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Press Release
Study of major industrial air pollution sources in PRD region launched
The Environmental Protection Department today (October 18) awarded a consultancy agreement to ENSR Asia (HK) Limited to undertake a study of major industrial air pollution sources in the Pearl River Delta (PRD) region.
A department spokesman said that, through this study, data would be collected on the distribution of the major industrial sources, their emission characteristics and control measures being adopted. The information would be useful when formulating appropriate control strategies to improve the air quality in the region.
"The study will look into the spatial distribution of the major industrial sources of pollutants including sulphur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen oxides (NOx), respirable suspended particulates (RSPs) and volatile organic compounds (VOC). Through on-site survey and measurement, the consultant will identify the emissions characteristics of these major industrial sources and control measures adopted at present. The best available pollution control technologies applicable for the major pollution sources in the region will be examined, so practical control options can be identified," the spokesman said.
"Both the Guangdong and Hong Kong governments are committed to improving air quality in the PRD region and have reaffirmed the determination to achieve the emissions reduction targets by 2010. To improve the regional air quality in the long-run, continued efforts are required to study regional air pollution issues scientifically and look into appropriate pollution control strategies," the spokesman said.
The study will last for two years and is expected to be completed by late 2009.
Ends/Thursday, October 18, 2007
Director of Environmental Protection, Ms Anissa Wong (left) and a representative of ENSR Asia (HK) Limited.
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