The Gas Standards Office (GasSO) controls the importation, manufacture, storage, transport, supply and use of gas in the interest of public safety and to ensure local residents enjoy a high quality of life. My congratulations go to the GasSO on its outstanding contribution to life in Hong Kong over the years.

Hong Kong enjoys very high standards of gas safety. Our excellent safety record has been achieved through a GasSO-led concerted effort by all parties – Government, gas industry, gas installation owners and end users – and we must all continue to work together to ensure that our gas supply and utilisation chain remains safe, every step of the way.

Gas safety is everyone’s responsibility. While we are using gas safely, we should also pay attention to its impact on the environment. This is why the Government promotes the use of this kind of clean fuel to reduce emissions and improve air quality.

With three decades of solid experience, the GasSO will no doubt rise to the challenges ahead as gas utilisation continues to grow and environmental and economic imperatives become more urgent, leading local residents to help build a greener environment.

I wish the GasSO many more successful decades to come.

Mr Edward Yau
Secretary for the Environment