obtained valuable knowledge on latest technologies in the power generation and had a brief understanding of the future planning on the sustainable development in the energy engineering. On behalf of the HKIE-YMC, we would like to show our appreciation for the hospitality by CLP.