As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 12, 2018

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
_______________________
FORM 20-F
(Mark One)
REGISTRATION STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OR (g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
OR
ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2017
OR
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
OR
SHELL COMPANY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of event requiring this shell company report
For the transaction period form _______to ______________
Commission file number: 1-13314
华能国际电力股份有限公司

HUANENG POWER INTERNATIONAL, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA
(Jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
HUANENG BUILDING
6 FUXINGMENNEI STREET, XICHENG DISTRICT, BEIJING, PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA
(Address of principal executive offices)
Mr. Huang Chaoquan
HUANENG BUILDING,
6 FUXINGMENNEI STREET, XICHENG DISTRICT, BEIJING, PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA
Tel: +86 (10) 6322 6999 Fax: +86 (10) 6322 6888
(Name, Telephone, Email and/or Facsimile number and Address of Company Contact Person)



Securities registered or to be registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act.
Title of Each Class
 
Name of each exchange on which registered
American Depositary Shares Each Representing 40 Overseas Listed Shares
 
New York Stock Exchange
Overseas Listed Shares with Par Value of RMB1.00 Per Share
 
New York Stock Exchange*
Securities registered or to be registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act.
NONE
(Title of Class)
_______________________
Securities for which there is a reporting obligation pursuant to Section 15(d) of the Act.
NONE
(Title of Class)
_______________________
Indicate the number of outstanding shares of each of the issuer's classes of capital or common stock as of the close of the period covered by the annual report:
 
Domestic A Shares with Par Value of RMB1.00 Per Share
 
10,500,000,000
Overseas Listed Shares with Par Value of RMB1.00 Per Share
 
 4,700,383,440


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Yes ☒ No ☐
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Yes ☐ No ☐



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Large accelerated filer
Accelerated filer
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________________________________
* Not for trading, but only in connection with the registration of American Depositary Shares





TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I
 
4
ITEM 1
Identity of Directors, Senior Management and Advisers
4
ITEM 2
Offer Statistics and Expected Timetable
4
ITEM 3
Key Information
4
 
A.
Selected financial data
4
 
B.
Capitalization and indebtedness
5
 
C.
Reasons for the offer and use of proceeds
5
 
D.
Risk factors
6
ITEM 4
Information on the Company
16
 
A.
History and development of the Company
16
 
B.
Business overview
17
 
C.
Organizational structure
36
 
D.
Property, plants and equipment
37
ITEM 4A
Unresolved Staff Comments
87
ITEM 5
Operating and Financial Reviews and Prospects
87
 
A.
General
87
 
B.
Operating results
89
 
C.
Financial position
108
 
D.
Liquidity and cash resources
110
 
E.
Trend information
115
 
F.
Employee benefits
115
 
G.
Guarantees for loans and restricted assets
116
 
H.
Off-balance sheet arrangements
116
 
I.
Performance of significant investments and their prospects
116
 
J.
Tabular disclosure of contractual obligations and commercial commitments
117
 
K.
Impairment sensitivity analysis
118
 
L.
Prospects for 2018
119
ITEM 6
Directors, Senior Management and Employees
119
 
A.
Directors, members of the supervisory committee and senior management
119
 
B.
Compensation for Directors, Supervisors and Executive Officers
123
 
C.
Board practice
125
 
D.
Employees
125
 
E.
Share ownership
126
ITEM 7
Major Shareholders and Related Party Transactions
126
 
A.
Major shareholders
126
 
B.
Related party transactions
129
 
C.
Interests of experts and counsel
134
ITEM 8
Financial Information
134
 
A.
Consolidated statements and other financial information
134
 
B.
Significant changes
135
ITEM 9
The Offer and Listing
135
 
A.
Offer and listing details and markets
135
ITEM 10  
Additional Information
137
 
A.
Share capital
137
 
B.  
Memorandum and articles of association
137
 
C.
Material contracts
143






 
D.  
Exchange controls
143
 
E.
Taxation
144
 
F.
Dividends and paying agents
150
 
G.
Statement by experts
150
 
H.
Documents on display
150
 
I.
Subsidiary information
150
ITEM 11
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
150
ITEM 12  
Description of Securities Other than Equity Securities
154
 
A.
Debt Securities
154
 
B.
Warrants and Rights
154
 
C.
Other Securities
154
 
D.
American Depositary Shares
155
PART II
 
155
ITEM 13
Defaults, Dividend Arrearages and Delinquencies
155
ITEM 14
Material Modifications to the Rights of Security Holders and Use of Proceeds
155
ITEM 15
Controls and Procedures
156
ITEM 16
Reserved
157
ITEM 16A 
Audit Committee Financial Expert
157
ITEM 16B
Code of Ethics
157
ITEM 16C
Principal Accountant Fees and Services
158
ITEM 16D
Exemptions from the Listing Standards for Audit Committees
159
ITEM 16E
Purchases of Equity Security by the Issuer and Affiliated Purchasers
159
ITEM 16F
Change in Registrant's Certifying Accountant
159
ITEM 16G
Corporate Governance
159
ITEM 16H
Mine Safety Disclosure
162
ITEM 17
Financial Statements
162
ITEM 18
Financial Statements
162
ITEM 19
Exhibits
162





INTRODUCTION
We maintain our accounts in Renminbi Yuan ("Renminbi" or "RMB"), the lawful currency of the People's Republic of China (the "PRC" or "China"). References herein to "US$" or "U.S. dollars" are to United States Dollars, references to "HK$" are to Hong Kong Dollars, and references to "S$" are to Singapore Dollars. References to ADRs and ADSs are to American Depositary Receipts and American Depositary Shares, respectively. Translations of amounts from Renminbi to U.S. Dollars are solely for the convenience of the reader. Unless otherwise indicated, any translations from Renminbi to U.S. Dollars or from U.S. Dollars to Renminbi were translated at the middle exchange rate announced by the People's Bank of China (the "PBOC Rate") on December 29, 2017 of US$1.00 to RMB6.5342. No representation is made that the Renminbi or U.S. Dollar amounts referred to herein could have been or could be converted into U.S. Dollars or Renminbi, as the case may be, at the PBOC Rate or at all.
References to "A Shares" are to common tradable shares issued to PRC domestic shareholders.
References to the "central government" are to the national government of the PRC and its various ministries, agencies and commissions.
References to the "Company", "we", "our" and "us" include, unless the context requires otherwise, Huaneng Power International, Inc. and the operations of our power plants and our construction projects.
References to "HIPDC" are to Huaneng International Power Development Corporation and, unless the context requires otherwise, include the operations of the Company prior to the formation of the Company on June 30, 1994.
References to "Huaneng Group" are to China Huaneng Group Co., Ltd.
References to "local governments" in the PRC are to governments at all administrative levels below the central government, including provincial governments, governments of municipalities directly under the central government, municipal and city governments, county governments and township governments.
References to "our power plants" are to the power plants that are wholly owned by the Company or to the power plants in which the Company owns majority equity interests.
References to the "PRC Government" include the central government and local governments.
References to "provinces" include provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities directly under the central government.
References to "Singapore" are to the Republic of Singapore.
References to the "State Plan" refer to the plans devised and implemented by the PRC Government in relation to the economic and social development of the PRC.
References to "tons" are to metric tons.
Previously, the Overseas Listed Foreign Shares were also referred to as the "Class N Ordinary Shares" or "N Shares". Since January 21, 1998, the date on which the Overseas Listed Foreign Shares were listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited by way of introduction, the Overseas Listed Foreign Shares have been also referred to as "H Shares".


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GLOSSARY
actual generation
The total amount of electricity generated by a power plant over a given period of time.

auxiliary power
Electricity consumed by a power plant in the course of generation.

availability factor
For any period, the ratio (expressed as a percentage) of a power plant's available hours to the total number of hours in such period.

available hours
For a power plant for any period, the total number of hours in such period less the total number of hours attributable to scheduled maintenance and planned overhauls as well as to forced outages, adjusted for partial capacity outage hours.

capacity factor
The ratio (expressed as a percentage) of the gross amount of electricity generated by a power plant in a given period to the product of (i) the number of hours in the given period multiplied by (ii) the power plant's installed capacity.

demand
For an integrated power system, the amount of power demanded by consumers of energy at any point in time.

dispatch
The schedule of production for all the generating units on a power system, generally varying from moment to moment to match production with power requirements. As a verb, to dispatch a plant means to direct the plant to operate.

GW
Gigawatt. One million kilowatts.

GWh
Gigawatt-hour. One million kilowatt-hours. GWh is typically used as a measure for the annual energy production of large power plants.

installed capacity
The manufacturers' rated power output of a generating unit or a power plant, usually denominated in MW.

kV
Kilovolt. One thousand volts.

kW
Kilowatt. One thousand watts.

kWh
Kilowatt-hour. The standard unit of energy used in the electric power industry. One kilowatt-hour is the amount of energy that would be produced by a generator producing one thousand watts for one hour.

MVA
Million volt-amperes. A unit of measure used to express the capacity of electrical transmission equipment such as transformers.

MW
Megawatt. One million watts. The installed capacity of power plants is generally expressed in MW.

MWh
Megawatt-hour. One thousand kilowatt-hours.

peak load
The maximum demand on a power plant or power system during a specific period of time.

planned generation
An annually determined target gross generation level for each of our operating power plants used as the basis for determining planned output.



2


total output
The actual amount of electricity sold by a power plant in a particular year, which equals total generation less auxiliary power.

transmission losses
Electric energy that is lost in transmission lines and therefore is unavailable for use.



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PART I
ITEM 1
Identity of Directors, Senior Management and Advisers
Not applicable.
ITEM 2
Offer Statistics and Expected Timetable
Not applicable.
ITEM 3
Key Information
A.
Selected financial data
Our consolidated data of financial position as of December 31, 2017 and 2016 and the consolidated income statement and cash flow data for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2017 are derived from the historical financial statements included herein. Our consolidated data of financial position as of December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013 and consolidated income statement and cash flow data for each of the years in the two-year period ended December 31, 2014, are derived from the historical financial statements not included herein. The Selected Financial Data should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and "Item 5 Operating and Financial Reviews and Prospects". The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board. The Selected Financial Data may not be indicative of future earnings, cash flows or financial position.
   
Year Ended December 31,
 
   
2013
   
2014
   
2015
   
2016
   
2017
 
RMB in thousands except
per share data
 
(RMB)
   
(RMB)
   
(RMB)
   
(RMB)
   
(RMB)
 
Consolidated Income Statement Data
                             
Operating revenue
   
133,832,875
     
125,406,855
     
128,904,873
     
113,814,236
     
152,459,444
 
Tax and levies on operations
   
(1,043,855
)
   
(932,485
)
   
(1,157,760
)
   
(1,177,818
)
   
(1,376,312
)
Operating expenses
   
(108,677,981
)
   
(99,199,728
)
   
(98,604,187
)
   
(94,258,678
)
   
(141,899,742
)
Profit from operations
   
24,111,039
     
25,274,642
     
29,142,926
     
18,377,740
     
9,183,390
 
Interest income
   
170,723
     
159,550
     
160,723
     
147,063
     
198,906
 
Financial expenses, net
   
(7,693,363
)
   
(7,823,606
)
   
(7,970,070
)
   
(7,067,602
)
   
(9,604,645
)
Other investment income
   
224,908
     
80,580
     
115,238
     
1,070,034
     
1,742,081
 
(Loss)/Gain on fair value changes of financial assets/liabilities
   
(5,701
)
   
42,538
     
(16,742
)
   
(12,986
)
   
856,786
 
Share of profits less losses of associates and joint ventures
   
615,083
     
1,315,876
     
1,525,975
     
1,298,889
     
425,215
 
Profit before income tax expense
   
17,422,689
     
19,049,580
     
22,958,050
     
13,813,138
     
2,801,733
 
Income tax expense
   
(4,522,671
)
   
(5,487,208
)
   
(5,698,943
)
   
(3,465,151
)
   
(1,217,526
)
Net profit
   
12,900,018
     
13,562,372
     
17,259,107
     
10,347,987
     
1,584,207
 
Attributable to:
                                       
Equity holders of the Company
   
10,426,024
     
10,757,317
     
13,651,933
     
8,520,427
     
1,579,836
 
Non-controlling interests
   
2,473,994
     
2,805,055
     
3,607,174
     
1,827,560
     
4,371
 
Basic earnings per share
   
0.74
     
0.76
     
0.94
     
0.56
     
0.10
 
Diluted earnings per share
   
0.74
     
0.76
     
0.94
     
0.56
     
0.10
 



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As of December 31,
 
   
2013
   
2014
   
2015
   
2016
   
2017
 
RMB in thousands
 
(RMB)
   
(RMB)
   
(RMB)
   
(RMB)
   
(RMB)
 
Consolidated Financial Position Data
                             
Current assets
   
34,186,911
     
37,865,284
     
33,565,403
     
36,966,616
     
48,537,710
 
Property, plant and equipment
   
181,415,181
     
188,379,057
     
219,673,070
     
223,061,809
     
284,328,093
 
Available-for-sale financial assets
   
3,111,164
     
4,333,377
     
5,077,863
     
3,406,032
     
1,604,993
 
Investments in associates and joint ventures
   
16,678,694
     
17,626,910
     
19,745,192
     
19,632,113
     
19,517,623
 
Land use rights and other non-current assets
   
9,593,252
     
10,636,352
     
14,384,078
     
14,524,284
     
20,900,635
 
Power generation license
   
3,837,169
     
3,720,959
     
3,679,175
     
3,849,199
     
3,916,246
 
Deferred income tax assets
   
652,358
     
884,274
     
1,064,391
     
1,263,957
     
2,300,091
 
Goodwill
   
12,758,031
     
11,725,555
     
11,677,182
     
12,135,729
     
15,484,120
 
Total assets
   
262,232,760
     
275,171,768
     
308,866,354
     
314,839,739
     
396,589,511
 
Current liabilities
   
(98,978,845
)
   
(104,846,121
)
   
(123,836,633
)
   
(130,196,251
)
   
(155,950,488
)
Non-current liabilities
   
(88,060,941
)
   
(85,542,941
)
   
(83,336,032
)
   
(82,456,751
)
   
(133,024,419
)
Total liabilities
   
(187,039,786
)
   
(190,389,062
)
   
(207,172,665
)
   
(212,653,002
)
   
(288,974,907
)
Total equity
   
(75,192,974
)
   
(84,782,706
)
   
(101,693,689
)
   
(102,186,737
)
   
(107,614,604
)

   
Year Ended December 31,
 
   
2013
   
2014
   
2015
   
2016
   
2017
 
RMB in thousands except per share data
 
(RMB)
   
(RMB)
   
(RMB)
   
(RMB)
   
(RMB)
 
Consolidated Cash Flow Data
                             
                               
Purchase of property, plant and equipment
   
(17,691,382
)
   
(19,858,216
)
   
(24,191,285
)
   
(20,144,903
)
   
(25,798,009
)
Net cash provided by operating activities
   
40,239,429
     
33,320,067
     
42,362,708
     
31,510,824
     
29,197,363
 
Net cash used in investing activities
   
(19,054,250
)
   
(19,470,813
)
   
(33,015,012
)
   
(17,649,646
)
   
(31,748,825
)
Net cash (used in)/generated from financing activities
   
(22,240,088
)
   
(10,894,180
)
   
(14,140,659
)
   
(13,601,850
)
   
4,013,180
 
                                         
Other Company Data
                                       
                                         
Dividend declared per share
   
0.38
     
0.38
     
0.47
     
0.29
     
0.10
 
Number of ordinary shares ('000)
   
14,055,383
     
14,420,383
     
15,200,383
     
15,200,383
     
15,200,383
 

B.
Capitalization and indebtedness
Not applicable.
C.
Reasons for the offer and use of proceeds
Not applicable.


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D.
Risk factors
Risks relating to our business and the PRC's power industry
Government regulation of on-grid power tariffs and other aspects of the power industry may adversely affect our business
Similar to electric power companies in other countries, we are subject to governmental and electric grid regulations in virtually all aspects of our operations, including the amount and timing of electricity generations, the setting of on-grid tariffs, the performance of scheduled maintenance, and the compliance with power grid control and dispatch directives as well as environment protection regulations. There can be no assurance that these regulations will not change in the future in a manner which could adversely affect our business.
The on-grid tariffs for our planned output are subject to a review and approval process involving the National Development and Reform Commission ("NDRC") and the relevant provincial government. Since April 2001, the PRC Government has been implementing an on-grid tariff-setting mechanism based on the operating terms of power plants as well as the average costs of comparable power plants. Pursuant to the NDRC circular issued in June 2004, the on-grid tariffs for our newly built power generating units commencing operation from June 2004 have been set on the basis of the average cost of comparable units adding tax and reasonable return in the regional grid. Any future reductions in our tariffs, or our inability to raise tariffs (for example, to cover any increased costs we may have to incur) as a result of the new on-grid tariff-setting mechanism, may adversely affect our revenue and profits.
In addition, the PRC Government started a program in 1999 to effect power sales through competitive bidding in some of the provinces where we operate our power plants. The on-grid tariffs for power sold through competitive bidding are generally lower than the pre-approved on-grid tariffs for planned output. In the more recent few years, power sales through competitive bidding only accounted for a small portion of our overall power sales. Nevertheless, the PRC Government is seeking to expand the program. Any increased power sales through competitive bidding may reduce our on-grid tariffs and may adversely affect our revenue and profits.
Furthermore, the PRC Government started in 2009 to promote the practice of direct power purchase by large power end-users. Pursuant to the circular jointly issued by NDRC, the State Electricity Regulatory Commission ("SERC") and China National Energy Administration in June 2009, the direct transaction price shall include the direct transaction price, the grid transmitting price and the governmental fund and additional charges, of which the direct transaction price shall be freely determined through negotiation between the power generation company and the large power end-user. The price of direct power purchase shall be subject to the supply and demand in the power market. Furthermore, the scale and mode of the transaction are also subject to the structure and level of development of local economy. In terms of power generation companies engaged in direct power purchase, direct power sales constitute a portion of the total power sales and the on-grid power tariffs for this portion are generally lower than the benchmark tariff of each region, thus affecting the on-grid power sales of the Company. For the past few years, the PRC Government continued the reform in the area of direct power purchase by large power end-users. In 2013, China National Energy Administration officially launched the direct power purchase program in seven provinces where we have power plants and the program has been steadily rolled out in other provinces. Although the direct power purchase may act as an alternative channel for our power sales, there is uncertainty as to the effect of the practice of direct power purchase over our operating results basing on the relatively lower tariffs generally for this portion.
The on-grid tariff-setting mechanism is evolving with the reforming of the PRC electric power industry. The PRC government announced a number of development and reform plans for the power market in 2016, covering areas including laws and regulations, power transmission and distribution prices and supply side dynamics, and the establishment of the power exchange market and market administration committees. In 2017, the development and reform plans have been further expanded to the nationwide scale, with multiple issuances made by the PRC government governing power development plan, electricity transmission and distribution price, opening up of the electricity generation and consumption plans, supply side dynamics, electricity power stock and ancillary market development, electricity exchange rules, market supervision and clean energy consumption, etc.


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There is no assurance that it will not change in a manner which could adversely affect our business and results of operations or the measures we take would effectively help us to adapt to the new changes and developments. See "Item 4 Information of the Company – B. Business Overview – Pricing Policy".
If our power plants receive less dispatching than planned generation, the power plants will sell less electricity than planned
Our profitability depends, in part, upon each of our power plants generating electricity to meet the planned generation, which in turn will be subject to a local demand for electric power and dispatching to the grids by the dispatch centers of the local grid companies.
The dispatch of electric power generated by a power plant is controlled by the dispatch center of the applicable grid companies pursuant to a dispatch agreement with us and to governmental dispatch regulations. In each of the markets we operate, we compete against other power plants for power sales. No assurance can be given that the dispatch centers will dispatch the full amount of the planned generation of our power plants. A reduction by the dispatch center in the amount of electric power dispatched relative to a power plant's planned generation could have an adverse effect on the profitability of our operations.
In August 2007, the General Office of the State Council issued a notice, promoting the energy saving electricity dispatch policy, which provides dispatching priority to electricity generated from renewable resources over electricity generated from unrenewable resources. For past years, the government made continuous effort to improve energy saving, emission reduction and resources allocation. In 2014, the NDRC issued Guidance on Strengthening and Improving the Operation of Power Management Regulation. In 2015, the NDRC and China National Energy Administration ("NEA") jointly issued Guidelines on Improving Electric Power Operations and Deepening Clean Energy Generation confirming a system ensuring the full-priced purchasing of renewable energy, and requests furthering the electric power differentiation system on coal-fired units. In 2016, the NDRC and China National Energy Administration issued four official documents, namely Notice on Issuing the Measures for the Administration of the Guaranteed Buyout of Electricity Generated by Renewable Energy Resources, Directive on the Measures for the Administration of the Guaranteed Buyout of Electricity Generated by Solar, Wind Energy Resources and Provisionary Measures for Priority Dispatch of Renewable Peaking Power Generation Units and Notice on Power Supply and Demand Blance Forecast and Priority Electricity Generation and Purchase Plan in 2017 to further develop the system ensuring the full-priced purchasing of renewable energy and to encourage renewable energy producers to join the market for peaking power supplies and the establishment of the priority power generation and purchase plan. In 2017, NDRC and NEA issued Circular on Orderly Opening Up the Electricity Generation and Consumption Plans, Pilot Rules on Inter-regional Spare Renewable Energy Electricity Power Stock Trading, Circular on the Establishment of Pilot Electricity Power Stock ExchangeCircular on Promoting Hydropower Consumption in Southwest China, and Solutions to Abandoning Hydro, Wind and Solar Energy, to promote the development of the power stock exchange and renewable power consumption.
We cannot assure that such implementation will not result in any decrease in the amount of the power dispatched by any of our power plants.
The power industry reform may affect our business
The PRC Government in 2002 announced and started to implement measures to further reform the power industry, with the ultimate goal of creating a more open and fair power market. As part of the reform, five power generation companies, including Huaneng Group, were created or restructured to take over all the power generation assets originally belonging to the State Power Corporation of China. In addition, two grid companies were created to take over the power transmission and distribution assets originally belonging to the State Power Corporation of China. An independent power supervisory commission, the SERC, was created to regulate the power industry. There might be further reforms, and it is uncertain how these reform measures and any further reforms will be implemented and impact our business. In December 2012, the PRC Government issued a notice to further reform the coal pricing mechanism, which mandated (1) the termination of all key coal purchase contracts between power generation companies and coal suppliers, and the abolition of national guidance of the railway transportation


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capacity plan, and (2) the cancellation of the dual-track coal pricing system, effective from January 1, 2013. For a detailed discussion of the reform, see "Item 4 Information on the Company – B. Business overview – Pricing policy". There can be no assurance that such coal pricing reform will not adversely affect our results of operation. In 2013, the PRC Government continued the reform in power industry. In July 2013, China National Energy Administration issued the Notice on Direct Purchases between Power End-users and Power Generation Companies, which officially implemented the direct purchases programs by large end-users.
On March 15, 2015, the Opinions of CPC Central Committee and State Council Regarding Further Deepening Reform of the Electricity System was released, according to which the reform will be focused and directed to orderly liberalize the tariff of the competitive markets other than electricity transmission and distribution, gradually allow investment from private investors in power distribution and selling businesses, consistently open the power generation market other than those for non-profit purpose or under regulation, push for independent and regulated operation of the parties involved in electricity transactions, continue the study of regional power grid construction and the transmission and distribution system suitable for China, further strengthen government regulations for enhanced  power coordination and planning, and further improve safe and efficient operation of electricity and reliable power supply. These reforms will have a profound impact on the business models of power generation enterprises and may intensify the competition which may adversely affect our business. In November 2015, the NDRC and China Energy Administration issued six official documents regarding electricity system reform, namely Opinions on Deepening Electricity Price Reform, Opinions on Furthering Electricity Market Development, Opinions on Establishing and Institutionalizing Electricity Purchasing Organizations, Opinions on Orderly Opening Up Electricity Generation and Consumption, Opinions on Deepening Electricity Sales Reform and Guidelines on Fortifying and Institutionalizing the Management of Coal-fired Power Plants, further confirming the direction of the newest round of reforms of the electricity system.
In 2016, the PRC Government implemented various measures to further reform the power industry on many fronts, including (i) seeking public comments on the proposed amendment to the electric power law of the People's Republic of China, (ii) implementing structural reform pilot programs in nineteen provinces; (iii) establishing national electricity exchanges in Beijing and Guangzhou, (iii) setting up independent third party credit rating system for market players, (iv) promulgating rules governing the price and method of direct power purchase/competitive bidding programs as well as the market entrance and exit mechanism, and (v) furthering reform on the pricing mechanism for power transmission and distribution prices.
In 2017, The PRC Government issued various measures to further reform the power industry, including: (i) establishing the national power development plan covering the consumption share of the non-fossil fuel, heating system reform beased on "coal to gas", "coal to electricity" and renewable energy development, and new technology programs; (ii) speeding up the reform of electricity transmission and distribution price; (iii) orderly opening up the electricity generation and consumption plans; (vi) establishing the union of power exchanges and speeding up the electricity stock and ancillary service market development; (v) enhancing the development of the electricity power supply side reform; (vi) issuing the rules for monthly inter-region electricity power trade in South China; and (vii) furthering the development of the power-related credit system.
These reform actions will have a profound impact on the operations of power generation companies and may intensify competition, which may negatively impact our company.
We are effectively controlled by Huaneng Group and HIPDC, whose interests may differ from those of our other shareholders
Huaneng Group, directly or indirectly holds 47.16% of our total outstanding shares, and HIPDC directly holds 33.33% of our total outstanding shares. As Huaneng Group is HIPDC's parent company, they may exert effective control over us acting in concert. Their interests may sometimes conflict with those of our other minority shareholders. There is no assurance that Huaneng Group and HIPDC will always vote their shares, or direct the directors nominated by them to act in a way that will benefit our other minority shareholders.


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Disruption in coal supply and its transportation as well as increase in coal price may adversely affect the normal operation of our power plants
A substantial majority of our power plants are fueled by coal. The coal supply for our power plants is arranged through free negotiation between power companies, coal suppliers, and railway authorities. Thus, any material disruption in coal supply and its transportation may adversely affect our operations. To date, we have not experienced shutdowns or reduced electricity generation caused by inadequate coal supply or transportation services.
In addition, our results of operations are sensitive to the fluctuation of coal price. For the past few years, the Chinese coal market was showing a surplus in production, resulting in a significantly decreased coal price. However, the policies of reducing overcapacity of the Chinese coal producers implemented in early 2016 led to a supply shortage with surging coal prices in the Chinese coal market. There is no assurance that the increase in coal prices will not continue in the future, and if the price increase does continue, there is no assurance that we will be able to adjust our power tariff to pass on the increase in the coal price in time. Although the government has established a coal-electricity price linkage mechanism to allow power generation companies to increase their power tariffs to cope with the increase in the coal price, the implementation of the mechanism involves uncertainties. For a detailed discussion of the coal-electricity price linkage mechanism, see "Item 4 Information on the Company – B. Business overview – Pricing policy".
Power plant development, acquisition and construction are a complex and time-consuming process, the delay of which may negatively affect the implementation of our growth strategy
We develop, construct, manage and operate large power plants. Our success depends upon our ability to secure all required PRC Government approvals, power sales and dispatch agreements, construction contracts, fuel supply and transportation and electricity transmission arrangements. Delay or failure to secure any of these could increase cost or delay or prevent commercial operation of the affected power plant. Although each of our power plants in operation and the power plants under construction received all required PRC Government approvals in a timely fashion, no assurances can be given that all the future projects will receive approvals in a timely fashion or at all. In addition, due to national policies and related regulations promoting environment-friendly energy, the approval requirements and procedures for power plant are becoming increasingly stringent, which may negatively affect the approval process of our new projects.
We have generally acted as, and intend to continue to act as, the general contractor for the construction of our power plants. As with any major infrastructure construction effort, the construction of a power plant involves many risks, including shortages of equipment, material and labor, labor disturbances, accidents, inclement weather, unforeseen engineering, environmental, geological, delays and other problems and unanticipated cost increases, any of which could give rise to delays or cost overruns. Construction delays may result in loss of revenues. Failure to complete construction according to specifications may result in liabilities, decrease power plant efficiency, increase operating costs and reduce earnings.  Although the construction of each of our power plants was completed on or ahead of schedule and within its budget, no assurance can be given that construction of future projects will be completed on schedule or within budget.
In addition, from time to time, we may acquire existing power plants from HIPDC, Huaneng Group or other parties. The timing and the likelihood of the consummation of any such acquisitions will depend, among other things, on our ability to obtain financing and relevant PRC Government approvals and to negotiate relevant agreements for terms acceptable to us.
Substantial capital is required for investing in or acquiring new power plants and failure to obtain capital on reasonable commercial terms will increase our finance cost and cause delay in our expansion plans
An important component of our growth strategy is to develop new power plants and acquire operating power plants and related development rights from HIPDC, Huaneng Group or other companies on commercially reasonable terms. Our ability to arrange financing and the cost of such financing depend on numerous factors, including general economic and capital market conditions, credit availability from banks or other lenders, investor confidence in us and the continued success of our power plants. Although we have not been materially affected by inflation in the past, there is no assurance that we would not be affected in the future. We anticipate the PBOC will


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further its sound and neutral monetary policy in 2018. Affected by the structural pressure such as PBOC raising the benchmark interest rate, the currency market and the bond market will witness a further increase in the funding cost, and we will face more pressure on our borrowing interest payment. The interest bearing debts of the Company are mostly denominated in Renminbi, changes in benchmark lending interest rate published by the PBOC will have a direct impact on the Company's cost of debt. In the Singapore capital market, the SOR interest rate is expected to rise amid interest rate hikes in the U.S., resulting in an increase of the financing costs of Tuas Power. As a result, we may not be able to carry out our expansion plans due to the failure to obtain financing or increased financing costs. Furthermore, although we have historically been able to obtain financing on terms acceptable to us, there can be no assurance that financing for future power plant developments and acquisitions will be available on terms acceptable to us or, in the event of an equity offering, that such offering will not result in substantial dilution to existing shareholders.
Operation of power plants involves many risks and we may not have enough insurance to cover the economic losses if any of our power plants' ordinary operation is interrupted
The operation of power plants involves many risks and hazards, including breakdown, failure or substandard performance of equipment, improper installation or operation of equipment, labor disturbances, natural disasters, environmental hazards and industrial accidents. The occurrence of material operational problems, including but not limited to the above events, may adversely affect the profitability of a power plant.
Our power plants in the PRC currently maintain insurance coverage that is typical in the electric power industry in the PRC and in amounts that we believe to be adequate. Such insurance, however, may not provide adequate coverage in certain circumstances. In particular, in accordance with industry practice in the PRC, our power plants in the PRC do not generally maintain business interruption insurance, or any third party liability insurance other than that included in construction all-risks insurance or erection all-risks insurance to cover claims in respect of bodily injury or property or environment damage arising from accidents on our property or relating to our operation. Although each of our power plants has a good record of safe operation, there is no assurance that the afore-mentioned accidents will not occur in the future.
If the PRC Government adopts new and stricter environmental laws and additional capital expenditure is required for complying with such laws, the operation of our power plants may be adversely affected and we may be required to make more investment in compliance with these environmental laws
Most of our power plants, being coal-fired power plants, discharge pollutants into the environment. We are subject to central and local government environmental protection laws and regulations, which currently impose base-level discharge fees for various polluting substances and graduated schedules of fees for the discharge of waste substances. The amounts of discharge fees are determined by the local environmental protection authority based on the periodic inspection of the type and volume of pollution discharges. In addition, such environmental protection laws and regulations also set up the goal for the overall control on the discharge volume of key polluting substances. These laws and regulations impose fines for violations of laws, regulations or decrees and provide for the possible closure by the central government or local government of any power plant which fails to comply with orders requiring it to cease or cure certain activities causing environmental damage. Also, the PRC Government requires thermal power plants to equip all units with desulphurization and denitrification facilities, and sets higher anti-dust standards. In September 2014, the NDRC, the Ministry of Environmental Protection and the China National Energy Administration jointly issued the 2014-2020 Action Plans for Energy Saving, Emission Reduction and Renovation of Coal-fired Generation Units, imposing stricter requirements for efficient and clean development of coal-fired generating plants. Such stringent standards, together with the increase in the discharge fees, will result in the increases in the environmental protection expenditure and operating costs of power plants and may have an adverse impact on our operating results.
We attach great importance to the environmental related matters of our existing power plants and our power plants under construction. We have implemented a system that is designed to control pollution caused by our power plants, including the establishment of an environmental protection office at each power plant, adoption of relevant control and evaluation procedures and the installation of certain pollution control equipment. We also upgraded the super low emission facilities on our coal-fired units. We believe our environmental protection systems and facilities for the power plants are adequate for us to comply with applicable central government and local


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government environmental protection laws and regulations. However, the PRC Government may impose new, stricter laws and regulations on environmental protection, which may adversely affect our operations.
The PRC is a party to the Framework Convention on Climate Change ("Climate Change Convention"), which is intended to limit or capture emissions of "greenhouse" gases, such as carbon dioxide. Ceilings on such emissions could limit the production of electricity from fossil fuels, particularly coal, or increase the costs of such production. At present, ceilings on the emissions of "greenhouse" gases have not been assigned to developing countries under the Climate Change Convention. Therefore, the Climate Change Convention would not have a major effect on us in the short term because the PRC as a developing country is not obligated to reduce its emissions of "greenhouse" gases at present, and the PRC Government has not adopted relevant control standards and policies. If the PRC were to agree to such ceilings, or otherwise reduce its reliance on coal-fired power plants, our business prospects could be adversely affected.  In addition, pilot carbon emission trading programs have been conducted in certain regions and are expected to be gradually implemented throughout China.  This may also adversely affect our business and financial prospects in the future.
Our business benefits from certain PRC Government tax incentives. Expiration of, or changes to, the incentives could adversely affect our operating results
Prior to January 1, 2008, according to the relevant income tax law, domestic enterprises were, in general, subject to statutory income tax of 33% (30% enterprise income tax and 3% local income tax). If these enterprises are located in certain specified locations or cities, or are specifically approved by State Administration of Taxation, a lower tax rate would be applied. Effective from January 1, 1999, in accordance with the practice notes on the PRC income tax laws applicable to foreign invested enterprises investing in energy and transportation infrastructure businesses, a reduced enterprise income tax rate of 15% (after the approval of State Administration of Taxation) was applicable across the country. We applied this rule to all of our wholly owned operating power plants after obtaining the approval of State Administration of Taxation. In addition, certain power plants were exempted from enterprise income tax for two years starting from the first profit-making year, after offsetting all tax losses carried forward from the previous years (at most of five years), followed by a 50% reduction of the applicable tax rate for the next three years. The statutory income tax was assessed individually based on each of their results of operations.
On March 16, 2007, the Enterprise Income Tax Law of PRC, or the New Enterprise Income Tax Law, was enacted, and became effective on January 1, 2008 and was amended on February 24, 2017. The New Enterprise Income Tax Law imposes a uniform income tax rate of 25% for domestic enterprises and foreign invested enterprises. Therefore, our power plants subject to a 33% income tax rate prior to January 1, 2008 are subject to a lower tax rate of 25% starting on January 1, 2008. With regard to our power plants entitled to a reduced enterprise income tax rate of 15% prior to January 1, 2008, their effective tax rate gradually increased to 25% within a five-year transition period commencing on January 1, 2008. Accordingly, the effective tax rate of our wholly owned power plants has increased over time. In addition, although our power plants entitled to tax exemption and reduction under the income tax laws and regulations that are effective prior to the New Enterprise Income Tax Law will continue to enjoy such preferential treatments until the expiration of the same, newly established power plants will not be able to benefit from such tax incentives, unless they can satisfy specific qualifications, if any, provided by then effective laws and regulations on preferential tax treatment.
The increase of applicable income tax rate and elimination of the preferential tax treatment with regard to certain of our power plants may adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations. Moreover, our historical operating results may not be indicative of our operating results for future periods as a result of the expiration of the tax benefits currently available to us.
In addition, according to the New Enterprise Income Tax Law and its implementation rules, any dividends derived from the distributable profits accumulated from January 1, 2008 and paid to the shareholders who are non-resident enterprises in the PRC will be subject to the PRC withholding tax at the rate of 10%. The withholding tax will be exempted if such dividends are derived from the distributable profits accumulated before January 1, 2008. Under a notice issued by the State Administration of Taxation of the PRC on November 6, 2008, we are required to withhold PRC income tax at the rate of 10% on annual dividends paid for 2008 and later years payable to our H Share investors who are non-resident enterprises.


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Fluctuations in exchange rates could have an adverse effect on our results of operations and your investment
As a power producer operating mainly in China, we collect most of our revenues in Renminbi and have to convert Renminbi into foreign currencies to (i) repay some of our borrowings which are denominated in foreign currencies, (ii) purchase foreign made equipment and parts for repairs and maintenance, (iii) purchase fuel from overseas suppliers, and (iv) pay out dividend to our overseas shareholders.
The value of the Renminbi against the U.S. dollar and other currencies may fluctuate and is affected by, among other things, changes in China's political and economic conditions. The conversion of Renminbi into foreign currencies, including U.S. dollars, is based on rates set by the PBOC. On July 21, 2005, the PRC government introduced a floating exchange rate system to allow the value of Renminbi to fluctuate within a regulated band based on market supply and demand and by reference to a basket of foreign currencies. Renminbi appreciated by more than 20% against the U.S. dollar between July 2005 and July 2008. Between July 2008 and June 2010, this appreciation halted and the exchange rate between the Renminbi and the U.S. dollar remained within a narrow band. On June 19, 2010, the PBOC decided to further promote the reform of the Renminbi exchange rate formation mechanism, and improve the flexibility of Renminbi exchange rate. The Company and its subsidiaries (both domestic and overseas) have debts denominated in foreign currencies, fluctuations in the exchange rates of Renminbi and Singapore dollar into foreign currencies create exchange risk for the Company. With the internationalization process and RMB joining the SDR, RMB exchange rate may continue to fluctuate in the future. In August 2015, the PBOC further improved its midpoint rate determination mechanism, which led to a 2% depreciation of Renminbi against the U.S. dollar. However, it is difficult to predict how market forces or PRC or U.S. government policy may impact the exchange rate between the Renminbi and the U.S. dollar in the future. There remains significant international pressure on the PRC Government to further liberalize its currency policy, which could result in further fluctuations in the value of the Renminbi against the U.S. dollar. However, there is no assurance that there will not be a devaluation of Renminbi in the future. If there is such devaluation, our debt servicing cost will increase and the return to our overseas investors may decrease.
Our revenues from SinoSing Power Pte. Ltd. ("SinoSing Power") and its subsidiaries are collected in Singapore dollars. However, commencing from 2008, the operating results of SinoSing Power and its subsidiaries were consolidated into our financial statements, which use Renminbi as the presentation currency. As a result, we are exposed to foreign exchange fluctuations between Renminbi and the Singapore dollar. Appreciation of Renminbi against the Singapore dollar may cause an adverse impact on our operation results and foreign translation difference.
The audit report included in this annual report is prepared by an auditor who is not inspected by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board and, as such, you are deprived of the benefits of such inspection
Auditors of companies that are registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and traded publicly in the United States, including our independent registered public accounting firm, must be registered with the U.S. Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (the "PCAOB") and are required by the laws of the United States to undergo regular inspections by the PCAOB to assess their compliance with the laws of the United States and professional standards. Because we have substantial operations within the People's Republic of China and the PCAOB is currently unable to conduct inspections of the work of our auditors as it relates to those operations without the approval of the Chinese authorities, our auditor's work related to our operations in China is not currently inspected by the PCAOB. In May 2013, PCAOB announced that it had entered into a Memorandum of Understanding on Enforcement Cooperation with the China Securities Regulatory Commission ("CSRC") and the PRC Ministry of Finance, which establishes a cooperative framework between the parties for the production and exchange of audit documents relevant to investigations undertaken by PCAOB, the CSRC or the PRC Ministry of Finance in the United States and the PRC, respectively. PCAOB continues to be in discussions with the CSRC and the PRC Ministry of Finance to permit joint inspections in the PRC of audit firms that are registered with PCAOB and audit Chinese companies that trade on U.S. exchanges.
This lack of PCAOB inspections of audit work performed in China prevents the PCAOB from regularly evaluating audit work of any auditors that was performed in China including that performed by our auditors. As a result, investors may be deprived of the full benefits of PCAOB inspections. Investors may lose confidence in our reported financial information and procedures and the quality of our financial statements.


