Hong Kong
power plants.
Hong Kong has 5 operating power plants in the catalog, 10,207 MW in all. Its operating fleet leans on natural gas, which accounts for 67.1% of operating capacity (6,846 MW), with coal a distant second at 30%. The largest operating plant in the catalog is Black Point Power Station (3,801 MW, recorded start year 1996).
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Hong Kong electricity mix
Operating installed capacity by fuel. Each row gives megawatts and its share of the operating total.
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Largest plants in Hong Kong
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Newest plants in Hong Kong
Operating plants with the most recent recorded start years. The catalog records years, not full commissioning dates.
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Frequently asked questions
Where does Hong Kong get its electricity?
Across the 5 operating plants in the catalog, Hong Kong's capacity is led by natural gas at 67.1% (6,846 MW), then coal at 30% and oil at 2.9%. These are installed-capacity shares, not live generation.
What is the largest power plant in Hong Kong?
The largest operating plant in the catalog for Hong Kong is Black Point Power Station, a natural gas facility with 3,801 MW of capacity and a recorded start year of 1996.
How many power plants does Hong Kong have?
The catalog tracks 5 operating power plants in Hong Kong, with 10,207 MW in all.
Can I see Hong Kong's power grid on a map?
Yes. Open nrgmap at app.nrgmap.com and search Hong Kong to fly to it. Every tracked plant is a marker sized by capacity and coloured by fuel, with the national fuel mix in the side panel.