Wah Kwong NatPower (WK NatPower) Limited and Aberdeen Restaurant Enterprises Limited (AREL) have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore the electrification of piers, vessels and supporting energy infrastructure in the Aberdeen area of Hong Kong.
The collaboration will examine opportunities to deploy shore power facilities, vessel charging infrastructure and battery energy storage solutions, alongside the development of electric vessels for future transportation and tourism services.
It comes after the HKSAR government’s latest policy direction, outlined in the First Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) and the 2026 Policy Address, to advance green shipping, smart port development and shore power infrastructure.
The initiative supports Hong Kong’s ambition to become a leading hub for sustainable maritime innovation and will help revitalize one of the city’s most important waterfront communities.
In the initial phase of the collaboration, the two parties will explore the opportunity for the construction of a series of electric vessels and transportation vessels.
The initiative will also examine the potential deployment of the ApliAber electric vessel fleet as a new benchmark for sustainable waterfront mobility and hospitality experiences in Hong Kong.
Vincent Ni, general manager of WK NatPower, said, “This MoU marks an important step in supporting Hong Kong’s marine energy transition. Aberdeen has long been an iconic part of Hong Kong’s maritime heritage, and we are delighted to explore opportunities to develop integrated shore power and vessel electrification solutions that can support a cleaner and more sustainable future for the harbor.”
Wong Tai Yu, director of AREL, added, “Through this collaboration, we look forward to exploring practical ways to introduce cleaner energy, electric vessels and sustainable waterfront experiences, while supporting the revitalization of Jumbo Kingdom for future generations.”
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