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Our independent registered public accounting firm may be temporarily suspended from practicing before the SEC. If a delay in completion of our audit process occurs as a result, we could be unable to timely file certain reports with the SEC, which may lead to the delisting of our stock
On January 22, 2014, Judge Cameron Elliot, an SEC administrative law judge, issued an initial decision suspending the Chinese member firms of the "Big Four" accounting firms, including our independent registered public accounting firm, from, among other things, practicing before the SEC for six months.  In February 2014, the initial decision was appealed. While under appeal and in February 2015, the Chinese member firms of "Big Four" accounting firms reached a settlement with the SEC. As part of the settlement, each of the Chinese member firms of "Big Four" accounting firms agreed to settlement terms that include a censure; undertakings to make a payment to the SEC; procedures and undertakings as to future requests for documents by the US SEC; and possible additional proceedings and remedies should those undertakings not be adhered to.
If the settlement terms are not adhered to, Chinese member firms of "Big Four" accounting firms may be suspended from practicing before the SEC which could in turn delay the timely filing of our financial statements with the SEC.  In addition, it could be difficult for us to timely identify and engage another qualified independent auditor. A delinquency in our filings with the SEC may result in NYSE initiating delisting procedures, which could adversely harm our reputation and have other material adverse effects on our overall growth and prospect.
Forward-looking information may prove inaccurate
This document contains certain forward-looking statements and information relating to us that are based on the beliefs of our management as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to our management. When used in this document, the words "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "expect," "going forward" and similar expressions, as they relate to us or our management, are intended to identify forward-looking statement. Such statements reflect the current views of our management with respect to future events and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including the risk factors described in this document. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as anticipated, believed, estimated or expected. We do not intend to update these forward-looking statements.
There can be no assurance that we will not be passive foreign investment company, or PFIC, for United States federal income tax purposes for any taxable year, which could subject United States investors in the ADSs or our H Shares to significant adverse United States income tax consequences.
We will be a "passive foreign investment company," or "PFIC," if, in the case of any particular taxable year, either (a) 75% or more of our gross income for such year consists of certain types of "passive" income or (b) 50% or more of the average quarterly value of our assets (as determined on the basis of fair market value) during such year produce or are held for the production of passive income (the "asset test"). For United States federal income tax purposes, and based upon our income and assets, we do not believe that we were classified as a PFIC for the taxable year ended December 31, 2017, and do not anticipate becoming one in the foreseeable future.
While we do not expect to become a PFIC, because the value of our assets for purposes of the asset test may be determined by reference to the market price of the ADSs, fluctuations in the market price of the ADSs may cause us to become a PFIC for the current or subsequent taxable years. The determination of whether we will be or become a PFIC will also depend, in part, on the composition of our income and assets. Under circumstances where we determine not to deploy significant amounts of cash for active purposes, our risk of being a PFIC may substantially increase. Because there are uncertainties in the application of the relevant rules and PFIC status is a factual determination made annually after the close of each taxable year, there can be no assurance that we will not be a PFIC for the current taxable year or any future taxable year.
If we are a PFIC in any taxable year, a U.S. Holder (as defined in "Item 10. Additional Information—E. Taxation—United States federal income tax considerations") may incur significantly increased United States income tax on gain recognized on the sale or other disposition of the ADSs or H Shares and on the receipt of distributions on the ADSs or H Shares to the extent such gain or distribution is treated as an "excess distribution" under the United States federal income tax rules and such holders may be subject to burdensome reporting requirements. Further, if


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we are a PFIC for any year during which a U.S. Holder holds the ADSs or our H Shares, we generally will continue to be treated as a PFIC for all succeeding years during which such U.S. Holder holds the ADSs or our H Shares. For more information see "Item 10. Additional Information—E. Taxation—United States federal income tax considerations—Passive Foreign Investment Company Considerations."
Risks relating to doing business in the PRC
China's economic, political and social conditions as well as government policies could significantly affect our business
As of December 31, 2017, the majority of our business, assets and operations are located in China. The economy of China differs from the economies of most developed countries in many respects, including government involvement, control of foreign exchange, and allocation of resources.
The economy of China has been transitioning from a planned economy to a more market-oriented economy. After multiple years of strenuous and sustained economic restructuring reforms, China has become a leading player in the global economy and a major contributing force to the economic revival and growth worldwide. The PRC Government has implemented economic reform measures emphasizing utilization of market forces in the development of the economy of China and a higher level of autonomy for the private sector. Some of these measures will benefit the overall economy of China, but may have a negative effect on us for a short term. For example, our operating results and financial condition may be adversely affected by changes in power tariff for our power plants, cost of fuels, increasingly stringent environment protection policies, and changes in State policies affecting the power industry.
Interpretation of PRC laws and regulations involves significant uncertainties
The PRC legal system is based on written statutes and their interpretation by the Supreme People's Court. Prior court decisions may be cited for reference but are not considered as binding precedents.

We are subject to certain PRC regulations governing PRC companies that are listed overseas. These regulations contain certain provisions that are required to be included in the articles of association of these PRC companies and are intended to regulate the internal affairs of these companies. As the PRC regulations are constantly evolving with the goal of better protecting shareholder's interests, we may face greater uncertainties in the interpretation of PRC laws and regulations. Furthermore, the PRC regulations for protection of shareholder's rights are different from those applicable in the United States and/or exchanges where we are listed.  Therefore we made it our policy to adopt the strictest standards of any listing rules potentially applicable to us. Some of these standards are incorporated in our articles of association and bylaws with the view to providing most protection for the interests of our shareholders.

Risks relating to our operations in Singapore
Our operations in Singapore are subject to a number of risks, including, among others, risks relating to electricity pricing, dispatching, fuel supply, project development, capital expenditure, environmental regulations, government policies, and Singapore's economic, political and social conditions. Any of these risks could materially and adversely affect our business, prospects, financial condition and results of operations.
Fluctuation in demand and intensified competition may adversely affect Tuas Power's business and results of operations.
Our operations in Singapore depend on market demand and are subject to competition. Overall power system demand grew by 1% in 2017 over 2016. The future growth is highly dependent on a sustained recovery in the Singapore and global economies. The liberalization of Singapore's power market and the further deregulation of its power industry have resulted in more intense competition among the power generation companies in Singapore. Tuas Power Group, or Tuas Power, one of our wholly owned business units, is one of the three largest power generation companies in Singapore. If Tuas Power is unable to compete successfully against other power generation


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companies in Singapore, its business, prospects, financial condition and results of operations may be adversely affected.
An electricity futures market was also established in 2015 through an incentive scheme by the authority to market makers (MM) in the futures market. This has attracted independent retailers which are expected to exert some price competition in the retail market. A Demand Response (DR) scheme is currently being established which could potentially introduce further price competition in the wholesale generation market in Singapore. Furthermore, the Singapore government recently announced plans to raise the adoption of solar energy to 350 MWp by 2020 and 1,000MWp beyond 2020, compared to around 140 MWp in third quarter 2017.
TP Utilities Pte Ltd ("TPU"), an entity in Tuas Power Group, sells utilities, such as steam, industrial water and demineralized water to industrial customers for their direct consumption. The time of potential customers of TPU to site their premises, if at all, is subject to microeconomic situations. The demand of the utilities by these customers may vary as well. Despite Tuas Power's efforts to develop its facilities in stages and/or in modules to provide sufficient capacity matching the demand, and require customers to pay minimum capacity payment charges to mitigate the demand risk, its business and results of operations may be adversely affected by fluctuation in demand.
Regulatory changes of the vesting regime in Singapore could expose Tuas Power to electricity price volatility and adversely affect its business and results of operations
Tuas Power derives its revenue mainly from sale of electricity to the National Electricity Market of Singapore (the "NEMS") through a bidding process and vesting contracts under which a significant portion of power sales is predetermined by the Energy Market Authority ("EMA"). The vesting contract regime in Singapore is targeted at mitigation of market power in the wholesale electricity spot market. The regime achieves this objective by assigning a quantity of vesting contracts to generation companies, thereby limiting their incentives to exercise whatever level of market power they may possess. Vesting contracts are a form of bilateral contract imposed/vested on the major power generation companies in Singapore. Vesting contract price is set by the EMA, which is Singapore's power market regulator. Vesting contract price is set at the long run marginal cost of the most efficient base-loaded technology plant employed in Singapore and is reviewed every two years. On a quarterly basis, the EMA allows for vesting contract quantity to be adjusted to account for changes in demand (due to seasonality) and the vesting contract price to be adjusted to account for inflation and changes in fuel prices. Such a mechanism helps protect the profit margins of the power generation companies in the Singapore market, such as Tuas Power, to a large degree. The quantity of vesting contract allocated to the power generation company depends on the proportion of such power generation company's capacity to the total licensed or planned generation capacity at the commencement of the vesting contracts regime. A portion of the volume under the Vesting Contract Scheme has also been allocated to the LNG Vesting Scheme - an incentive scheme where players who have committed to an initial tranche of LNG for Singapore are allocated electricity sale contracts.  The volume allocated to the generation companies under the LNG vesting scheme is fixed for a period of 10 years until 2023. By the end of 2015, the vesting contract has been rolled back to 25% of system demand (inclusive of the LNG Vesting Scheme). Following an appeal by some of the players in the market, the vesting contract level has been maintained at 25% for 2016. Following EMA's review of the Vesting Contract Regime in 2016, it is determined that the vesting contract level will be maintained at 25% until the end of the first half of 2018 and it will be reduced to LNG vesting level by the second half of  2019. The vesting contract regime will be phased out by 2023 when the LNG vesting contract expires, which could lead to volatility in electricity prices and adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operation.
The fuel cost of Tuas Power is exposed to volatility of international fuel price and foreign currency risk
The fuel for Tuas Power consists of natural gas, coal, biomass, fuel oil and diesel oil. Since the procurement price of natural gas is closely linked to oil price and the procurement price of coal and biomass is linked to a coal index, the fuel cost of Tuas Power is exposed to the volatility of international oil and coal prices. The prices of oil continued the upward trend in 2017 and the price of coal remained strong in 2017. In addition, the commitments for the purchase of fuel are denominated in U.S. dollars, which further exposes Tuas Power to foreign currency risk. Any increase in fuel price and/or appreciation of the U.S. dollar against the Singapore dollar will translate into an increase in fuel cost for Tuas Power. Part of this increase can be passed through electricity sale


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contracts and utilities sale contracts, while fuel and foreign exchange hedging strategies done appropriately will mitigate the impact of such increase. No assurance can be given that such increase will not adversely affect results of its operation. Tuas Power is highly dependent upon the import of gas via pipelines from Indonesia.  The movement in the price of oil over the course of 2017 has resulted in variation in the price for its various sources of gas supply within the same month. Any disruption of such supply would impact the normal operation of Tuas Power significantly. This risk has been mitigated through Tuas Power's contract to buy LNG for its incremental needs, although there is no assurance that, in the event of fuel supply shortfall, Tuas Power's operations will not be adversely affected.
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Information on the Company
A.
History and development of the Company
Our legal and commercial name is Huaneng Power International, Inc. Our head office is at Huaneng Building, 6 Fuxingmennei Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, People's Republic of China and our telephone number is (8610) 63226999. We were established in June 1994 as a company limited by shares organized under the laws of the People's Republic of China.
We completed our initial global public offering of 1,250,000,000 overseas listed foreign shares in October 1994, which were listed on the New York Stock Exchange (Stock Code: HNP) in the United States by issuing 31,250,000 ADSs. In January 1998, the foreign shares of the Company were listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited by way of introduction (Stock Code: 902). Subsequently, in March 1998, the Company successfully completed a global placing of 250,000,000 foreign shares along with a private placing of 400,000,000 domestic shares. In November 2001, the Company successfully completed the issuance of 350,000,000 A Shares (Stock Code: 600011) in the PRC, of which 250,000,000 domestic public shares were listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange. In December 2010, the Company completed the non-public issuance of 1,500,000,000 A Shares and 500,000,000 H Shares. In November 2014, the Company completed the non-public issuance of 365,000,000 H Shares. In November 2015, the Company completed the non-public issuance of 780,000,000 H Shares. Currently, the total share capital of the Company amounts to approximately 15.2 billion shares.
As resolved at the second meeting of the 8th session of the board of the Company on October 13, 2014 and adopted at the third extraordinary general meeting of the Company, we entered into the Huaneng Group Interests Transfer Agreement with Huaneng Group, and the HIPDC Interests Transfer Agreement and the Chaohu Power Interests Transfer Agreement with HIPDC. Pursuant to these transfer agreements, we acquired from Huaneng Group 91.8% interests of Hainan Power, 75% interests of Wuhan Power, 53.45% interests of Suzhou Thermal Power, 97% interests of Dalongtan Hydropower and 100% interests of Hualiangting Hydropower at a total price of RMB7.338 billion, and acquire from HIPDC 60% interests of Chaohu Power, 100% interests of Ruijin Power, 100% interests of Anyuan Power, 100% interests of Jingmen Thermal Power and 100% interest of Yingcheng Thermal Power Interests at a total price of RMB1.938 billion. The total consideration is RMB9.647 billion after adjustment of the profits generated from the date of valuation to the acquisition date in accordance with the equity transfer agreements. The transaction was completed in January 2015.
On October 14, 2016, the Company signed the Agreement for the Transfer of Equity Interests in Certain Companies with Huaneng Group (the "Transfer Agreement"). Pursuant to the Transfer Agreement, the Company shall accept the transfer of (i) 80% equity interest of Huaneng Shandong Power Limited; (ii) 100% equity interest of Huaneng Jilin Power Limited; (iii) 100% equity interest of Huaneng Heilongjiang Power Limited; and (iv) 90% equity interest of Huaneng Henan Zhongyuan Gas Power Generation Co., Ltd. from Huaneng Group for the consideration of RMB15,501 million after certain adjustment of the profits generated from the date of valuation to the acquisition date in accordance with the equity transfer agreements. This transaction was considered and approved at the 21st meeting of the Eighth Session of the Board held on October 14, 2016, and was considered and approved at the 2016 Second Extraordinary General Meeting held on November 30, 2016. The acquisition was completed on January 1, 2017, and the total consideration has been settled in cash by  December 31, 2017 after netting off with the receivables due from Huaneng Group.
See "Item 5 Operating and Financial Reviews and Prospects – Liquidity and Cash Resources" for a description of our principal capital expenditures since the beginning of the last three financial years.


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B.
Business overview
We are one of the China's largest independent power producers and we have been striving for innovations in technologies, structure, and management since its incorporation. We were the first to introduce a 600 MW supercritical generating unit into China and we also started operating the first domestically built single 1,000 MW ultra-supercritical coal-fired generating unit, and the first digitalized 1,000 MW ultra-supercritical coal-fired generating unit in China. We completed the construction of the first 1,000 MW generating unit in the world using sea water desulphurization facilities and the 660 MW high-efficiency ultra-supercritical coal-fired generating unit with the highest parameter in China. We completed the construction of the first double reheat ultra-supercritical coal-fired generating unit, and developed the technology for synergistic treatment of fuel gas of coal-fired power plants, which was successfully applied in various environmental protection renovation and newly-constructed projects. We completed the offshore wind power project with the largest generating capacity in Asia and was the first to realize mass production of the wind turbine of 5 MW in China. We also invested and operated the most advanced gas turbine with the largest generation capacity and heat supplying capacity in China. We completed the first major energy project in the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor and created the best record of safety, quality and progress in overseas electricity construction by China.  The technical and economic indicators as well as the overall manpower efficiency of the Company have been remaining at the forefront in China’s power industry.
As of March 31, 2018, we had controlling generating capacity of 104,301 MW, and total generating capacity of 91,783 MW on equity-ownership basis.
Operations in China
We are engaged in developing, constructing, operating and managing power plants throughout China. Our domestic power plants are located in 26 provinces, autonomous regions and provincial-level municipalities.
In 2017, the Company proactively adapted to the new changes in the power system reform, grasping opportunities while at the same time tackling challenges. The Company maintained its leading position in terms of the level of safe and clean production in the industry for the year. With continuous improvement in the power structure, the Company saw an increase in both volume and price in power generation, while enhancing its capabilities on sustaining the supply of and controlling the price of fuels. In addition, outstanding performance was achieved in capital operation, thus the annual operating objectives were accomplished in a more satisfactory manner while the Company continued to fulfill the duties of providing sufficient, and reliable power to the society.
In 2017, new generating units with a total installed capacity of 3,325 MW were put into operation. In 2017, our total domestic power generation from all operating power plants on a consolidated basis amounted to 394.481 billion kWh, representing an increase of 25.8% from 2016. The annual average utilization hours of our domestic generating units reached 3,951 hours. Our fuel cost per unit of power sold by domestic power plants increased by 32.41% from the previous year to RMB 225.92 per MWh.
We believe our significant capability in the development and construction of power projects, as exemplified in the completion of our projects under construction ahead of schedule, and our experience gained in the successful acquisitions of power assets in recent years will enable us to take full advantage of the opportunities presented in China's power market.
With respect to the acquisition or development of any project, we will consider, among other factors, changes in power market conditions, and adhere to prudent commercial principles in the evaluation of the feasibility of the project. In addition to business development strategies, we will continue to enhance our profitability by further strengthening our cost control, especially in respect of fuel costs and construction costs, so as to hedge against fluctuations in fuel price and increase competitiveness in the power market.


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Operations in Singapore
Tuas Power, one of our wholly owned business units, operates in Singapore and is engaged in the business of generation, wholesale and retail of power and other relating utilities. Tuas Power is comprised of Tuas Power Ltd ("TPL"), the investment holding company, and eight subsidiaries. Among these subsidiaries, Tuas Power Generation Pte. Ltd. ("TPG") is the electricity generation company that owns 100% of Tuas Power Supply Pte Ltd ("TPS"), which is the retail arm of TPG. Separately, TPU, a wholly owned subsidiary of TPL is engaged in the business of production and supply of utilities to industrial customers at Tembusu, Jurong Island in Singapore, as well as the generation of electricity dispatched to the electricity wholesale market. We have consolidated Tuas Power's results of operations since March 2008. The total assets and revenue of Singapore operations represented approximately 7.05% and 6.61%, respectively, of our consolidated total assets and revenue as of and for the year ended December 31, 2017. In 2017, the power generated by Tuas Power in Singapore accounted for 21.9% of the total power generated in Singapore, slightly higher than 2016.
Development of power plants
The process of identifying potential sites for power plants, obtaining government approvals, completing construction and commencing commercial operations is usually lengthy. However, because of our significant experience in developing and constructing power plants, we have been able to identify promising power plant projects in China and to obtain all required PRC Government approvals in a timely manner.
Opportunity identification and feasibility study
We initially identify an area in which additional electric power is needed by determining its existing installed capacity and projected demand for electric power. The initial assessment of a proposed power plant involves a preliminary feasibility study. The feasibility study examines the proposed power plant's land use requirements, access to a power grid, fuel supply arrangements, availability of water, local requirements for permits and licenses and the ability of potential customers to afford the proposed power tariff. To determine projected demand, factors such as economic growth, population growth and industrial expansion are used. To gauge the expected supply of electricity, the capacities of existing plants and plants under construction or development are studied.
Approval process
Prior to July 2004, any project proposal and supporting documents for new power plants had to first be submitted to the NDRC for approval and then be submitted to the State Council. In July 2004, the State Council of the PRC reformed the fixed asset investment regulatory system in China. Under the new system, new projects in the electric power industry that do not use government funds will no longer be subject to the examination and approval procedure. Instead, they will only be subject to a confirmation and registration process. Coal-fired projects will be subject to confirmation by the NDRC. Wind power projects with installed capacity of 50 MW or above shall be subject to confirmation and registration with the relevant department of the central government, while wind power projects with an installed capacity lower than 50 MW shall be subject to confirmation and registration with relevant local government departments. Wind power projects confirmed by local government departments at provincial level shall also be filed with the NDRC and China National Energy Administration.
In November 2014, pursuant to the Catalogue of Investment Projects Approved by the Government (2014 Version) issued by the State Council, administrative approval power for certain activities in the energy sector has been delegated to a lower level. The administrative approval power for thermal power stations has been delegated to the provincial level (with coal-fired thermal power station projects being subject to national-level administrative approval based on state-promulgated constructions plans limited by total volume), the administrative approval power for heat power stations has been delegated to the local level (with condensing steam heat power station projects being subject to provincial-level administrative approval based on state-promulgated constructions plans limited by total volume), and the administrative approval power for wind power plants delegated to the local level subject to state-promulgated constructions plans limited by total volume as well as the scope as set out in the annual developmental guides. The Interim Measures for Supervision and Administration of Photovoltaic Power Station Projects issued by China National Energy Administration in 2013 requires that photovoltaic power station projects be regulated by on a filing-based system by the provincial-level energy supervisory departments in accordance with regulations related to investment projects issued by the State Council. The same administrative approval standard was again re-affirmed in December 2016 pursuant to the Catalogue of Investment Projects Approved by the Government (2016 Version) issued by the State Council.


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Joint venture power projects are subject to additional governmental approvals. Approval by Ministry of Commerce is also required when foreign investment is involved.
From 2014, China National Energy Administration has placed the stringent control on coal-fired projects within the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region, the Yangtze River Delta Region and the Pearl River Delta Region. All new coal-fired generating projects, other than those involving co-generation, were prohibited from being approved. Multi coal-fired generating units may be reconstructed into large capacity units based on the principles of an equivalent replacement for coal but the reduction in replacement pollutant emission.
From 2016, to counter the issue of overcapacity in the coal-fired power sector, China National Energy Administration strengthened the approval of coal-fired projects nationwide, a number of new coal-fired generating projects, other than those involving co-generation, were canceled, postponed or terminated. Considering the increasingly limited availability of prime locations and decreasing subsidies, China National Energy Administration also suspended approval of new wind power plants and photovoltaic power station projects in provinces with wind curtailment rate over 20% and solar curtailment rate over 5%.  It is expected that the overcapacity countering policy will be continued in the future.
Permits and contracts
In developing a new power plant, we, like other players in the industry, are required to obtain permits before commencement of the project. Such permits include operating licenses and similar approvals related to plant site, land use, construction, and environment. To encourage the cooperation and support of the local governments of the localities of the power plants, it has been and will be our policy to seek investment in such power plants by the relevant local governments.
Power plant construction
We have generally acted as the general contractor for the construction of our power plants. Equipment procurement and installation, site preparation and civil works are subcontracted to subcontractors through a competitive bidding process. All of our power plants were completed on or ahead of schedule, enabling certain units to enter service and begin generating income earlier than the estimated in-service date.
Plant start-up and operation
We have historically operated and intend to continue to operate our power plants. Our power plants have established management structures based on well-developed management techniques. We select the superintendent for a new power plant from the senior management of our operating plants early in the construction phase of the new plant, invest in the training of operational personnel, adopt management techniques that improve efficiency and structure our plant bonus program to reward efficient and cost-effective operation of the plant in order to ensure the safety, stability and high availability factor of each power plant. Our senior management meets several times a year with the superintendents of the power plants as a group, fostering a team approach to operations, and conducts annual plant performance reviews with the appropriate superintendent, during which opportunities to enhance the power plant's performance and profitability are evaluated.
After a coal-fired generating unit is constructed, the contractor tests its installation and systems. Following such tests, the contractor puts the unit through a continuous 168-hour trial run at full load. After successfully passing the continuous 168-hour test and obtaining approval from the local governments, the unit may commence its commercial operation. Trial run of a wind power project consists of two phases: (i) trial run of single wind power generating unit and (ii) trial run of the entire wind power project as a whole. After successfully passing the trial run, the wind power project may commence its commercial operation.
Development of Power Plants in Singapore
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Public Utilities Board ("PUB") in 1995, establishment of Singapore Electricity Pool ("SEP") in 1998, formation of Energy Market Authority ("EMA") in 2001, and the evolvement of the SEP into the New Electricity Market of Singapore ("NEMS") in 2003. The EMA is a statutory body responsible for the economic, technical and competition regulation of the gas and electricity industry in Singapore. In carrying out its functions as the regulator of the power sector, EMA is empowered under the Electricity Act to issue and enforce licenses, codes of practices and performance standards. Energy Market Company Pte Ltd. (the "EMC") is the market company licensed to operate the wholesale market, or the NEMS.
In Singapore, a company is required to hold a generation license issued by the EMA if it generates electricity by means of one or more generating units with capacity of 10 MW or above. If connected to the power grid, the generating unit(s) must be registered with the EMC and will have to compete with other power generation companies to secure dispatch in the NEMS.
To ensure adequate electricity supply in Singapore, the EMA targets a minimum reserve margin (the excess of generating capacity over peak electricity demand) of 30% based on a loss of load probability (a measure of the probability that a system demand will exceed capacity during a given period, often expressed as the estimated number of days over a year) of three days per year. The 30% required reserve margin is to cater for scheduled maintenance as well as forced outages of generating units in the system. If the reserve margin falls below the required 30% due to demand growth and/or plant retirements, it would be an indication that new generation investments in generation units are needed to maintain system security.
The EMA intends to keep the increase and decrease in generating capacity commercially driven as far as practicable. As a precaution against the risk of insufficient generating capacity in the system, the EMA has planned to put in place a capacity assurance scheme to incentivize new generation planting in case new generating capacity that is required to maintain system security is not forthcoming from the market. EMA has not provided any update on the proposed scheme but given the current oversupply of capacity, it is not anticipated that the scheme will be put into place anytime soon.
By most measures of market power, the Singapore market is highly concentrated, as the three largest power generation companies account for approximately 60% of total power capacity. Since December 2002, EMA has imposed a licensed capacity cap (in MW) on these three power generation companies to prevent them from increasing their market dominance/power. Following a review of the vesting contract regime in 2016, EMA imposed a 25% cap on capacity market share to all generation licensees to prevent structural increases in market concentration/power. With regard to the three largest power generation companies, the cap imposed by EMA is the higher of either the 25% capacity market share cap or their respective licensed capacity cap, until the expiry of their respective generation license. This provides an option for the three largest power generation companies to increase their generation capacities beyond their current generation license up to 25% capacity market share cap.
New entrants as well as existing competitors have invested in new generating capacity or repowering of existing plants to take advantage of the LNG Vesting Scheme. This will impact the market negatively as these new capacities compete for market share as well as to avoid the gas take-or-pay penalties arising out of an oversupplied market.
EMA issued a Singapore Electricity Market Outlook (SEMO) 2017, which provides a long-term outlook of the energy market, such as the projected supply and demand conditions to facilitate power generation investment decisions. Based on the data provided by EMA, there will be 1600MW and 500MW of reduction in capacity in 2019 and 2020 respectively.
We are in the process of developing the Tembusu Multi-Utilities Complex (the "TMUC") in Singapore. The TMUC is expected to consist of a co-generation plant, a desalination plant and a wastewater treatment facility, with a total installed capacity of 165 MW. The complex will be developed in multiple phases in order to meet customers' demand. Phase 1 consists of 1 x 450 t/h coal-biomass co-fired circulated fluidized bed boiler, 2 x 200 t/h diesel/natural gas-fired boilers and 1 x 101MW steam turbine-generator, and other components of the plant. Phase 2A consists of 1 x 450 t/h coal-biomass co-fired circulated fluidized bed boiler, 1 x 200 t/h diesel/natural gas-fired boiler and 1 x 32MW steam turbine-generator, and other components of the plant. Phase 1 and Phase IIA commenced commercial operations in March 2013 and June 2014 respectively. The first train of 62.5 m³/h


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wastewater treatment facility commenced commercial operation in September 2015.  TPL owns 100% equity interest in this project.
TPL collaborated with ST Marine Pte. Ltd. (ST Marine), an affiliate of Singapore Temasek Holdings, to participate in the tender for Singapore’s Public Utilities Board (PUB)’s fifth desalination plant project under a Develop-Build-Own-Operate (BDOO) scheme on 6 July 2017. The capacity of the desalination plant is 30 MIGD (137,000 cubic meter per day). The desalination plant is located at Tembusu Jurong Island, adjacent to TMUC in order to achieve synergy. TPL and ST Marine incorporated a concession company, TP-STM Water Resources Pte. Ltd. (TP-STM Water Resources), on 1 November 2017 and executed the Water Purchase Agreement (WPA) with PUB on 6 November 2017. TPL owns 60% equity interests in TP-STM Water Resources. The project commercial operation date (PCOD) is scheduled for June 2020. The term of concession is 25 years from the PCOD.
Pricing policy
Pricing policy in China
Prior to April 2001, the on-grid tariffs for our planned output were designed to enable us to recover all operating and debt servicing costs and to earn a fixed rate of return. Since April 2001, however, the PRC Government has gradually implemented a new on-grid tariff-setting mechanism based on the operating terms of power plants as well as the average costs of comparable power plants.
On July 3, 2003, the State Council approved the tariff reform plan and made it clear that the long-term objective of the reform is to establish a standardized and transparent tariff-setting mechanism.
Pursuant to the NDRC circular issued in June 2004, on-grid tariffs for newly built power generating units commencing operation from June 2004 should be set on the basis of the average cost of comparable units adding tax and reasonable return in the regional grid. It provides challenges and incentives for power generation companies to control costs for building new generating units.
On March 28, 2005, the NDRC issued the Interim Measures on Regulation of On-grid Tariff, the Interim Measures on Regulation of Transmission and Distribution Tariff, and the Interim Measures on Regulation of End-user Tariff, or collectively the "Interim Measures", to provide guidance for the reform of tariff-setting mechanism in the transition period. Under the Interim Measures, the tariff is classified into on-grid tariff, transmission and distribution tariff and end-user tariff. Transmission and distribution tariff will be instituted by the government. The end-user tariff will be based on on-grid tariff and transmission and distribution tariff. The government is responsible for regulating and supervising power tariffs based on the principles of promoting efficiency, encouraging investment and improving affordability.
In December 2004, the NDRC proposed and the State Council approved the establishment of a linkage mechanism between coal and power prices, pursuant to which, the NDRC may adjust power tariffs if the change of the average coal price reaches 5% within a period of six months compared with the preceding same period. The change in a period, if less than 5%, will be carried forward to the future periods until the accumulated amounts reach 5%. With a goal to encourage power generation companies to reduce cost and improve efficiency, only around 70% of coal price increases will be allowed to pass to end-users through an increase of power tariffs, and power generation companies will bear the remaining 30%. In May 2005, the NDRC activated the coal-electricity price linkage mechanism for the first time to increase on-grid tariffs and end-user tariffs in the northeastern region, central region, eastern region, northwestern region and southern region. We accordingly increased the on-grid tariffs of our power plants in the northeastern region, central region, eastern region and northwestern region on May 1, 2005 and in the southern region on July 15, 2005. In June 2006, the coal-electricity price linkage mechanism was reactivated by the NDRC to increase on-grid tariffs and end-user tariffs in the northeastern region, central region, eastern region, northwestern region and southern region. We accordingly increased the on-grid tariffs of most of our power plants in the same regions on June 30, 2006.
In May 2007, NDRC and the State Environment Protection Administration jointly promulgated Interim Administrative Measures on Electricity Price of Coal-fired Generating Units installed with Desulphurization Facilities and the Operations of Such Facilities, which provided that a premium for desulphurization may be charged


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on the price of the electricity generated by generating units installed with desulphurization facilities on and from the date on which such desulphurization facilities are tested and accepted by a relevant environment protection regulator. Such pricing policy is also applicable to the old generating units which are installed with desulphurization facilities. The new measures are more stringent on the regulation of the coal-fired power plants with desulphurization facilities, setting forth the categories under which the price including a desulphurization premium will be offset or otherwise penalized based on the ratio of utilization of the relevant desulphurization facilities on an annual basis. As of December 31, 2013, all of our existing coal-fired generating units have installed and operated the desulphurization facilities and enjoyed the desulphurization premium.
In June 2008, NDRC issued Notice of Raising the Power Tariff, pursuant to which, the power tariff in provincial grids nationwide was increased by an average of RMB0.025 per kWh. In August 2008, NDRC issued Notice of Raising the On-grid Tariffs of the Thermal Power Plants, pursuant to which, the on-grid tariff of thermal power plants, including plants fueled by coal, oil, gas and co-generation, was increased by an average of RMB0.02 per kWh.
On February 25, 2009, NDRC, SERC and China National Energy Administration jointly promulgated the Notice regarding Cleaning up the Concessional Tariff Scheme, pursuant to which, (i) the concessional tariff scheme at the local level is banned, and (ii) certain measures, such as direct purchase by large end-users and adopting peak and off-peak power pricing policy, will be carried out to reduce enterprises' power cost. In addition, the notice emphasizes the supervision and inspection over the setting of power tariffs. On October 11, 2009, in order to promote a fair market condition and the optimization of electric power resources, NDRC, SERC and China National Energy Administration jointly promulgated the Circular on Regulating the Administration of Electric Power Transaction Tariff to regulate the tariff-setting mechanism for the on-grid tariff, transmission and distribution tariff and end-user tariff and clean up the local preferential power tariffs provided to high energy consumption companies. Pursuant to a notice issued by NDRC, with effect from November 20, 2009, certain adjustments on the on-grid tariffs have been made in various regions of China in order to resolve the inconsistencies in tariffs, rationalize the tariff structure and promote the development of renewable energy.
In 2010, the PRC Government started to implement the direct power purchase policy. As of December 31, 2013, some of the provinces where we operate power plants are approved by the NDRC to implement the direct power purchase by large power end-users. In addition, during 2010 SERC issued several circulars and notices to regulate the trans-provincial and interregional transaction of power and/or power generation right, in which the power purchase price shall be freely determined by negotiation through the market pricing mechanism. In December 2012, SERC issued another circular to further regulate the trans-provincial and interregional transaction of power and/or power generation right.
In May 2011, NDRC issued a notice, increasing the on-grid tariffs of thermal power plants to partially compensate the increased costs incurred by thermal power plants resulting from increases in coal prices. Different adjustments on tariffs were made in different provinces. In November 2011, PRC Government made further nationwide adjustments on power tariffs, including an average of RMB0.026 per kWh increase in on-grid tariff for thermal power plants. In December 2012, NDRC issued a notice, which provided that, from January 1, 2013, NDRC would provide an RMB0.008 per kWh denitrification premium for all coal-fired generating units equipped with denitrification facilities that are inspected and accepted by authorized national or provincial authority.
In March 2012, the PRC Government issued a notice, which mandated the confirmation method for the power generation projects, subsidy standards and fund appropriation standards relating to the application for a subsidy for renewable energy power price of power generation projects. In December 2012, the PRC Government issued the Notice on the Guidelines of Enhancing the Reform of Marketization of Coal Used for Power Generation to further reform the coal pricing mechanism. Effective January 1, 2013, all key coal purchase contracts between power generation companies and coal suppliers were terminated and contracts are directly negotiated between power generation companies and coal suppliers without the interference of local governments. According to the notice, the NDRC will no longer issue inter-provincial guidance on the railway transportation capacity plan. In addition, the dual-track coal pricing system, which included the government regulated mandatory annual contract pricing and spot market prices for the remaining coal production output of each coal supplier, was abolished due to the narrowing gap between the government regulated coal contract price and the spot market price. Pursuant to the notice, future coal contract prices will be determined by the market and freely negotiated between power generation companies


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and coal suppliers. Furthermore, the coal-electricity price linkage mechanism will continue to be implemented and constantly improved. Once the coal price fluctuates for more than 5% on an annual basis, the on-grid tariff would be adjusted accordingly. The notice also mandates that power generation companies absorb 10% of the coal price fluctuations as compared to 30% prior to 2013. Given the narrow gap between the key contract coal price and the spot market price, the overall on-grid tariff was not adjusted.
In September 2013, NDRC issued the Notice on the Adjustment of Power Tariff for Power Generation Companies and Related Matters, pursuant to which the on-grid tariffs for coal-fired generating units were lowered, by a national average of RMB0.013 per kWh, and the on-grid tariff for gas turbine power plants was slightly increased. The Notice also increased the power tariff for power-generating companies that are equipped with denitrification facilities and dust-removal facilities.
In March 2014, the NDRC and the Ministry of Environmental Protection jointly issued the Measures to Monitor the Operation of Environmental Protection Tariffs and Facilities Regarding Coal-fired Generating Units, under which the standard on-grid electricity tariff incorporating environmental protection element will no longer be applicable to coal-fired generating units unless the coal-fired power generating enterprise has completed renovation for environmental protection acceptable after testing.  In August 2014, the NDRC issued the Notice to Further Resolve Conflicts Regarding Environmental Protection Tariff, under which the standard on-grid tariff for coal-fired power generating units is lowered with the view to resolve the environmental protection tariffs conflicts such as denitrification and dedusting of coal-fired power generation enterprises, and setting the tariff subsidy for denitrification and dedusting at RMB0.01/kWh and RMB0.002/kWh, respectively.  In December 2014, the NDRC issued the Notice Regarding Adjusting Standard On-grid Tariff for Onshore Wind Powers, under which the standard on-grid tariff for each of Class I, Class II and Class III wind powers is lowered by RMB0.02, and the tariff for Class IV wind power remains unchanged at RMB0.61/kWh.  In December 2014, the NDRC issued the Notice Regarding Certain issues of On-grid Tariff of Natural Gas Powers, defining the principles to formulate and modify the tariff of electricity generated by natural gas, aiming to regulate on-grid tariff administration and used facilitate healthy and orderly growth of natural gas power generating sector in China.
In April 2015, the NDRC issued the Notice on Reducing On-grid Tariff for Coal-fired Power and Commercial and Industrial Power Tariff in order to release the pressure on tariffs for natural gas and for companies that utilize denitration or dedusting techniques or with extremely low emissions, to lower commercial and industrial power tariff, and to moderately lower on-grid tariff for coal-fired power, the power tariff in provincial grids nationwide was decreased by an average of RMB0.02 per kWh.
In December 2015, the NDRC issued the Notice on Issues of Perfecting the Mechanism of Coal-electricity Price Linkage, confirming the annual cycle of the mechanism, the NDRC's leading role in implementing the mechanism, and provinces and cities' executor role in implementing the mechanism. The coal-electricity prices with which the mechanism of coal-electricity price linkage is in line are indexed to the national thermal coal price index. The benchmark coal price is the provincial average price in China's thermal coal price index of 2014. And the benchmark tariff is in principle the on-grid tariff in line with the benchmark coal price. The tariff adjustment may be triggered after the annual review based on the calculations according to the formula given by Policy of the Mechanism of Coal-electricity Price Linkage. Also in December 2015, the NDRC issued the Notice on Reducing On-grid Tariff for Coal-fired Power and General Commercial and Industrial Power Tariff, which ordered a decrease of national on-grid tariffs for coal power and general commercial and industrial power tariff by an average of RMB0.03 per kWh, based on the relevant regulations prescribed in the mechanism of coal-electricity price linkage. In the same month of 2015, the NDRC also issued the Notice on Improving On-grid Tariff Policy for Wind Power and Photovoltaic Power, which established a policy that the benchmark on-grid tariffs for wind power and photovoltaic power decrease in line with the development of these two types of power plants. To further indicate the investment expectation, the Notice confirmed the benchmark on-grid tariffs for wind power of 2016 and 2018. The 2016 benchmark on-grid tariff for photovoltaic power has been confirmed, yet that of 2017 and onward will be confirmed at a later stage.
On January 1, 2016, after the annual review based on the calculations prescribed in the mechanism of coal-electricity price linkage, the NDRC adjusted on-grid tariff for coal-fired power and commercial and industrial power tariff.  National on-grid tariffs for coal power decreased by an average of RMB0.03 per kWh, based on the relevant regulations, RMB0.01 per kWh of which shall be contributed to a specialized corporate restructuring fund with the


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purpose of supporting placement of personnel laid off during the supply-side reform. The NDRC also increased on-grid tariff for renewable power by RMB0.004 per kWh in order to replenish the renewable energy fund and to support emission reduction efforts of coal-fired power generation enterprises and to resolve conflicts regarding environmental protection tariffs.
In December 2016, in order to implement General Office of the State Council’s Energy Development Strategic Action Plan (2014-2020) about achieving equal on-grid tariff for wind and solar power with coal power to encourage the orderly development of wind and solar power by properly guiding investments in these areas, the NDRC issued the Announcement on the Adjustment of Standard On-Grid Tariff for Solar and Onshore Wind Power (NDRC Price [2016]No. 2729). From January 1, 2017, standard on-grid tariffs for Class I, Class II and Class III solar powers were adjusted to RMB0.65 per kWh, RMB0.75 per kWh and RMB0.85 per kWh, respectively, which is RMB0.15 per kWh, RMB0.13 per kWh and RMB0.13 per kWh lower than the corresponding tariff in 2016. Such standard on-grid tariff will be adjusted annually. 2018 standard on-grid tariff for Class I, Class II and Class III onshore wind power decreased by RMB0.04 per kWh, RMB0.02 per kWh, RMB0.01 per kWh, respectively.  Yunnan Province has been recategorized as Class II from Class IV, which meant the standard on-grid tariff for wind power generated in Yunnan province will decrease by an additional RMB0.12 per kWh.
In June 2017, NDRC issued Circular on Canceling or Reducing Governmental Funds and Additional Charges and Reasonably Adjusting On-Grid Tariff Structure (NDRC Price [2017]No. 1152), which reduces major water conservancy project construction fund and large and medium-sized reservoir resettlement support fund by 25% to relieve power generation enterprises from its difficulties in daily operations.
In December 2017, NDRC issued Circular on the Pricing Policy of Photovoltaic Projects in 2018 (NDRC Price [2017]No. 2069), From January 1, 2018, standard on-grid tariffs for Class I, Class II and Class III solar powers were adjusted to RMB0.55 per kWh, RMB0.65 per kWh and RMB0.75 per kWh, respectively (tax included). All distributed photovoltaic projects commencing operation after January 1, 2018, adopting "Self Generate, Self Consume, with Spare Power Put On-grid" model, shall apply a subsidy of RMB0.37 per kWh. All distributed photovoltaic projects adopting "All Power Put On-grid" model shall apply the price set by the region they locate at.
Pricing Policy in Singapore
Pricing Policy of Electricity in Singapore
All licensed power plants in Singapore sell their plant output into the NEMS under a half-hourly competitive bidding process, during which a clearing price is determined based on the projected system demand. All successful bids/power plants that are cleared in each half hour will be dispatched automatically by control signals from the Power System Operator, a division of the EMA, and in turn will receive the cleared price as determined earlier. The cleared price paid to the power plants is the nodal price at their point of injection, and the Market Clearing Engine, the computer software that creates dispatch schedules and determines market clearing prices, automatically produces a different price at each node on the network. A Demand Response scheme is being introduced where demand could be curtailed in response to high prices in return for a share of the total savings arising out of lower prices as a result of demand being reduced.
As there is no certainty in the price or the dispatch levels for any power plants, operators of power plants may enter into short- or long-term financial arrangements with other counterparties or their own subsidiary company involved in the electricity retail market (to end consumers of electricity) to secure stability in their revenue stream and manage the commercial risks associated with operations in a competitive market.
In addition, the major power generation companies, including Tuas Power, are obliged to hold vesting contracts. Vesting contracts are a form of the bilateral contract imposed/vested on the generation companies who had been licensed by the EMA before the establishment of NEMS. Market Support Services Licensee is the counterparty to all of the vesting contracts, and the vesting contracts are settled between the parties through the EMC's settlement system. The quantity of vesting contract allocated to the power generation company depends on the proportion of such power generation company's capacity to the total licensed or planned generation capacity at the commencement of the vesting contract regime. Vesting contract price is set by the EMA at the long-run marginal cost and is adjusted by the EMA on a periodic basis for changes in the long-run marginal cost and on a quarterly basis for inflation and changes in fuel prices and electricity demand. Such mechanism helps protect the profit


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margins of the power generation companies in the Singapore market to a large degree. The contract quantity and price are currently recalculated every three months. There has been a rollback on the vesting contract level from 40% in 2015 to an immediate level of 25%. Following the review of vesting contract regime by EMA in 2016, it is determined that the vesting contract level will maintain at 25% until the end of first half of 2018 and reduce to LNG vesting level by the second half of 2019. The vesting contract regime will be phased out by 2023 when the LNG vesting contracts expire. This translates into increased exposure to a more volatile pool price. The authority has introduced a demand response scheme where loads can choose to participate in peak load shaving and share in part of the consumer surplus and an Electricity Futures Market which attracts independent retailers to enter the Singapore market. We continue to monitor closely and evaluate the impact of such markets on our business.
The gross pool design adopted in NEMS means all quantity sold by retailers to contestable consumers (currently defined as customers with average monthly usage more than of 42,000kWh) has to be in turn purchased from the pool. The retailers pay for their electricity purchases at the Uniform Singapore Energy Price, which is a weighted average of nodal prices and is determined on a half-hourly basis in the NEMS.
Pricing Policy of Utilities in Singapore
Utilities supply to industrial customers is based on long-term contracts. The pricing of utilities has both fixed and variable components.
Power sales
Each of our power plants has entered into a written agreement with the local grid companies for the sales of its planned power output. Generally, the agreement has a fixed term of one year and provides that the annual utilization hours of the power plant will be determined with reference to the average annual utilization hours of the similar generating units connected to the same grid.
In 2003, SERC and the State Administration of Commerce and Industry jointly promulgated a model contract form (the "Model Contract Form") for use by power grid companies and power generation companies in connection with electricity sale and purchase transactions. The Model Contract Form contains provisions on the parties' rights and obligations, amount of electricity subject to purchase, payment method and liabilities for breach of contract, etc. We believe that the publication of the Model Contract Form has facilitated the negotiation and execution of electricity purchase contracts between power grid companies and power generation companies in a fair, transparent and efficient manner. In 2016, a majority of the agreements entered into between our power plants and the local grid companies were based on the Model Contract Form. In 2017, our power plants, large power end-users and electric power companies started to sign tripartite contracts.
From 2008, with the purpose of improving energy usage efficiency, the government implemented an optimized-dispatch electricity policy in some provinces in China, as a result of which, the utilization hours of low energy consumption and low pollution generating units have been improved. We believe that our large generating units with high efficiency and low emission are competitive in the market.
From 2015, several rules have been issued to implement the plan for power market reform, including Regulation on Market Access and Exit of Electric Power Company, Regulations on Orderly Opening Up Electricity Distribution Business, Basic Rules for Mid- to Long- Term Electricity Trade (Interim), Circulate on Orderly Opening Up Power Generation and Consumption Plans, Response regarding Approving Regulation on Pilot Inter-Region Incremental Renewable Energy Power Trade (Interim) and Circular on Establishment of Pilot Electricity Power Stock Exchange to further the reform of electricity market and the establishment of the electricity exchange.
Starting from 2016, two nationwide and 33 provincial level electricity exchanges have been established, and we have invested in the electricity exchanges established in Chongqing, Shanxi and Hubei, holding 3%, 5% and 5% equity interests, respectively.


