International CCUS Technology Innovation Cooperation Organization visited PolyU to foster collaboration on energy and sustainable development

The International CCUS Technology Innovation Cooperation Organization visited The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) on 17 April to exchange views on energy and sustainable development, and to foster potential in-depth collaboration.

The delegation was received by Prof. Jin-Guang Teng, PolyU President, Prof. Christopher Chao, Senior Vice President (Research and Innovation), Prof. Raymond Wai-Yeung Wong, Dean of Faculty of Science, Prof. Yung Ka-fu, Associate Dean of Faculty of Science, Prof. Chow Ming-cheung, Head and Professor of the Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology, and Prof. Chen Sheng, Head of Department of Food Science and Nutrition and Chair Professor of Microbiology.

The visiting delegation from the International CCUS Technology Innovation Cooperation Organization included Prof. Li Yang, Secretary-General of the Organization, Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering and Chief Scientist of Sinopec; Mr Xue Zhaojie, Expert of Sinopec Group; Mr Wang Rui, Deputy Director of the Enhanced Oil Recovery Technology Research Institute of the Sinopec Petroleum Exploration and Production Research Institute, Mr Gao Ran, Expert of the Sinopec Petroleum Exploration and Production Research Institute, and Mr Pan Jie, Senior Engineer of Sinopec Petroleum Engineering Design Co., Ltd.

In welcoming remarks, Prof. Teng said that PolyU is committed to pursuing excellence in talent nurturing, scientific research and knowledge transfer, to contribute to the Nation, Hong Kong and the global community. He highlighted PolyU’s strong international standing in engineering and technology disciplines and expressed gratitude to Sinopec for its longstanding support for PolyU’s education and research efforts, including the establishment of a dedicated scholarship for the fourth consecutive year to recognise outstanding doctoral students engaged in university–industry collaborative research.

Prof. Li Yang said that, to accelerate global innovation and industrial development of CCUS technologies, Sinopec has taken the lead in establishing the International CCUS Technology Innovation Cooperation Organization, in collaboration with leading global enterprises and distinguished scientists. The Organization brings together enterprises, universities, research institutions and industry organizations to form a diversified, cross‑sector global innovation network. Looking ahead, the Organisation hopes to work with PolyU to advance international cooperation in low-carbon innovation technologies, build platforms for global technology exchange, and drive frontier research and technological breakthroughs.”

The International CCUS Technology Innovation Cooperation Organization, established in July 2025 under the leadership of Sinopec, is the first international organisation initiated by China dedicated to carbon science and technologies. Upholding the mission of “Innovating Carbon Pathways, Sharing a Sustainable Future”, the Organisation seeks to develop a credible, influential and authoritative international CCUS platform, promote global knowledge sharing, and foster collective action to combat climate change and build a shared future for humanity.