Mr. Dick Chan, General Manager of Shell Commercial Fuels - Hong Kong and Macau, and Sr. Nancy Cheung, Managing Director of St. Paul's Hospital, sign an agreement on "Integrated Decarbonisation Solutions - CO2 Compensation Programme ", marking their continued commitment to decarbonisation.
City's first hospital to adopt Renewable Diesel Blend R33, reducing up to 30% lifecycle CO2e emissions
HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 18 June 2026 - Shell Hong Kong Limited (Shell) and St. Paul's Hospital on Tuesday held the "Shell x St. Paul's Hospital - Integrated Decarbonisation Solutions Kick-off Ceremony", reinforcing their shared commitment to sustainable development. As one of the world's largest suppliers of biofuels, Shell has been promoting renewable diesel as a practical, lower-carbon energy solution. St. Paul's Hospital is the first hospital in Hong Kong to adopt Shell Renewable Diesel Blend R33¹ for its boiler system. The switch required no modification to its existing equipment and offers up to 30% 2 less CO 2 e emissions on a life cycle basis 3 compared to EN 590 B0 diesel 4 . In addition, St. Paul's Hospital installed Shell Recharge electric vehicle charging facilities in its parking lot and joined Shell's CO 2 Compensation Programme as part of its low-carbon initiatives.
(From left) Mr. Dick Chan, General Manager of Shell Commercial Fuels - Hong Kong and Macau; Ms. Berry Wong, General Manager of Shell Mobility - Hong Kong and Macau; Mr. Hu Chuan, Vice President of Shell Mobility & Convenience - China; Sr. Nancy Cheung, Managing Director of St. Paul's Hospital; Mr. Gilbert Lee, General Manager of St. Paul's Hospital; and Mr. Keith Ho, Facilities Manager of St. Paul's Hospital, witness the launch of the "Integrated Decarbonisation Solutions".
First hospital in Hong Kong: adopting renewable diesel for boiler systems
Shell is committed to "Power Progress Together" by working together with their customers and partners, to provide the energy products that people need to power their lives and businesses today, while helping to build the low-carbon energy system of the future. With Shell's support, St. Paul's Hospital has pioneered a healthcare first in Hong Kong to implement Shell Renewable Diesel Blend R33 1 to power its boiler system.
Mr. Dick Chan, General Manager of Shell Commercial Fuels - Hong Kong and Macau, and Sr. Nancy Cheung, Managing Director of St. Paul's Hospital, sign an agreement on "Integrated Decarbonisation Solutions - CO2 Compensation Programme ", marking their continued commitment to decarbonisation.
Renewable diesel: enabling value chain decarbonisation for businesses
In response to St. Paul's Hospital's need for a stable low-carbon energy solution, Shell introduced Renewable Diesel Blend R33 1 , which offers up to 30% 2 less CO 2 e emissions on a life cycle basis 3 compared to EN 590 B0 diesel 4 , helping the hospital reduce value chain emissions and meet its Scope 1 and Scope 2 targets.
Compatible with conventional diesel equipment
The launch of Shell Renewable Diesel marks a significant milestone in Shell's support in the energy transition journey in Hong Kong. Mr. Dick Chan, General Manager of Shell Commercial Fuels - Hong Kong and Macau of Shell Hong Kong Limited, said: "We are honoured to witness St. Paul's Hospital becoming a low-carbon promoter in Hong Kong's healthcare sector, as the first to adopt Shell Renewable Diesel Blend R33 1 . This represents the shared commitment of both the energy sector and the healthcare sector to work together for a sustainable future."
Businesses selecting sustainable low-carbon energy solutions often face challenges such as capital investment, equipment compatibility, and operational impact. Shell Renewable Diesel is fully compatible with conventional diesel boilers or engines and can serve as a direct replacement fuel without any modifications or adding new equipment 5 , helping businesses lower costs and emissions. It also reduces regulated air pollutants 6 , making it suitable for use across various industries including construction, transport and logistics, industrial operations, and healthcare.
Comprehensive technical support for a smooth transition
A hospital's boiler system is essential to daily operations. It supplies hot water and steam for the central heating system, wards, operating theatres, laundry services, and sterilisation equipment. Any disruption to boiler operations would have a significant impact on the hospital functioning. For this reason, St. Paul's Hospital places great importance on the stability of its fuel supply. Switching to Shell Renewable Diesel Blend R33 1 required no modification to the hospital's existing boiler system. To ensure a smooth transition, Shell provided professional technical support and conducted comprehensive inspections of the boiler system before the switch to ensure continued safe and reliable operation.
Mr. Gilbert Lee, General Manager of St. Paul's Hospital, welcomed the coll…
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