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More than 20 market administration committees have been established, and we have participated in the market administration committees established in areas such as Beijing, Guangzhou, Jiangsu, Shanxi, Liaoning, Shanghai, Henan, Hubei, Chongqing, Jilin and Shandong.
At the end of 2017, all municipalities, autonomous regions and provinces, except for Heilongjiang and Tibet, have finished their approval of electricity distribution price.
In 2017, there were more than 3,600 electric power companies being admitted to participating in the electricity trade. We have established 18 provincial level energy sales companies and 13 municipal level energy sales companies, 24 of them have been admitted to participate in the electricity trade in 14 provincial regions. We have participated in nine pilot incremental electricity distribution projects among the total 105 projects nationwide. Up to now, Shanxi, Henan, Gansu, Hunan and Jiangsu have organized the bidding process for investment and we have become a controlling shareholder in three projects located in Gansu. The list of the second group of the pilot projects has been released and relevant works are being carried out by authorities.
The PRC Government started in 1999 to experiment with a program to effect power sales through competitive bidding in some provinces. Furthermore, the PRC Government started in 2009 to experiment with a program for direct power purchase by large power end-users, and has promulgated relevant rules governing the price and method of direct power purchase transactions as well as the market entrance and exit mechanism. In accordance with the above policies, we have conducted research on the program for direct power purchases by large power end-users. In July 2013, China National Energy Administration issued the Notice on Direct Purchases between Power End-users and Power Generation Companies, which officially implemented the direct purchases programs by large end-users. Among the provinces where we operate our power plants, seven of them, namely Shanxi, Jiangsu, Henan, Hunan, Guangdong, Fujian and Gansu, started the direct purchase program in 2013, and four of them, namely Jiangxi, Yunnan, Hubei and Liaoning, are actively promoting the direct purchase pilot programs. In 2014, the programs were also implemented in Zhejiang and Anhui. In addition to these regions, the direct purchase programs by large end-users were also implemented in Liaoning, Jiangxi, Hubei and Chongqing in 2015 and in the whole nation except Hainan by 2017. The national volume of electricity sold in 2017 via the direct purchase programs was approximately 1,300 billion kWh, which represented a huge increase from the 800 billion kWh sold in 2016. Most of the sale was negotiated between power producers and large end users, with a minority completed through the competitive bidding process or listed transactions. We participated in all regions with pilot direct purchase programs.
                In general, establishing liberalized power markets represents the general trend in China's power market reform, which is conducive to creating a competitive environment that is fair, transparent and equitable.
The following table sets forth the average power tariff (RMB/MWh) of electric power sold by our power plants in China, for each of the five years ended December 31 through 2017 and the approved power tariff for 2018.
   
Year Ended December 31,
 
   
2013
   
2014
   
2015
   
2016
   
2017
   
2018
 
   
Average Tariff
   
Average Tariff
   
Average Tariff
   
Average Tariff
   
Average Tariff
   
Approved Tariff
 
Heilongjiang Province
                                   
Xinhua Power Plant*
   
     
     
     
     
374.75
     
385.13
 
Hegang Power Plant*
   
     
     
     
     
368.12
     
383.00
 
Daqing Co-generation
   
     
     
     
     
368.09
     
384.00
 
Yichun Co-generation*
   
     
     
     
     
403.09
     
384.00
 
Sanjiangkou Wind Power*
   
     
     
     
     
605.82
     
630.00
 


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Year Ended December 31,
 
   
2013
   
2014
   
2015
   
2016
   
2017
   
2018
 
   
Average Tariff
   
Average Tariff
   
Average Tariff
   
Average Tariff
   
Average Tariff
   
Approved Tariff
 
Linjiang Jiangsheng Wind Power*
   
     
     
     
     
605.82
     
630.00
 
Daqing Heping Aobao Wind Power*
   
     
     
     
     
     
620.00
 
Zhaodong Dechang Photovoltaic*
   
     
     
     
     
     
750.00
 
Jilin Province
                                               
Jiutai Power Plant*
   
     
     
     
     
385.03
     
383.10
 
Changchun Co-generation*
   
     
     
     
     
381.50
     
383.10
 
Nongan Biomass*
   
     
     
     
     
750.02
     
750.00
 
Linjiang Jubao Hydropower*
   
     
     
     
     
438.53
     
375.50
 
Zhenlai Wind Power*
   
     
     
     
     
566.31
     
595.00
 
Siping Wind Power*
   
     
     
     
     
569.21
     
610.00
 
Tongyu Tuanjie Wind Power*
   
     
     
     
     
535.27
     
580.00
 
Linjiang Jubao Photovoltaic
   
     
     
     
     
     
880.00
 
Liaoning Province
                                               
Dalian Power Plant
   
407.89
     
394.50
     
375.55
     
346.76
     
367.97
     
384.90
 
Dandong Power Plant
   
401.09
     
393.06
     
371.45
     
352.52
     
392.97
     
384.90
 
Yingkou Power Plant
   
406.85
     
399.33
     
378.32
     
344.71
     
365.73
     
376.64
 
Yingkou Co-generation
   
396.96
     
399.21
     
365.04
     
331.39
     
368.11
     
384.90
 
Wafangdian Wind Power
   
632.85
     
609.68
     
598.12
     
603.72
     
586.87
     
620.00
 
Changtu Wind Power
   
605.30
     
602.82
     
590.93
     
626.09
     
582.51
     
620.00
 
Suzihe Hydropower
   
330.00
     
330.00
     
329.96
     
332.67
     
330.00
     
330.00
 
Dandong Photovoltaic
   
     
     
     
950.00
     
950.00
     
950.00
 
Yingkou Co-generation Photovoltaic
   
     
     
     
950.00
     
950.00
     
950.00
 
Yingkou Xianrendao Co-generation Power
   
     
     
     
     
344.41
     
374.90
 
Jianchang Bashihan Photovoltaic
   
     
     
     
     
880.00
     
880.00
 
Xiao Deyingzi Photovoltaic
   
     
     
     
     
     
880.00
 
Chaoyang Heiniuyingzi Photovoltaic
   
     
     
     
     
880.00
     
880.00
 
Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region
                                               


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Year Ended December 31,
 
   
2013
   
2014
   
2015
   
2016
   
2017
   
2018
 
   
Average Tariff
   
Average Tariff
   
Average Tariff
   
Average Tariff
   
Average Tariff
   
Approved Tariff
 
Huade Wind Power
   
520.00
     
520.00
     
520.00
     
471.22
     
452.91
     
520.00
 
Hebei Province
                                               
Shang’an Power Plant
   
431.15
     
429.39
     
401.79
     
358.48
     
366.23
     
382.27
 
Kangbao Wind Power
   
534.47
     
538.84
     
538.14
     
554.60
     
660.42
     
540.00
 
Kangbao Photovoltaic
   
     
     
     
784.95
     
982.50
     
982.50
 
Zhuolu Dabao Wind Power
   
     
     
     
     
519.96
     
520.00
 
Shang'an Dinghanhuichang Photovoltaic
   
     
     
     
     
     
507.20
 
Gansu Province
                                               
Pingliang Power Plant
   
332.16
     
322.72
     
259.51
     
207.63
     
246.89
     
307.80
 
Jiuquan Wind Power
   
520.60
     
520.60
     
473.12
     
367.54
     
437.85
     
520.60
 
Jiuquan II Wind Power
   
     
540.00
     
497.75
     
402.36
     
449.50
     
540.00
 
Yumen Wind Power
   
     
520.60
     
472.01
     
390.06
     
430.53
     
520.60
 
Yigang Wind Power
   
     
     
     
447.65
     
554.72
     
580.00
 
Ningxia Autonomous Region
                                               
Ruyi Helan Rooftop Photovoltaic
   
     
     
     
     
     
800.00
 
Beijing Municipality
                                               
Beijing Co-generation
   
529.47
     
514.72
     
480.70
     
454.99
     
689.91
     
462.60
 
Beijing Co-generation CCGT
   
468.79
     
882.33
     
959.91
     
687.33
     
674.07
     
650.00
 
Tianjin Municipality
                                               
Yangliuqing Co-generation
   
483.73
     
434.28
     
416.54
     
370.82
     
393.95
     
402.90
 
Lingang Co-generation CCGT
   
     
     
817.57
     
726.44
     
699.14
     
700.00
 
Chenxi Photovoltaic
   
     
     
     
     
879.99
     
880.00
 
Shanxi Province
                                               
Yushe Power Plant
   
393.37
     
391.22
     
334.87
     
253.01
     
323.54
     
343.00
 
Zuoquan Power Plant
   
389.83
     
382.01
     
333.25
     
252.96
     
314.64
     
342.00
 
Dongshan CCGT
   
     
     
703.80
     
682.40
     
678.32
     
670.50
 
Yushe Photovoltaic
   
     
     
     
     
929.74
     
880.00
 


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Year Ended December 31,
 
   
2013
   
2014
   
2015
   
2016
   
2017
   
2018
 
   
Average Tariff
   
Average Tariff
   
Average Tariff
   
Average Tariff
   
Average Tariff
   
Approved Tariff
 
Shandong Province
                                   
Dezhou Power Plant
   
464.89
     
463.36
     
445.44
     
389.78
     
401.45
     
428.00
 
Jining Power Plant
   
455.46
     
446.73
     
429.20
     
372.57
     
395.54
     
407.41
 
Xindian Power Plant
   
453.35
     
448.55
     
432.30
     
381.58
     
397.61
     
410.90
 
Weihai Power Plant
   
474.38
     
461.18
     
440.45
     
382.53
     
404.81
     
423.30
 
Rizhao Power Plant Phase II
   
446.38
     
441.59
     
422.33
     
372.08
     
391.43
     
404.90
 
Zhanhua Co-generation
   
446.56
     
434.71
     
424.66
     
389.33
     
437.74
     
404.90
 
Baiyanghe Power Plant*
   
     
     
     
     
400.42
     
418.30
 
Rizhao Power Plant Phase I*
   
     
     
     
     
458.82
     
463.50
 
Jiaxiang Power Plant*
   
     
     
     
     
388.05
     
404.90
 
Jining Co-generation*
   
     
     
     
     
395.19
     
404.90
 
Qufu Co-generation*
   
     
     
     
     
390.16
     
404.90
 
Huangtai Power Plant*
   
     
     
     
     
390.59
     
404.90
 
Yantai Power Plant*
   
     
     
     
     
409.84
     
433.90
 
Linyi Power Plant*
   
     
     
     
     
402.16
     
415.03
 
Jining Yunhe Power Plant*
   
     
     
     
     
403.84
     
415.30
 
Liaocheng Co-generation*
   
     
     
     
     
390.49
     
415.90
 
Taian Power Plant*
   
     
     
     
     
371.67
     
404.90
 
Laiwu Power Plant*
   
     
     
     
     
384.36
     
402.38
 
Muping Wind Power*
   
     
     
     
     
627.56
     
620.00
 
Penglai Wind Power*
   
     
     
     
     
569.97
     
615.00
 
Rushan Wind Power*
   
     
     
     
     
634.98
     
620.00
 
Changdao Wind Power*(3)
   
     
     
     
     
635.20
     
 
Rongcheng Wind Power*
   
     
     
     
     
622.69
     
610.00
 
Dongying Wind Power*
   
     
     
     
     
623.54
     
620.00
 
Boshan Photovoltaic*
   
     
     
     
     
1,000.00
     
1,000.00
 
Sishui Photovoltaic*
   
     
     
     
     
1,109.60
     
1,000.00
 


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Year Ended December 31,
 
   
2013
   
2014
   
2015
   
2016
   
2017
   
2018
 
   
Average Tariff
   
Average Tariff
   
Average Tariff
   
Average Tariff
   
Average Tariff
   
Approved Tariff
 
Gaozhuang Photovoltaic*
   
     
     
     
     
592.44
     
820.00
 
Jining Co-generation Photovoltaic*
   
     
     
     
     
592.44
     
611.45
 
Zhanhua Qingfenghu Wind Power
   
     
     
     
     
     
620.00
 
Laiwu Niuquan Photovoltaic
   
     
     
     
     
     
394.90
 
Jining New Energy
   
     
     
     
     
     
611.45
 
Weihai Haibu Photovoltaic
   
     
     
     
     
830.00
     
830.00
 
Zhanhua Qingfenghu Photovoltaic
   
     
     
     
     
1,080.00
     
980.00
 
Furuite Rooftop Photovoltaic
   
     
     
     
     
     
980.00
 
Jining Weishan Zhaozhuang Photovoltaic
   
     
     
     
     
     
830.00
 
Henan Province
                                               
Qinbei Power Plant
   
437.01
     
435.42
     
401.65
     
354.30
     
374.82
     
387.9
 
Zhongyuan CCGT*
   
     
     
     
     
668.17
     
600.00
 
Luoyang Co-generation Power
   
     
     
384.33
     
365.91
     
376.26
     
387.90
 
Luoyang Yangguang Power
   
     
     
365.10
     
316.83
     
349.95
     
387.90
 
Mianchi Co-generation
   
     
     
     
328.10
     
610.00
     
382.90
 
Zhumadian Wind Power
   
     
     
     
610.00
     
374.82
     
610.00
 
Qinbei Dianchanghuichang Photovoltaic
   
     
     
     
     
     
377.90
 
Jiangsu Province
                                               
Nantong Power Plant
   
435.69
     
436.00
     
430.98
     
407.55
     
417.42
     
401.00
 
Nanjing Power Plant
   
436.35
     
463.50
     
453.08
     
400.81
     
428.37
     
401.00
 
Taicang Power Plant
   
432.81
     
419.19
     
387.68
     
349.31
     
372.74
     
399.32
 
Huaiyin Power Plant
   
449.87
     
438.98
     
450.81
     
433.30
     
487.47
     
401.00
 
Jinling Power Plant
                                               
Coal-fire
   
428.38
     
408.24
     
385.24
     
348.86
     
366.53
     
401.00
 
CCGT
   
585.53
     
606.21
     
712.13
     
708.41
     
593.09
     
606.00
 


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Year Ended December 31,
 
   
2013
   
2014
   
2015
   
2016
   
2017
   
2018
 
   
Average Tariff
   
Average Tariff
   
Average Tariff
   
Average Tariff
   
Average Tariff
   
Approved Tariff
 
CCGT Co-generation
   
635.42
     
690.00
     
760.99
     
617.12
     
604.16
     
617.00
 
Suzhou Co-generation
   
     
508.66
     
489.38
     
453.42
     
465.86
     
480.00
 
Nanjing Thermal Power
   
     
     
     
445.21
     
469.99
     
475.00
 
Qidong Wind Power
   
541.34
     
555.92
     
556.76
     
553.91
     
556.03
     
549.67
 
Rudong Wind Power
   
610.00
     
610.00
     
610.00
     
606.24
     
609.29
     
610.00
 
Tongshan Wind Power
   
     
     
     
610.00
     
610.00
     
610.00
 
Luhe Wind Power
   
     
     
     
     
     
610.00
 
Rudong Offshore Wind Power
   
     
     
     
     
850.00
     
850.00
 
Suzhou CCGT
   
     
     
     
     
612.79
     
617.00
 
Guanyun Co-generation.
   
     
     
     
     
433.00
     
475.00
 
Yicheng Wind Power
   
     
     
     
     
     
610.00
 
Taicang Dianchanghuichang Photovoltaic
   
     
     
     
     
     
954.00
 
Guanyun Photovoltaic
   
     
     
     
     
     
980.00
 
Shanghai Municipality
                                               
Shidongkou I
   
453.27
     
438.21
     
435.48
     
395.18
     
401.11
     
410.30
 
Shidongkou II
   
442.00
     
437.54
     
410.35
     
380.60
     
397.96
     
416.50
 
Shidongkou Power
   
462.02
     
449.92
     
427.42
     
382.31
     
395.75
     
425.50
 
Shanghai CCGT(2)
   
820.92
     
866.20
     
937.13
     
899.62
     
911.36
     
705.60
 
Chongqing Municipality
                                               
Luohuang Power Plant
   
448.57
     
440.90
     
427.84
     
376.92
     
392.74
     
399.13
 
Liangjiang CCGT
   
     
     
872.20
     
649.74
     
811.53
     
491.30
 
Zhejiang Province
                                               
Yuhuan Power Plant
   
484.79
     
468.71
     
452.99
     
403.82
     
418.58
     
422.30
 
Changxing Power Plant
   
     
431.03
     
487.93
     
420.54
     
429.18
     
442.30
 
Tongxiang CCGT(2)
   
     
1,298.37
     
1,278.17
     
887.70
     
912.07
     
567.00
 
Changxing Photovoltaic
   
     
     
1,125.67
     
1,208.23
     
1,252.38
     
1,100.00
 


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Year Ended December 31,
 
   
2013
   
2014
   
2015
   
2016
   
2017
   
2018
 
   
Average Tariff
   
Average Tariff
   
Average Tariff
   
Average Tariff
   
Average Tariff
   
Approved Tariff
 
Changxing Hongqiao Photovoltaic
   
     
     
     
980.00
     
1,119.24
     
1,080.00
 
Huzhou Distributed Photovoltaic
   
     
     
     
     
1,009.06
     
980.00
 
Hunan Province
                                               
Yueyang Power Plant
   
505.13
     
495.31
     
480.55
     
449.87
     
456.55
     
458.81
 
Subaoding Wind Power
   
     
494.00
     
611.72
     
610.00
     
605.55
     
610.00
 
Guidong Wind Power
   
     
     
610.00
     
610.00
     
608.54
     
610.00
 
Xiangqi Hydropower
   
390.00
     
410.00
     
410.00
     
404.19
     
376.17
     
380.00
 
Yueyang Xingang Photovoltaic
   
     
     
     
     
     
900.00
 
Yueyang Leigutai Photovoltaic
   
     
     
     
     
     
870.00
 
Hubei Province
                                               
Wuhan Power Plant
   
     
461.99
     
435.47
     
376.53
     
401.70
     
429.79
 
Jingmen Thermal Power
   
     
432.20
     
444.09
     
378.97
     
403.50
     
426.10
 
Yingcheng Thermal Power
   
     
     
477.26
     
392.73
     
405.69
     
426.10
 
Jieshan Wind Power
   
     
     
610.00
     
610.00
     
676.00
     
690.00
 
Enshi Maweigou Hydropower
   
356.96
     
366.59
     
379.26
     
380.43
     
383.42
     
370.00
 
Dalongtan Hydropower
   
     
366.89
     
374.80
     
376.38
     
370.00
     
370.00
 
Zhongxiang Hujiawan Wind Power
   
     
     
     
     
     
610.00
 
Suizhou Zengdufuhe Photovoltaic
   
     
     
     
     
880.00
     
990.00
 
Jiangxi Province
                                               
Jinggangshan Power Plant
   
482.95
     
468.92
     
443.73
     
399.06
     
409.42
     
426.18
 
Ruijin Power
   
     
466.57
     
441.24
     
399.27
     
411.81
     
424.30
 
Anyuan Power
   
     
     
424.63
     
400.98
     
415.17
     
424.30
 
Jianggongling Wind Power
   
     
     
     
610.00
     
610.00
     
610.00
 
Linghuashan Wind Power
   
     
     
     
     
     
610.00
 
Anhui Province
                                               
Chaohu Power Plant
   
     
412.93
     
409.79
     
351.24
     
371.86
     
394.40
 
Huaining Wind Power
   
     
     
     
610.00
     
610.00
     
610.00
 


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Year Ended December 31,
 
   
2013
   
2014
   
2015
   
2016
   
2017
   
2018
 
   
Average Tariff
   
Average Tariff
   
Average Tariff
   
Average Tariff
   
Average Tariff
   
Approved Tariff
 
Hualiangting Hydropower
   
     
346.85
     
392.89
     
385.60
     
376.74
     
384.40
 
Fujian Province
                                               
Fuzhou Power Plant
   
442.81
     
441.83
     
392.29
     
348.95
     
375.59
     
408.35
 
Changle Photovoltaic
   
     
     
     
     
980.00
     
980.00
 
Guangdong Province
                                               
Shantou Power Plant
   
541.39
     
529.99
     
498.01
     
464.69
     
448.26
     
477.75
 
Haimen
   
514.30
     
503.18
     
483.38
     
440.21
     
425.50
     
463.00
 
Haimen Power
   
     
479.55
     
485.46
     
444.53
     
428.41
     
453.00
 
Shantou Photovoltaic
   
     
     
     
980.00
     
980.00
     
980.00
 
Yunnan Province
                                               
Diandong Energy
   
371.30
     
401.59
     
435.58
     
513.58
     
358.12
     
335.80
 
Yuwang Energy
   
377.41
     
395.96
     
545.42
     
1,394.49
     
329.35
     
335.80
 
Fuyuan Wind Power
   
     
610.00
     
600.61
     
494.71
     
478.37
     
610.00
 
Guizhou Province
                                               
Panxian Wind Power
   
     
     
     
610.00
     
595.68
     
610.00
 
Panxian Jiaoziding Wind Power
   
     
     
     
     
     
610.00
 
Hainan Province
                                               
Haikou Power Plant
   
     
474.14
     
457.71
     
420.45
     
429.17
     
436.85
 
Dongfang Power Plant
   
     
482.69
     
460.53
     
420.90
     
432.70
     
439.80
 
Nanshan CCGT
   
     
439.84
     
629.32
     
672.26
     
1,619.97
     
665.80
 
Wenchang Wind Power
   
     
619.72
     
571.95
     
609.78
     
608.99
     
610.00
 
Gezhen Hydropower
   
     
392.63
     
399.78
     
400.07
     
399.53
     
400.00
 
Dongfang Photovoltaic
   
     
     
     
1,010.00
     
1,010.00
     
1,000.00
 
Haikou Dianchanghuichang Photovoltaic
   
     
     
     
     
     
960.00
 
Guangxi Autonomous Region
                                               
Guilin Distributed Energy
   
     
     
     
     
     
574.00
 


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Notes:
(1)
The power plants marked * are newly acquired entities of the Company in January 2017.
(2)
The tariff of Shanghai Combined Cycle and Tongxiang Combined Cycle consist of on-grid settlement price and capacity subsidy income.
(3)
Changdao Wind Power has been shut down.
Power sales in Singapore
According to EMC, the total registered capacity in commercial operation for 2017 in Singapore was 13,597 MW, of which 10,508 MW belonged to CCGT/Cogen/Trigen facilities. In 2017, the peak demand for electricity was 6,967 MW against 2016's 6,846 MW. The power market in Singapore is competitive, and power generation companies compete to sell their power output into NEMS through a bidding process with hedging via vesting contracts and retail sales. For the year ended December 31, 2017, power sold through vesting contracts represented approximately 25% of total system demand. The existing Vesting Contract Scheme will be maintained at 25% of system demand until the end of the first half of 2018, gradually dropping to LNG vesting level in second half of 2019. The decrease in allocated vesting contract volumes will have to be made up through increased retail sales, or otherwise, be translated into increased exposure to more volatile pool prices.
The volatility in the sales price of the revenue associated with the sale of electricity in the NEMS is effectively managed via vesting contracts and direct retail sales which is carried out through a Tuas Power's subsidiary. The effective tariffs Tuas Power received for its electricity output are thus largely dependent on the vesting contract prices and volumes as well as prices secured under retail sales. The EMA has announced the start of Open Electricity Market (previously known as Full Retail Contestability) in 2018, with a soft launch planned in April 2018.
Utility sales in Singapore
In 2017, TMUC sold 2,579,205 MT of steam to customers, representing an increase of 19.9% as compared to 2,151,143 MT in 2016.
Fuel supply arrangements
The majority of our power plants in capacity are thermal plants, which are fueled by coal, gas and oil.
Coal
Our coal supply for our coal-fired power plants is mainly obtained from numerous coal producers in Shanxi Province, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region and Gansu Province. We also obtain coal from overseas suppliers.
In 2015, the average coal purchasing price decreased significantly from the previous year. We purchased 130.56 million tons of coal and consumed 132.12 million tons of coal. Of our total coal purchases, 48% was purchased under annual contracting arrangements and the remainder was purchased on the open market. The coal purchase price for our Company, including transportation costs and miscellaneous expenses, averaged approximately RMB408.71 per ton in 2015. Our average unit fuel cost in 2015 decreased by 13.68% from that in 2014.
In 2016, we purchased 131.60 million tons of coal and consumed 132.18 million tons of coal. Of our total coal purchases, 39% was purchased under annual contracting arrangements and the remainder was purchased on the open market. The coal purchase price for our Company, including transportation costs and miscellaneous expenses, averaged approximately RMB423.16 per ton in 2016, representing an increase of 3.54% compared to 2015. Our average unit fuel cost in 2016 decreased by 1.76% from that in 2015.
In 2017, we purchased 167.89 million tons of coal and consumed 171.55 million tons of coal. Of our total coal purchases, 64% was purchased under annual contracting arrangements and the remainder was purchased on the


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open market. The coal purchase price for our Company, including transportation costs and miscellaneous expenses, averaged approximately RMB547.72 per ton in 2017, representing an increase of 29.4% compared to 2016. Our average unit fuel cost in 2017 increased by 32.41% from that in 2016.
Singapore's Tuas Power used coal as primary fuel for its TMUC's cogeneration plants. Coal is procured from coal producers in Indonesia via two long-term coal supply contracts with 10 year and 15-year terms respectively, and short-term contracts. The prices are indexed to the Global Coal Newcastle Index and HBA (Coal Reference Price which is regulated by Indonesia Government) Index. In 2017, Tuas Power purchased an incremental amount of coal in the open market.
Gas
Currently, the Company has 12 Combined Cycle Gas Turbine Power Plants ("CCGT") in China, including:
·
Huaneng Shanghai Combined Cycle Gas Turbine Power Plant ("Shanghai CCGT") with gas supply transported through the pipeline of "West-East Gas Transport Project";
·
Huaneng Jiangsu Jinling Combined Cycle Gas Turbine Power Plant ("Jinling CCGT") with gas supply transported through the pipeline of "West-East Gas Transport Project";
·
Huaneng Jiangsu Jinling Combined Cycle Gas Turbine Co-generation Power Plant ("Jinling CCGT Co-generation") with gas supply transported through the pipeline of "West-East Gas Transport Project";
·
Huaneng Beijing Co-generation CCGT Power Plant ("Beijing Co-generation CCGT") with gas supply transported through Shaanxi-Beijing Pipeline;
·
Huaneng Zhejiang Tongxiang Combined Cycle Gas Turbine Power Plant ("Tongxiang CCGT"), with gas supply transported through the pipeline of "West-East Gas Transport Project";
·
Huaneng Chongqing Liangjiang Combined Cycle Gas Turbine Power Plant ("Liangjiang CCGT") with gas supply transported through the pipeline of "West-East Gas Transport Project";
·
Huaneng Tianjin Lingang Combined Cycle Gas Turbine Co-generation Power Plant ("Lingang CCGT Co-generation") with gas supply by CNOOC Tianjin Trading Branch and Petro China Tianjin Trading Branch;
·
Huaneng Shanxi Dongshan Combined Cycle Gas Turbine Power Plant ("Dongshan CCGT") with gas supply transported through Shaanxi-Beijing Pipeline II;
·
Huaneng Hainan Nanshan Combined Cycle Gas Turbine Power Plant ("Nanshan CCGT") with gas supply by CNOOC Hainan Branch;
·
Huaneng Zhongyuan Combined Cycle Gas Turbine Power Plant ("Zhongyuan CCGT") with gas supply transported through the pipeline of "West-East Gas Transport Project";
·
Huaneng Jiangsu Suzhou Combined Cycle Gas Turbine Co-generation Power Plant ("Suzhou CCGT Co-generation ") with gas supply transported through the pipeline of "West-East Gas Transport Project"; and
·
Huaneng Guangxi Guilin Distributed Energy Project ("Guilin Distributed Energy") with gas supply by Petro China Nanning Branch.
In addition, Tuas Power in Singapore has five gas-fired combined cycle generating units and three gas-fired backup boilers. The piped gas for Tuas Power is provided by Pavilion Gas Pte Ltd and Sembcorp Gas Pte Ltd., whereas LNG is provided by Shell Gas Marketing Pte Ltd (formally known as BG Singapore Gas Marketing Pte Ltd).


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Oil
Tuas Power maintains operation of one 600 MW oil-fired steam generating unit. The oil supply for Tuas Power is purchased from the open market. With the increased competition from new gas-fired CCPs, fuel oil consumption is expected to be marginal at best and therefore future purchases, if any, will be on a spot basis. Diesel, as backup fuel for oil-fired units, is also purchased on a spot basis.
Repairs and maintenance
Each of our power plants has a timetable for routine maintenance, regular inspections and repairs. Such timetables and the procedures for the repairs and maintenance of generating units comply with the relevant regulations promulgated by the former Ministry of Electricity Power.
Pursuant to our procedures, generating units are currently operating on a cycle of six to eight years, subject to the general maintenance and service conducted considering the status and operating hours of generating units. In each cycle, there are four different levels of maintenance:
(i)
regular checks and routine maintenance are carried out throughout the period during which generating unit is in operation;
(ii)
a small-scale servicing is performed every year, which takes approximately 20 days;
(iii)
a medium-scale check-up is carried out between the two overhauls, the length of which depends on the actual condition of the generating unit at the time of the check-up and the inspections and improvements to be carried out; and
(iv)
a full-scale overhaul is conducted at the end of each operating cycle, which takes approximately 60 days.
C.
Organizational structure
We are 33.33% owned by HIPDC, which in turn is a subsidiary of Huaneng Group. Huaneng Group was established in 1988 with the approval of the State Council. Huaneng Group also holds a 13.83% equity interest in us in addition to HIPDC’s ownship.  In 2002, Huaneng Group was restructured as one of the five independent power generation group companies to take over the power generation assets originally belonging to the State Power Corporation of China. Huaneng Group has a registered capital of RMB20 billion and is controlled and managed by the central government. Huaneng Group is principally engaged in the development, investment, construction, operation and management of power plants; organizing the generation and sale of power (and heat); and the development, investment, construction, production and sale of products in relation to energy, transportation, new energy and environmental protection industries.
HIPDC was established in 1985 as a joint venture controlled by Huaneng Group. HIPDC is engaged in developing, investing, operating and constructing power plants in China. Some of the power plants currently owned and operated by us were originally built and later transferred to us by HIPDC. Both Huaneng Group and HIPDC have agreed to give us preferential rights in the power development business and power assets transfers. See "Item 7.A. Major shareholders" for details.
The following organizational chart sets forth the organizational structure of HIPDC and us as of March 31, 2018:


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Notes:
*
Huaneng Group indirectly holds 100% equity interests in Pro-Power Investment Limited through its wholly owned subsidiary, China Hua Neng Hong Kong Company Limited, and Pro-Power Investment Limited in turn holds 25% equity interests in HIPDC. As a result, Huaneng Group beneficially holds 100% of equity interests in HIPDC.
**
Of the 13.83% equity interest, 10.23% was directly held by Huaneng Group, 3.11% was held by Huaneng Group through its wholly owned subsidiary, China Hua Neng Hong Kong Company Limited, and the remaining approximately 0.49% was held by Huaneng Group through its subsidiary, China Huaneng Finance Corporation Limited.
For a detailed discussion of the Company's subsidiaries, see Note 9 to the Financial Statements.
D.
Property, plants and equipment
 
The following table presents certain summary information on our power plants as of March 31, 2018.

