Hong Kong Nuclear Investment Company
| Company type | subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | financial services |
| Founded | 1983 |
| Headquarters | , |
Area served | Hong Kong |
| Services | equity investment in nuclear power plant |
| Owner | CLP Holdings (100%) |
| Parent | CLP Holdings |
| Website | https://www.hknuclear.com/Pages/Index.aspx |
The Hong Kong Nuclear Investment Company Limited (HKNIC; ) operates as a fully owned subsidiary under CLP Holdings Limited. It possesses an equity stake in Guangdong Nuclear Power Joint Venture Company Limited, the entity responsible for the Daya Bay Nuclear Power Plant located in Guangdong. This facility contributes approximately 25% to the electricity supply of Hong Kong.
History
Established in 1983 during the era of British Hong Kong, HKNIC was created as a subsidiary of CLP Power with the purpose of investing in nuclear energy initiatives in Guangdong Province. In January 1985, it collaborated with Guangdong Nuclear Investment Company Limited to create the Guangdong Nuclear Power Joint Venture Company Limited, which owns and manages the Daya Bay Nuclear Power Plant.
In 2003, this joint venture joined forces with Ling Ao Nuclear Power Company Limited to establish the Daya Bay Nuclear Power Operations and Maintenance Company Limited, responsible for operating both the Daya Bay and Ling Ao nuclear facilities within Guangdong.
Activities
HKNIC engages in community education efforts, offering guided tours of the Daya Bay Nuclear Power Plant, distributing informational brochures on nuclear technology, organizing exhibitions focused on nuclear energy, and conducting informative lectures.