UAE delegation explores energy cooperation in Hong Kong, Korea

Eng. Sharif Al Olama, Undersecretary for Energy and Petroleum Affairs at the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, visited Hong Kong and the Republic of Korea, where he met with high-level officials and toured sustainability-driven facilities to learn more about their initiatives.

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The visits were part of the UAE's efforts to build synergies with other countries in driving sustainable development and enhancing energy security.

In Hong Kong, Eng. Al Olama toured Hong Kong International Airport, where he learned about its innovative sustainability agenda, including the deployment of the largest Battery Energy Storage System in Hong Kong, the expansion of rooftop solar PV capacity, the adoption of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF), and the integration of Al-driven innovative airport technologies.

He was received by Vivian Kar Fai Cheung, CEO of the Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK). They explored the UAE-Hong Kong collaboration on SAF production, supply chain development, and certification pathways, aligning with both parties’ decarbonisation goals.

Al Olama said, "The UAE and Hong Kong share a vision of building sustainable, future-ready infrastructure. Airports are vital in connecting people, driving economic growth, and advancing sustainability. We are particularly impressed by the Airport Authority's leadership in investing in renewable energy, energy storage, and green building standards-initiatives that align with the UAE’s own efforts to achieve net zero.