Plant or Expansion
 
Actual In-service Date
 
Current Installed Capacity
 
Ownership
 
Attributable Capacity
 
Type of Fuel
(Names as defined below)
     
(MW)
 
%
 
MW
   
                     
Heilongjiang Province
                   
Xinhua Power Plant
 
Unit I: Sep. 1979
 
1 x 200
 
70%
 
140
 
Coal
   
Unit II: Sep. 2005
 
1 x 330
 
70%
 
231
   
Hegang Power Plant
 
Unit I: Nov. 1998
 
1x 300
 
64%
 
192
 
Coal
   
Unit II: Nov. 1999
 
1x 300
 
64%
 
192
   
   
Unit III: Apr. 2007
 
1 x 600
 
64%
 
384
   



37



Plant or Expansion
 
Actual In-service Date
 
Current Installed Capacity
 
Ownership
 
Attributable Capacity
 
Type of Fuel
(Names as defined below)
     
(MW)
 
%
 
MW
   
                     
Daqing Co-generation
 
Unit I: Jun. 2013
 
1 x 350
 
100%
 
350
 
Coal
   
Unit II: Aug. 2013
 
1 x 350
 
100%
 
350
   
Yichun Co-generation
 
Unit I: Sep. 2015
 
1 x 350
 
100%
 
350
 
Coal
   
Unit II: Dec. 2015
 
1 x 350
 
100%
 
350
   
Sanjiangkou Wind Power
 
66 turbines: Feb. 2010
 
99
 
82.85%
 
82
 
Wind
Linjiang Jiangsheng Wind Power
 
66 turbines: Oct. 2015
 
99
 
82.85%
 
82
 
Wind
Daqing Heping Aobao Wind Power
 
32 turbines: Dec. 2011
 
96
 
100%
 
96
 
Wind
   
32 turbines: May. 2012
 
96
 
100%
 
96
   
   
16 turbines: Dec. 2016
 
48
 
100%
 
48
   
   
16 turbines: Dec. 2016
 
48
 
100%
 
48
   
Zhaodong Dechang Photovoltaic
 
Dec. 2017
 
20
 
100%
 
20
 
Solar
Jilin Province
                   
Jiutai Power Plant
 
Unit I: Oct. 2009
 
1 x 670
 
100%
 
670
 
Coal
   
Unit II: Dec. 2009
 
1 x 670
 
100%
 
670
   
Changchun Co-generation
 
Unit I: Dec. 2009
 
1 x 350
 
100%
 
350
 
Coal
   
Unit II: Apr. 2009
 
1 x 350
 
100%
 
350
   
Nongan Biomass
 
Dec. 2011
 
1 x 25
 
100%
 
25
 
Biomass
Linjiang Jubao Hydropower
 
Sep. 2004
 
2 x 10
 
100%
 
20
 
Solar
Zhenlai Wind Power
 
33 turbines: Jun. 2009
 
49.5
 
100%
 
49.5
 
Wind
   
33 turbines: Dec. 2011
 
49.5
 
100%
 
49.5
   
Siping Wind Power
 
50 turbines: Oct. 2010
 
75
 
100%
 
75
 
Wind
   
25 turbines: Nov. 2010
 
50
 
100%
 
50
   
   
50 turbines: Dec. 2010
 
75
 
100%
 
75
   
Tongyu Tuanjie Wind Power
 
74 turbines: Dec. 2015
 
148
 
100%
 
148
 
Wind
Linjiang Jubao Photovoltaic
 
Jun. 2017
 
15
 
100%
 
15
 
Solar
Liaoning Province
                   
Dalian Power Plant
Phase I
 
Unit I: Sep. 1988
 
2 x 350
 
100%
 
700
 
Coal
   
Unit II: Dec. 1988
               
Phase II
 
Unit III: Jan. 1999
 
2 x 350
 
100%
 
700
 
Coal
   
Unit IV: Jan. 1999
               
Dandong Power Plant
 
Unit I: Jan. 1999
 
2 x 350
 
100%
 
700
 
Coal
   
Unit II: Jan. 1999
               
Yingkou Power Plant
Phase I
 
Unit I: Jan. 1996
 
2 x 320
 
100%
 
640
 
Coal
   
Unit II: Dec. 1996
               
Phase II
 
Unit III: Aug. 2007
 
2 x 600
 
100%
 
1,200
 
Coal
   
Unit IV: Oct. 2007
               
Yingkou Co-generation
 
Unit I: Dec. 2009
 
2 x 330
 
100%
 
660
 
Coal
   
Unit II: Dec. 2009
               
Wafangdian Wind Power
 
24 turbines: Jun. 2011
 
48
 
100%
 
48
 
Wind
Changtu Wind Power
 
33 turbines: Nov. 2012
 
97.5
 
100%
 
97.5
 
Wind
   
24 turbines: Oct. 2014
               
Suzihe Hydropower
 
2012
 
3 x 12.5
 
100%
 
37.5
 
Hydro
Dandong Photovoltaic
 
May. 2016
 
10
 
100%
 
10
 
Solar
Yingkou Co-generation Photovoltaic
 
Jun. 2016
 
10
 
100%
 
10
 
Solar
Xianrendao Co-generation
 
Mar. 2017
 
1 x 50
 
100%
 
50
 
Coal
Yingkou Xianrendao Co-generation Power
 
Mar. 2017
 
2*50
 
100%
 
100
 
Coal
Jianchang Bashihan Photovoltaic
Phase I
 
Aug. 2017
 
22.03
 
100%
 
22.03
 
Solar
Phase II
 
Aug. 2017
 
22.03
 
100%
 
22.03
 
Solar
Xiao Deyingzi Photovoltaic
 
Aug. 2017
 
15.56
 
100%
 
15.56
 
Solar
Chaoyang Heiniuyingzi Photovoltaic
 
Aug. 2017
 
18.79
 
100%
 
18.79
 
Solar
Inner Mongolia
                   
Autonomous Region
                   
Huade Wind Power
Phase I
 
33 turbines: Dec. 2009
 
49.5
 
100%
 
49.5
 
Wind
Phase II
 
33 turbines: Jun. 2011
 
49.5
 
100%
 
49.5
 
Wind


38


Plant or Expansion
 
Actual In-service Date
 
Current Installed Capacity
 
Ownership
 
Attributable Capacity
 
Type of Fuel
(Names as defined below)
     
(MW)
 
%
 
MW
   
                     
Hebei Province
                   
Shang' an Power Plant
Phase I
 
Unit I: Aug. 1990
 
2 x 350
 
100%
 
700
 
Coal
   
Unit II: Dec. 1990
               
  Phase II
 
Unit III: Oct. 1997
 
2 x 330
 
100%
 
660
 
Coal
   
Unit IV: Oct. 1997
               
   Phase III
 
Unit V: Jul. 2008
 
2 x 600
 
100%
 
1,200
 
Coal
   
Unit VI: Aug. 2008
               
Kangbao Wind Power
Phase I
 
33 turbines: Jan. 2011
 
49.5
 
100%
 
49.5
 
Wind
Kangbao Xitan Photovoltaic
 
Jun. 2016
 
20
 
100%
 
20
 
Solar
Zhuolu Dabao Wind Power
 
24 turbines: Mar. 2017
 
48
 
100%
 
48
 
Wind
Shang'an Dinghanhuichang Photovoltaic
 
Dec. 2017
 
17
 
100%
 
17
 
Solar
Gansu Province
                   
Pingliang Power Plant
Phase I
 
Unit I: Sep. 2000
 
3 x 325
 
65%
 
633.75
 
Coal
   
Unit II: Jun. 2001
               
   
Unit III: Jun. 2003
               
   
Unit IV: Nov. 2003
 
1 x 330
 
65%
 
 214.5
 
 Coal
   
Unit V: Feb. 2010
 
2 x 600
 
65%
 
 780
 
 Coal
   
Unit VI: March 2010
               
Pingliang Power Plant
Phase I
 
Unit VI: Dec. 2011
 
2 x 306.9
 
41%
 
251.66
 
Gas
CCGT
 
Unit VII: Dec. 2011
               
   
Unit VIII: Dec. 2011
 
1 x 309.6
 
41%
 
126.936
 
Gas
   
Unit IX: Nov. 2017
 
2 x 342.97
 
41%
 
281.24
 
Gas
CCGT
 
Unit X: Nov. 2017
               
   
Unit XI: Nov. 2017
 
1 x 312.06
 
41%
 
127.94
 
Gas
Jiuquan Wind Power
 
259 turbines: Dec. 2011
 
401
 
100%
 
 401
 
 Wind
Jiuquan II Wind Power
 
100 turbines: Dec. 2014
 
200
 
100%
 
 200
 
Wind
   
100 turbines: Jun. 2015
 
200
 
100%
 
 200
 
 Wind
Yumen Wind Power
 
24 turbines: Jun. 2015
 
48
 
100%
 
 48
 
 Wind
   
67 turbines: Jun. 2015
 
100.5
 
100%
 
 100.5
 
 Wind
Yigang Wind Power
 
96 turbines: Dec. 2015
 
192
 
100%
 
 192
 
 Wind
Ningxia Autonomous Region
                   
Ruyi Helan Rooftop Photovoltaic
 
Jun. 2017
 
19.8
 
40%
 
7.92
 
Solar
Beijing Municipality
                   
Beijing Co-generation
Phase I
 
Unit I: Jan. 1998
 
2 x 165
 
41%
 
135.3
 
Coal
   
Unit II: Jan. 1998
               
   
Unit III: Dec. 1998
 
2 x 220
 
41%
 
180.4
 
Coal
   
Unit IV: Jun. 1999
               
   
Unit V: Apr. 2004
 
1 x 75
 
41%
 
30.75
 
Coal
Beijing Co-generation CCGT
Phase II
 
Unit VI: Dec. 2011
 
2 x 306.9
 
41%
 
251.66
 
Gas
 
 
Unit VII: Dec. 2011
               
   
Unit VIII: Dec. 2011
 
1 x 309.6
 
41%
 
126.936
 
Gas
Beijing Co-generation CCGT
Phase III
 
Unit IX: Nov. 2017
 
2 x 342.97
 
41%
 
281.24
 
Gas
 
 
Unit X: Nov. 2017
               
   
Unit XI: Nov. 2017
 
1 x 312.6
 
41%
 
127.94
 
Gas
Tianjin Municipality
                   
Yangliuqing Co-generation
 
Unit I: Dec. 1998
 
4 x 300
 
55%
 
660
 
Coal
   
Unit II: Sep. 1999
               
   
Unit III: Dec. 2006
               
   
Unit IV: May 2007
               
Lingang Co-generation CCGT
 
Unit I: Dec. 2014
 
1 x 313
 
100%
 
463
 
Gas
       
1 x 150
           
                     
Chenxi Photovoltaic
 
 Jun. 2017
 
2.2
 
55%
 
1.21
 
Solar
Shanxi Province
                   
Yushe Power Plant
Phase I
 
Unit I: Aug. 1994
 
2 x 100
 
60%
 
120
 
Coal
   
Unit III: Dec. 1994
               
Phase II
 
Unit IV: Oct. 2004
 
2 x 300
 
60%
 
360
 
Coal
   
Unit II: Nov. 2004
               


39


Plant or Expansion
 
Actual In-service Date
 
Current Installed Capacity
 
Ownership
 
Attributable Capacity
 
Type of Fuel
(Names as defined below)
     
(MW)
 
%
 
MW
   
                     
Zuoquan Power Plant
 
Unit I: Dec. 2011
 
2 x 673
 
80%
 
1,076.8
 
Coal
   
Unit II: Jan. 2012
               
Dongshan CCGT
 
Unit I: Oct. 2015
 
2 x297.7
 
100%
 
 595.4
 
 Gas
   
Unit II: Oct. 2015
               
   
Unit III: Oct. 2015
 
263.6
 
100%
 
 263.6
 
 Gas
Yushe Photovoltaic
 
Jun. 2017
 
50
 
100%
 
50
 
Solar
Shandong Province
                   
Dezhou Power Plant
Phase I
 
Unit I: 1992
 
1 x 330
 
100%
 
330
 
Coal
   
Unit II: 1992
 
1 x 320
 
100%
 
320
 
Coal
Phase II
 
Unit III: Jun. 1994
 
1 x 330
 
100%
 
330
 
Coal
   
Unit IV: May 1995
 
1 x 320
 
100%
 
320
 
Coal
   Phase III
 
Unit V: Jun. 2002
 
2 x 700
 
100%
 
1,400
 
Coal
   
Unit VI: Oct. 2002
               
Jining Power Plant
 Coal-fired
 
Unit V: Jul. 2003
 
2 x 135
 
100%
 
270
 
Coal
   
Unit VI: Aug. 2003
               
 Co-generation
 
Unit I: Nov. 2009
 
2 x 350
 
100%
 
700
 
Coal
   
Unit II: Dec. 2009
               
Xindian Power Plant
Phase III
 
Unit V: Sep 2006
 
2 x 300
 
95%
 
570
 
Coal
   
Unit VI: Nov. 2006
               
Weihai Power Plant
Phase II
 
Unit III: Mar. 1998
 
2 x 320
 
60%
 
384
 
Coal
   
Unit IV: Nov. 1998
               
Phase III
 
Unit V: Dec. 2012
 
2 x 680
 
60%
 
816
 
Coal
   
Unit VI: Dec. 2012
               
Rizhao Power Plant
Phase II
 
Dec. 2008
 
2 x 680
 
100%
 
1,360
 
Coal
                     
Zhanhua Co-generation
 
Jul. 2005
 
2 x 165
 
100%
 
330
 
Coal
                     
Baiyanghe Power Plant
 
Unit I: Oct. 2003
 
1 x 145
 
80%
 
116
 
Coal
   
Unit II: Oct. 2003
 
1 x 145
 
80%
 
116
   
   
Unit III: Dec. 2009
 
1 x 300
 
80%
 
240
   
   
Unit IV: Dec. 2009
 
1 x 300
 
80%
 
240
   
Rizhao Power Plant
Phase I
 
Unit I: Sep. 1999
 
1 x 350
 
88.8%
 
311
 
Coal
   
Unit II: Jan. 2003
 
1 x 350
 
88.8%
 
311
   
Jiaxiang Power Plant
 
Unit I: Oct. 2006
 
1 x 330
 
40%
 
132
 
Coal
   
Unit II: May. 2007
 
1 x 330
 
40%
 
132
   
Jining Co-generation
 
Unit I: Apr. 2004
 
1 x 30
 
40%
 
12
 
Coal
   
Unit II: Jul. 2004
 
1 x 30
 
40%
 
12
   
Qufu Co-generation
 
Unit I: Feb. 2009
 
1 x 225
 
40%
 
90
 
Coal
   
Unit II: Sep. 2009
 
1 x 225
 
40%
 
90
   
Huangtai Power Plant
 
Unit I: Nov. 1987
 
1 x 330
 
72%
 
237.6
 
Coal
   
Unit II: Jan. 2011
 
1 x 350
 
72%
 
252
   
   
Unit III: Jan. 2011
 
1 x 350
 
72%
 
252
   
Yantai Power Plant
 
Unit I: Apr. 1996
 
1 x 110
 
80%
 
88
 
Coal
   
Unit II: Oct. 2005
 
1 x 160
 
80%
 
128
   
   
Unit III: Dec. 2005
 
1 x 160
 
80%
 
128
   
   
Unit IV: Oct. 2006
 
1 x 160
 
80%
 
128
   
Linyi Power Plant
 
Unit I: Dec. 2012
 
1 x 350
 
60%
 
210
 
Coal
   
Unit II: Oct. 2013
 
1 x 350
 
60%
 
210
   
   
Unit III: Dec. 1997
 
1 x 140
 
60%
 
84
   
   
Unit IV: Apr. 2003
 
1 x 140
 
60%
 
84
   
   
Unit V: Sep. 2003
 
1 x 140
 
60%
 
84
   
   
Unit VI: Apr. 2005
 
1 x 140
 
60%
 
84
   
Jining Yunhe Power Plant
 
Unit I: Jul. 2000
 
1 x 145
 
78.68%
 
114.09
 
Coal
   
Unit II: Nov. 2000
 
1 x 145
 
78.68%
 
114.09
   
   
Unit III: Sep. 2003
 
1 x 145
 
78.68%
 
114.09
   


40


Plant or Expansion
 
Actual In-service Date
 
Current Installed Capacity
 
Ownership
 
Attributable Capacity
 
Type of Fuel
(Names as defined below)
     
(MW)
 
%
 
MW
   
                     
   
Unit IV: Feb. 2004
 
1 x 145
 
78.68%
 
114.09
   
   
Unit V: Sep. 2006
 
1 x 330
 
78.68%
 
259.64
   
   
Unit VI: Mar. 2006
 
1 x 330
 
78.68%
 
259.64
   
Liaocheng Co-generation
 
Unit I: Jan. 2006
 
1 x 330
 
60%
 
198
 
Coal
   
Unit II: Sep. 2006
 
1 x 330
 
60%
 
198
   
Taian Power Plant
 
Unit I: May. 2007
 
1 x 150
 
80%
 
120
 
Coal
   
Unit II: Dec. 2007
 
1 x 150
 
80%
 
120
   
Laiwu Power Plant
 
Unit I: Dec. 2015
 
1 x 1000
 
64%
 
640
 
Coal
   
Unit II: Nov. 2016
 
1 x 1000
 
64%
 
640
   
Muping Wind Power
 
28 turbines: Dec. 2010
 
42
 
80%
 
34
 
Wind
Penglai Wind Power
 
24 turbines: Sep. 2014
 
48
 
80%
 
38.4
 
Wind
   
1 turbine: Sep. 2014
 
1.8
 
80%
 
1.44
   
   
24 turbines: Oct. 2016
 
48
 
80%
 
38.4
   
   
1 turbine: Oct. 2016
 
1.8
 
80%
 
1.44
   
Rushan Wind Power
 
8 turbines: Sep. 2014
 
12
 
80%
 
9.6
 
Wind
   
11 turbines: Sep. 2014
 
16.5
 
80%
 
13.2
   
   
2 turbines: Oct. 2016
 
3
 
80%
 
2.4
   
   
5 turbines: Oct. 2016
 
10.5
 
80%
 
8.4
   
Changdao Wind Power
 
8 turbines: Sep. 1999
 
4.8
 
48%
 
10
 
Wind
   
6 turbines: Dec. 2004
 
3.6
 
48%
 
1.73
   
   
3 turbines: Jul. 2005
 
2.25
 
48%
 
1.08
   
   
1 turbine: Apr. 2006
 
1.3
 
48%
 
0.62
   
   
3 turbines: Apr. 2006
 
2.25
 
48%
 
1.08
   
   
2 turbines: Sep. 2006
 
2.6
 
48%
 
1.25
   
   
1 turbine: Sep. 2006
 
0.75
 
48%
 
0.36
   
   
2 turbines: Jan. 2007
 
1.5
 
48%
 
0.72
   
   
2 turbines: Oct. 2008
 
1.5
 
48%
 
0.72
   
Rongcheng Wind Power
 
1 turbine: Jan. 2006
 
1.5
 
48%
 
0.72
 
Wind
   
1 turbine: Jan. 2006
 
1.5
 
48%
 
0.72
   
   
1 turbine: Jan. 2006
 
1.5
 
48%
 
0.72
   
   
2 turbines: Feb. 2006
 
3
 
48%
 
1.44
   
   
2 turbines: Feb. 2006
 
3
 
48%
 
1.44
   
   
3 turbines: Mar. 2006
 
4.5
 
48%
 
2.16
   
Dongying Wind Power
 
32 turbines: Dec. 2009
 
48
 
56%
 
27
 
Wind
Boshan Photovoltaic
 
May. 2016
 
12
 
80%
 
10
 
Solar
Sishui Photovoltaic
 
Jun. 2015
 
20
 
80%
 
16
 
Solar
Gaozhuang Photovoltaic
 
May. 2016
 
20
 
80%
 
16
 
Solar
Jining Co-generation Photovoltaic
     
20
 
80%
 
16
 
Solar
Zhanhua Qingfenghu Wind Power
 
50 turbines: Dec. 2017
 
100
 
80%
 
80
 
Wind
Jining Photovoltaic
 
Feb. 2017
 
20
 
80%
 
16
 
Solar
Laiwu Niuquan Photovoltaic
 
Apr. 2017
 
20
 
80%
 
16
 
Solar
Furuite Rooftop Photovoltaic
 
Jun. 2017
 
6.3
 
76%
 
4.79
 
Solar
Zhanhua Qingfenghu Photovoltaic
 
Jun. 2017
 
100
 
46%
 
46
 
Solar
Weihai Haibu Photovoltaic
 
Jun. 2017
 
19.75
 
80%
 
15.8
 
Solar
Jining Weishan Zhaozhuang Photovoltaic
 
Dec. 2017
 
80
 
80%
 
64
 
Solar
Henan Province
                   
Qinbei Power Plant
 Phase I
 
Unit I: Nov. 2004
 
2 x 600
 
60%
 
720
 
Coal
   
Unit II: Dec. 2004
               
Phase II
 
Unit III: Nov. 2007
 
2 x 600
 
60%
 
720
 
Coal
   
Unit IV: Nov. 2007
               
Phase III
 
Unit V: Mar. 2012
 
2 x 1000
 
60%
 
1,200
 
Coal
   
Unit VI: Feb. 2013
               
Zhongyuan CCGT
 
Unit I: Aug. 2007
 
2 x 390
 
90%
 
702
 
 Coal
   
Unit II: Jan. 2008
               
Luoyang Co-generation Power Plant
 
Unit I: May. 2015
 
2 x 350
 
80%
 
 560
 
 Coal
   
Unit II: Jun. 2015
               


41


Plant or Expansion
 
Actual In-service Date
 
Current Installed Capacity
 
Ownership
 
Attributable Capacity
 
Type of Fuel
(Names as defined below)
     
(MW)
 
%
 
MW
   
                     
Luoyang Yangguang Power Plant
 
Unit I: Jun. 2006
 
2 x 135
 
80%
 
216
 
 Coal
   
Unit II: Oct. 2006
               
Mianchi Co-generation
 
Unit I: Dec. 2016
 
2 x 350
 
60%
 
420
 
 Coal
   
Unit II: Dec. 2016
               
Zhumadian Wind Power
 
16 turbines: Dec 2016
 
32
 
90%
 
28.8
 
Wind
Qinbei Dianchanghuichang Photovoltaic
 
Jun. 2017
 
20
 
60%
 
12
 
Solar
Jiangsu Province
                   
Nantong Power Plant
Phase I
 
Unit I: Sep. 1989
 
2 x 352
 
100%
 
704
 
Coal
   
Unit II: Mar. 1990
               
   Phase II
 
Unit III: Jul. 1999
 
2 x 350
 
100%
 
700
 
Coal
   
Unit IV: Oct. 1999
               
Nanjing Power Plant
 
Unit I: Mar. 1994
 
2 x 320
 
100%
 
640
 
Coal
   
Unit II: Oct. 1994
               
Taicang Power Plant
Phase I
 
Unit I: Dec. 1999
 
2 x 320
 
75%
 
480
 
Coal
   
Unit II: Apr. 2000
               
  Phase II
 
Unit III: Jan. 2006
 
2 x 630
 
75%
 
945
 
Coal
   
Unit IV: Feb. 2006
               
Huaiyin Power Plant
Phase II
 
Unit III: Jan. 2005
 
2 x 330
 
63.64%
 
420
 
Coal
   
Unit IV: Mar. 2005
               
 Phase III
 
Unit V: May 2006
 
2 x 330
 
63.64%
 
420
 
Coal
   
Unit VI: Sep. 2006
               
Jinling Power Plant
CCGT
 
Unit I: Dec. 2006
 
2 x 390
 
60%
 
468
 
Gas
   
Unit II: Mar. 2007
               
CCGT
 
Unit I: April 2013
 
2 x 126.7
 
51%
 
195.1
 
Gas
Cogeneration
 
Unit II: May 2013
 
2 x 64.6
           
Jinling Coal-Fired
 
Unit III: Dec. 2009
 
2 x 1,030
 
60%
 
1,236
 
Coal
   
Unit IV: Aug. 2012
               
Suzhou Co-generation
 
Unit I: Aug. 2006
 
2 x 60
 
53.45%
 
64.14
 
Coal
   
Unit II: Oct. 2006
               
Nanjing Chemical Industry Park Co-generation
 
Unit I: Apr. 2016
 
50
 
70%
 
35
 
Coal
   
Unit II: Dec. 2016
 
50
 
70%
 
35
   
Qidong Wind Power
Phase I
 
61 turbines: Mar. 2009
 
91.5
 
65%
 
59.5
 
Wind
 Phase II
 
25 turbines: Jan. 2011
 
50
 
65%
 
32.5
 
Wind
   
22 turbines: Jun. 2012
 
44
 
65%
 
28.6
 
Wind
Rudong Wind Power
 
24 turbines: Nov. 2013
 
48
 
90%
 
43.2
 
Wind
Tongshan Wind Power
Phase I
 
25 turbines: Mar. 2016
 
50
 
70%
 
35
 
Wind
Phase II
 
24 turbines: Dec. 2017
 
48
 
70%
 
33.6
 
Wind
Luhe Wind Power
 
25 turbines: Dec. 2016
 
50
 
100%
 
50
 
Wind
Rudong Offshore Wind Power
 
26 turbines: Mar, 2017
 
106.4
 
70%
 
211.68
 
Wind
   
44 turbines: Sep. 2017
 
196
           
Guanyun Power
 
Unit I: Dec. 2017
 
2 x 25
 
100%
 
50
 
Coal
   
Unit II: Dec. 2017
               
Suzhou CCGT
 
Unit I: Jul. 2017
 
178
 
100%
 
452
 
Gas
   
Unit II: Jul. 2017
 
48
           
   
Unit III: Sep. 2017
 
178
           
   
Unit IV: Sep. 2017
 
48
           
Yicheng Wind Power
Phase I
 
21 turbines: Dec. 2017
 
46.2
 
100%
 
46.2
 
Wind
Taicang Dianchanghuichang Photovoltaic
 
Apr. 2017
 
40
 
75%
 
30
 
Solar
Guanyun Photovoltaic
 
Jun. 2017
 
14.1
 
100%
 
14.1
 
Solar
Shanghai Municipality
                   
Shidongkou I
 
Unit I: Feb. 1988
 
4 x 325
 
100%
 
1,300
 
Coal
   
Unit II: Dec. 1988
               
   
Unit III: Sep. 1989
               
   
Unit IV: May 1990
               


42


Plant or Expansion
 
Actual In-service Date
 
Current Installed Capacity
 
Ownership
 
Attributable Capacity
 
Type of Fuel
(Names as defined below)
     
(MW)
 
%
 
MW
   
                     
Shidongkou II
 
Unit I: Jun. 1992
 
2 x 600
 
100%
 
1,200
 
Coal
   
Unit II: Dec. 1992
               
Shidongkou Power
 
Unit I: Oct. 2011
 
2 x 660
 
50%
 
660
 
Coal
   
Unit II: Oct. 2011
               
Shanghai CCGT
 
Unit I: May 2006
 
3 x 390
 
70%
 
819
 
Gas
   
Unit II: Jun. 2006
               
   
Unit III: Jul. 2006
               
Chongqing Municipality
                   
Luohuang Power Plant
Phase I
 
Unit I: Sep. 1991
 
2 x 360
 
60%
 
432
 
Coal
   
Unit II: Feb. 1992
               
     Phase II
 
Unit III: Dec. 1998
 
2 x 360
 
60%
 
432
 
Coal
   
Unit IV: Dec. 1998
               
     Phase III
 
Unit V: Dec. 2006
 
2 x 600
 
60%
 
720
 
Coal
   
Unit VI: Jan. 2007
               
Liangjiang CCGT
 
Unit I: Oct. 2014
 
2 x 467
 
90%
 
840.6
 
Gas
   
Unit II: Dec. 2014
               
Zhejiang Province
                   
Changxing Power Plant
 
Unit I: Dec. 2014
 
2 x 660
 
100%
 
1320
 
Coal
   
Unit II: Dec. 2014
               
Yuhuan Power Plant
Phase I
 
Unit I: Nov. 2006
 
2 x 1,000
 
100%
 
2,000
 
Coal
   
Unit II: Dec. 2006
               
 Phase II
 
Unit III: Nov. 2007
 
2 x 1,000
 
100%
 
2,000
 
Coal
   
Unit IV: Nov. 2007
               
Tongxiang CCGT
 
Unit I: Sep. 2014
 
1 x 258.4
 
95%
 
245.48
 
Gas
   
Unit II: Sep. 2014
 
1 x 200
 
95%
 
190
 
Gas
Changxing Photovoltaic
 
Dec. 2014
 
5
 
100%
 
5
 
Solar
   
Mar. 2015
 
5
 
100%
 
5
 
Solar
Changxing Hongqiao Photovoltaic
 
Sep. 2016
 
30
 
100%
 
30
 
Solar
Huzhou Distributed Photovoltaic
 
Jun. 2017
 
16.13
 
100%
 
20
 
Solar
   
Dec. 2017
 
3.87
           
Hunan Province
                   
Yueyang Power Plant
Phase I
 
Unit I: Sep. 1991
 
2 x 362.5
 
55%
 
 398.75
 
 Coal
   
Unit II: Dec. 1991
               
 Phase II
 
Unit III: Mar. 2006
 
2 x 300
 
55%
 
 330
 
 Coal
   
Unit IV: May 2006
               
Phase III
 
Unit V: Jan. 2011
 
2 x 600
 
55%
 
 660
 
 Coal
   
Unit VI: Aug. 2012
               
Xiangqi Hydropower
 
Unit I: Dec. 2011
 
4 x 20
 
100%
 
 80
 
 Hydro
   
Unit II: May 2012
               
   
Unit III: Jul. 2012
               
   
Unit IV: Aug. 2012
               
Subaoding Wind Power
 
40 turbines: Dec. 2014
 
80
 
100%
 
80
 
 Wind
   
35 turbines: May. 2015
 
70
 
100%
 
70
 
 Wind
Guidong Wind Power
 
42 turbines: Aug. 2015
 
48
 
100%
 
 48
 
 Wind
   
18 turbines: Sep. 2015
 
36
 
100%
 
 36
 
 Wind
Yueyang Xingang Photovoltaic
 
May. 2017
 
10
 
60%
 
6
 
Solar
Yueyang Leigutai Photovoltaic
 
Jun. 2017
 
20
 
55%
 
11
 
Solar
Hubei Province
                   
Enshi  Maweigou Hydropower
 
Dec. 2011
 
3 x 5
 
100%
 
 15
 
 Hydro
   
Dec. 2015
 
2 x 20
 
100%
 
 40
 
 Hydro
Dalongtan Hydropower
 
Unit I: May 2006
 
3 x 12
 
97%
 
 34.92
 
 Hydro
   
Unit II: Aug. 2005
 
1 x 1.6
 
97%
 
 1.55
 
 Hydro
   
Unit III: Mar. 2006
               


43


Plant or Expansion
 
Actual In-service Date
 
Current Installed Capacity
 
Ownership
 
Attributable Capacity
 
Type of Fuel
(Names as defined below)
     
(MW)
 
%
 
MW
   
                     
Wuhan Power Plant
Phase I
 
Unit I: Jun. 1993
 
2 x 300
 
75%
 
 450
 
 Coal
   
Unit II: Jan. 1994
               
Phase II
 
Unit III: May 1997
 
2 x 330
 
75%
 
 495
 
 Coal
   
Unite IV: Dec. 1997
               
 Phase III
 
Unit V: Oct. 2006
 
2 x 600
 
75%
 
 900
 
 Coal
   
Unit VI: Dec. 2006
               
Jingmen Co-generation
 
Unit I: Nov. 2014
 
2 x 350
 
100%
 
700
 
Coal
   
Unit II: Oct. 2014
               
Yingcheng Co-generation
 
Unit II: Jan. 2015
 
1 x 350
 
100%
 
350
 
Coal
   
Unit I: Jun. 2016
 
1 x 50
 
100%
 
50
 
Coal
Jieshan Wind Power
Phase I
 
24 turbines: Jun. 2015
 
48
 
100%
 
 48
 
 Wind
Phase II
 
36 turbines: Aug. 2016
 
72
 
100%
 
72
 
 Wind
Zhongxiang Hujiawan Wind Power
 
12 turbines: Dec. 2017
 
24
 
100%
 
24
 
Wind
Suizhou Zengdufuhe Photovoltaic
 
Sep. 2017
 
16.7
 
100%
 
20
 
Solar
   
Oct. 2017
 
3.3
           
Jiangxi Province
                   
Jinggangshan Power Plant
Phase I
 
Unit I: Dec. 2000
 
2 x 300
 
100%
 
600
 
Coal
   
Unit II: Aug. 2001
               
Phase II
 
Unit III: Nov. 2009
 
2 x 660
 
100%
 
1,320
 
Coal
   
Unit IV: Dec. 2009
               
Jianggongling Wind Power
 
24 turbines: Dec. 2014
 
48
 
100%
 
48
 
Wind
Ruijin Power Plant
 
Unit I: May 2008
 
2 x 350
 
100%
 
700
 
Coal
   
Unit II: Aug. 2008
               
Anyuan Power Plant
 
Unit I: Jun. 2015
 
2 x 660
 
100%
 
 1,320
 
 Coal
   
Unit II: Aug. 2015
               
 Hushazui Wind Power
 
13 turbines: Dec. 2016
 
26
 
100%
 
26
 
Wind
Linghuashan Wind Power
 
26 turbines: Jun. 2017
 
52
 
100%
 
100
 
Wind
   
24 Turbines: Sep.2017
 
48
           
Anhui Province
                   
Chaohu Power Plant
 
Unit I:  May 2008
 
2 x 600
 
60%
 
720
 
Coal
   
Unit II:  Aug. 2008
               
Hualiangting Hydropower Phase I
 
Unit I: Oct. 1981
 
2 x 10
 
100%
 
20
 
Hydro
   
Unit II: Nov. 1981
               
Phase II
 
Unit III: Nov. 1987
 
2 x 10
 
100%
 
20
 
Hydro
   
Unit IV: Nov. 1987
               
Huaining Wind Power
 
25 turbines: Jun. 2016
 
50
 
100%
 
50
 
Wind
   
45 turbines: Dec. 2017
 
99
 
100%
 
99
 
Wind
Fujian Province
                   
Fuzhou Power Plant
Phase I
 
Unit I: Sep. 1988
 
2 x 350
 
100%
 
700
 
Coal
   
Unit II: Dec. 1988
               
Phase II
 
Unit III: Oct. 1999
 
2 x 350
 
100%
 
700
 
Coal
   
Unit IV: Oct. 1999
               
 Phase III
 
Unit V: Jul. 2010
 
2 x 660
 
100%
 
660
 
Coal
Changle Photovoltaic
 
Jun. 2017
 
10
 
100%
 
10
 
Solar
Guangdong Province
                   
Shantou Power Plant
Phase I
 
Unit VI: Oct. 2011
 
2 x 300
 
100%
 
600
 
Coal
   
Unit I: Jan. 1997
               
   
Unit II: Jan. 1997
               
 Phase II
 
Unit III: Oct. 2005
 
1 x 600
 
100%
 
600
 
Coal
Haimen
 
Unit I: Jul. 2009
 
2 x 1,036
 
100%
 
2,072
 
Coal
   
Unit II: Oct. 2009
               
Haimen Power
 
Unit I: Mar. 2013
 
2 x 1,036
 
80%
 
1,657.6
 
Coal
   
Unit II: Mar. 2013
               
Shantou Photovoltaic
 
Sep. 2016
 
17
 
100%
 
17
 
Solar
Yunnan Province
                   
Diandong Energy
Phase I
 
Unit I: Feb. 2006
 
2 x 600
 
100%
 
1,200
 
Coal
   
Unit II: Jul. 2006
               


44


Plant or Expansion
 
Actual In-service Date
 
Current Installed Capacity
 
Ownership
 
Attributable Capacity
 
Type of Fuel
(Names as defined below)
     
(MW)
 
%
 
MW
   
                     
 Phase II
 
Unit III: Nov. 2006
 
2 x 600
 
100%
 
1,200
 
Coal
   
Unit IV: May 2007
               
Yuwang Energy
Phase I
 
Unit I: Jul. 2009
 
2 x 600
 
100%
 
1,200
 
Coal
   
Unit II: Feb. 2010
               
Fuyuan Wind Power
 
20 turbines: Dec. 2014
 
40
 
100%
 
40
 
Wind
   
24 turbines: Dec. 2014
 
48
 
100%
 
48
 
Wind
   
20 turbines: Jun. 2016
 
48
 
100%
 
48
 
Wind
   
12 turbines: Oct. 2017
 
18
 
100%
 
48
 
Wind
   
11 turbines: Oct. 2017
 
27.5
           
   
1 turbines: Nov. 2017
 
2.5
           
Hainan Province
                   
Haikou Power Plant
 
Unit IV: May 2000
 
2 x 138
 
91.8%
 
253.368
 
Coal
   
Unit V: May 1999
               
   
Unit VIII: Apr. 2006
 
2 x 330
 
91.8%
 
605.88
 
Coal
   
Unit IX: May 2007
               
Dongfang Power Plant
Phase I
 
Unit I: Jun. 2009
 
2 x 350
 
91.8%
 
642.6
 
Coal
   
Unit II: Dec. 2009
               
    Phase II
 
Unit III: May 2012
 
2 x 350
 
91.8%
 
642.6
 
Coal
   
Unit IV: Dec. 2012
               
Nanshan Co-generation
 
Unit I: Apr. 1995
 
2 x 50
 
91.8%
 
91.8
 
Gas
   
Unit II: Apr. 1995
               
   
Unit III: Oct. 2003
 
2 x 16
 
91.8%
 
29.370
 
Gas
   
Unit IV: Oct. 2003
               
Gezhen Hydropower
 
Unit I: Nov. 2009
 
2 x 40
 
91.8%
 
73.40
 
Hydro
   
Unit II: Nov. 2009
               
   
Unit III: Dec. 2009
 
2 x 1
 
91.8%
 
1.836
 
Hydro
   
Unit IV: Dec. 2009
               
Wenchang Wind Power
 
34 turbines: Jan. 2009
 
51.5
 
91.8%
 
47.277
 
Wind
Dongfang Photovoltaic
 
Jul. 2016
 
12
 
91.8%
 
11.016
 
Solar
Chengmai Photovoltaic
 
Jun. 2017
 
12.5
 
91.8%
 
22.95
 
Solar
   
Sep. 2017
 
12.5
           
Guizhou Province
                   
Panxian Wind Power
 
12 turbines: Dec. 2015
 
24
 
100%
 
24
 
Wind
Panxian Dapashan Wind Power
 
9 turbines: Nov. 2017
 
18
 
100%
 
24
 
Wind
   
3 turbines: Dec. 2017
 
6
           
Panxian Jiaoziding Wind Power
 
16 turbines: Nov. 2017
 
32
 
100%
 
48
 
Wind
   
8 turbines: Dec. 2017
 
16
           
Guangxi Autonomous Region
                   
Guilin Distributed Energy
 
Unit I: Dec. 2017
 
3 x 70
 
100%
 
210
 
Gas
   
Unit II: Dec. 2017
               
   
Unit III: Dec. 2017
               
Singapore
 
Unit I: Mar. 1999
 
1 x 600
 
100%
 
600
 
Oil
Tuas Power
 
Unit III: Nov. 2001
 
4 x 367.5
 
100%
 
1,470
 
Gas
   
Unit IV: Jan. 2002
               
   
Unit V: Feb. 2005
               
   
Unit VI: Sep. 2005
               
   
Unit VII: Dec. 2013
 
405.9
 
100%
 
405.9
 
  Gas
TMUC
 Phase I
 
Feb. 2013
 
1 x 101
 
100%
 
101
 
Coal & biomass
 Phase IIA
 
Jun. 2014
 
1 x 32.5
 
100%
 
32.5
 
Coal & biomass
 
The following table presents the availability factors and the capacity factors of our coal-fired operating power plants in China for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2016 and 2017.


45



Coal-fired Power Plant
 
Availability factor (%)
   
Capacity factor (%)
 
   
2015
   
2016
   
2017
   
2015
   
2016
   
2017
 
Heilongjiang Province
                     
-
     
-
       
Xinhua Power Plant
   
-
     
-
     
99.83
     
-
     
-
     
54.41
 
Hegang Power Plant
   
-
     
-
     
94.18
     
-
     
-
     
42.01
 
Daqing Co-generation
   
-
     
-
     
92.85
     
-
     
-
     
49.9
 
Yichun Co-generation
   
-
     
-
     
94.08
     
-
     
-
     
43.15
 
Jilin Province
                                               
Jiutai Power Plant
   
-
     
-
     
99.89
     
-
     
-
     
43.63
 
Changchun Co-generation
   
-
     
-
     
92.98
     
-
     
-
     
49.09
 
Liaoning Province
                                               
Dalian
   
92.95
     
99.86
     
99.94
     
49.04
     
49.91
     
50.69
 
Dandong
   
93.34
     
97.4
     
100
     
49.74
     
47.49
     
46.08
 
Yingkou
   
100
     
100
     
95.35
     
48.86
     
48.70
     
47.77
 
Yingkou Co-generation
   
100
     
100
     
92.36
     
53.35
     
43.55
     
51.81
 
Hebei Province
                                               
Shang’an
   
95.50
     
93.18
     
91.72
     
66.74
     
57.50
     
58.56
 
Gansu Province
                                               
Pingliang
   
88.83
     
96.3
     
95.74
     
27.76
     
39.77
     
40.34
 
Beijing Municipality
                                               
Beijing Cogeneration
   
85.60
     
92.79
     
98.28
     
53.01
     
45.89
     
18.09
 
Tianjin Municipality
                                               
Yangliuqing
   
95.02
     
96.78
     
93.39
     
54.02
     
53.38
     
53.82
 
Shanxi Province
                                               
Yushe
   
93.18
     
94.77
     
93.97
     
53.32
     
53.01
     
43.76
 
Zuoquan
   
90.93
     
87.61
     
81
     
47.71
     
46.68
     
40.16
 
Shandong Province
                                               
Dezhou
   
97.01
     
93.96
     
96.59
     
60.83
     
57.97
     
55.1
 
Jining
   
92.03
     
91.35
     
96.1
     
57.58
     
59.22
     
59.88
 
Weihai
   
97.04
     
93.47
     
94.71
     
64.03
     
65.83
     
59.7
 
Xindian
   
89.12
     
90.10
     
94.73
     
60.08
     
63.07
     
69.97
 
Rizhao Power
   
94.80
     
90.12
     
94.87
     
66.91
     
62.89
     
64.60
 
Rizhao II
   
92.22
     
94.08
     
93.97
     
66.91
     
66.34
     
60.48
 
Zhanhua Co-generation
   
94.33
     
97.32
     
92.1
     
51.98
     
55.27
     
43.84
 
Laiwu Power Plant
   
-
     
-
     
97.41
     
-
     
-
     
60.7
 
Baiyanghe Power Plant
   
-
     
-
     
93.71
     
-
     
-
     
59.63
 
Huangtai Power Plant
   
-
     
-
     
96.41
     
-
     
-
     
59.17
 
Yantai Power Plant
   
-
     
-
     
97.58
     
-
     
-
     
44.14
 
Liaocheng Co-generation
   
-
     
-
     
94.05
     
-
     
-
     
50.01
 
Linyi Power Plant
   
-
     
-
     
95.78
     
-
     
-
     
54.44
 
Jining Yunhe Power Plant
   
-
     
-
     
96.68
     
-
     
-
     
60.99
 
Qufu Co-generation
   
-
     
-
     
94.43
     
-
     
-
     
60.19
 
Jiaxiang Power Plant
   
-
     
-
     
94.29
     
-
     
-
     
59.74
 
Jining Co-generation
   
-
     
-
     
91.48
     
-
     
-
     
71.87
 
Taian Power Plant
   
-
     
-
     
93.83
     
-
     
-
     
31.46
 
Henan Province
                                               
Qinbei
   
97.18
     
96.69
     
88.99
     
46.22
     
55.06
     
39.29
 
Luoyang Cogeneration Power Plant
   
-
     
92.71
     
97.26
     
-
     
46.20
     
41.37
 
Luoyang Yangguang Power Plant
   
-
     
100
     
97.62
     
-
     
67.70
     
24.91
 
Mianchi Co-generation
   
-
     
100
     
100
     
-
     
59.04
     
40.3
 
Jiangsu Province
                                               
Nantong
   
91.41
     
91.37
     
92.78
     
50.15
     
52.99
     
49.91
 
Nanjing
   
93.54
     
96.92
     
92.89
     
47.59
     
57.24
     
49.15
 
Taicang
   
94.39
     
99.84
     
98.9
     
60.57
     
71.16
     
68.49
 
Huaiyin
   
91.40
     
89.66
     
93.76
     
50.28
     
48.04
     
43.51
 


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Coal-fired Power Plant
 
Availability factor (%)
   
Capacity factor (%)
 
   
2015
   
2016
   
2017
   
2015
   
2016
   
2017
 
Jinling Coal-fired
   
89.82
     
93.85
     
88.3
     
64.99
     
70.19
     
60.92
 
Suzhou Co-generation
   
98.42
     
96.41
     
94.77
     
75.10
     
74.35
     
73.37
 
Shanghai Municipality
                                               
Shidongkou I
   
95.43
     
99.86
     
90.97
     
44.44
     
43.53
     
46.51
 
Shidongkou II
   
92.57
     
92.81
     
93.77
     
51.15
     
55.07
     
54.74
 
Zhejiang Province
                                               
Changxing
   
97.69
     
96.5
     
97.21
     
47.03
     
49.18
     
56.72
 
Yuhuan
   
95.53
     
93.64
     
94.61
     
55.43
     
55.58
     
58.6
 
Chongqing Municipality
                                               
Luohuang
   
94.44
     
95.58
     
87.25
     
42.23
     
35.16
     
34.13
 
Hunan Province
                                               
Yueyang
   
98.94
     
99.71
     
98.24
     
35.04
     
33.56
     
42.63
 
Hubei Province
                                               
Wuhan Power
   
95.36
     
94.54
     
96.8
     
46.53
     
46.84
     
46.06
 
Jingmen Thermal Power
   
98.09
     
97.86
     
98.05
     
26.80
     
41.39
     
43.53
 
Yingcheng Thermal Power
   
100
     
90.80
     
99.97
     
33.52
     
44.30
     
52.56
 
Jiangxi Province
                                               
Jinggangshan
   
92.92
     
92.19
     
94.73
     
53.47
     
49.55
     
58.65
 
Ruijin Power
   
-
     
92.43
     
91.28
     
-
     
49.77
     
56.82
 
Pingxiang
   
-
     
88.6
     
83.62
     
-
     
55.29
     
60.24
 
Anhui Province
                                               
Chaohu Power
   
95.50
     
86.29
     
99.66
     
55.62
     
56.42
     
54.04
 
Fujian Province
                                               
Fuzhou
   
91.62
     
99.98
     
95.46
     
45.72
     
36.05
     
47.26
 
Guangdong Province
                                               
Shantou
   
98.42
     
97.91
     
94.32
     
43.29
     
43.39
     
49.98
 
Haimen
   
96.53
     
94.41
     
93.93
     
45.98
     
38.88
     
54.66
 
Yunnan Province
                                               
Diandong
   
98.68
     
98.82
     
98.34
     
19.00
     
15.73
     
15.29
 
Yuwang
   
96.79
     
100
     
99.59
     
15.07
     
2.54
     
0.54
 
Hainan Province
                                               
Haikou
   
96.02
     
91.15
     
95.4
     
87.47
     
60.46
     
57.21
 
Dongfang
   
92.73
     
94.33
     
99.53
     
74.05
     
60.23
     
64.6
 
                                                 
                                                 
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The details of our operating power plants, construction projects and related projects as of March 31, 2017 are described below.
Power Plants in Heilongjiang Province
Xinhua Power Plant
Huaneng Xinhua Power Plant ("Xinhua Power Plant") is located in the city of Daqing in Heilongjiang Province. Xinhua Power Plant, including Phase I and Phase II, has an installed capacity of 530 MW and consists of one 200 MW coal-fired generating unit and one 330 MW coal-fired generating unit and which commenced operations in 1979 and 2005 respectively. We hold 70% equity interest in Xinhua Power Plant.
The coal supply for Xinhua Power Plant is mainly obtained from Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Xinhua Power Plant typically stores 120,000 tons of coal on site. Xinhua Power Plant obtained 80.8% of its total consumption of coal from annual contracts and the remainder from the open market. The average coal purchase price for Xinhua Power Plant in 2017 was RMB326.06 (2016: RMB269.07) per ton.
Xinhua Power Plant sells its electricity to Heilongjiang Electric Power Company.


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Hegang Power Plant
Huaneng Hegang Power Plant ("Hegang Power Plant") is located in the city of Hegang in Heilongjiang Province. Hegang Power Plant, including Phases I to III, has an installed capacity of 1,200 MW and consists of two 300 MW coal-fired generating unit and one 600 MW coal-fired generating unit and which commenced operations in 1998, 1999 and 2007 respectively. We hold 64% equity interest in Xinhua Power Plant.
The coal supply for Hegang Power Plant is mainly obtained from the city of Hegang. Hegang Power Plant typically stores 120,000 tons of coal on site. Hegang Power Plant obtained 68.7% of its total consumption of coal from annual contracts and the remainder from the open market. The average coal purchase price for Hegang Power Plant in 2017 was RMB406.37 (2016: RMB317.73) per ton.
Hegang Power Plant sells its electricity to Heilongjiang Electric Power Company.
Daqing Co-generation
Huaneng Daqing Co-generation Power Plant ("Daqing Co-generation") is located in the city of Daqing in Heilongjiang Province. Daqing Co-generation, including Phase I and Phase II, has an installed capacity of 700 MW and consists of two 350 MW coal-fired generating units which commenced operations in 2003. We hold 100% equity interest in Daqing Co-generation.
The coal supply for Daqing Co-generation is mainly obtained from Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Daqing Co-generation typically stores 80,000 tons of coal on site. Daqing Co-generation obtained 93.9% of its total consumption of coal from annual contracts and the remainder from the open market. The average coal purchase price for Daqing Co-generation in 2017 was RMB323.56 (2016: RMB263.84) per ton.
Daqing Co-generation sells its electricity to Heilongjiang Electric Power Company.
Yichun Co-generation
Huaneng Yichun Co-generation Power Plant ("Yichun Co-generation") is located in the city of Yichun in Heilongjiang Province. Yichun Co-generation, including Phase I and Phase II, has an installed capacity of 700 MW and consists of two 350 MW coal-fired generating units which commenced operations in 2015. We hold 100% equity interest in Yichun Co-generation.
The coal supply for Yichun Co-generation is mainly obtained from the city of Hegang. Daqing Co-generation typically stores 80,000 tons of coal on site. Yichun Co-generation obtained 79.8% of its total consumption of coal from annual contracts and the remainder from the open market. The average coal purchase price for Yichun Co-generation in 2017 was RMB416.97 (2016: RMB334.03) per ton.
Yichun Co-generation sells its electricity to Heilongjiang Electric Power Company.
Sanjiangkou Wind Power
Huaneng Shanjiangkou Wind Power Plant ("Sanjiangkou Jiangsheng Wind Power") is located in the city of Jiamusi in Heilongjiang Province. The installed capacity of Sanjiangkou Wind Power Plant is 99 MW and consists of 66 turbines. It commenced operation in February 2010. We hold 82.85% equity interest in Sanjiangkou Wind Power Plant.
Sanjiangkou Wind Power sells its electricity to Heilongjiang Electric Power Company.
Linjiang Jiangsheng Wind Power
Linjiang Jiangsheng Wind Power Plant ("Linjiang Jiangsheng Wind Power") is located in the city of Jiamusi in Heilongjiang Province. The installed capacity of Linjiang Jiangsheng Wind Power Plant is 99 MW and


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consists of 66 turbines. It commenced operation in October 2015. We hold 82.85% equity interest in Linjiang Jiangsheng Wind Power Plant.
Linjiang Jiangsheng Wind Power sells its electricity to Heilongjiang Electric Power Company.
Daqing Heping Aobao Wind Power
Daqing Heping Aobao Wind Power Plant ("Daqing Heping Aobao Wind Power") is located in the city of Jiamusi in Heilongjiang Province. Phase I of the Daqing Heping Aobao Wind Power commenced operation in December 2011, with an installed capacity of 96 MW, consisting of 32 wind power turbines of 3 MW each. Phase II of the Daqing Heping Aobao Wind Power commenced operation in May 2012, with an installed capacity of 96 MW, consisting of 32 wind power turbines of 3 MW each. Phase III of the Daqing Heping Aobao Wind Power commenced operation in December, with an installed capacity of 96 MW, consisting of 32 wind power turbines of 3 MW each. We hold 100% of the equity interest in Daqing Heping Aobao Wind Power.
Daqing Heping Aobao Wind Power sells its electricity to Heilongjiang Electric Power Company.
Zhaodong Dechang Photovoltaic
Zhaodong Dechang 20 MW Photovoltaic Power Plant ("Zhaodong Dechang Photovoltaic") is located in the city of Zhaodong in Heilongjiang Province. Zhaodong Dechang Photovoltaic commenced operation in December 2017, with an installed capacity of 20 MW. We hold 100% of the equity interest in Dandong Photovoltaic.
Zhaodong Dechang Photovoltaic sells its electricity to Heilongjiang Electric Power Company.
Power Plants in Jilin Province
Jiutai Power Plant
Huaneng Jiutai Power Plant ("Jiutai Power Plant") is located in the city of Changchun in Jilin Province. Jiutai Power Plant, including Phase I and Phase II, has an installed capacity of 1,340 MW and consists of two 670 MW coal-fired generating units which commenced operations in 2009. We hold 100% equity interest in Jiutai Power Plant.
The coal supply for Jiutai Power Plant is mainly obtained from Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Jiutai Power Plant typically stores 120,000 tons of coal on site. Jiutai Power Plant obtained 75.9% of its total consumption of coal from annual contracts and the remainder from the open market. The average coal purchase price for Jiutai Power Plant in 2017 was RMB371.93 (2016: RMB260.52) per ton.
Jiutai Power Plant sells its electricity to Jilin Electric Power Company.
Changchun Co-generation
Huaneng Changchun Co-generation Power Plant ("Changchun Co-generation") is located in the city of Changchun in Jilin Province. Changchun Co-generation, including Phase I and Phase II, has an installed capacity of 700 MW and consists of two 350 MW coal-fired generating units which commenced operations in 2009. We hold 100% equity interest in Changchun Co-generation.
The coal supply for Changchun Co-generation is mainly obtained from Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Changchun Co-generation typically stores 160,000 tons of coal on site. Changchun Co-generation obtained 87.8% of its total consumption of coal from annual contracts and the remainder from the open market. The average coal purchase price for Changchun Co-generation in 2017 was RMB349.00 (2016: RMB288.58) per ton.
Changchun Co-generation sells its electricity to Jilin Electric Power Company.


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Nongan Biomass
Huaneng Nongan Biomass Power Plant ("Nongan Biomass") is located in the city of Changchun in Jilin Province. The installed capacity of Nongan Biomass is 25 MW and consists of one 25 MW generating unit, which commenced operation in December 2011. We hold 100% equity interest in Nongan Biomass.
Nongan Biomass also uses coal to meet part of its fuel needs. Nongan Biomass typically stores 40,000 tons of coal on site. The average coal purchase price for Nongan Biomass in 2017 was RMB303.11 (2016: RMB286.16 ) per ton.
Nongan Biomass sells its electricity to Jilin Electric Power Company.
Linjiang Jubao Hydropower
Huaneng Linjiang Jubao Hydropower Station ("Linjiang Jubao Hydropower") is located in the city of Baishan of Jilin Province. Linjiang Jubao Hydropower consists of four 20 MW hydraulic generating units with a total installed capacity of 80 MW. In December 2011, Unit I of Linjiang Jubao Hydropower with an installed capacity of 20 MW passed a trial run. Unit I and Unit II of Linjiang Jubao Hydropower with an installed capacity of 20 MW each commenced operation in December 2011 and May 2012, respectively. Unit III and Unit IV of Linjiang Jubao Hydropower with an installed capacity of 20 MW commenced operation in May and August 2012, respectively. We hold 100% equity interest in Linjiang Jubao Hydropower.
Linjiang Jubao Hydropower sells its electricity to Jilin Electric Power Company.
Zhenlai Wind Power
Huaneng Zhenlai Mali Wind Power Plant ("Zhenlai Wind Power") is located in the city of Baicheng in Jilin Province. Phase I of the Zhenlai Wind Power commenced operation in June 2009, with an installed capacity of 49.5 MW, consisting of 33 wind power turbines of 1.5 MW each. Phase II of the Zhenlai Wind Power commenced operation in December 2011, with an installed capacity of 49.5 MW, consisting of 33 wind power turbines of 1.5 MW each. We hold 100% of the equity interest in Zhenlai Wind Power.
Zhenlai Wind Power sells its electricity to Jilin Electric Power Company.
Siping Wind Power
Huaneng Siping Wind Power Plant ("Siping Wind Power") is located in the city of Siping in Jilin Province. Phase I of the Siping Wind Power commenced operation in October 2010, with an installed capacity of 75 MW, consisting of 50 wind power turbines of 1.5 MW each. Phase II of the Siping Wind Power commenced operation in November 2010, with an installed capacity of 50 MW, consisting of 25 wind power turbines of 2 MW each. Phase III of the Siping Wind Power commenced operation in December 2010, with an installed capacity of 75 MW, consisting of 50 wind power turbines of 1.5 MW each. We hold 100% of the equity interest in Siping Wind Power.
Siping Wind Power sells its electricity to Jilin Electric Power Company.
Tongyu Tuanjie Wind Power
Huaneng Jilin Tongyu Tuanjie Wind Power Plant ("Tongyu Tuanjie Wind Power") is located in the city of Baicheng in Jilin Province. Tongyu Tuanjie Wind Power commenced operation in December 2015, with an installed capacity of 148 MW, consisting of 74 wind power turbines of 2 MW each. We hold 100% of the equity interest in Tongyu Tuanjie Wind Power.
Tongyu Tuanjie Wind Power sells its electricity to Jilin Electric Power Company.
Linjiang Jubao Photovoltaic


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Linjiang Jubao 15 MW Photovoltaic Power Plant ("Linjiang Jubao Photovoltaic") is located in the city of Linjiang in Jilin Province. Linjiang Jubao Photovoltaic commenced operation in June 2017, with an installed capacity of 15 MW. We hold 100% of the equity interest in Linjiang Jubao Photovoltaic.
Linjiang Jubao Photovoltaic sells its electricity to Jilin Electric Power Company.
Power Plants in Liaoning Province
Dalian Power Plant
Huaneng Dalian Power Plant ("Dalian Power Plant") is located on the outskirts of Dalian, on the coast of Bohai Bay. Dalian Power Plant, including Phase I and Phase II, has an installed capacity of 1,400 MW and consists of four 350 MW coal-fired generating units which commenced operations in 1988 and 1999 respectively. We hold 100% equity interest in Dalian Power Plant.
The coal supply for Dalian Power Plant is obtained from several coal producers located mostly in Northern Shanxi Province. The coal is transported by rail from the mines to Qinhuangdao port and shipped by special 27,000 ton automatic unloading ships to the wharf at the Dalian Power Plant. The wharf is owned and maintained by the Dalian Port Authority and is capable of handling 30,000 ton vessels. Dalian Power Plant typically stores 200,000 tons of coal on site.
In 2017, Dalian Power Plant obtained 52.7% of its total consumption of coal from annual contracts and the remainder from the open market. The average coal purchase price for Dalian Power Plant in 2017 was RMB549.27 (2016: RMB461.63) per ton.
Dalian Power Plant sells its electricity to Liaoning Electric Power Company.
Dandong Power Plant
Huaneng Dandong Power Plant ("Dandong Power Plant") is located on the outskirts of the city of Dandong in Liaoning. Dandong Power Plant had originally been developed by HIPDC which, pursuant to the Reorganization Agreement, transferred all its rights and interests therein to us effective December 31, 1994. In March 1997, we began the construction of Dandong Power Plant, which comprises two 350 MW coal-fired generating units. We hold 100% equity interest in Dandong Power Plant.
The coal supply for Dandong Power Plant is obtained from several coal producers in Northern Shanxi Province. The coal is transported by rail from the mines to Qinhuangdao port and shipped by barge to the Dandong port in Dandong, where it is unloaded and transported to Dandong Power Plant using special coal handling facilities. The wharf is owned and maintained by Dandong Power Plant and is capable of handling 28,000 ton vessels. Dandong Power Plant typically stores 220,000 tons of coal on site.
In 2017, Dandong Power Plant obtained 20.8% of its total consumption of coal from annual contracts and the remainder from the open market. The average coal purchase price for Dandong Power Plant in 2017 was RMB528.38 (2016: RMB417.25) per ton.
Dandong Power Plant sells its electricity to Liaoning Electric Power Company.
Yingkou Power Plant
Huaneng Yingkou Power Plant ("Yingkou Power Plant") is located in Yingkou City in Liaoning Province. Yingkou Power Plant Phase I has an installed capacity of 640 MW and consists of two 320 MW supercritical coal-fired generating units which commenced operations in January and December 1996, respectively. Yingkou Power Plant Phase II has an installed capacity of 1,200MW and consists of two 600 MW coal-fired generating units which commenced operations in August and October 2007, respectively. We hold 100% equity interest in Yingkou Power Plant.


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The coal supply for Yingkou Power Plant is mainly obtained from Shanxi Province. Yingkou Power Plant typically stores 400,000 tons of coal on site. In 2017, Yingkou Power Plant obtained 37.9% of its total consumption of coal from annual contracts and the remainder from the open market. The average coal purchase price for Yingkou Power Plant in 2017 was RMB540.89 (2016: RMB453.18) per ton.
Yingkou Power Plant sells its electricity to Liaoning Electric Power Company.
Yingkou Co-generation
Huaneng Yingkou Co-generation Power Plant ("Yingkou Co-generation") is located in Yingkou City in Liaoning Province. Yingkou Co¬-generation Power Plant has an installed capacity of 660 MW and consists of two 330 MW generating units which commenced operation in December 2009. We hold 100% equity interest in Yingkou Co-generation Power Plant.
The coal supply for Yingkou Co-generation Power Plant is mainly obtained from Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Yingkou Co-generation Power Plant typically stores 140,000 tons of coal on site. In 2017, Yingkou Co-generation Power Plant obtained 98.0% of its total consumption of coal from annual contracts. The average coal purchase price for Yingkou Co-generation Power Plant in 2017 was RMB411.04 (2016: RMB327.68) per ton.
Yingkou Co-generation Power Plant sells its electricity to Liaoning Electric Power Company.
Wafangdian Wind Power
Dalian Wafangdian Wind Power Plant ("Wafangdian Wind Power") is located in Dalian City in Liaoning Province. The installed capacity of phase I of Wafangdian Wind Power Plant is 48 MW and consists of 24 turbines. It commenced operation in June 2011. We hold 100% equity interest in Wafangdian Wind Power Plant.
Wafangdian Wind Power sells its electricity to Liaoning Electric Power Company.
Suzihe Hydropower
Liaoning Suzihe Hydropower Plant ("Suzihe Hydropower") is located in Liaoning Province. The installed capacity of Suzihe Hydropower Plant is 37.5 MW and consists of three 12.5 MW generating units. Unit I (12.5 MW) of Suzihe Hydropower commenced operation in August 2012. We hold 100% equity interest in Suzihe Hydropower.
Changtu Wind Power
Huaneng Liaoning Changtu Wind Power Plant ("Changtu Wind Power") is located in Liaoning Province. Phase I of the Changtu Wind Power commenced operation in November 2012, with an installed capacity of 49.5 MW, consisting of 33 wind power turbines of 1.5 MW each. Phase II of the Changtu Wind Power commenced operation in October 2014, with an installed capacity of 48 MW, consisting of 24 wind power turbines of 2 MW each. We hold 100% of the equity interest in Changtu Wind Power.
Dandong Photovoltaic
Dandong 10 MW Photovoltaic Power Plant ("Dandong Photovoltaic") is located in Liaoning Province. Dandong Photovoltaic commenced operation in May 2016, with an installed capacity of 10 MW. We hold 100% of the equity interest in Dandong Photovoltaic.
Dandong Photovoltaic sells its electricity to Liaoning Electric Power Company.
Yingkou Co-generation Photovoltaic


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Yingkou Co-generation 10 MW Photovoltaic Power Plant ("Yingkou Co-generation Photovoltaic") is located in Liaoning Province. Yingkou Co-generation Photovoltaic commenced operation in June 2016, with an installed capacity of 10 MW. We hold 100% of the equity interest in Yingkou Co-generation Photovoltaic.
Yingkou Co-generation Photovoltaic sells its electricity to Liaoning Electric Power Company.
 Yingkou Xianrendao Co-generation Power
Yingkou Xianrendao Co-generation Power Plant ("Yingkou Xianrendao Co-generation Power") is located in the city of Yingkou of Liaoning Provinces. Yingkou Xianrenao Co-generation Power commenced operation in March 2017, with two sets of generating units of 50 MW each. We hold 100% equity interest in Yingkou Xianrendao Co-generation Power. In 2017, Yingkou Xianrendao Co-generation Power obtained 76.6% of its total consumption of coal from annual contracts. The average coal purchase price for Yingkou Xianrendao Co-generation Power in 2017 was RMB443.00 per ton.
Yingkou Xianrendao Co-generation Power sells its electricity to Liaoning Electric Power Company.
Jianchang Bashihan Photovoltaic
Jianchang Bashihan 20 MW Photovoltaic Power Plant ("Jianchang Bashihan Photovoltaic") is located in the city of Huludao of Liaoning Province. Jianchang Bashihan Photovoltaic commenced operation in August 2017, with an installed capacity of 22.03 MW. We hold 100% of the equity interest in Jianchang Bashihan Photovoltaic.
Jianchang Bashihan Photovoltaic sells its electricity to Liaoning Electric Power Company.
Jianchang Bashihan Photovoltaic Phase II
Jianchang Bashihan 20 MW Photovoltaic Phase II Power Plant ("Jianchang Bashihan Photovoltaic Phase II") is located in the city of Huludao of Liaoning Province. Jianchang Bashihan Photovoltaic Phase II commenced operation in August 2017, with an installed capacity of 22.03 MW. We hold 100% of the equity interest in Jianchang Bashihan Photovoltaic Phase II.
Jianchang Bashihan Photovoltaic Phase II sells its electricity to Liaoning Electric Power Company.
Xiao Deyingzi Photovoltaic
Xiao Deyingzi 15 MW Photovoltaic Power Plant ("Xiao Deyingzi Photovoltaic") is located in the city of Huludao of Liaoning Province. Xiao Deyingzi Photovoltaic commenced operation in August 2017, with an installed capacity of 15.56 MW. We hold 100% of the equity interest in Xiao Deyingzi Photovoltaic.
Xiao Deyingzi Photovoltaic sells its electricity to Liaoning Electric Power Company.
Chaoyang Heiniuyingzi Photovoltaic
Chaoyang Heiniuyingzi 17 MW Photovoltaic Power Plant ("Chaoyang Heiniuyingzi Photovoltaic") is located in the city of Chaoyang of Liaoning Province. Chaoyang Heiniuyingzi Photovoltaic commenced operation in August 2017, with an installed capacity of 18.79 MW. We hold 100% of the equity interest in Chaoyang Heiniuyingzi Photovoltaic.
Chaoyang Heiniuyingzi Photovoltaic sells its electricity to Liaoning Electric Power Company.
Power Plant in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region
Huade Wind Power


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Huaneng Huade Wind Power Plant ("Huade Wind Power") is located in Huade, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Phase I of Huade Wind Power has an installed capacity of 49.5 MW and consists of 33 wind power turbines which commenced operation in 2009. Phase II of Huade Wind Power has an installed capacity of 49.5 MW and consists of 33 wind power turbines which commenced operation in June 2011. We hold 100% equity interest in Huade Wind Power Plant.
Huade Wind Power sells its electricity to Inner Mongolia Power (Group) Co., Ltd.
Power Plants in Hebei Province
Shang'an Power Plant
Huaneng Shang'an Power Plant ("Shang'an Power Plant") is located on the outskirts of Shijiazhuang. Shang'an Power Plant has been developed in three separate expansion phases. The Shang'an Power Plant Phase I has an installed capacity of 700 MW and consists of two 350 MW coal-fired generating units which commenced operations in 1990. Shang'an Power Plant Phase II shares with the Shang'an Power Plant Phase I certain facilities, such as coal storage facilities and effluence pipes, which have been built to accommodate the requirements of plant expansions. The Shang'an Power Plant Phase II utilizes two 330 MW coal-fired generating units, which commenced operation in 1997. The Shang'an Power Plant Phase III has an installed capacity of 1,200 MW and consists of two 600 MW supercritical coal-fired generating units which commenced operations in July and August 2008, respectively. Unit 5 of Shang'an Power Plant is the first 600MW supercritical air-cooling unit which commenced operation in the PRC. We hold 100% equity interest in Shang'an Power Plant.
The coal supply for Shang'an Power Plant is obtained from numerous coal producers in Central Shanxi Province, which is approximately 64 kilometers from Shang'an Power Plant. The coal is transported by rail from the mines to the Shang'an Power Plant. We own and maintain the coal unloading facilities which are capable of unloading 10,000 tons of coal per day. Shang'an Power Plant typically stores 300,000 tons of coal on site.
In 2017, Shang'an Power Plant obtained 91.9% of its total consumption of coal from annual contracts and the remainder from the open market. The average coal purchase price for Shang'an Power Plant in 2017 was RMB486.86 (2016: RMB337.33) per ton.
Shang'an Power Plant sells its electricity to Hebei Electric Power Company.
Kangbao Wind Power
Huaneng Kangbao Wind Power Plant ("Kangbao Wind Power") consists of 33 wind power turbines with a total installed capacity of 49.5 MW. In January 2011, the Phase I of Kangbao Wind Power with a total generation capacity of 49.5MW completed the trial run. We hold 100% equity interest in Kangbao Wind Power.
Kangbao Wind Power sells its electricity to Hebei Electric Power Company.
Kangbao Xitan Photovoltaic
Kangbao Xitan Photovoltaic ("Kangbao Xitan Photovoltaic") is located in Kangbao, Zhangjiakou, Hebei. Kangbao Xitan Photovoltaic commenced operation in June 2016, with an installed capacity of 20 MW. We hold 100% equity interest in Kangbao Xitan Photovoltaic.
Kangbao Xitan Photovoltaic sells its electricity to Hebei Electric Power Company.
Zhuolu Dabao Wind Power
Zhuolu Dabao Wind Power Plant ("Zhuolu Dabao Wind Power") consists of 24 wind power turbines with a total installed capacity of 48 MW, consisting of 24 wind power turbines of 2MW each. Zhuolu Dabao Wind Power commence operation in March 2017. We hold 100% equity interest in Kangbao Wind Power.


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Zhuolu Dabao Wind Power sells its electricity to Hebei Electric Power Company.
Shang'an Dianchanghuichang Photovoltaic
Shangan Dianchanhuichang 18 MW Photovoltaic Power Plant ("Shang'an Dianchanhuichang Photovoltaic") is located in the city of Shijiazhuang of Hebei Province. Shang’an Dianchanghuichang Photovoltaic commenced operation in December 2017, with an installed capacity of 17 MW. We hold 100% of the equity interest in Shang'an Dianchanhuichang Photovoltaic.
Shang'an Dianchanghuichang Photovoltaic sells its electricity to Hebei Electric Power Company.
Power Plant in Gansu Province
Pingliang Power Plant
Huaneng Pingliang Power Plant ("Pingliang Power Plant") is located in Pingliang City of Gansu Province. Pingliang Power Plant consists of three 325 MW and one 330 MW coal-fired generating units which commenced operation in 2000, 2001 and June and November 2003 respectively. The installed capacity of Unit I, Unit II and Unit III of Pingliang Power Plant were expanded from 300 MW to 325 MW in January 2010, respectively. The installed capacity of Unit IV of Pingliang Power Plant was expanded from 300 MW to 330 MW in January 2011. Pingliang Power Plant Phase II consists of two 600 MW generating units with a total installed capacity of 1200 MW, which commenced operation in February 2010 and March 2010, respectively. We hold 65% equity interest in Pingliang Power Plant.
The coal supply for Pingliang Power Plant is obtained from local coal mines. Pingliang Power Plant typically stores 230,000 tons of coal on site. In 2017, Pingliang Power Plant obtained 93.5% of its coal supplies from annual contracts and the remainder from the open market. The average coal purchase price for Pingliang Power Plant in 2017 was RMB356.70 (2016: RMB270.81) per ton.
Pingliang Power Plant sells its electricity to Gansu Electric Power Company.
Jiuquan Wind Power
Jiuquan Wind Power Plant ("Jiuquan Wind Power") consists of 234 wind power turbines of 1.5 MW each and 25 wind power turbines of 2 MW each. In December 2011, all the wind power plants completed the trial run. We hold 100% equity interest in Jiuquan Wind Power.
Jiuquan Wind Power sells its electricity to Gansu Electric Power Company.
Jiuquan II Wind Power
Jiuquan II Wind Power Plant ("Jiuquan II Wind Power") is located in Gansu Province. Zone A of this plant commenced operation in December 2014, with an installed capacity of 200 MW in operating, consisting of 100 wind power turbines of 2 MW each. Zone B of this plant commenced operation in June 2015, with an installed capacity of 200 MW in operating, consisting of 100 wind power turbines of 2 MW each. We hold 100% equity interest in Jiuquan II Wind Power.
Jiuquan II Wind Power sells its electricity to Gansu Electric Power Company.
Yumen Wind Power
Yumen Wind Power Plant ("Yumen Wind Power") is located in Gansu Province. This plant commenced operation in June 2015, with an installed capacity of 148.5 MW, consisting of 67 wind power turbines of 1.5 MW each and 24 wind power turbines of 2 MW each. We hold 100% equity interest in Yumen Wind Power.


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Yumen Wind Power sells its electricity to Gansu Electric Power Company.
Yigang Wind Power
Yigang Wind Power ("Yigang Wind Power") is located in Gansu Province. This plant commenced operation in December 2015, with an installed capacity of 192 MW, consisting of 96 wind power turbines of 2 MW each. We hold 100% equity interest in Yigang Wind Power.
Yigang Wind Power sells its electricity to Gansu Electric Power Company.
Power Plant in Beijing Municipality
Beijing Co-generation
Huaneng Beijing Co-generation Power Plant ("Beijing Co-generation") is located in Beijing Municipality. Beijing Co-generation has an installed capacity of 845 MW and consists of two 165 MW generating units, two 220 MW generating units and one 75 MW generating units which commenced operation in January 1998, December 1998, June 1999 and April 2004, respectively. We hold 41% equity interest in Beijing Co-generation and believe we exercise effective control over Beijing Co-generation.
The coal supply for Beijing Co-generation is mainly obtained from Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Beijing Co-generation typically stores 165,000 tons of coal on site. In 2017, Beijing Co-generation obtained 100% of its total consumption of coal from annual contracts. The average coal purchase price for Beijing Co-generation in 2017 was RMB529.61 (2016: RMB434.53) per ton.
Beijing Co-generation sells its electricity to Beijing Electric Power Company.
Beijing Co-generation CCGT
Beijing Co-generation CCGT consists of one set of "two on one" F-grade gas and steam combined cycle generating units with a power generation capacity of 923.4 MW, heat supply capacity of 650 MW and heat supply area of approximately 13,000,000 square meters. High-standard denitrification, noise reduction, water treatment and other environmental protection facilities were constructed concurrently. In December 2011, Beijing Co-generation CCGT completed its trial run. Beijing Co-generation CCGT sells its electricity to North China Electric Company.
Being the first project commencing construction among the four major co-generation centers in Beijing, Beijing Co-generation CCGT firstly introduced the most efficient world-class F-grade gas turbine in the PRC, thus setting a new record of the maximum heat supply capacity, minimum power consumption for power generation and highest annual thermal efficiency for the same type of generating units in the PRC and attaining a leading and international class design standard in the PRC.
Beijing Co-generation Phase III
Beijing Co-generation Phase III consists of two sets of F-grade gas and steam combined cycle generating units with a power generation capacity of 998 MW. Beijing Co-generation Phase III commence operation in November 2017. We hold 41% equity interest in Beijing Co-generation Phase III.
 Beijing Co-generation CCGT sells its electricity to Beijing Electric Company.
Power Plant in Tianjin Municipality
Yangliuqing Co-generation
Tianjin Huaneng Yangliuqing Co-generation Power Plant ("Yangliuqing Co-generation") is located in Tianjin Municipality. Yangliuqing Co-generation has an installed capacity of 1,200 MW and consists of four 300


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The coal supply for Yangliuqing Co-generation mainly obtained from Shanxi Province and Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Yangliuqing Co-generation typically stores 300,000 tons of coal on site. In 2017, Yangliuqing Co-generation obtained 76.1% of its total consumption of coal from annual contracts and the remainder from the open market. The average coal purchase price for Yangliuqing Co-generation in 2017 was RMB496.91 (2016: RMB404.07) per ton.
Yangliuqing Co-generation sells its electricity to Tianjin Electric Company.
Lingang Co-generation CCGT
Lingang Co-generation CCGT is located in Tianjin Municipality. The first set of generating units of Lingang Co-generation CCGT commenced operation in December 2014, with an installed capacity of 463 KW. We hold 100% equity interest in the Lingang Co-generation CCGT. The gas supply for Lingang Co-generation CCGT is transported through the pipeline of "Shaanxi-Gansu-Ningxia Transport Project."
Lingang Co-generation CCGT sells its electricity to Tianjin Electric Company.
Chenxi Photovoltaic
Chenxi 2.2 MW Photovoltaic Power Plant ("Chenxi Photovoltaic") is located in the city of Tianjin. Chengxi Photovoltaic commenced operation in June 2017, with an installed capacity of 2.2 MW. We hold 55% of the equity interest in Chenxi Photovoltaic.
Chenxi Photovoltaic sells its electricity to Tianjin Electric Power Company.
Power Plant in Shanxi Province
Yushe Power Plant
Huaneng Yushe Power Plant ("Yushe Power Plant") is located in Yushe County of Shanxi Province. Yushe Power Plant Phase I has an installed capacity of 200 MW and consists of two 100 MW coal-fired generating units which commenced operations in August and December 1994, respectively. Two 300 MW coal-fired generating units of Yushe Power Plant Phase II commenced operations in October and November 2004, respectively. Yushe Power Plant Phase I was shut down in 2011. We hold 60% equity interest in Yushe Power Plant.
The coal supply for Yushe Power Plant is obtained from several coal producers located mostly in Shanxi Province. Yushe Power Plant typically stores 500,000 tons of coal on site. In 2017, Yushe Power Plant obtained approximately 38.1% of its total consumption of coal from annual contracts and the remainder from the open market. The average coal purchase price for Yushe Power Plant in 2017 was RMB316.51 (2016: RMB252.95) per ton.
Yushe Power Plant sells its electricity to Shanxi Electric Power Company.
Zuoquan Power Plant
Shanxi Huaneng Zuoquan Power Plant ("Zuoquan Power Plant") is located in Zuoquan County of Shanxi Province. Zuoquan Power Plant has an installed capacity of 1,346 MW and consists of two 673 MW coal-fired generating units which commenced operations in December 2011 and January 2012, respectively. We hold 80% equity interest in Zuoquan Power Plant.
Zuoquan Power Plant typically stores 200,000 tons of coal on site. In 2017, Zuoquan Power Plant obtained approximately 29.9% of its total consumption of coal from annual contracts and the remainders from the open


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Zuoquan Power Plant sells its electricity to Shanxi Electric Power Company.
Dongshan Combined Cycle Gas Turbine Power Plant
Dongshan Combined Cycle Gas Turbine Power Project ("Dongshan CCGT") is located at Taiyuan City of Shanxi Province. Dongshan CCGT commenced operation in October 2015 with an installed capacity of 859 KW, consisting of one 2×F Class gas-steam combined cycle co-generating unit. We hold 100% equity interest in the plant.
Dongshan CCGT sells its electricity to Shanxi Electric Power Company.
Yushe Photovoltaic
Yushe 50 MW Photovoltaic Power Plant ("Yushe Photovoltaic") is located in the city of Jinzhong of Shanxi Province. Yushe Photovoltaic commenced operation in June 2017, with an installed capacity of 50 MW. We hold 100% of the equity interest in Yushe Photovoltaic.
Yushe Photovoltaic sells its electricity to Shanxi Electric Power Company.
Power Plants in Shandong Province
Dezhou Power Plant
Huaneng Dezhou Power Plant ("Dezhou Power Plant") is located in Dezhou City, near the border between Shandong and Hebei Provinces, close to an industrial zone that is an important user of electric power for industrial and commercial purposes. Dezhou Power Plant is comprised of three phases, with Phase I consisting of one 320MW and one 330MW coal-fired generating units, Phase II consisting of one 330MW and one 320MW coal-fired generating units, and Phase III consisting of two 700 MW coal-fired generating units. The installed capacity of Unit IV was upgraded from 300 MW to 320 MW in January 2009. We hold 100% equity interest in Dezhou Power Plant.
Dezhou Power Plant is approximately 200 km from Taiyuan, Shanxi Province, the source of the plant's coal supply. The plant is located on the Taiyuan-Shijiazhuang-Dezhou rail line, giving it access to transportation facilities for coal. Dezhou Power Plant typically stores 400,000 tons of coal on site. In 2017, Dezhou Power Plant obtained approximately 70.8% of its total consumption of coal from annual contracts and the remainder from the open market. The average coal purchase price for Dezhou Power Plant in 2017 was RMB525.39 (2016: RMB387.99) per ton. The plant is connected to the main trunk rail line at Dezhou by a dedicated 3.5 km spur line owned by us.
Dezhou Power Plant sells its electricity to State Grid Shandong Electric Power Company.
Jining Power Plant
Huaneng Jining Power Plant ("Jining Power Plant") is located in Jining City, near the Jining load center and near numerous coal mines. Yanzhou coal mine, which is adjacent to the plant, alone has an annual production of approximately 20 million tons. Jining Power Plant typically stores 100,000 tons of coal on site.
Jining Power Plant currently consists of two coal-fired generating units, with an aggregate installed capacity of 270 MW. In addition, Jining Power Plant (Co-generation) has an installed capacity of 700 MW and consists of two 350 MW generating units which commenced operation in November and December 2009, respectively. We hold 100% equity interest in Jining Power Plant.
In 2017, Jining Power Plant obtained approximately 33.6% of its total consumption of coal from annual contracts and the remainder from the open market. The average coal purchase price for Jining Power Plant in 2017 was RMB580.38 (2016: RMB428.63) per ton.


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Jining Power Plant sells its electricity to State Grid Shandong Electric Power Company.
Xindian Power Plant
Huaneng Xindian Power Plant ("Xindian Power Plant") is located in Zibo City of Shandong Province. Xindian Power Plant has an installed capacity of 450 MW and consists of two 225 MW coal-fired generating units which commenced operations in December 2001 and January 2002, respectively, and were shut down in September 2009. Xindian Power Plant Phase III consists of two 300 MW generating units with a total installed capacity of 600 MW, which were put into operation in September and November 2006, respectively. We hold 95% equity interest in Xindian Power Plant Phase III.
The coal supply for Xindian Power Plant is obtained from several coal producers located mostly in Shanxi Province. Xindian Power Plant typically stores 250,000 tons of coal on site. In 2017, Xindian Power Plant obtained 3% of its total consumption of coal from annual contracts and the remainder from the open market. The average coal purchase price for Xindian Power Plant in 2017 was RMB608.35 (2016: RMB437.49) per ton.
Xindian Power Plant sells its electricity to State Grid Shandong Electric Power Company.
Weihai Power Plant
Huaneng Weihai Power Plant ("Weihai Power Plant") is located approximately 16 km southeast of Weihai City, on the shore of the Bohai Gulf. Its location provides access to cooling water for operations and transportation of coal as well as ash and slag disposal facilities. We hold 60% equity interest in Weihai Power Plant, the remaining 40% interest of which is owned by Weihai Power Development Bureau ("WPDB").
Weihai Power Plant Phase I consists of two 125 MW generating units (Units I and II), and Phase II consists of two 320 MW generating units (Units III and IV). Unit I began commercial operation in May 1994 and was shut down in December 2008, and Unit II began commercial operation in January 1995 and was shut down in November 2008. Unit III and Unit IV commenced operation in March and November 1998, respectively. Each of the Units III and IV was upgraded from 300 MW to 320 MW in January 2009. Weihai Power Plant Phase III consists of two 680 MW generating units which commenced operations in December 2012. The coal supply for Weihai Power Plant is obtained from Shanxi Province and Inner Mongolia. Weihai Power Plant typically stores 160,000 tons of coal on site. In 2017, Weihai Power Plant obtained approximately 22.5% of its total consumption of coal from annual contracts and the remainder from the open market. The average coal purchase price for Weihai Power Plant in 2017 was RMB573.98 (2016: RMB478.06) per ton.
Weihai Power Plant sells its electricity to State Grid Shandong Electric Power Company.
Rizhao Power Plant
Huaneng Rizhao Power Plant ("Rizhao Power Plant") is located in Rizhao City of Shandong Province. Rizhao Power Plant currently has an aggregate installed capacity of 2,060 MW. Rizhao Power Plant Phase I has an installed capacity of 700 MW and consists of two 350 MW coal-fired generating units which both commenced operations in April 2000. We hold 88.8% equity interests in Phase I of Rizhao Power Plant.
We hold 100% equity interest in Phase II of Rizhao Power Plant, which commenced operation in December 2008 and consists of two 680 MW supercritical coal-fired generating units. The coal supply for Phase II of Rizhao Power Plant is obtained from Shanxi Province. Phase II of Rizhao Power Plant typically stores 217,800 tons of coal on site. In 2017, Phase II of Rizhao Power Plant obtained 7.6% of its total consumption of coal from annual contracts and the remainder from the open market. The average coal purchase price for Phase II of Rizhao Power Plant in 2017 was RMB601.16 (2016: RMB467.33) per ton.
Rizhao Power Plant sells its electricity to State Grid Shandong Electric Power Company.
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Shandong Zhanhua Co-generation Limited Company ("Zhanhua Co-generation") is located in Zhanhua City of Shandong Province. Zhanhua Co-generation currently has an aggregate installed capacity of 330 MW, consisting of two generating units which commenced operations in July 2005. We hold 100% equity interest in Zhanhua Co-generation.
The coal supply for Zhanhua Co-generation is mainly obtained from Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Zhanhua Co-generation typically stores 90,000 tons of coal on site. In 2017, Zhanhua Co-generation obtained 27.3% of its total consumption of coal from annual contracts and the remainder from the open market. The average coal purchase price for Zhanhua Co-generation in 2017 was RMB563.71 (2016: RMB405.46) per ton.
Zhanhua Co-generation sells its electricity to State Grid Shandong Electric Power Company.
Baiyanghe Power Plant
Huaneng Shandong Zibo Baiyanghe Power Plant ("Baiyanghe Power Plant") is located in the city of Zibo in Shandong Province. Baiyanghe Power Plant currently has an aggregate installed capacity of 890 MW. Baiyanghe Power Plant Phase I has an installed capacity of 290 MW and consists of two 145 MW coal-fired generating units which commenced operations in October 2003. Baiyanghe Power Plant Phase II has an installed capacity of 600 MW and consists of two 300 MW coal-fired generating units which commenced operations in December 2009. We hold 80% equity interests in Baiyanghe Power Plant.
The coal supply for Baiyanghe Power Plant is obtained from several coal producers located in the provinces of Shandong, Shanxi, Shaanxi and Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Baiyanghe Power Plant typically stores 125,300 tons of coal on site. In 2017, Baiyanghe Power Plant obtained 18.8% of its total consumption of coal from annual contracts and the remainder from the open market. The average coal purchase price for Baiyanghe Power Plant in 2017 was RMB551.56 (2016: RMB425.78) per ton.
Baiyanghe Power Plant sells its electricity to State Grid Shandong Electric Power Company.
Jiaxiang Power Plant
Huaneng Jiaxiang Power Plant ("Jiaxiang Power Plant") is located in the city of Jining in Shandong Province. Jiaxiang Power Plant currently has an aggregate installed capacity of 660 MW which consists of two 330 MW coal-fired generating units which commenced operations in September 1999 and January 2003, respectively. We hold 40% equity interests in Jiaxiang Power Plant.
The coal supply for Jiaxiang Power Plant is obtained from several coal producers located in the Shandong Province. Jiaxiang Power Plant typically stores 115,300 tons of coal on site. In 2017, Jiaxiang Power Plant obtained 93.7% of its total consumption of coal from annual contracts and the remainder from the open market. The average coal purchase price for Jiaxiang Power Plant in 2017 was RMB535.62 (2016: RMB378.87) per ton.
Jiaxiang Power Plant sells its electricity to State Grid Shandong Electric Power Company.
Jining Co-generation
Huaneng Jining Co-generation Power Plant ("Jining Co-generation") is located in the city of Jining in Shandong Province. Jining Co-generation currently has an aggregate installed capacity of 60 MW which consists of two 30 MW coal-fired generating units which commenced operations in April and  July 2004, respectively. We hold 40% equity interests in Jining Co-generation.
The coal supply for Jining Co-generation is obtained from several coal producers located in the Shandong Province. Jining Co-generation typically stores 10,600 tons of coal on site. In 2017, Jining Co-generation obtained 88.6% of its total consumption of coal from annual contracts and the remainder from the open market. The average coal purchase price for Jining Co-generation in 2017 was RMB501.70 (2016: RMB353.48) per ton.


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Jining Co-generation sells its electricity to State Grid Shandong Electric Power Company.
Qufu Co-generation
Huaneng Qufu Shengcheng Co-generation Power Plant ("Qufu Co-generation") is located in the city of Jining in Shandong Province. Qufu Co-generation currently has an aggregate installed capacity of 450 MW which consists of one 225 MW coal-fired generating unit which commenced operations in February 2009 and one 225 MW coal-fired generating unit which commenced operations in September 2009. We hold 40% equity interests in Qufu Co-generation.
The coal supply for Qufu Co-generation is obtained from several coal producers located in the Shandong Province. Qufu Co-generation typically stores 34,100 tons of coal on site. In 2017, Qufu Co-generation obtained 96.7% of its total consumption of coal from annual contracts and the remainder from the open market. The average coal purchase price for Qufu Co-generation in 2017 was RMB544.29 (2016: RMB396.87) per ton.
Qufu Co-generation sells its electricity to State Grid Shandong Electric Power Company.
Huangtai Power Plant
Huaneng Jinan Huangtai Power Plant ("Huangtai Power Plant") is located in the city of Jinan in Shandong Province. Huangtai Power Plant currently has an aggregate installed capacity of 680 MW which consists of one 330 MW coal-fired generating unit which commenced operations in November 1987 and one 350 MW coal-fired generating unit which commenced operations in January 2011. We hold 72% equity interests in Huangtai Power Plant.
The coal supply for Huangtai Power Plant is obtained from several coal producers located in the provinces of Shandong, Shanxi, Shaanxi and Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Huangtai Power Plant typically stores 155,700 tons of coal on site. In 2017, Huangtai Power Plant obtained 23.4% of its total consumption of coal from annual contracts and the remainder from the open market. The average coal purchase price for Huangtai Power Plant in 2017 was RMB602.21 (2016: RMB416.26) per ton.
Huangtai Power Plant sells its electricity to State Grid Shandong Electric Power Company.
Yantai Power Plant
Huaneng Yantai Power Plant ("Yantai Power Plant") is located in the city of Yantai in Shandong Province. Yantai Power Plant currently has an aggregate installed capacity of 590 MW which consists of one 110 MW and three 160 MW coal-fired generating units. The 110 MW unit commenced operations in April 1996, and the three 160 MW units commenced operation in October 2005, December 2005 and October 2006 respectively. We hold 80% equity interest in Yantai Power Plant.
The coal supply for Yantai Power Plant is obtained from Shanxi Province, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region and partially imported coal. Yantai Power Plant typically stores 176,100 tons of coal on site. In 2017, Yantai Power Plant obtained 78.4% of its total consumption of coal from annual contracts and the remainder from the open market. The average coal purchase price for Yantai Power Plant in 2017 was RMB561.89 (2016: RMB456.69) per ton.
Yantai Power Plant sells its electricity to State Grid Shandong Electric Power Company.
Linyi Power Plant
Huaneng Linyi Power Plant ("Linyi Power Plant") is located in the city of Linyi in Shandong Province. Linyi Power Plant currently has an aggregate installed capacity of 1,260 MW which consists of four 140 MW and two 350 MW coal-fired generating units. The 350 MW units commenced operations in December 2012 and October


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2013, respectively, and the four 140 MW units commenced operation in December 1997, April 2003, September 2003 and April 2005, respectively. We hold 60% equity interest in Linyi Power Plant.
The coal supply for Linyi Power Plant is obtained from several coal producers located in the provinces of Shandong, Shanxi, Shaanxi and Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Linyi Power Plant typically stores 249,000 tons of coal on site. In 2017, Linyi Power Plant obtained none of its total consumption of coal from the open market. The average coal purchase price for Linyi Power Plant in 2017 was RMB639.79 (2016: RMB490.55) per ton.
Linyi Power Plant sells its electricity to State Grid Shandong Electric Power Company.
Jining Yunhe Power Plant
Huaneng Jining Yunhe Power Plant ("Jining Yunhe Power Plant") is located in the city of Jining in Shandong Province. Jining Yunhe Power Plant currently has an aggregate installed capacity of 1,240 MW which consists of four 145 MW and two 330 MW coal-fired generating units. The 330 MW units commenced operations in March and September 2006, respectively, and the four 145 MW units commenced operation in July 2000, November 2000, September 2003 and February 2004, respectively. We hold 78.68% equity interest in Jining Yunhe Power Plant.
The coal supply for Jining Yunhe Power Plant is obtained from several coal producers located in the Shandong Province. Jining Yunhe Power Plant typically stores 50,900 tons of coal on site. In 2017, Jining Yunhe Power Plant obtained 73.2% of its total consumption of coal from annual contracts and the remainder from the open market from the open market. The average coal purchase price for Jining Yunhe Power Plant in 2017 was RMB556.80 (2016: RMB413.60) per ton.
Jining Yunhe Power Plant sells its electricity to State Grid Shandong Electric Power Company.
Liaocheng Co-generation
Huaneng Liaocheng Co-generation Power Plant ("Liaocheng Co-generation") is located in the city of Liaocheng in Shandong Province. Liaocheng Co-generation currently has an aggregate installed capacity of 660 MW which consists of two 330 MW coal-fired generating unit which commenced operations in January and September 2006, respectively. We hold 60% equity interests in Liaocheng Co-generation.
The coal supply for Liaocheng Co-generation is obtained from several coal producers located in the provinces of Shandong, Shanxi, Shaanxi and Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Liaogcheng Co-generation typically stores 141,300 tons of coal on site. In 2017, Liaogcheng Co-generation obtained 17.2% of its total consumption of coal from annual contracts and the remainder from the open market. The average coal purchase price for Liaogcheng Co-generation in 2017 was RMB561.17 (2016: RMB405.01) per ton.
Liaogcheng Co-generation sells its electricity to State Grid Shandong Electric Power Company.
Taian Power Plant
Huaneng Taian Zhongtai Power Plant ("Taian Power Plant") is located in the city of Taian in Shandong Province. Taian Power Plant currently has an aggregate installed capacity of 300 MW which consists of two 150 MW coal-fired generating units, which commenced operations in May and December 2007, respectively. We hold 80% equity interest in Taian Power Plant.
The coal supply for Taian Power Plant is obtained from several coal producers located in the Shandong and Shanxi. Taian Power Plant typically stores 103,600 tons of coal on site. In 2017, Taian Power Plant obtained 37.7% of its total consumption of coal from annual contracts and the remainder from the open market from the open market. The average coal purchase price for Taian Power Plant in 2017 was RMB435.19 (2016: RMB347.60) per ton.
Taian Power Plant sells its electricity to State Grid Shandong Electric Power Company.


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Laiwu Power Plant
Huaneng Laiwu Power Plant ("Laiwu Power Plant") is located in the city of Laiwu in Shandong Province. Laiwu Power Plant currently has an aggregate installed capacity of 2,000 MW which consists of two 1,000 MW coal-fired generating units, which commenced operations in December 2015 and November 2016, respectively. We hold 64% equity interest in Laiwu Power Plant.
The coal supply for Laiwu Power Plant is obtained from several coal producers located in the provinces of Shandong, Shanxi, Shaanxi and Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Laiwu Power Plant typically stores 246,600 tons of coal on site. In 2017, Laiwu Power Plant obtained 14.1% of its total consumption of coal from annual contracts and the remainder from the open market from the open market. The average coal purchase price for Laiwu Power Plant in 2017 was RMB645.56 (2016: RMB460.61) per ton.
Laiwu Power Plant sells its electricity to State Grid Shandong Electric Power Company.
Muping Wind Power
Muping Wind Power Plant ("Muping Wind Power") is located in the city of Yantai in Shandong Province. Muping Wind Power Plant consists of 28 wind power turbines of 1.5 MW each. We hold 80% equity interest in Muping Wind Power.
Muping Wind Power sells its electricity to State Grid Shandong Electric Power Company.
Penglai Wind Power
Huaneng Penglai Daliuhang Wind Power Plant ("Penglai Wind Power") is located in the city of Yantai in Shandong Province. Penglai Wind Power Plant consists of 48 wind power turbines of 2 MW each and 2 wind power turbines of 1.8 MW each. We hold 80% equity interest in Penglai Wind Power.
Penglai Wind Power sells its electricity to State Grid Shandong Electric Power Company.
Rushan Wind Power
Huaneng Rushan Wind Power Plant ("Rushan Wind Power") is located in the city of Weihai in Shandong Province. Rushan Wind Power Plant consists of 28 wind power turbines of 1.5 MW each. We hold 80% equity interest in Rushan Wind Power.
Rushan Wind Power sells its electricity to State Grid Shandong Electric Power Company.
Changdao Wind Power
Huaneng Changdao Wind Power Plant ("Changdao Wind Power") is located in the city of Yantai in Shandong Province. Changdao Wind Power Plant consists of 14 wind power turbines of 0.6 MW each, 11 wind power turbines of 0.75 MW each and 3 wind power turbines of 1.3 MW each. We hold 48% equity interest in Changdao Wind Power.
Changdao Wind Power sold its electricity to State Grid Shandong Electric Power Company, and has been shut down.
Rongcheng Wind Power
Huaneng Rongcheng Wind Power Plant ("Rongcheng Wind Power") is located in the city of Weihai in Shandong Province. Rongcheng Wind Power Plant consists of 10 wind power turbines of 1.5 MW each. We hold 48% equity interest in Rongcheng Wind Power.


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Rongcheng Wind Power sells its electricity to State Grid Shandong Electric Power Company.
Dongying Wind Power
Huaneng Dongying Wind Power Plant ("Dongying Wind Power") is located in the city of Dongying in Shandong Province. Dongying Wind Power Plant consists of 32 wind power turbines of 1.5 MW each. We hold 56% equity interest in Dongying Wind Power.
Dongying Wind Power sells its electricity to State Grid Shandong Electric Power Company.
Boshan Photovoltaic
Boshan Photovoltaic Power Plant ("Boshan Photovoltaic") is located in Zibo City. Boshan Photovoltaic commenced its operation in May 2016 and has an installed capacity of 12 MW. We hold 80% equity interest in Boshan Photovoltaic.
Boshan Photovoltaic sells its electricity to State Grid Shandong Electric Power Company.
Gaozhuang Photovoltaic
Gaozhuang Photovoltaic Power Plant ("Gaozhuang Photovoltaic") is located in Laiwu City. Gaozhuang Photovoltaic commenced its operation in May 2016 and has an installed capacity of 20 MW. We hold 80% equity interest in Gaozhuang Photovoltaic.
Gaozhuang Photovoltaic sells its electricity to State Grid Shandong Electric Power Company.
Jining Co-generation Photovoltaic.
Jining Co-generation Photovoltaic Project ("Jining Co-generation Photovoltaic") is located in Jining City. The project commenced its operation in February 2017 and has an installed capacity of 20 MW. We hold 80% equity interest in this project.
Jining Co-generation Photovoltaic sells its electricity to State Grid Shandong Electric Power Company.
Zhanhua Qingfenghu Wind Power
Zhanhua Qingfenghu Wind Power Plant ("Zhanhua Qingfenghu Wind Power") is located in the city of Binzhou in Shandong Province. Zhanhua Qingfenghu Wind Power Plant commenced operation in December 2017 with an installed capacity of 100 MW, including 50 wind power turbines of 2 MW each. We hold 80% equity interest in Zhanhua Qingfenghu Wind Power.
Zhanhua Qingfenghu Wind Power sells its electricity to State Grid Shandong Electric Power Company.
Jining Photovoltaic
Jining 20 MW Photovoltaic Power Plant ("Jining Photovoltaic") is located in the city of Jining of Shandong Province. Jining Photovoltaic commenced its operation in February 2017 and has an installed capacity of 20 MW. We hold 80% equity interest in Jining Photovoltaic.
Jining Photovoltaic sells its electricity to State Grid Shandong Electric Power Company.
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Laiwu Niuquan 20 MW Photovoltaic Power Plant ("Laiwu Niuquan Photovoltaic") is located in the city of Laiwu of Shandong Province. Laiwu Niuquan Photovoltaic commenced its operation in April 2017 and has an installed capacity of 20 MW. We hold 80% equity interest in Laiwu Niuquan Photovoltaic.
Laiwu Niuquan Photovoltaic sells its electricity to State Grid Shandong Electric Power Company.
Furuite Rooftop Photovoltaic
Furuite 6.3MW Photovoltaic Power Plant ("Furuite Photovoltaic") is located in the city of Zibo of Shandong Province. Furuite Photovoltaic commenced its operation in June 2017 and has an installed capacity of 6.3 MW. We hold 76% equity interest in Furuite Photovoltaic.
Furuite Photovoltaic sells its electricity to State Grid Shandong Electric Power Company.
Zhanhua Qingfenghu Photovoltaic
Zhanhua Qingfenghu 100MW Photovoltaic Power Plant ("Zhanhua Qingfenghu Photovoltaic") is located in the city of Binzhou of Shandong Province. Zhanhua Qingfenghu Photovoltaic commenced its operation in June 2017 and has an installed capacity of 100 MW. We hold 46% equity interest in Zhanhua Qingfenghu Photovoltaic.
Zhanhua Qingfenghu Photovoltaic sells its electricity to State Grid Shandong Electric Power Company.
Weihai Haibu Photovoltaic
Weihai Haibu 19.8MW Photovoltaic Power Plant ("Weihai Haibu Photovoltaic") is located in the city of Weihai of Shandong Province. Weihai Haibu Photovoltaic commenced its operation in June 2017 and has an installed capacity of 19.75 MW. We hold 80% equity interest in Weihai Haibu Photovoltaic.
Weihai Haibu Photovoltaic sells its electricity to State Grid  Shandong Electric Power Company.
Jining Weishan Zhaozhuang Photovoltaic
Jining Weishan Zhaozhuang 80MW Photovoltaic Power Plant ("Jining Weishan Zhaozhuang Photovoltaic") is located in the city of Jining of Shandong Province. Jining Weishan Zhaozhuang Photovoltaic commenced its operation in December 2017 and has an installed capacity of 80MW. We hold 80% equity interest in Jining Weishan Zhaozhuang Photovoltaic.
Jining Weishan Zhaozhuang Photovoltaic sells its electricity to State Grid Shandong Electric Power Company.
Power Plants and Projects in Henan Province
Qinbei Power Plant
Huaneng Qinbei Power Plant ("Qinbei Power Plant") is located in Jiyuan City of Henan Province. Its installed capacity is 2,400 MW which consists of four 600 MW supercritical coal-fired generating units. Two units commenced operations in November and December 2004, and the other two units commenced operation in November 2007. In March 2012 and February 2013, two 1,000 MW domestic ultra-supercritical coal-fired generating units of Phase III of Qinbei Power Plant commenced operation, respectively. We hold 60% equity interest in Qinbei Power Plant.
The coal supply for Qinbei Power Plant is obtained from Shanxi Province. Qinbei Power Plant typically stores 270,000 tons of coal on site. In 2017, Qinbei Power Plant obtained 50.2% of its total consumption of coal from annual contracts and the remainder from the open market. The average coal purchase price for Qinbei Power Plant in 2017 was RMB538.13 (2016: RMB401.89) per ton.


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Qinbei Power Plant sells its electricity to Henan Electric Power Company.
Luoyang Co-generation Power Plant
Luoyang Co-generation Power Plant ("Luoyang Co-generation") is located at Luoyang City of Henan Province. The project has an installed capacity of 700 MW, consisting of two sets of 350MW coal-fired generation units, which commenced operation in May and June 2015, respectively. We hold 80% equity interest in this plant.
The coal supply for Luoyang Co-generation is obtained from Henan and Shaanxi. Luoyang Co-generation typically stores 120,000 tons of coal on site. In 2017, Luoyang Co-generation obtained 47.1% of its total consumption of coal from annual contracts and the remainder from the open market. The average coal purchase price for Luoyang Co-generation in 2017 was RMB535.13 (2016: RMB434.9) per ton.
Luoyang Co-generation sells its electricity to Henan Electric Power Company.
Luoyang Yangguang Power Plant

Luoyang Yangguang Power Plant ("Luoyang Yangguang") is located at Luoyang City of Henan Province. The project has an installed capacity of 270 MW, consisting of two sets of 135 MW coal-fired generation units, which commenced operation in June and October 2006, respectively. We hold 80% equity interest in this plant.

Luoyang Yangguang sells its electricity to Henan Electric Power Company.

Mianchi Co-generation
Mianchi Co-generation Power Plant ("Mianchi Co-generation") is located in Mianchi City of Henan Province. The project has an installed capacity of 700 MW, consisting of two sets of 350MW coal-fired generation units, which commenced operation in December 2016. We hold 60% equity interest in this plant.
The coal supply for Mianchi Co-generation is obtained from Yima Coal Group which has mining operations in Henan, Qinghai, Shanxi, Tibet and Inner Mongolia. Mianchi Co-generation typically stores 20,000 tons of coal on site. In 2017, Mianchi Co-generation obtained 100% of its total consumption of coal from annual contracts. The average coal purchase price for Luoyang Co-generation Power Plant in 2017 was RMB413.22(2016: RMB450.00) per ton.
Mianchi Co-generation sells its electricity to Henan Electric Power Company.
Zhumadian Wind Power
Zhumadian Wind Power ("Zhumadian Wind Power") is located in Zhumadian City of Henan Province. The project has an installed capacity of 32 MW, consisting of sixteen 2MW wind turbines, which commenced operation in December 2016. We hold 90% equity interest in this plant.
Zhumadian Wind Power sells its electricity to Henan Electric Power Company.
Qinbei Dianchanghuichang Photovoltaic
Qinbei Dianchanghuichang 20MW Photovoltaic Power Plant ("Qinbei Dianchanghuichang Photovoltaic") is located in the city of Jiyuan of Henan Province. Qinbei Dianchanghuichang Photovoltaic commenced its operation in June 2017 and has an installed capacity of 20MW. We hold 60% equity interest in Qinbei Dianchanghuichang Photovoltaic.
Qinbei Dianchanghuichang Photovoltaic sells its electricity to Henan Electric Power Company.


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Power Plants and Projects in Jiangsu Province
Nantong Power Plant
Huaneng Nantong Power Plant ("Nantong Power Plant") is located in Nantong City. Nantong Power Plant, including Phase I, Phase II and Phase III, has an installed capacity of 2,454 MW and consists of two 352 MW, two 350 MW and one 1,050 MW coal-fired generating units which commenced operations in 1989, 1990 1999 and 2014. We hold 100% equity interest in Phase I and Phase II of Nantong Power Plant and 35% equity interest in Phase III of Nantong Power Plant.
The coal supply for Nantong Power Plant is obtained from several coal producers located mostly in Northern Shanxi Province. The coal is transported by rail from the mines to Qinhuangdao port and then shipped to the Nantong Power Plant. Nantong Power Plant typically stores 300,000 tons of coal on site.
In 2017, Nantong Power Plant obtained 45.5% of its total consumption of coal from annual contracts and the remainder from the open market. The average coal purchase price for Nantong Power Plant in 2017 was RMB507.93 (2016: RMB418.91) per ton.
Nantong Power Plant sells its electricity to Jiangsu Electric Power Company.
Nanjing Power Plant
Huaneng Nanjing Power Plant ("Nanjing Power Plant") has an installed capacity of 640 MW consisting of two 320 MW coal-fired generating units which commenced operations in March and October 1994, respectively. We hold 100% equity interest in Nanjing Power Plant.
The coal supply for the Nanjing Power Plant is obtained from several coal producers located in the Shanxi and Anhui Provinces. The coal is transported by rail from the mines to Yuxikou Port and Pukou Port and shipped to the plant's own wharf facilities. The wharf is capable of handling 6,000 ton vessels. Nanjing Power Plant typically stores 120,000 tons of coal on site and consumes 5,000 tons of coal per day when operating at maximum generating capacity.
In 2017, Nanjing Power Plant obtained approximately 70.6% of its total consumption of coal from annual contracts and the remainder from the open market. The average coal purchase price for Nanjing Power Plant in 2017 was RMB608.51 (2016: RMB469.51) per ton.
Nanjing Power Plant sells its electricity to Jiangsu Electric Power Company.
Taicang Power Plant
Huaneng Taicang Power Plant ("Taicang Power Plant") is located in the vicinity of Suzhou, Wuxi and Changzhou, which is the most affluent area in Jiangsu Province. Taicang Power Plant is an ancillary facility of the China-Singapore Suzhou Industrial Park. Taicang Power Plant Phase I consists of two 300 MW coal-fired generating units, which commenced operations in December 1999 and April 2000 respectively. Taicang Phase II Expansion consists of two 600 MW coal-fired generating units, which commenced operations in January and February 2006, respectively. In April 2008, the installed capacities of the four units of Taicang Power Plant were upgraded to 320 MW, 320 MW, 630 MW and 630 MW, respectively, which increased the total installed capacity of Taicang Power Plant to 1,900 MW. We hold 75% equity interest in Taicang Power Plant.
The coal supply for Taicang Power Plant is primarily from Shenhua in Inner Mongolia and Datong in Shanxi Province. Taicang Power Plant typically stores 350,000 tons of coal on site. In 2017, Taicang Power Plant obtained approximately 30.7% of its total consumption of coal from annual contracts and the remainder from the open market. The average coal purchase price for Taicang Power Plant in 2017 was RMB497.05 (2016: RMB455.26) per ton.


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Taicang Power Plant sells its electricity to Jiangsu Electric Power Company.
Huaiyin Power Plant
Huaneng Huaiyin Power Plant ("Huaiyin Power Plant") is located in the Center of the Northern Jiangsu Power Grid. The plant's two 220 MW coal-fired generating units commenced operation in November 1993 and August 1994, respectively. In order to reduce energy consumption and increase capacity, one generating unit of Huaiyin Power Plant was upgraded in October 2001, which increased the maximum generating capacity of that unit to 220 MW. In 2002, upgrading of the second generating unit was completed, and the actual generating capacity of Huaiyin Power Plant is 440 MW. The other two 330 MW coal-fired generating units of Huaiyin Power Plant Phase II Expansion commenced operations in January and March 2005, respectively. Huaiyin Power Plant Phase III consists of two 330 MW coal-fired generating units, and which were put into operation in May and September 2006, respectively. We hold 100% equity interest in Phase I and 63.64% equity interest in Phase II and Phase III of Huaiyin Power Plant. Unit I and Unit II of Huaiyin Power Plant were shut down in December 2007 and January 2009, respectively.
The coal supply for the Huaiyin Power Plant is primarily from Anhui Province, Henan Province and Shanxi Province. Huaiyin Power Plant typically stores 180,000 tons of coal on site. In 2017, Huaiyin Power Plant obtained approximately 45.1% of its total consumption of coal from annual contracts and the remainder from the open market. The average coal purchase price for Huaiyin Power Plant in 2017 was RMB591.79 (2016: RM460.77) per ton.
Huaiyin Power Plant sells its electricity to Jiangsu Electric Power Company.
Jinling Power Plant
Huaneng Nanjing Jinling Power Plant ("Jinling Power Plant") is located in Nanjing, Jiangsu. Jinling Power Plant (CCGT) consists of two 390 MW gas-fired generating units, which commenced operation in December 2006 and March 2007, respectively. We hold 60% equity interest in Jinling Power Plant (CCGT). The gas supply for Jinling Power Plant (CCGT) is transported through the pipeline of "West-East Gas Transport Project".
Jinling Power Plant (Coal-fired) consists of two 1,030 MW domestic ultra-supercritical coal-fired generating units, which commenced operation in December 2009 and August 2012, respectively. We hold 60% equity interest in Phase I and Phase II of Jinling Power Plant (Coal-fired). The coal supply for Jinling Power Plant (Coal-fired) is primarily from Shanxi Province and Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Jinling Power Plant (Coal-fired) typically stores 300,000 tons of coal on site. In 2017, Jinling Power Plant (Coal-fired) obtained approximately 44.1% of its total consumption of coal from annual contracts and the remainder from the open market. The average coal purchase price for Jinling Power Plant (Coal-fired) in 2017 was RMB543.80 (2016: RMB447.20) per ton.
Jinling Power Plant sells its electricity to Jiangsu Electric Power Company.
Qidong Wind Power
Huaneng Qidong Wind Power Plant ("Qidong Wind Power") is located in Nantong City, Jiangsu. Qidong Wind Power Phase I has an installed capacity of 91.5 MW and commenced operation in March 2009. The first stage and second stage of the Phase II Project of Qidong Wind Power with a total generation capacity of 50 MW and 44 MW respectively commenced operation in January 2011 and June 2012, respectively. We hold 65% equity interest in Qidong Wind Power.
Qidong Wind Power Plant sells its electricity to Jiangsu Electric Power Company.
Jinling CCGT Co-generation
Jinling CCGT Co-generation is located in Nanjing, Jiangsu. The plant comprises of two 191 MW class (E grade) combined cycle gas turbine cogeneration units and the corresponding support facilities. The two units


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commenced operation in April 2013 and May 2013, respectively. We hold 51% equity interest in Jinling CCGT Co-generation. The gas supply for this plant is transported through the pipeline of "West-East Gas Transport Project".
Jinling CCGT Co-generation sells its electricity to Jiangsu Electric Power Company.
Rudong Wind Power
Rudong Wind Power Plant ("Rudong Wind Power") is located in Rudong, Jiangsu. Phase I of the plant has a total installed generation capacity of 48MW. It commenced operations in November 2013. We hold 90% equity interest in Rudong Wind Power.
Rudong Wind Power sells its electricity to Jiangsu Electric Power Company.
Tongshan Wind Power
Tongshan Wind Power Plant ("Tongshan Wind Power") is located in Tongshan, Jiangsu Province. Phase I of the plant has an installed capacity of 50 MW. It commenced operation in March 2016. The phase II commenced operation in December 2017, and has an installed capacity of 48MW, consisting of 24 wind turbines of 2WM each. We hold 70% equity interest in Tongshan Wind Power.
Tongshan Wind Power sells its electricity to Jiangsu Electric Power Company.
Suzhou Co-generation
Huaneng Suzhou Co-generation Power Plant ("Suzhou Co-generation") is located in Suzhou City in Jiangsu Province. Suzhou Co-generation has an installed capacity of 120 MW and consists of two 60 MW coal-fired generating units which commenced operation in 2006. We hold 53.45% equity interest in Suzhou Co-generation. We acquired the power plant in January, 2015 from Huaneng Group.
The coal supply for Suzhou Co-generation is obtained from Shanxi, Inner Mongolia and partially imported coal. Suzhou Co-generation typically stores 30,000 tons of coal on site. In 2017, Suzhou Co-generation obtained 45.5% of its total consumption of coal from annual contracts and the remainder from the open market. The average coal purchase price for Suzhou Co-generation in 2017 was RMB551.67 (2016: RMB455.26) per ton.
Suzhou Co-generation sells its electricity to Jiangsu Electric Power Company.
Taicang Coal Pier Project
Suzhou Port Taicang Terminal Zone Huaneng Coal Pier ("Taicang Coal Pier Project") is located in Taicang, Suzhou. The Taicang Coal Pier Project has one berth of 100,000 dead weight tonnage ("DWT") and one berth of 50,000 DWT for coal discharging, four berths of 5,000 DWT each and six berths of 1,000 DWT each for coal loading. The above facilities have commenced trial operation in 2013. We hold 100% equity interest in this project.
Nanjing Chemical Industry Park Co-generation Power Plant
Nanjing Chemical Industry Park Co-generation Power Plant ("Nanjing Chemical Industry Park Co-Generation") is located in the city of Nanjing in Jiangsu Province. It has an installed capacity of 100MW consisting of two sets of extraction back-pressure turbines of 50 MW each, which commenced operation in April and December 2016, respectively. We hold 70% equity interest in Nanjing Chemical Industry Park Co-Generation Power Plant.
Nanjing Chemical Industry Park Co-generation typically stores 60,000 tons of coal on site. In 2017, Nanjing Co-generation obtained 85% of its total consumption of coal from annual contracts and the remainder from the open market. The average coal purchase price for Nanjing Chemical Industry Park Co-generation in 2017 was RMB588.20 (2016: RMB490.80) per ton.


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Nanjing Chemical Industry Park Co-generation Power Plant sells its electricity to Jiangsu Electric Power Company.
Luhe Wind Power
Luhe Wind Power ("Luhe Wind Power") is located in Nanjing, Jiangsu. It has an installed capacity of 50 MW, consisting of 25 wind power turbines of 2 MW each, which commenced operation in December 2016. We hold 100% equity interest in Luhe Wind Power.
Luhe Wind Power sells its electricity to Jiangsu Electric Power Company.
Guanyun Co-generation Power
Guanyun Co-generation Power Plant ("Guanyun Co-generation Power") is located in the city of Lianyungang of Jiangsu Province, with an installed capacity of 50 MW consisting of two 25 MW coal-fired generating units which commenced operations in December 2017. We hold 100% equity interest in Guanyun Co-generation Power.
Guanyun Co-generation Power sells its electricity to Jiangsu Electric Power Company.
Suzhou CCGT
Suzhou Gas-fired Co-generation Power Plant ("Suzhou CCGT") is located in the city of Lianyungang of Jiangsu Province, with an installed capacity of 452 MW consisting of two  (E-class) combined cycle gas turbine cogeneration units which commenced operations in July and September 2017, respectively. We hold 100% equity interest in Suzhou CCGT.
Suzhou CCGT sells its electricity to Jiangsu Electric Power Company.
Rudong Offshore Wind Power
Rudong Offshore Wind Power ("Rudong Offshore Wind Power") is located in the county of Rudong, the city of Nantong of Jiangsu Province. It has an installed capacity of 302.4 MW, consisting of 38 wind power turbines of 4 MW each, 12 wind power turbines of 4.2 MW each, and 20 wind power turbines of 5 MW each, which commenced operation in March and September 2017. We hold 70% equity interest in Rudong Offshore Wind Power.
Rudong Offshore Wind Power sells its electricity to Jiangsu Electric Power Company.
Yizheng Wind Power
Yicheng Wind Power ("Yicheng Wind Power") is located in the city of Yizheng of Jiangsu Province. It has an installed capacity of 46.2 MW, consisting of 21 wind power turbines of 2.2 MW each, which commenced operation in December 2017. We hold 100% equity interest in Yizheng Wind Power.
Yizheng Wind Power sells its electricity to Jiangsu Electric Power Company.
Taicang Dianchanghuichang Photovoltaic
Taicang Dianchanghuichang 40MW Photovoltaic Power Plant ("Taicang Dianchanghuichang Photovoltaic") is located in the city of Taicang of Jiangsu Province. Taicang Dianchanghuichang Photovoltaic commenced its operation in April 2017 and has an installed capacity of 40MW. Taicang Dianchanghuichang Photovoltaic. This project is owned by Taicang Power Plant.
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Guanyun Photovoltaic
Guanyun 14.1MW Photovoltaic Power Plant ("Guanyun Photovoltaic") is located in the city of Lianyungang of Jiangsu Province. Guanyun Photovoltaic commenced its operation in June 2017 and has an installed capacity of 14.1MW. We hold 100% equity interest in Guanyun Photovoltaic.
Guanyun Photovoltaic sells its electricity to Jiangsu Electric Power Company.
Power Plants in Shanghai Municipality
Shidongkou I
Huaneng Shanghai Shidongkou First Power Plant ("Shidongkou I") is located in the northern region of the Shanghai Power Grid. The plant comprises four 325 MW coal-fired generating units, which commenced operation in February and December 1988, September 1989 and May 1990 respectively, and has a total installed capacity of 1,300 MW. The installed capacities of Unit II and Unit III were expanded from 300 MW to 325 MW in September 2007 and January 2008, respectively. The installed capacities of Unit I and Unit V were expanded from 300 MW and 320 MW to 325 MW and 325 MW in January 2010, respectively. We hold 100% equity interest in Shidongkou I.
The coal supply for Shidongkou I is primarily from Shanxi Province, Anhui Province and Henan Province. Shidongkou I Power Plant typically stores 150,000 tons of coal on site. In 2017, Shidongkou I obtained 25.7% of its total consumption of coal from annual contracts and the remainder from the open market. The average coal purchase price for Shidongkou I in 2017 was RMB447.81 (2016: RMB318.58) per ton.
Shidongkou I sells its electricity to State Grid Shanghai Municipal Electric Power Company.
Shidongkou II
Huaneng Shanghai Shidongkou Second Power Plant ("Shidongkou II") is located in the northern suburbs of Shanghai. Shidongkou II has an installed capacity of 1,200 MW and consists of two 600 MW coal-fired super-critical units which commenced operations in June and December 1992, respectively. We hold 100% equity interest in Phase I of Shidongkou II. Phase II of Shidongkou II has an installed capacity of 1,320 MW and consists of two 660 MW coal-fired super-critical units which commenced operations in October 2011. We hold 50% equity interest in Phase II of Shidongkou II.
The coal supply for Shidongkou II is obtained from several coal producers located mostly in Northern Shanxi Province. The coal is transported by rail from the mines to Qinhuangdao port or Tianjin port and shipped to the plant's own wharf facilities. The wharf is capable of handling 35,000 ton vessels. Shidongkou II typically stores 180,000 tons of coal on site.
In 2017, Shidongkou II obtained 36.3% of its total consumption of coal from annual contracts and the remainder from the open market. The average coal purchase price for Shidongkou II in 2017 was RMB471.49 (2016: RMB358.21) per ton.
Shidongkou II sells its electricity to State Grid Shanghai Municipal Electric Power Company.
Shanghai CCGT
Shanghai CCGT is located in Baoshan District of Shanghai Municipality. Shanghai CCGT consists of three 390 MW gas-fired combined-cycle generating units with a total installed capacity of 1,170 MW, which were put into operation in May, June and July 2006, respectively. We hold 70% equity interest in Shanghai CCGT.
The gas supply for Shanghai CCGT is transported through the pipeline of "West-East Gas Transport Project". Shanghai CCGT generates electricity during the peak load periods and sells its electricity to State Grid Shanghai Municipal Electric Power Company.


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Power Plant in Chongqing Municipality
Luohuang Power Plant
Huaneng Luohuang Power Plant ("Luohuang Power Plant") is located in Chongqing Municipality. Each of Phase I and Phase II of Luohuang Power Plant has an installed capacity of 720 MW and consists of two 360 MW coal-fired generating units. The two units in Phase I commenced operation in September 1991 and February 1992 respectively, and the two units in Phase II commenced operation in December 1998. Luohuang Power Plant Phase III consist of two 600 MW coal-fired generating units with an installed capacity of 1,200 MW, which were put into operation in December 2006 and January 2007, respectively. We hold 60% equity interest in Luohuang Power Plant.
The coal supply for Luohuang Power Plant is obtained from Chongqing Municipality. Luohuang Power Plant typically stores 450,000 tons of coal on site. In 2017, Luohuang Power Plant obtained 96.7% of its coal supplies from annual contracts and the remainder from the open market. The average coal purchase price for Luohuang Power Plant in 2017 was RMB584.09 (2016: RMB462.33) per ton.
Luohuang Power Plant sells its electricity to Chongqing Municipal Electric Power Company.
Liangjiang CCGT
Liangjiang CCGT is located in Chongqing Municipality. Two generating units of this plant commenced operation in October and December 2014, respectively, with an installed capacity of 934 MW. We hold 90% equity interest in Liangjiang CCGT. The gas supply for Liangjiang CCGT is transported through pipeline of "West-East Gas Transport Project."
Liangjing CCGT sells its electricity to State Grid Chongqing Municipal Electric Power Company.
Power Plants in Zhejiang Province
Yuhuan Power Plant
Huaneng Yuhuan Power Plant ("Yuhuan Power Plant") is located in Taizhou of Zhejiang Province. Yuhuan Power Plant Phase I consists of two 1,000 MW ultra-supercritical coal-fired generating units with a total installed capacity of 2,000 MW. Unit I and Unit II were put into operation in November 2006 and December 2006, respectively. Yuhuan Power Plant Phase II consists of two 1,000 MW ultra-supercritical coal-fired generating units with a total installed capacity of 2,000 MW, which commenced operations in November 2007. We hold 100% equity interest in Yuhuan Power Plant.
The coal supply for Yuhuan Power Plant is primarily obtained from Shanxi Province and Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Yuhuan Power Plant typically stores 500,000 tons of coal on site. In 2017, Yuhuan Power Plant obtained 53.6% of its total consumption of coal from annual contracts and the remainder from the open market. The average coal purchase price for Yuhuan Power Plant in 2017 was RMB632.40 (2016: RMB475.90) per ton.
Yuhuan Power Plant sells its electricity to State Grid Zhejiang Electric Power Company.
Changxing "Replacing Small Units with Large Ones" Project
Changxing Power Plant "Replacing Small Units with Large Ones" Project ("Changxing Power Plant") is located in Changxing County of Zhejiang Province. Changxing "Replacing Small Units with Large Ones" Project commenced operation in December 2014, with an installed capacity of 1,320 MW. This is the first project of ultra-supercritical coal-fired generating units of the Company. We hold 100% equity interest in the project.
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obtained 47.1% of its total consumption of coal from annual contracts and the remainder from the open market. The average coal purchase price for Changxing Power Plant in 2017 was RMB602.20 (2016: RMB477.36) per ton.
Tongxiang CCGT
Tongxiang CCGT is located in Tongxiang City of  Zhejiang Province. The plant commenced operation in September 2014 with an installed capacity of 458.4 MW. We hold 95% equity interest in the Tongxiang CCGT. The gas supply for Tongxiang CCGT is transported through pipeline of "West-East Gas Transport Project."
Tongxiang CCGT sells its electricity to State Grid Zhejiang Electric Power Company.
Changxing Photovoltaic
Si'an 10MW Distributed Photovoltaic Power Project ("Changxing Photovoltaic") is located in Changxing County of Zhejiang Province. Part of the project commenced operation in December 2014, with an installed capacity of 5 MW. In March 2015, the rest of the project commenced operation in March 2015, with an installed capacity of 5 MW. We hold 100% equity interest in Changxing Photovoltaic.
Changxing Hongqiao Photovoltaic
Changxing Hongqiao Photovoltaic Power Project ("Changxing Hongqiao Photovoltaic") is located in Changxing Country of Zhejiang Province. It commenced operation in September 2016, with an installed capacity of 30 MW. We hold 100% equity interest in this project.
Huzhou Distributed Photovoltaic
Huzhou Distributed Photovoltaic Power Project ("Huzhou Distributed Photovoltaic") is located in the city of Huzhou of Zhejiang Province. It commenced operation in June and December 2017, with an installed capacity of 20 MW. We hold 100% equity interest in Huzhou Distributed Photovoltaic.
Huzhou Distributed Photovoltaic sells its electricity to Zhejiang Electric Power Company.
Power Plant in Hunan Province
Yueyang Power Plant
Huaneng Yueyang Power Plant ("Yueyang Power Plant") is located in Yueyang City of Hunan Province. Yueyang Power Plant Phase I has an installed capacity of 725 MW and consists of two 362.5 MW sub-critical coal-fired generating units which commenced operation in September and December 1991 respectively. Yueyang Power Plant Phase II consists of two 300MW coal-fired generating units with installed capacity of 600 MW, which were put into operation in March and May 2006, respectively. Huaneng Yueyang Power Plant Phase III ("Yueyang Power Plant Phase III") consists of two 600 MW generating units with a total installed capacity of 1,200 MW. In January 2011 and August 2012, Unit 5 and Unit 6 of Yueyang Power Plant Phase III, two 600MW coal-fired generating units, commenced operation, respectively. We hold 55% equity interest in Yueyang Power Plant.
The coal supply for Yueyang Power Plant is obtained from Datong in Shanxi Province. Yueyang Power Plant typically stores 500,000 tons of coal on site. In 2017, Yueyang Power Plant obtained 50.2% of its total consumption of coal from annual contracts and the remainder from the open market. The average coal purchase price for Yueyang Power Plant in 2017 was RMB642.12 (2016: RMB485.68) per ton.
Yueyang Power Plant sells its electricity to State Grid Hunan Electric Power Company.
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Huaneng Yongzhou Xiangqi Hydropower Station ("Xiangqi Hydropower") is located in Xiangqi County of Hunan Province. Xiangqi Hydropower consists of four 20 MW hydraulic generating units with a total installed capacity of 80 MW. In December 2011, Unit I of Xiangqi Hydropower with an installed capacity of 20 MW passed a trial run. Unit I and Unit II of Yongzhou Xiangqi Hydropower with an installed capacity of 20 MW each commenced operation in December 2011 and May 2012, respectively. Unit III and Unit IV of Xiangqi Hydropower with an installed capacity of 20 MW commenced operation in May and August 2012, respectively. We hold 100% equity interest in Xiangqi Hydropower.
Xiangqi Hydropower sells its electricity to Hunan Electric Power Company.
Subaoding Wind Power
Subaoding Wind Power ("Subaoding Wind Power") is located between Hongjiang City and Dongkou County in Hunan. Part of the Subaoding Wind Power commenced operation in December 2014, with an installed capacity of 80MW, consisting of 40 wind power turbines of 2 MW. The rest of the Subaoding Wind Power commenced operation in March 2015, with an installed capacity of 70 MW, consisting of 35 wind power turbine of 2 MW each. As of the date of this report, all of the wind power turbines have commenced operation with a total installed capacity of 150 MW. We hold 100% equity interest in the Subaoding Wind Power.
Subaoding Wind Power sells its electricity to Hunan Electric Power Company.
Guidong Wind Power
Guidong Wind Power ("Guidong Wind Power") is located at Guidong County of Hunan Province. Guidong Wind Power commenced operation in 2015, with an installed capacity of 84 MW, consisting of 42 wind power turbines of 2 MW each. We hold 100% equity interest in this plant.
Guidong Wind Power sells its electricity to Hunan Electric Power Company.
Yueyang Xingang Photovoltaic
Yueyang Xingang 10MW Distributed Photovoltaic Power Project ("Yueyang Xingang Photovoltaic") is located in the city of Yueyang of Hunan Province. Yueyang Xingang Photovoltaic commenced operation in May 2017, with an installed capacity of 10 MW. We hold 60% equity interest in Yueyang Xingang Photovoltaic.
Yueyang Xingang Photovoltaic sells its electricity to Hunan Electric Power Company.
Yueyang Leigutai Photovoltaic
Yueyang Leigutai 20MW Distributed Photovoltaic Power Project ("Yueyang Leigutai Photovoltaic") is located in the city of Yueyang of Hunan Province. Yueyang Liangang Photovoltaic commenced operation in June 2017, with an installed capacity of 20 MW. We hold 55% equity interest in Yueyang Leigutai Photovoltaic.
Yueyang Leigutai Photovoltaic sells its electricity to Hunan Electric Power Company.
Power Plant in Hubei Province
Enshi Maweigou Hydropower
Hubei Enshi Maweigou Hydropower Station ("Enshi Maweigou Hydropower") is located in Enshi City of Hubei Province. We entered into an equity transfer agreement to acquire Enshi Maweigou Hydropower on September 30, 2011. Enshi Maweigou Hydropower consists of three 5 MW hydraulic generating units and two 20 MW hydraulic generating units with a total installed capacity of 55 MW. We hold 100% equity interest in Enshi Maweigou Hydropower.


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Enshi Maweigou Hydropower sells its electricity to Hubei Electric Power Company.
Wuhan Power Plant
Huaneng Wuhan Power Plant ("Wuhan Power Plant") is located in Wuhan City in Hubei Province. Wuhan Power Plant has an installed capacity of 2,460 MW and consists of two 300 MW coal-fired generating units which commenced operation in 1993 and 1994, two 330 MW coal-fired generating units which commenced operation in 1997, and two 600 MW coal-fired generating units which commenced operation in 2006. We hold 75% equity interest in Wuhan Power Plant. We acquired the power plant in January, 2015 from Huaneng Group.
Wuhan Power Plant sells its electricity to Hubei Electric Power Company.
Dalongtan Hydropower
Huaneng Dalongtan Hydropower Station ("Dalongtan Hydropower") is located in Enshi City of Hubei Province. Dalongtan Hydropower has an installed capacity of 37.6 MW. We hold 97% equity interest in Dalongtan Hydropower. We acquired the power plant in January, 2015 from Huaneng Group.
Dalongtan Hydropower sells its electricity to Hubei Electric Power Company.
Jingmen Co-generation
Huaneng Jingmen Co-generation Power Plant ("Jingmen Co-generation" or "Jingmen Thermal Power") is located in Jingmen City in Hubei Province. Jingmen Co-generation has an installed capacity of 700 MW and consists of two 350 MW coal-fired generating units which commenced operation in 2014. We hold 100% equity interest in Jingmen Co-generation. We acquired the power plant in January, 2015 from HIPDC.
The coal supply for Jingmen Co-generation is obtained from Shaanxi and Gansu. Jingmen Co-generation typically stores 90,000 tons of coal on site. In 2017, Jingmen Co-generation obtained 72.1% of its total consumption of coal from annual contracts and the remainder from the open market. The average coal purchase price for Jingmen Co-generation in 2017 was RMB615.65 (2016: RMB464.31) per ton.
Jingmen Co-generation sells its electricity to Hubei Electric Power Company.
Yingcheng Co-generation
Huaneng Yingcheng Co-generation Power Plant ("Yingcheng Co-generation") is located in Yingcheng City in Hubei Province. Unit II of Yingcheng Co-generation has an installed capacity of 350 MW which commenced operation in January 2015. Unit I of Yingcheng Co-generation has an installed capacity of 50 MW, which commenced operation in June 2016. We hold 100% equity interest in Yingcheng Co-generation. We acquired the power plant in January, 2015 from HIPDC.
The coal supply for Yingcheng Co-generation is obtained from Shanxi and Shaanxi.Yingcheng Co-generation typically stores 50,000 tons of coal on site. In 2017, Yingcheng Co-generation obtained 17.3% of its total consumption of coal from the open market. The average coal purchase price for Yingcheng Co-generation in 2017 was RMB722.85 (2016: RMB632.52) per ton.
Yingcheng Co-generation sells its electricity to Hubei Electric Power Company.
Jieshan Wind Power
Jieshan Wind Power Plant ("Jieshan Wind Power") is located at Suixian County of Hubei Province. The Phase I of Jieshan Wind Power commenced operation in June 2015, with an installed capacity of 48 MW, consisting of 24 wind power turbines of 2 MW. Phase II of Jieshan Wind Power commenced operation in August 2016, with an


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installed capacity of 72 MW, consisting of 36 wind power turbines of 2 MW. We hold 100% equity interest in the Jieshan Wind Power.
Jieshan Wind Power sells its electricity to Hubei Electric Power Company.
Zhongxiang Hujiawan Wind Power
Zhongxiang Hujiawan Wind Power ("Zhongxiang Hujiawan Wind Power") is located in the city of Jingmen of Hubei Province. Zhongxiang Hujiawan Wind Power commenced operation in December 2017, with an installed capacity of 24 MW, consisting of 12 wind power turbines of 2 MW each. We hold 100% equity interest in this plant.
Zhongxiang Hujiawan Wind Power sells its electricity to Hubei Electric Power Company.
Suizhou Zengdufuhe Photovoltaic
Suizhou Zengdufuhe 20MW Photovoltaic Power Project ("Suizhou Zengdufuhe Photovoltaic") is located in the city of Suizhou of Hubei Province. Suizhou Zengdufuhe Photovoltaic commenced operation in September and December 2017, with an installed capacity of 20 MW. We hold 100% equity interest in Suizhou Zengdufuhe Photovoltaic.
Suizhou Zengdufuhe Photovoltaic sells its electricity to Hubei Electric Power Company.
Power Plant in Jiangxi Province
Jinggangshan Power Plant
Huaneng Jinggangshan Power Plant ("Jinggangshan Power Plant") is located in Ji'an City of Jiangxi Province. Jinggangshan Power Plant has an installed capacity of 1,920 MW and consists of two 300 MW coal-fired generating units which commenced operation in December 2000 and August 2001 respectively, and two 660 MW generating units which commenced operation in November and December 2009, respectively. We hold 100% equity interest in Jinggangshan Power Plant.
The coal supply for Jinggangshan Power Plant is obtained from Henan Province, Anhui Province and Jiangxi Province. Jinggangshan Power Plant typically stores 255,000 tons of coal on site. In 2017, Jinggangshan Power Plant obtained 47.2% of its total coal consumption from annual contracts and the remainder from the open market. The average coal purchase price for Jinggangshan Power Plant in 2017 was RMB730.52 (2016: RMB544.48) per ton.
Jinggangshan Power Plant sells its electricity to Jiangxi Electric Power Company.
Jianggongling Wind Power
Jianggongling Wind Power Plant ("Jiangongling Wind Power") is located in Jiujiang Municipality of Jiangxi Province. Jianggongling Wind Power commenced operation in December 2014 (Phase I), with an installed capacity of 48 MW, consisting of 24 wind power turbine of 2 MW, and in December 206 (Phase II), with an installed capacity of 26 MW, consisting of 13 wind power turbines of 2 MW. We hold 100% equity interest in the Jianggongling Wind Power.
Ruijin Power Plant
Huaneng Ruijin Power Plant ("Ruijin Power Plant") is located in Ruijin City in Jiangxi Province. Ruijin Power Plant has an installed capacity of 700 MW and consists of two 350 MW coal-fired generating units which commenced operation in 2008. We hold 100% equity interest in Ruijin Power Plant. We acquired the power plant in January, 2015 from HIPDC.


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The coal supply for Ruijin Power Plant is obtained from Shanxi, Shaanxi, and partially imported coal. Ruijin Power Plant typically stores 110,000 tons of coal on site. In 2017, Ruijin Power Plant obtained 33.7% of its total consumption of coal from annual contracts and the remainder from the open market. The average coal purchase price for Ruijin Power Plant in 2017 was RMB713.93 (2016: RMB509.45) per ton.
Ruijin Power Plant sells its electricity to Jiangxi Electric Power Company.
Anyuan Power Plant
Anyuan Power Plant "Replacing Small Units with Large Ones" Project ("Anyuan Power Plant") is located at Pingxiang City of Jiangxi Province. The plant has a total installed capacity of 1,320 MW, consisting of two ultra supercritical units with second reheat cycle of 660 MW each. Anyuan Power Plant is the first project equipped with 660MW ultra supercritical unit with second reheat cycle. We acquired 100% equity interest in the power plant in January 2015.
The coal supply for Anyuan Power Plant is obtained from Gansu and Shanxi. Ruijin Power Plant typically stores 130,000 tons of coal on site. In 2017, Anyuan Power Plant obtained 46.4% of its total consumption of coal from annual contracts and the remainder from the open market. The average coal purchase price for Ruijin Power Plant in 2017 was RMB665.70 (2016: RMB546.50) per ton.
Anyuan Power Plant sells its electricity to Jiangxi Electric Power Company.
Linghuashan Wind Power
Linghuashan Wind Power Plant ("Linghuashan Wind Power") is located in the city of Ji'an of Jiangxi Province. Linghuashan Wind Power has a total installed capacity of 100 MW, consisting of 50 turbines of 2MW each, which commenced operation in June and September 2017. We hold 100% equity interest in Linghuashan Wind Power.
Linghuashan Wind Power sells its electricity to Jiangxi Electric Power Company.
Power Plant in Anhui Province
Chaohu Power Plant
Huaneng Chaohu Power Plant (" Chaohu Power Plant") is located in Chaohu City in Anhui Province. Chaohu Power Plant has an installed capacity of 1,200 MW and consists of two 600 MW coal-fired generating units which commenced operation in 2008. We hold 60% equity interest in Chaohu Power Plant. We acquired the power plant in January, 2015 from HIPDC.
The coal supply for Chaohu Power Plant is obtained from Shandong and Gansu. Chaohu Power Plant typically stores 110,000 tons of coal on site. In 2017, Chaohu Power Plant obtained 86.8% of its total consumption of coal from annual contracts and the remainder from the open market. The average coal purchase price for Chaohu Power Plant in 2017 was RMB617.03 (2016: RMB479.80) per ton.
Chaohu Power Plant sells its electricity to Anhui Electric Power Company.
Hualiangting Hydropower
Huaneng Hualiangting Hydropower Plant ("Hualiangting Hydropower") is located in Anqing City in Anhui Province. Hualiangting Hydropower has an installed capacity of 40 MW which commenced operation in 1981 and 1987. We hold 100% equity interest in Hualiangting Hydropower. We acquired the power plant in January, 2015 from Huaneng Group.
Hualiangting Hydropower sells its electricity to Anhui Electric Power Company.


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Huaining Shijing Wind Power
Shijing Wind Power Plant in Huaining Country ("Huaining Wind Power") is located in Huaining Country, Anhui Province. Huaining Wind Power has a total installed capacity of 50 MW, consisting of 25 turbines of 2MW each, which commenced operation in June 2016. We hold 100% equity interest in the plant.
Huaining Wind Power sells its electricity to Anhui Electric Power Company.
Huaining Longchi Wind Power
Huaining Longchi Wind Power Plant ("Huaining Longchi Wind Power") is located in the city of the county of Huaining of Anhui Province. Huaining Longchi Wind Power has a total installed capacity of 99 MW, consisting of 45 turbines of 2.2MW each. We hold 100% equity interest in Huaining Longchi Wind Power.
Huaining Longchi Wind Power sells its electricity to Anhui Electric Power Company.
Power Plant in Fujian Province
Fuzhou Power Plant
Huaneng Fuzhou Power Plant ("Fuzhou Power Plant") is located on the south bank of the Min River, southeast of the city of Fuzhou. Fuzhou Power Plant has been developed in three phases. The Fuzhou Power Plant Phase I and Phase II utilize four 350 MW coal-fired generating units with an installed capacity of 1,400 MW, and commenced operations in 1988 and 1999, respectively. The Fuzhou Power Plant Phase III consists of two 600 MW generating units with a total installed capacity of 1,200 MW, and commenced operations in 2010 and 2011, respectively. The capacity of Unit V and Unit VI of the Fuzhou Power Plant Phase III was expanded to 660 MW per unit since January 2012. We hold 100% equity interest in Fuzhou Power Plant.
The coal supply for Fuzhou Power Plant is obtained from several coal producers located mostly in Northern Shanxi Province. The coal is transported by rail from the mines to Qinhuangdao port and by ship down to the east coast of China and up to the Min River to a wharf located at Fuzhou Power Plant. We own and maintain the wharf, which is capable of handling vessels of up to 20,000 tons and of unloading 10,000 tons to 15,000 tons of coal per day. Fuzhou Power Plant typically stores 180,000 tons of coal on site.
In 2017, the Fuzhou Power Plant obtained 34.9% of its total consumption of coal from annual contracts and the remainder from the open market. The average coal purchase price for Fuzhou Power Plant in 2017 was RMB561.28 (2016: RMB394.11) per ton.
Fuzhou Power Plant sells its electricity to Fujian Electricity Power Company.
Changle Photovoltaic
Changle 10 MW Photovoltaic Power Plant ("Changle Photovoltaic") is located in the city of Fuzhou of Fujian Province.  It has an installed capacity of 10 MW, which commenced operation in June 2017. We hold 100% equity interest in Changle Photovoltaic.
Changle Photovoltaic sells its electricity to Fujian Electric Power Company.
Power Plants in Guangdong Province
Shantou Power Plant
Huaneng Shantou Coal-Fired Power Plant ("Shantou Power Plant") had originally been developed and constructed by HIPDC which transferred all its rights and interests therein to us effective on December 31, 1994. Located on the outskirts of the city of Shantou, Shantou Power Plant was set up with the support of the Shantou


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municipal government and the Guangdong provincial government. Shantou Power Plant Phase I consists of two 300 MW coal-fired generating units with boilers, which commenced operation in January 1997. Shantou Power Plant Phase II consists of one 600 MW coal-fired generating unit and commenced operation in October 2005. We hold 100% equity interest in Shantou Power Plant.
The coal supply for Shantou Power Plant is obtained from several coal producers located mostly in the northern area of Shanxi Province. The coal is transported by rail from the mines to Qinhuangdao port and by ship down the east coast of China to the wharf located at Shantou Power Plant, which is maintained by the Shantou Port Authority and is capable of handling 35,000 ton vessels. The Shantou Power Plant typically stores 300,000 tons of coal on site.
In 2017, the Shantou Power Plant obtained 24.8% of its total consumption of coal from annual contracts and the remainder from the open market. The average coal purchase price for Shantou Power Plant in 2017 was RMB585.02 (2016: RMB444.61) per ton.
Shantou Power Plant sells its electricity to Guangdong Electric Power Company.
Haimen Power Plant
Huaneng Haimen Power Plant is located in Shantou City, Guangdong Province. Haimen Power Plant has an installed capacity of 4,144 MW and consists of four 1,036 MW generating units. The first two generating units ("Haimen") commenced operation in July 2009 and October 2009, respectively. We hold 100% equity interest in the first two generating units. The other two generation units commenced operation at the beginning of 2013 ("Haimen Power"). We hold 80% equity interest in the other two generating units.
The coal supply for Haimen Power Plant is mainly imported from Indonesia. Haimen Power Plant typically stores 400,000 tons of coal on site. In 2017, Haimen Power Plant obtained 49.5% of its total consumption of coal from the open market. The average coal purchase price for Haimen Power Plant in 2017 was RMB611.14 (2016: RMB476.75) per ton.
Haimen Power Plant sells its electricity to Guangdong Electric Power Company.
Shantou Photovoltaic
Shantou Power Plant 17 MW Photovoltaic Power Plant ("Shantou Photovoltaic") is located in Shantou City, Guangdong Province.  It has an installed capacity of 17 MW, which commenced operation in September 2016. We hold 100% equity interest in the Project.
Shantou Photovoltaic sells its electricity to Guangdong Electric Power Company.
Power Plants in Yunnan Province
Diandong Energy
Yunnan Diandong Energy Limited Company ("Diandong Energy") is located in Qujing City, Yunnan Province. Diandong Energy has an installed capacity of 2,400 MW and consists of four 600 MW generating units which commenced operation in February 2006, July 2006, November 2006 and May 2007, respectively. We hold 100% equity interest in Diandong Energy.
The coal supply for Diandong Energy is mainly obtained from Yunnan and Guizhou Provinces. Diandong Energy typically stores 1,200,000 tons of coal on site. In 2017, Diandong Energy obtained none of its total consumption of coal from annual contracts and the remainder from the open market. The average coal purchase price for Diandong Energy in 2017 was RMB583.82 (2016: RMB342.39) per ton.
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Yuwang Energy
Yunnan Diandong Yuwang Energy Limited Company ("Yuwang Energy") is located in Qujing City, Yunnan Province. Yuwang Energy has an installed capacity of 1,200 MW and consists of two 600 MW generating units which commenced operation in July 2009 and February 2010, respectively. We hold 100% equity interest in Yuwang Energy.
The coal supply for Yuwang Energy is mainly obtained from Yunnan and Guizhou Provinces. Yuwang Energy typically stores 600,000 tons of coal on site. In 2017, Yuwang Energy obtained 100% of its total consumption of coal from the open market. The average coal purchase price of coal for Yuwang Energy in 2017 was RMB455.69 (2016: RMB380.58) per ton.
Yuwang Energy sells its electricity to Yunnan Electric Power Company.
Fuyuan Wind Power
Fuyuan Wind Power Plant ("Fuyuan Wind Power") is located in the Fuyuan County of Qujing Municipality of Yunnan Province. Fuyuan Wind Power consists of Wenbishan Wind Power, which commenced operation in November 2014 with 20 wind power turbines of 2 MW each, Yibasan Wind Power, which commenced operation in 2014 with 24 wind power turbines of 2 MW each, and Shengjing Wind Power, which commenced operation in December 2016 with 24 wind power turbines of 2 MW each. A new project with an installed capacity of 48 MW commenced operation in October and November 2017, consisting of 24 wind power turbines of 2 MW each. We hold 100% equity interest in Fuyuan Wind Power.
Fuyuan Wind Power sells its electricity to Yunnan Electric Power Company.
Power Plants in Hainan Province
Haikou Power Plant
Huaneng Haikou Power Plant ("Haikou Power Plant") is located in Haikou City in Hainan Province. Haikou Power Plant has an installed capacity of 936 MW and consists of two 138 MW coal-fired generating units which commenced operation in 1999, 2000, and two 330 MW coal-fired generating units which commenced operation in 2006. We hold 91.8% equity interest in Haikou Power Plant. We acquired the power plant in January, 2015 from Huaneng Group.
The coal supply for Haikou Power Plant is mainly obtained from Inner Mongolia, Shanxi, and partially imported coal. Haikou Power Plant typically stores 120,000 tons of coal on site. In 2017, Haikou Power Plant obtained 38.6% of its total consumption of coal from annual contracts and the remainder from the open market. The average coal purchase price of coal for Haikou Power Plant in 2017 was RMB498.76 (2016: RMB393.68) per ton.
Haikou Power Plant sells its electricity to Hainan Electric Power Company.
Dongfang Power Plant
Huaneng Dongfang Power Plant ("Dongfang Power Plant") is located in Dongfang City in Hainan Province. Dongfang Power Plant has an installed capacity of 1,400 MW and consists of four 350 MW coal-fired generating units which commenced operation in 2009, 2012. We hold 91.8% equity interest in Dongfang Power Plant. We acquired the power plant in January, 2015 from Huaneng Group.
The coal supply for Dongfang Power Plant is mainly obtained from Shanxi and partially imported coal. Dongfang Power Plant typically stores 160,000 tons of coal on site. In 2017, Dongfang Power Plant obtained 9.9% of its total consumption of coal from annual contracts and the remainder from the open market. The average coal purchase price of coal for Dongfang Power Plant in 2017 was RMB502.22 (2016: RMB385.97) per ton.


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Dongfang Power Plant sells its electricity to Hainan Electric Power Company.
Nanshan Co-generation
Huaneng Nanshan Co-generation Power Plant ("Nanshan Co-generation") is located in Sanya City in Hainan Province. Nanshan Co-generation has an installed capacity of 132 MW which commenced operation in 2003. We hold 91.8% equity interest in Nanshan Co-generation. We acquired the power plant in January 2015 from Huaneng Group.
Nanshan Co-generation sells its electricity to Hainan Electric Power Company.
Gezhen Hydropower Plant
Huaneng Gezhen Hydropower Plant ("Gezhen Hydropower Plant") is located in Dongfang City in Hainan Province. Gezhen Hydropower Plant has an installed capacity of 82 MW which commenced operation in 2009. We hold 91.8% equity interest in Gezhen Hydropower Plant. We acquired the power plant in January, 2015 from Huaneng Group.
Gezhen Hydropower Plant sells its electricity to Hainan Electric Power Company.
Wenchang Wind Power
Huaneng Wenchang Wind Power Plant ("Wenchang Wind Power") is located in Wenchang City in Hainan Province. Wenchang Wind Power has an installed capacity of 51.5 MW and consists of 33 turbines with each capacity of 1.5 MW which commenced operation in 2008, and one turbine with a capacity of 2 MW which commenced operation in 2015. We hold 91.8% equity interest in Wenchang Wind Power. We acquired the power plant in January, 2015 from Huaneng Group.
Wenchang Wind Power sells its electricity to Hainan Electric Power Company.
Dongfang Photovoltaic
Dongfang Photovoltaic Power Plant ("Dongfang Photovoltaic") is located in Dongfang City in Hainan Province. Dongfang Photovoltaic has an installed capacity of 12 MW which commenced operation in July 2016. We hold 91.8% equity interest in Dongfang Power Plant.
Dongfang Photovoltaic sells its electricity to Hainan Electric Power Company.
Chengmai Photovoltaic
Chengmai Photovoltaic Power Plant ("Chengmai Photovoltaic") is located in the county of Chengmai of Hainan Province. Chengmai Photovoltaic has an installed capacity of 25 MW which commenced operation in June and September 2017. We hold 91.8% equity interest in Chengmai Photovoltaic.
Chengmai Photovoltaic sells its electricity to Hainan Electric Power Company.
Power Plant  in Guangxi Autonomous Region
Guilin Distributed Energy
Guilin Distributed Energy Power Plant ("Guilin Distributed Energy") is located in the city of Guilin of Guangxi Autonomous Region. Guilin Distributed Energy has an installed capacity of 210 MW which commenced operation in December 2017. We hold 80% equity interest in Guilin Distributed Energy.
Guilin Distributed Energy sells its electricity to Hainan Electric Power Company.


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Power Plant in Guizhou
Panxian Wind Power
Panxian Wind Power ("Panxian Wind Power") is located at Panxian county of Guizhou Province. It commenced operation in December 2015, with an installed capacity of 24 MW, consisting of 12 wind power turbine of 2 MW each. We hold 100 % equity interest in Panxian Wind Power.
Panxian Wind Power sells its electricity to Guizhou Electric Power Company.
Panxian Dapashan Wind Power
Panxian Dapashan Wind Power Plant ("Panxian Dapashan Wind Power") is located in the county of Pan of Guizhou Province. Panxian Dapashan Wind Power has an installed capacity of 24 MW and consists of 12 turbines with each capacity of 2 MW which commenced operation in November and December 2017. We hold 100% equity interest in Panxian Dapashan Wind Power.
Panxian Dapashan Wind Power sells its electricity to Guizhou Electric Power Company.
Panxian Jiaoziding Wind Power
Panxian Jiaoziding Wind Power Plant ("Panxian Jiaoziding Wind Power") is located in the county of Pan of Guizhou Province. Panxian Jiaoziding Wind Power has an installed capacity of 48 MW and consists of 24 turbines with each capacity of 2 MW which commenced operation in November and December 2017. We hold 100% equity interest in Panxian Jiaoziding Wind Power.
Panxian Jiaoziding Wind Power sells its electricity to Guizhou Electric Power Company.
Power Plant in Ningxia
Ruyi Helan Rooftop Photovoltaic
Ruyi Helan Rooftop Photovoltaic Power Plant ("Ruyi Helan Rooftop Photovoltaic") is located in the county of Helan of Ningxia Autonomous Region. Ruyi Helan Rooftop Photovoltaic has an installed capacity of 19.8 MW which commenced operation in June 2017. We hold 40% equity interest in Ruyi Helan Rooftop Photovoltaic.
Ruyi Helan Rooftop Photovoltaic sells its electricity to Ningxia Electric Power Company.
Power Plant in Singapore
Tuas Power
With a licensed generating capacity of 2,670MW, Tuas Power is one of the three largest power generation companies in Singapore. It currently has an installed operation generating capacity of 2,609MW, comprising of  1,876 MW gas-fired combined cycle generating units, 133 MW of coal-biomass fired steam turbine generating units and 600 MW of oil-fired steam generating unit.
Supply of coal is procured from coal producers in Indonesia via two long-term coal supply contracts with 10 years and 15 years term respectively, and short-term contracts. Supply of gas is obtained from Pavilion Gas Pte Ltd, Sembcorp Gas Pte Ltd and Shell Gas Marketing Pte Ltd (formally known as BG Singapore Gas Marketing Pte Ltd). Oil supply, if required, is obtained through the spot market.


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Competition and Dispatch
All power plants in China are subject to dispatch conducted by various dispatch centers. A dispatch center is required to dispatch electricity pursuant to the Regulations on the Administration of Electric Power Dispatch Networks and Grids, issued by the State Council with effect from November 1, 1993, and in accordance with its agreements with power plants subject to its dispatch. Power generation companies are also required to enter into on-grid dispatch agreements with power grid companies. As a result, there is competition for favorable dispatch treatment in the PRC electric power industry, especially during the off-peak load periods. More efficient power plants usually operate at higher output than less efficient power plants. We believe that in order to increase system stability, large and efficient power plants such as ours will be preferred as base load plants to generate power for the grids to which they connect. We believe that our dispatch arrangements with the local power corporations and dispatch centers, superior quality equipment, lower coal consumption rate, higher efficiency of plant operation, lower emission levels and larger capacity represent competitive advantages in the markets in which we operate.
Since 2002, we have been facing competition from four other major power generation groups: China Power Investment Corporation, China Huadian Power Corporation, China Guodian Power Corporation and China Datang Power Corporation, which were created following the break-up of the former State Electric Corporation in 2002. Although we were not affected by this reform measure, as we have developed good working relationship with the dispatch centers and the relevant government departments in the areas where our power plants are located, there can be no assurance that such good working relationships will not be adversely affected as more power generation companies compete for favorable dispatch treatment.
As power generation companies were separated from power grid companies and more competitors entered into the market, the SERC issued the Interim Measures Regarding Promotion of Openness, Fairness and Equitableness of Power Dispatch, requiring power dispatch centers to treat all competitors indiscriminately in respect of dispatch administration and information disclosure, except in cases where safe and stable operation of the electric power system requires different treatment.
In 2008, with the purpose of improving energy usage efficiency, the government implemented an electricity-optimized dispatch policy in Henan Province, Sichuan Province, Jiangsu Province, Guangdong Province and Guizhou Province on a pilot basis, and plans to roll out to others if the trial operation is successful. In addition, as of December 31, 2014, in all regions in which we operate power plants, the government's power administrative departments make power generation plan policies with the aim to improve the planned utilization hours of the environment-protecting and energy-saving units. In 2015, the NDRC and China Energy Administration jointly issued the Guidelines on Improving Electric Power Operations and Deepening Clean Energy Generation, which confirms a system that aims to ensure the full-priced acquisitions of renewable energy and ensure that the hours of usage for high-efficiency energy-saving generators be significantly higher than that for coal-fired generators. The Guidelines also demand, within a certain time period, an increase of the hours of usage for coal-fired generators, of which the emission level is close to or reaches the cap level of gas turbine.
In 2016, China National Energy Administration issued Guidelines on Improving Clean Energy Consumption and Distribution in Northern China, Notice on Issuing the Measures for the Administration of the Guaranteed Buyout of Electricity Generated by Renewable Energy Resources, Pilot Program of Local Clean Energy Consumption and Distribution in Gansu, Inner Mongolia and Jilin, and Provisionary Measures for Priority Dispatch of Renewable Peaking Power Generation Units, which require an improvement on clean energy consumption and distribution.  For the purposes of enhancing the dispatch priority of energy that is produced with high-efficient and low emission, China National Energy Administration also requested for comments in connection with the proposed Measures for the Administration of the Guaranteed Buyout of Electricity Generated by Nuclear Power, Guidance on High-efficiency, Low Emission Energy, Guidelines on Prioritizing Utilization and Dispatching and the Announcement on the Orderly Reform on Power Generation and Consumption Planning.
In 2017, NTDC and NEA issued Circular on Orderly Opening Up the Electricity Generation and Consumption Plans, Pilot Rules on Inter-regional Spare Renewable Energy Electricity Power Stock Trading, Circular on the Establishment of Pilot Electricity Power Stock ExchangeCircular on Promoting Hydropower Consumption in Southwest China, and Solutions to Abandoning Hydro, Wind and Solar Energy, to promote the development of the power stock exchange and renewable power consumption.


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Competition and Dispatch in Singapore
Following the introduction of LNG into Singapore, new players as well as incumbents have invested in new gas-fired generating capacities to compete in the Singapore electricity market. Tuas Power competes in the NEMS using its portfolio of gas-fired, coal-biomass fired and oil-fired generating units. It was able to maintain a market share of approximately 21.9% in the NEMS for 2017. Its major competitors include Senoko Energy (formerly Senoko Power) which is owned by a Japanese/French consortium led by Marubeni Group, YTL PowerSeraya that is owned by YTL Group of Malaysia, SembCorp Cogen and Keppel Merlimau Cogen and PacificLight Power Pte Ltd. A new entrant, Tuaspring, entered the market in 2015.  In 2017, ExxonMobil and Singapore Refining Company introduced additional capacity of 158MW.  Tuas Power's portfolio of generating units allows it to maintain its leadership position in Singapore's power industry.
In the NEMS, power generation companies compete to generate and sell electricity every half-hour by offering their capacity (specifying price/quantity pairs). The EMC, the operator of Singapore's wholesale electricity market, determines the least-cost dispatch quantities and the corresponding market-clearing or spot prices based on the offers made by power generation companies. The spot prices in the NEMS reflect the least-cost market solution for the dispatch of energy and provision of operating reserves. In general, this means that each power generation company that submitted an offer below the spot price will be dispatched, and a power generation company that submitted an offer above the spot price will not be dispatched. The spot price that a power generation company receives is a nodal price, which may vary according to their location on the network to reflect the cost of transmission losses or network constraints.
Environmental Regulation
We are subject to the PRC Environmental Protection Law, the regulations of the State Council issued thereunder, the PRC Law on the Prevention and Treatment of Water Pollution, the PRC Law on the Prevention and Treatment of Air Pollution, the Emission Standard of Air Pollutants for Thermal Power Plants thereunder and the PRC Law on Ocean Environment Protection (collectively the "National Environmental Laws") and the environmental rules promulgated by the Local Governments in whose jurisdictions our various power plants are located (the "Local Environmental Rules"). According to the National Environmental Laws, the State Environmental Protection Bureau sets national environmental protection standards and local environmental protection bureaus may set stricter local standards. Enterprises are required to comply with the stricter of the two standards.
At present, new projects are subject to the environmental evaluation approval. The project proposal is required to be submitted to the Ministry of Environmental Protection of PRC for approval.
Effective July 1, 2003, all power plants in China became subject to the pollutant discharge levy system, pursuant to which discharge fees are levied based on the actual amount of pollutants discharged. As a result, all of our power plants are now required to pay discharge fees in such manner. Since 2008, certain provinces have raised the rates of waste disposal fees. In 2015, 2016 and 2017, we paid to the local governments total discharge fees of approximately RMB311 million RMB372 million and RMB 308million, respectively.
In 2011, the PRC Government promulgated a New Emission Standards of Air Pollutants for Thermal Power Plants, which implement more stringent standards on discharge of polluting substances by thermal power plants. These restrictive standards govern both the total sulfur dioxide and nitrous oxide emissions from the power plant and the emission density of each chimney, and also require thermal power plants to equip all units with denitrification facilities by the end of 2015.
In September 2013, the State Council issued the Air Pollution Prevention Action Plan (the "Plan"), setting forth stricter requirements for air pollution prevention and control. Local government departments have released local rules and regulations under the Plan, some of which require higher emission standards than the national ones. Carbon emission trading has been conducted in certain regions on a trial basis and could be gradually introduced to an expanded market in the future. On July 1, 2014, the new pollutants emission standards for thermal power plants and the dust emission standards in key regions will also come into effect.  In September 2014, the NDRC, the Ministry of Environmental Protection and China National Energy Administration jointly issued the 2014-2020 Action Plan for Energy Saving, Emission Reduction and Renovation of Coal-fired Generation Units, imposing more


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strict requirements for efficient and clean development of coal-fired generating plants. In December 2016, the State Council issued the Comprehensive Work Plan for Conserving Energy and Reducing Emissions for the 13th Five-Year, putting forward new goals and requirements for energy saving and emission reduction.
In order to meet the requirements of the New Emission Standards, we have installed flue gas desulphurization ("FGD") facilities and denitrification facilities with all of our newly constructed generating units. We have also carried out sulfur disposal reform on the existing generating units. As of the end of 2012, we have installed and operated desulphurization facilities on all our existing coal-fired generating units.  By the end of 2014, all coal-fired generating units of the Company have been renovated to include denitrification facilities.
In order to reduce fly ash, we use very high-efficiency electrostatic precipitators and conduct efficiency improvement and renovations according to increasingly strict state and local emission standards. Each power plant is also equipped with a wastewater treatment facility to treat water used by the power plant before it is released into the river or the sea. We pay discharge fees on the basis of measurements made at discharge points of each plant where waste is released. All of the disposal equipment and facilities for sulfur dioxide, fly ash, wastewater, nitrogen oxides, smoke dust and noise in our existing power plants completely satisfy the existing national standards.
In addition, according to the State’s plan of implementing ultra-low emission of coal-fired generating units, the Company has carried out technological upgrades for all coal-fired generating units in 2017, completing the task required by the State early.
We believe we have implemented systems that are adequate to control environmental pollution caused by our facilities. In addition to the measures identified above, each power plant has its own environment protection office and staff responsible for monitoring and operating the environmental protection equipment. The environmental protection departments of the local governments monitor the level of emissions and base their fee assessments on the results of their tests.
We believe our environmental protection systems and facilities for the power plants are adequate for us to comply with the currently effective national and local environmental protection regulations. It is expected that the PRC Government will impose additional and stricter regulations to implement the emission plan which would require additional expenditure in compliance with environmental regulations.
Environmental Regulation in Singapore
Tuas Power's generation operations are subject to Singapore's Environmental Protection and Management Act and Environmental Public Health Act. The former sets out requirements pertaining to control of pollution and management of hazardous substance while the latter focuses mainly on proper waste management.
Tuas Power Station
To address the environmental concerns and regulatory requirements, Tuas Power Station has put in place an environmental management system, which is certified to ISO14001 standard. All generating units are equipped with pollution control facilities. Stage I steam plant burn low sulfur content fuel oil and employ an electro-precipitator to control sulfur dioxide and particulate emissions. Stage II combined-cycle plants burn natural gas and are fitted with low-nitrogen oxide burners to control nitrogen oxide emissions. Source emission tests are conducted annually by National Environment Agency (NEA) accredited contractors and the results are submitted to NEA Pollution Control Department.
Tuas Power Station has a dedicated wastewater treatment plant to treat its oily wastewater and process wastewater prior to discharge into the sea. The treatment processes are automated to prevent accidental adverse discharge and critical parameters are monitored on a real-time basis. Trade effluent testing is performed annually and the results are shared with the Pollution Control Department.
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Waste generated in Tuas Power Station plants is identified and managed accordingly. Waste with residual value, such as waste oil, is resold to licensed collectors for reuse while other waste is disposed through licensed disposal contractors.
Hazardous substances which have potential to cause environmental pollution are controlled within the power plant compound. A hazardous substance permit, issued by the Pollution Control Department, is required to store the hazardous substances in the premises. Our personnel who handle these chemicals are properly trained and our storage facility for hazardous substances are specifically designed to prevent and mitigate the likelihood and impact of any abnormal releases. Regular audits are conducted to ensure these hazardous substances are managed properly and the findings and recommendations for improvements are reported to the Pollution Control Department.
TMUC
TMUC utilizes an efficient cogeneration process where up to 80% of the useful energy from the plant is used to produce steam for industrial customers and the remaining energy is converted to electricity for internal use and transmission to the national grid. In 2017, the energy split between heat and power is 51% and 49% respectively, and the overall plant efficiency averaged at 63%.
The TMUC plant is designed to comply with stringent environmental standards set by the local authority. TMUC has put in place a robust environmental management system and it is certified to ISO14001 standard.  TMUC adopts the circulating fluidized bed boiler technology that enables use of high percentage of carbon neutral biomass (palm kernel shell and woodchips) co-fired with clean coal (low sulphur and low ash) to reduce carbon footprint significantly to the same level as oil-fired plant and with lower sulphur and nitrogen oxides emission. High efficiency bag filters are installed to ensure low particulates emission.
Coal, biomass and ash handling, transfer and storage systems at TMUC are fully enclosed to prevent any fugitive dust during unloading, storage and handling operation. Coal and ash are stored in silo while biomass is stored in enclosed warehouse.
Fly ash and bed ash generated from the CFB boilers are fully recycled and processed for industrial use in cement and concrete applications.
Oily wastewater, coal/ash washing wastewater and industrial wastewater received from customers are treated prior to discharge. Online monitoring of oil-in-water, suspended solids (through turbidity meter) and chemical oxygen demand (COD) are carried out for oily wastewater, coal/ash washing wastewater and industrial wastewater respectively to ensure compliance with environmental regulation. Chemical/regeneration wastewater is neutralized prior to discharge. Online monitoring of pH is conducted to prevent accidental discharge. Stop-gates are strategically installed at drain to prevent accidental discharge of poor quality effluent/water to the sea.
Insurance
We currently maintain property all-risks insurance and machinery-breakdown insurance for all of our power plants, and construction all-risks insurance or erection all-risks insurance for all of our newly built and expansion projects as well as large-scaled upgrading projects. Our current insurance coverage on our property, plant and equipment (including construction all-risk insurance) is mainly maintained with Yongcheng Property and Casualty Insurance Company, which amounted to approximately RMB543.12 billion. In 2017, we renewed the liabilities insurance for our directors and officers with coverage of US$10 million.
We do not maintain any third-party liability insurance to cover claims in respect of bodily injury or property or environment damage arising from accidents on our property or relating to our operation other than the third-party additional risk insurance included in construction all-risk insurance or erection all-risk insurance. We do not usually carry business interruption insurance either, which is not customarily carried by power companies in the PRC. We believe that our insurance coverage is adequate and is standard for the power industry in China. Please refer to the section entitled "Risk factors – Risks relating to our business and the PRC's power industry – Operation of power plants involves many risks and we may not have enough insurance to cover the economic losses if any of our power plant's ordinary operation is interrupted."


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Tuas Power purchases key insurance policies, such as industrial all-risks insurance (including business interruption insurance coverage), public and products liability insurance, directors' and officers' liability insurance, pollution legal liability insurance and marine cargo insurance. Total insured value under the industrial all-risks insurance is US$4.5 billion for 2018.
ITEM 4A
Unresolved Staff Comments
None.
ITEM 5
Operating and Financial Reviews and Prospects
A.
General
The principal activities of the Company are investment, construction, operation and management of power plants. The Company provides consistent and reliable electricity supply to customers through grid operators where its operating plants are located. The Company is committed to scientific development through increasing economic efficiency, enhancing returns for shareholders, conserving resources and protecting the environment. The Company also attaches importance to social responsibilities and makes an active contribution to the building of a harmonious society.
Since its incorporation, the Company has continued to expand its operational scale. The Company has been a leader in its industry in terms of competitiveness, resource utilization efficiency and environmental protection. The Company is Asia's largest listed power producer and China's most dynamic power generator. Its power generation operations are widely located with coverage in the Northeast China Grid, the Northern China Grid, the Northwest China Grid, the Eastern China Grid, the Central China Grid, the Southern China Grid, and the overseas market in Singapore.
Looking back in 2017, with strong support from its shareholders and the employees, the Company made active and concerted efforts to respond to the changes in power, coal and capital markets by expanding overseas market share, improving marketing analysis and enhancing internal management with focuses on key operations, thorough planning and sound internal control. These efforts have contributed to the growth of the Company in various aspects in 2017. Throughout 2017, the Company maintained its leading position in major technological and economic indicators and utilization hours through safe production and active marketing activities. Its fuel management was strengthened and financial costs were effectively controlled. Marked improvement was noticeable in the Company's growth because of its active power generation reorganizing efforts. The Company has also made new developments in energy saving, ultra-low emission and technological renovation, diligently fulfilling its social responsibilities as a reliable provider of sufficient, stable and environmentally-friendly power to the society.
Critical accounting policies
The Company and its subsidiaries have identified the policies below as critical to our business operations and the understanding of our results of operations. The impact of and any associated risks related to these policies on the business operations are discussed throughout the Operating and Financial Reviews and Prospects where such policies affect our reported and expected financial results. For a detailed discussion on the application of these and other accounting policies, see Note 2 to the Financial Statements in Item 18 of this Annual Report on Form 20-F. Note that our preparation of this Annual Report on Form 20-F requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of our financial statements, and the reported amount of revenue and expenses during the reported periods. There can be no assurance that actual results will not differ from those estimates.
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment is provided based on book value of assets less estimated residual value over estimated useful life using straight-line method. For these impaired property, plant and equipment, depreciation is provided based on book value after deducting the impairment provision over estimated useful life of asset. The estimated useful lives are as follows:


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2017
Dam
8 – 50 years
Port facilities
20 – 40 years
Buildings
8 – 30 years
Electric utility plant in service
5 – 30 years
Transportation facilities
8 – 27 years
Others
5 – 14 years
Where parts of an item of property, plant or equipment have different useful lives, the cost of the item is allocated on a reasonable basis between the parts and each part is depreciated separately. At the end of each year, the Company and its subsidiaries review the estimated useful lives, residual values and the depreciation method of the property, plant and equipment and make an adjustment when necessary.
Useful life of power generation license
The Company and its subsidiaries acquired the power generation license as part of the business combination with Tuas Power. The power generation license is initially recognized at fair value at the acquisition date. The license has an indefinite useful life and is not amortized. The assessment that the license has an indefinite useful life is based on the expected renewal of power generation license without significant restriction and cost, together with the consideration on related future cash flows generated and the expectation of continuous operations. It is tested annually for impairment and carried at cost less accumulated impairment loss. Useful life of the power generation license is reviewed by the Company and its subsidiaries each financial period to determine whether events and circumstances continue to support the indefinite useful life assessment.
Impairment of non-financial assets
The carrying amounts of property, plant and equipment, intangible assets with definite useful lives, land use rights, mining rights and long-term equity investments not accounted for as financial assets are reviewed at each reporting date to determine whether there is any indication of impairment. If any such indication exists, then the asset's recoverable amount is estimated. Goodwill, indefinite-lived intangible assets and intangible assets not yet available for use are tested for impairment annually regardless of whether there are indications of impairment or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate a potential impairment. An impairment loss is recognized if the carrying amount of an asset or cash-generating unit ("CGU") exceeds its recoverable amount.
The recoverable amount of an asset or CGU is the greater of its value in use and its fair value less cost to sell. For impairment testing, assets are grouped together into the smallest group of assets that generate cash inflows from continuing use that are largely independent of the cash inflows of other assets or CGUs.
Subject to an operating segment ceiling test, CGUs to which goodwill has been allocated are aggregated so that the level at which impairment testing is performed reflects the lowest level at which goodwill is monitored for internal reporting purposes.
Goodwill acquired in a business combination is allocated to groups of CGUs that are expected to benefit from the synergies of the combination.
Impairment losses are recognized in profit or loss. Impairment losses recognised in respect of CGUs are allocated first to reduce the carrying amount of any goodwill allocated to the CGU (group of CGUs), and then to reduce the carrying amounts of the other assets in the CGU (group of CGUs) on a pro rata basis, except that the carrying value of an asset will not be reduced below its individual fair value less costs of disposal (if measurable) or value in use (if determinable).
An impairment loss in respect of goodwill is not reversed. Except for goodwill, all impaired non-financial assets are subject to review for possible reversal of impairment at each reporting date. A reversal of an impairment loss is limited to the asset's carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been


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recognized in the prior year. Reversals of impairment losses are credited to profit or loss in the year in which the reversals are recognized.
Deferred income tax
Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are recognized based on the differences between tax bases of assets and liabilities and respective book values (temporary differences). For deductible tax losses or tax credit that can be brought forward in accordance with tax law requirements for deduction of taxable income in subsequent years, it is considered as temporary differences and related deferred income tax assets are recognized. No deferred income tax liability is recognized for temporary difference arising from initial recognition of goodwill. For those temporary differences arising from initial recognition of an asset or liability in a non-business combination transaction that affects neither accounting profit nor taxable profit (or deductible loss) at the time of the transaction, no deferred income tax asset and liability is recognized. The temporary differences relating to investments in subsidiaries to the extent that, in the case of taxable differences, the Company and its subsidiaries control the timing of the reversal and it is probable that the differences will not reverse in the foreseeable future, or in the case of deductible differences, unless it is probable that they will reverse in the future.
The Company and its subsidiaries recognize deferred income tax assets to the extent that it is probable that taxable profit will be available to offset the deductible temporary difference, deductible tax loss and tax credit.
At the end of reporting period, deferred income tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rates that are expected to apply to the period when the asset is realized or liability is settled.
The carrying amount of a deferred tax asset is reviewed at the end of each reporting period and is reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available to allow the related tax benefit to be utilized. Any such reduction is reversed to the extent that it becomes probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available.
Deferred income tax assets and deferred income tax liabilities are offset when meeting all the conditions below:
(1)
The Company and its subsidiaries have the legally enforceable right to offset current income tax assets and current income tax liabilities;
(2)
Deferred income tax assets and deferred income tax liabilities are related to the income tax levied by the same tax authority of the Company and its subsidiaries.
 
Business combination

For the business combinations undertaken by the Company, the Company recognises the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair value on the date of acquisition. Any excess of purchase consideration over the estimated fair values of acquired identifiable net assets is recorded goodwill. The contingent consideration of the Company in the business combination is recognised as a financial asset at fair value through profit or loss (included in other non-current assets and other receivables and assets).

The Company makes judgements and estimates in relation to the fair value of the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed and the contingent consideration from business combination. The fair value of acquired assets and assumed liabilities and the contingent consideration are determined using valuation techniques. Estimating the fair value assigned to each class of acquired assets and assumed liabilities and the contingent consideration are based on expectations and assumptions, in particular in relation to the future sales volumes and the related revenue growth rate, future on-grid tariffs, future capital expenditure, future fuel prices, future other operating costs and the discount rates applied.

A change in the amount allocated to identifiable net assets would have an offsetting effect on the amount of goodwill recognised from the acquisition and would change the amount of depreciation and amortisation expense recognised related to those identifiable net assets. And outcomes within the next financial period that are different from assumptions could require a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of contingent consideration.
New accounting pronouncements
For a detailed discussion of new accounting pronouncements, see Note 2(ad) to the Financial Statements.
B.
Operating results
Our financial statements are prepared under IFRS as issued by IASB. The following management's discussion and analysis is based on the financial information prepared under IFRS.


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Year ended December 31, 2017 compared with year ended December 31, 2016
   
For the Year Ended
December 31,
       
   
2017
   
2016
   
Increased/
(Decreased)
 
   
RMB'000
   
RMB'000
   
%
 
Operating revenue
   
152,459,444
     
113,814,236
     
33.95
 
Tax and levies on operations
   
(1,376,312
)
   
(1,177,818
)
   
16.85
 
Operating expenses
                       
Fuel
   
(92,737,304
)
   
(56,617,542
)
   
63.80
 
Maintenance
   
(4,347,723
)
   
(4,343,349
)
   
0.10
 
Depreciation
   
(20,180,830
)
   
(14,815,620
)
   
36.21
 
Labor
   
(10,590,084
)
   
(8,043,406
)
   
31.66
 
Service fees on transmission and transformer facilities of HIPDC
   
(95,894
)
   
(138,038
)
   
-30.53
 
Purchase of electricity
   
(3,787,032
)
   
(3,066,415
)
   
23.50
 
Others
   
(10,160,875
)
   
(7,234,308
)
   
40.45
 
Total operating expenses
   
(141,899,742
)
   
(94,258,678
)
   
50.54
 
                         
Profit from operations
   
9,183,390
     
18,377,740
     
-50.03
 
Interest income
   
198,906
     
147,063
     
35.25
 
Financial expenses, net
                       
Interest expense
   
(9,749,004
)
   
(6,817,526
)
   
43.00
 
Exchange gain / (loss) and bank charges , net
   
144,359
     
(250,076
)
   
-157.73
 
Total financial expenses, net
   
(9,604,645
)
   
(7,067,602
)
   
35.90
 
Share of profits less losses of associates and joint ventures
   
425,215
     
1,298,889
     
-67.26
 
Gain / (loss)  on fair value changes of financial assets / liabilities
   
856,786
     
(12,986
)
       
Other investment income
   
1,742,081
     
1,070,034
     
62.81
 
Profit before income tax expense
   
2,801,733
     
13,813,138
     
-79.72
 
Income tax expense
   
(1,217,526
)
   
(3,465,151
)
   
-64.86
 
Net Profit
   
1,584,207
     
10,347,987
     
-84.69
 
Attributable to:
                       
-Equity holders of the Company
   
1,579,836
     
8,520,427
     
-81.46
 
-Non-controlling interests
   
4,371
     
1,827,560
     
-99.76
 
Total power generated by the Company's domestic operating power plants for the year on consolidated basis amounted to 394.481 billion kWh, representing an increase of 25.8% year-on-year. The electricity sold amounted to 371.399 billion kWh, representing an increase of 25.6% year-on-year. Newly acquired entities and newly operated generating units mainly contributed to the power generation growth of the Company, meanwhile the power generation by power plants in the regions of central China, east China and Guangdong provinces increased.
The annual average utilization hours of the Company's domestic power plants reached 3,951 hours. In most of the areas where the Company's coal-fired power plants are located, the utilization hours of the Company was in a leading position within those areas.
The power generation of the Company's domestic power plants for the year ended December 31, 2017 is listed below (in billion kWh):
 
Power Generation
   
Electricity Sold
 
Region
 
2017
   
Change
   
2017
   
Change
 
*Heilongjiang Province
   
13.172
     
3.53
%
   
12.320
     
3.52
%
*Coal-fired
   
12.250
     
1.58
%
   
11.412
     
1.43
%
*Wind-power
   
0.922
     
38.89
%
   
0.907
     
39.75
%



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Power Generation
   
Electricity Sold
 
Region
 
2017
   
Change
   
2017
   
Change
 
Jilin Province
   
8.596
     
13.44
%
   
8.111
     
13.81
%
*Coal-fired
   
7.448
     
10.69
%
   
7.009
     
10.76
%
*Wind-power
   
0.860
     
48.17
%
   
0.836
     
51.24
%
*Hydro-power
   
0.062
     
0.75
%
   
0.061
     
0.79
%
*PV
   
0.0116
     
-
     
0.0115
     
-
 
*Biomass power
   
0.215
     
3.62
%
   
0.193
     
4.35
%
Liaoning Province
   
19.704
     
-0.60
%
   
18.395
     
-1.25
%
*Coal-fired
   
19.253
     
-1.15
%
   
17.947
     
-1.84
%
*Wind-power
   
0.333
     
12.13
%
   
0.331
     
12.19
%
*Hydro-power
   
0.039
     
14.43
%
   
0.039
     
14.00
%
*PV
   
0.0790
     
392.78
%
   
0.0778
     
396.67
%
Inner Mongolia
   
0.228
     
4.84
%
   
0.226
     
4.50
%
Wind-power
   
0.228
     
4.84
%
   
0.226
     
4.50
%
Hebei Province
   
13.400
     
2.58
%
   
12.585
     
2.40
%
Coal-fired
   
13.132
     
1.55
%
   
12.343
     
1.43
%
Wind-power
   
0.228
     
96.82
%
   
0.204
     
87.01
%
PV
   
0.0399
     
153.60
%
   
0.0375
     
208.25
%
Gansu Province
   
9.935
     
2.25
%
   
9.413
     
0.08
%
Coal-fired
   
8.333
     
-1.30
%
   
7.865
     
-3.91
%
Wind-power
   
1.602
     
25.80
%
   
1.548
     
26.78
%
Ningxia
   
0.0103
     
-
     
0.0099
     
-
 
PV
   
0.0103
     
-
     
0.0099
     
-
 
Beijing
   
6.176
     
-18.12
%
   
5.562
     
-20.61
%
Coal-fired
   
1.339
     
-60.68
%
   
1.163
     
-60.79
%
Combined Cycle
   
4.836
     
16.92
%
   
4.399
     
8.87
%
Tianjin
   
7.273
     
0.27
%
   
6.843
     
0.01
%
Coal-fired
   
5.658
     
7.15
%
   
5.271
     
7.18
%
Combined Cycle
   
1.614
     
-18.22
%
   
1.570
     
-18.39
%
PV
   
0.0015
     
-
     
0.0015
     
-
 
Shanxi Province
   
9.813
     
-8.35
%
   
9.185
     
-8.75
%
Coal-fired
   
7.035
     
-13.80
%
   
6.495
     
-14.46
%
Combined Cycle
   
2.743
     
7.75
%
   
2.668
     
7.87
%
PV
   
0.0350
     
-
     
0.0221
     
-
 
Shandong Province
   
89.487
     
116.39
%
   
83.787
     
115.24
%
Coal-fired
   
88.848
     
114.85
%
   
83.162
     
113.63
%
*Wind-power
   
0.452
     
8.82
%
   
0.440
     
9.13
%
*PV
   
0.1865
     
266.61
%
   
0.1851
     
276.54
%
Henan Province
   
22.210
     
3.53
%
   
20.927
     
7.58
%
Coal-fired
   
20.696
     
-3.44
%
   
19.457
     
0.02
%
*Combined Cycle
   
1.424
     
-8.13
%
   
1.393
     
-8.18
%
Wind-power
   
0.077
     
309.51
%
   
0.076
     
513.65
%
PV
   
0.0128
     
-
     
0.0126
     
-
 
Jiangsu Province
   
42.761
     
-0.61
%
   
40.452
     
-1.05
%
Coal-fired
   
36.441
     
-6.38
%
   
34.395
     
-6.70
 
Combined Cycle
   
5.199
     
47.79
%
   
5.010
     
45.02
%
Wind-power
   
1.077
     
86.12
%
   
1.004
     
79.52
%
PV
   
0.0442
     
-
     
0.0436
     
-
 
Shanghai
   
18.484
     
1.91
%
   
17.490
     
1.80
%
Coal-fired
   
16.934
     
2.70
%
   
15.976
     
2.60
%
Combined Cycle
   
1.550
     
-5.99
%
   
1.513
     
-5.94
%
Chongqing
   
8.563
     
-14.51
%
   
7.930
     
-14.86
%



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Power Generation
   
Electricity Sold
 
Region
 
2017
   
Change
   
2017
   
Change
 
Coal-fired
   
7.388
     
-9.40
%
   
6.787
     
-9.52
%
Combined Cycle
   
1.175
     
-36.90
%
   
1.144
     
-36.94
%
Zhejiang Province
   
27.589
     
11.65
%
   
26.487
     
11.74
%
Coal-fired
   
27.090
     
12.08
%
   
26.000
     
12.18
%
Combined Cycle
   
0.449
     
-13.30
%
   
0.438
     
-13.46
%
PV
   
0.0496
     
130.26
%
   
0.0492
     
128.47
%
Hubei Province
   
14.781
     
4.94
%
   
13.833
     
4.73
%
Coal-fired
   
14.147
     
4.00
%
   
13.215
     
3.64
%
Wind-power
   
0.292
     
54.86
%
   
0.287
     
64.88
%
Hydro-power
   
0.336
     
14.36
%
   
0.325
     
14.80
%
PV
   
0.0059
     
-
     
0.0059
     
-
 
Hunan Province
   
9.308
     
11.94
%
   
8.709
     
11.28
%
Coal-fired
   
8.476
     
13.86
%
   
7.889
     
13.23
%
Wind-power
   
0.531
     
-1.11
%
   
0.525
     
-1.16
%
Hydro-power
   
0.285
     
-14.68
%
   
0.280
     
-14.77
%
PV
   
0.0162
     
-
     
0.0159
     
-
 
Jiangxi Province
   
19.801
     
13.53
%
   
18.915
     
13.67
%
Coal-fired
   
19.529
     
12.66
%
   
18.670
     
12.88
%
Wind-power
   
0.272
     
153.43
%
   
0.245
     
142.93
%
Anhui Province
   
5.940
     
1.60
%
   
5.677
     
1.82
%
Coal-fired
   
5.714
     
1.73
%
   
5.454
     
1.88
%
Wind-power
   
0.127
     
42.14
%
   
0.124
     
52.18
%
Hydro-power
   
0.099
     
-29.68
%
   
0.098
     
-29.81
%
Fujian Province
   
10.380
     
35.22
%
   
9.791
     
35.45
%
Coal-fired
   
10.373
     
35.12
%
   
9.787
     
35.39
%
PV
   
0.0073
     
-
     
0.0041
     
-
 
Guangdong Province
   
21.448
     
22.89
%
   
20.491
     
22.75
%
Coal-fired
   
21.425
     
22.81
%
   
20.468
     
22.66
%
PV
   
0.0225
     
217.25
%
   
0.0225
     
250.68
%
Guangxi
   
0.029
     
-
     
-
     
-
 
Combined Cycle
   
0.029
     
-
     
-
     
-
 
Yunnan Province
   
3.688
     
-5.01
%
   
3.398
     
-4.89
%
Coal-fired
   
3.270
     
-8.76
%
   
2.997
     
-9.05
%
Wind-power
   
0.418
     
40.04
%
   
0.401
     
44.53
%
Guizhou Province
   
0.058
     
28.88
%
   
0.054
     
43.36
%
Wind-power
   
0.058
     
28.88
%
   
0.054
     
43.36
%
Hainan Province
   
11.647
     
-2.36
%
   
10.809
     
-2.62
%
Coal-fired
   
11.327
     
-1.74
%
   
10.495
     
-2.02
%
Combined Cycle
   
0.020
     
-84.64
%
   
0.019
     
-84.29
%
Wind-power
   
0.117
     
15.47
%
   
0.114
     
15.39
%
Hydro-power
   
0.153
     
-6.37
%
   
0.151
     
-6.33
%
PV
   
0.0305
     
267.36
%
   
0.0301
     
268.30
%
Total
   
394.481
     
25.76
%
   
371.399
     
25.56
%

Note: The remark * represented the regional companies or power plants involved in the new acquisition by the Company at the end of 2016. They had been incorporated in the Company’s financial statements since 1 January 2017, and the year-on-year data of which is for information only.


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For the year ended December 31, 2017, the accumulated power generation of Tuas Power Ltd., the Company's wholly owned subsidiary in Singapore, accounted for a market share of 21.9% in Singapore, representing an increase of 0.4% compared to the same period last year of 21.5%.
In respect of the tariff, the Company's average tariff of domestic power plants for the year ended December 31, 2017 was RMB414.01 per MWh, up by RMB17.41 per MWh from the year ended December 31, 2016. SinoSing Power's average tariff for 2017 was RMB544.15 per MWh, representing an increase of 5.86% from the same period last year.
In respect of fuel costs, there was a huge increase in fuel costs. Compared with 2016, the Company's fuel cost per unit of power sold of domestic power plant increased by 32.41% to RMB225.92 per MWh.
Combining the foregoing factors, for the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company recorded an operating revenue of RMB152.459 billion, representing an increase of 33.95% from RMB113.814 billion of last year, and the net profit attributable to equity holders of the Company of RMB1.580 billion, representing a decrease of 81.46% from RMB8.520 billion of last year.
For the year ended December 31, 2017, the net profit attributable to equity holders of the Company from domestic operations was RMB2.057 billion, representing a decrease of RMB6.703 billion from RMB8.760 billion for the same period last year. The decrease was primarily attributable to the huge increase in the coal price, which severely impacted our profitability. The net loss attributable to equity holders of the Company from its operations in Singapore was RMB477 million, representing an increase of RMB237 million compared to the same period last year.
Operating revenue and tax and levies on operations
Operating revenue mainly consists of revenue from electricity sold. For the year ended December 31, 2017, the consolidated operating revenue of the Company and its subsidiaries amounted to RMB152.459 billion, representing an increase of 33.95% from RMB113.814 billion for the year ended December 31, 2016. The operating revenue from domestic operations of the Company increase by RMB37.326 billion over the same period of last year, while the operating revenue generated from newly acquired entities and newly operated generating units was RMB33.956 billion.
In 2017, the operating revenue from the operations of the Company in Singapore increased by RMB1.319 billion over the same period of last year, which was mainly attributed to the proactive competition strategy we employed in the Singapore market and the increase in the tariff.
The following table sets forth the average tariff rate of the Company's power plants, as well as percentage changes from 2016 to 2017.
   
Average tariff rate (VAT inclusive)
(RMB/MWh)
 
Power Plant
 
2017
   
2016
   
Change
(%)
 
Heilongjiang Province
   
374.75
     
     
 
Xinhua Power Plant
   
368.12
   
   
 
Hegang Power Plant
   
368.09
   
   
 
Daqing Co-generation
   
403.09
   
   
 
Yichun Co-generation
   
374.75
   
   
 
Sanjiangkou Wind Power
   
596.28
   
   
 
Linjiang Jiangsheng Wind Power
   
595.34
   
   
 
Jilin Province
                       
Jiutai Power Plant
   
385.03
   
   
 
Changchun Co-generation
   
381.50
   
   
 
Nongan Biomass
   
750.02
   
   
 



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Average tariff rate (VAT inclusive)
(RMB/MWh)
 
Power Plant
 
2017
   
2016
   
Change
(%)
 
Linjiang Jubao Hydropower
   
438.53
   
   
 
Zhenlai Wind Power
   
566.31
   
   
 
Siping Wind Power
   
569.21
   
   
 
Tongyu Tuanjie Wind Power
   
535.27
   
   
 
Liaoning Province
                   
Dalian
   
367.97
     
346.76
     
6.12
 
Dandong
   
392.97
     
352.52
     
11.47
 
Yingkou
   
365.73
     
344.71
     
6.10
 
Yingkou Co-generation
   
368.11
     
331.39
     
11.08
 
Wafangdian Wind Power
   
586.87
     
603.72
     
(2.79
)
Suzihe Hydropower
   
330.00
     
332.67
     
(0.80
)
Changtu Wind Power
   
582.51
     
626.09
     
(6.96
)
Dandong Photovoltaic
   
950.00
     
950.00
     
0
 
Yingkon Co-generation Photovoltaic
   
950.00
     
950.00
     
0
 
Yingkou Xianrendao Co-generation Power
   
880.00
   
   
 
Jianchang Bashihan Photovoltaic
   
880.00
   
   
 
Chaoyang Heiniuyingzi Photovoltaic
   
347.25
   
   
 
Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region
                       
Huade Wind Power
   
452.91
     
471.22
     
(3.89
)
Hebei Province
                       
Shang’an
   
366.23
     
358.48
     
2.16
 
Kangbao Wind Power
   
660.42
     
554.60
     
19.08
 
Kangbao Photovoltaic
   
982.50
     
784.95
     
25.17
 
Zhuolu Phase I Dabao Wind Power
   
519.45
   
   
 
Gansu Province
                       
Pingliang
   
246.89
     
207.63
     
18.91
 
Jiuquan Wind Power
   
437.85
     
367.54
     
19.13
 
Jiuquan II Wind Power
   
449.50
     
402.36
     
11.72
 
Yumen Wind Power
   
430.53
     
390.06
     
10.38
 
Yigang Wind Power
   
554.72
     
447.65
     
23.92
 
Beijing Municipality
                       
Beijing Co-generation (Coal-fired)
   
689.91
     
454.99
     
51.63
 
Beijing Co-generation (Combined Cycle)
   
674.07
     
687.33
     
(1.93
)
Tianjin Municipality
                       
Yangliuqing Co-generation
   
393.95
     
370.82
     
6.24
 
Lingang Co-generation CCGT
   
699.14
     
726.44
     
(3.76
)
Chenxi Photovoltaic
   
879.99
   
   
 
Shanxi Province
                       
Yushe
   
323.54
     
253.01
     
27.88
 
Zuoquan
   
314.64
     
252.96
     
24.38
 
Dongshan CCGT
   
678.32
     
682.40
     
(0.60
)
Yushe Photovoltaic
   
1370.19
   
   
 
Shandong Province
                       
Dezhou
   
401.45
     
389.78
     
2.99
 
Jining
   
395.54
     
372.57
     
6.17
 
Xindian
   
397.61
     
381.58
     
4.20
 
Weihai
   
404.81
     
382.53
     
5.82
 
Rizhao Phase II
   
391.43
     
372.08
     
5.20
 
Zhanhua Co-generation
   
437.74
     
389.33
     
12.43
 
Baiyanghe Power Plant
   
400.42
   
   
 



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Average tariff rate (VAT inclusive)
(RMB/MWh)
 
Power Plant
 
2017
   
2016
   
Change
(%)
 
Rizhao Power Plant Phase I
   
458.82
   
   
 
Jiaxiang Power Plant
   
388.05
   
   
 
Jining Co-generation
   
395.19
   
   
 
QufuCo-generation
   
390.16
   
   
 
Huangtai Power Plant
   
390.59
   
   
 
Yantai Power Plant
   
409.84
   
   
 
Linyi Power Plant
   
402.16
   
   
 
Jining Yunhe Power Plant
   
403.84
   
   
 
Liaocheng Co-generation
   
390.49
   
   
 
Taian Power Plant
   
371.67
   
   
 
Laiwu Power Plant
   
384.36
   
   
 
Muping Wind Power
   
627.56
   
   
 
Penglai Wind Power
   
569.97
   
   
 
Rushan Wind Power
   
634.98
   
   
 
Changdao Wind Power
   
635.20
   
   
 
Rongcheng Wind Power
   
622.69
   
   
 
Dongying Wind Power
   
623.54
   
   
 
Boshan Photovoltaic
   
1,000.00
   
   
 
Sishui Photovoltaic
   
1,109.60
   
   
 
Gaozhuang Photovoltaic
   
592.44
   
   
 
Jining Co-generation Photovoltaic
   
592.44
   
   
 
Weihai Haibu Photovoltaic
   
830.00
   
   
 
Zhanhua Qingfenghu Photovoltaic
   
1,080.00
   
   
 
Henan Province
                   
Qinbei
   
374.82
     
354.30
     
5.79
 
Luoyang Co-generation
   
364.95
     
365.91
     
(0.26
)
Luoyang  Yangguang
   
376.26
     
316.83
     
18.76
 
Mianchi Co-generation
   
349.95
     
328.10
     
6.66
 
Zhumadian Wind Power
   
610.00
     
610.00
     
0
 
Zhongyuan CCGT
   
600.00
   
   
 
Jiangsu Province
                       
Nantong
   
417.42
     
407.55
     
2.42
 
Nanjing
   
428.37
     
400.81
     
6.88
 
Taicang I
   
372.74
     
349.31
     
6.71
 
Taicang II
   
372.74
     
349.31
     
6.71
 
Huaiyin
   
487.47
     
433.30
     
12.50
 
Jinling Coal-fired
   
366.53
     
348.86
     
5.07
 
Jinling Combined-Circle
   
593.09
     
708.41
     
(16.28
)
Jinling Combined-Cycle Cogeneration
   
604.16
     
617.12
     
(2.10
)
Suzhou Thermal Power
   
465.86
     
453.42
     
2.74
 
Qidong Wind Power
   
556.03
     
553.91
     
0.38
 
Rudong Wind Power
   
609.29
     
606.24
     
0.50
 
Nanjing Thermal Power
   
469.99
     
445.21
     
5.57
 
Tongshan Wind Power
   
610.00
     
610.00
     
0
 
Rudong Offshore Wind Power
   
850.00
   
   
 
Luhe Wind Power
   
610.00
   
   
 
Guanyun Power
   
433.00
   
   
 
Suzhou CCGT
   
612.79
   
   
 



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Average tariff rate (VAT inclusive)
(RMB/MWh)
 
Power Plant
 
2017
   
2016
   
Change
(%)
 
Shanghai Municipality
                 
Shidongkou I
   
401.11
     
395.18
     
1.50
 
Shidongkou II
   
397.96
     
380.60
     
4.56
 
Shanghai CCGT
   
911.36
     
382.31
     
138.38
 
Shidongkou Power
   
395.75
     
899.62
     
(56.01
)
Chongqing Municipality
                       
Luohuang
   
392.74
     
376.92
     
4.20
 
Liangjiang CCGT
   
811.53
     
649.74
     
24.90
 
Zhejiang Province
                       
Yuhuan
   
418.58
     
403.82
     
3.66
 
Changxing
   
429.18
     
420.54
     
2.05
 
Tongxiang Combined-cycle
   
912.07
     
887.70
     
2.75
 
Changxing Photovoltaic
   
1,252.38
     
1,208.23
     
3.65
 
Hongqiao Photovoltaic
   
1,119.24
     
980.00
     
14.21
 
Huzhou Distributed Photovoltaic
   
1,009.06
   
   
 
Hunan Province
                       
Yueyang
   
456.55
     
449.87
     
1.48
 
Xiangqi Hydropower
   
376.17
     
610.00
     
(38.33
)
Subaoding Wind Power
   
605.55
     
610.00
     
(0.73
)
Guidong Wind Power
   
605.55
     
404.19
     
49.82
 
Hubei Province
                       
Enshi Maweigou Hydropower
   
383.42
     
380.43
     
0.79
 
Jingmen Thermal Power
   
403.50
     
378.97
     
6.47
 
Yingcheng Thermal Power
   
405.69
     
392.73
     
3.30
 
Wuhan Power
   
401.70
     
376.53
     
6.68
 
Dalongtan Hydropower
   
370.00
     
376.38
     
(1.70
)
Jieshan Wind Power
   
676.00
     
610.00
     
10.82
 
Suizhou Zengdufuhe Photovoltaic
   
880.00
   
   
 
Jiangxi Province
                       
Jinggangshan
   
409.42
     
399.06
     
2.60
 
Jianggongling Wind Power
   
610.00
     
610.00
     
0
 
Ruijin Power
   
411.81
     
399.27
     
3.14
 
Anyuan Power
   
415.17
     
400.98
     
3.54
 
Anhui Province
                       
Chaohu Power
   
371.86
     
351.24
     
5.87
 
Hualiangting Hydropower
   
376.74
     
385.60
     
(2.30
)
Huaining Wind Power
   
610.00
     
610.00
     
0
 
Fujian Province
                       
Fuzhou
   
375.59
     
348.95
     
7.63
 
Changle Photovoltaic
   
980.00
   
   
 
Guangdong Province
                       
Shantou Coal-fired
   
448.26
     
464.69
     
(3.54
)
Haimen
   
425.50
     
440.21
     
(3.34
)
Haimen Power
   
428.41
     
444.53
     
(3.63
)
Shantou Photovoltaic
   
980.00
     
980.00
     
0
 
Yunnan Province
                       
Diandong Energy
   
358.12
     
513.58
     
(30.27
)
Yuwang Energy
   
329.35
     
1,394.49
     
(76.38
)
Fuyuan Wind Power
   
478.37
     
494.71
     
(3.30
)
Guizhou Province
                       
Panxian Wind Power
   
599.76
     
610.00
     
(1.68
)



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Average tariff rate (VAT inclusive)
(RMB/MWh)
 
Power Plant
 
2017
   
2016
   
Change
(%)
 
Hainan Province
                 
Haikou
   
429.17
     
420.45
     
2.07
 
Dongfang
   
432.70
     
420.90
     
2.80
 
Nanshan Combined Cycle
   
1,619.97
     
672.26
     
140.97
 
Gezhen Hydropower
   
399.53
     
400.07
     
(0.13
)
Wenchang Wind Power
   
608.99
     
609.78
     
(0.13
)
Dongfang Photovoltaic
   
1,010.00
     
1,010.00
     
0
 
Domestic total
   
414.01
     
396.60
     
4.39
 
Singapore
                       
SinoSing Power
   
544.15
     
514.00
     
5.87
 

Note: The tariff of combined-cycle power plants in Shanghai and Zhejiang consists of on-grid settlement price and capacity subsidy income. Changdao Wind Power has been shut down.
Tax and levies on operations mainly consist of surcharges of value added tax. According to relevant administrative regulations, these surcharges include City Construction Tax and Education Surcharges calculated at prescribed percentages on the amounts of the value-added tax paid. For the year ended December 31, 2017, the tax and levies on operations of the Company and its subsidiaries were RMB1.376 billion, representing an increase of RMB198 million from RMB1.178 billion for the same period of last year, of which the tax and levies on operations attributable to newly acquired entities and new generating units accounted for RMB278 million.
Operating expenses
For the year ended December 31, 2017, the total operating expenses of the Company and its subsidiaries was RMB141.900 billion, representing an increase of 50.54% from the same period last year. The operating expenses in domestic operations of the Company increased by RMB46.074 billion, or 53.85%, from the same period last year, of which the newly acquired entities and the new generating units accounted for RMB32.364 billion; the costs attributable to the existing entities increased by RMB13.710 billion, which was primarily attributable to the increased fuel cost for domestic operations in China.
The operating expenses from operations in Singapore operations increased by RMB1.567 billion, or 18.02%, from the same period last year, which was mainly due to increased gas cost attributed to the rise of international oil price.
Fuel costs
Fuel costs account for the majority of the operating expenses for the Company and its subsidiaries. For the year ended December 31, 2017, fuel costs of the Company and its subsidiaries increased by 63.79% to RMB92.737 billion from the RMB56.618 billion for the year ended December 31, 2016. The fuel costs from domestic operations of the Company and its subsidiaries increased by RMB35.387 billion, which was primarily attributable to the increase of the fuel price. The fuel costs of the newly acquired entities and new generating units were RMB17.402 billion and the fuel costs of the existing generating units increased by RMB17.985 billion from same period last year. Fuel costs in Singapore increased by RMB0.732 billion from the same period last year, mainly due to the increase in the gas price. For the year ended December 31, 2017, the average price (excluding tax) of natural fuel coal consumed of the Company and its domestic subsidiaries was RMB548.02 per ton, representing a 45.63% increase from RMB376.30 per ton for the year ended December 31, 2016. The fuel cost per unit of power sold by the Company's domestic power plants increased by 32.41% to RMB225.92/MWh from RMB170.62/MWh in 2016.
Maintenance


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For the year ended December 31, 2017, the maintenance expenses of the Company and its subsidiaries amounted to RMB4.348 billion, representing an increase of RMB5 million from RMB4.343 billion for the year ended December 31, 2016. The maintenance expenses of the Company's domestic operations increased by RMB21 million compared to the same period last year. The maintenance expenses of operations in Singapore decreased by RMB16.00 million compared to the same period last year.
Depreciation
For the year ended December 31, 2017, depreciation expenses of the Company and its subsidiaries increased by 36.21% to RMB20.181 billion, compared to RMB14.816 billion for the year ended December 31, 2016; the increase is mainly due to the increase in the power generation by the newly acquired entities and new generating units. The depreciation expenses of domestic operations increased by RMB5,288 million compared to the same period last year, of which the depreciation costs incurred by the newly acquired entities and new generating units was RMB5,509 million. The depreciation expenses of the operations in Singapore increased by RMB77 million compared to the same period last year.
Labor
Labor costs consist of salaries to employees and contributions payable for employees' housing funds, medical insurance, pension and unemployment insurance, as well as training costs. For the year ended December 31, 2017, the labor costs of the Company and its subsidiaries amounted to RMB10.590 billion, representing an increase of RMB2,547 million from RMB8.043 billion for the year ended December 31, 2016. This is mainly attributable to the increase in the power generation by the newly acquired entities and new generating units. Labor costs for Singapore operations increased by RMB14 million compared to the same period last year.
Other operating expenses (including electricity power purchase costs and service fees paid to HIPDC)
Other operating expenses include environmental protection expenses, land fee, insurance premiums, office expenses, amortization, Tuas Power's electricity power purchase costs, impairment losses, government subsidies and net losses on disposal of properties, plant and equipment. For the year ended December 31, 2017, other operating expenses (including electricity power purchase costs and service fees paid to HIPDC) of the Company and its subsidiaries was RMB14.044 billion, representing an increase of RMB3.605 billion from RMB10.439 billion for the year ended December 31, 2016. The other operating expenses from the Company's domestic operations increased by RMB2.845 billion, mainly due to the increase in the power generation by the newly acquired entities and new generating units.
Other operating expenses of the operations in Singapore increased by RMB760 million compared to the same period last year.
Financial expenses
Financial expenses consist of interest expense, bank charges and net exchange differences.
Interest expenses
For the year ended December 31, 2017, the interest expenses of the Company and its subsidiaries were RMB9.749 billion, representing an increase of 42.99% from RMB6.818 billion for the year ended December 31, 2016. The interest expenses from the Company's domestic operations increased by RMB2.961 billion. The interest expenses from the newly acquired entities and new generating units were RMB2,510 million and those incurred by the existing entities in China increased by RMB0.451 billion, which is largely attributable to increased interest rate and debt scale. The interest expenses of Singapore operations decreased by RMB30 million compared to the same period last year.
Net exchange differences and bank charges


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For the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company and its subsidiaries recorded a net gain of RMB144 million in net exchange losses and bank charges, representing a net gain increase of RMB394 million compared with the net loss of RMB250 million for the year ended December 31, 2016, mainly due to the strengthened exchange rate of RMB against U.S. dollar.
The operations in Singapore recorded net loss of RMB17 million from net exchange difference and bank charges, representing a decrease of RMB67 million from the net gains of RMB50 million for the year ended December 31, 2016, mainly due to settlement of effective hedging instruments for cash flow hedge.
Share of profits less losses of associates and joint ventures
For the year ended December 31, 2017, the share of profits less losses of associates and joint ventures was RMB0.425 billion, representing a decrease of RMB874 million from RMB1.299 billion from last year, mainly due to a decreased profit of associates and joint ventures.
Income tax expenses
For the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company and its subsidiaries recognized income tax expense of RMB1.218 billion, representing a decrease of RMB2.247 billion from RMB3.465 billion for the year ended December 31, 2016. The income tax expenses for the domestic operations decreased by RMB2.192 billion primarily attributable to the increase of the coal price in 2017 drove down our profitability and decreased our income tax.
The income tax expenses of the operations in Singapore decrease by RMB55 million.
Net profit, net profit attributable to the equity holders of the Company and non-controlling interests
For the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company and its subsidiaries achieved a net profit of RMB1.584 billion, representing a decrease of RMB8.764 billion, or 84.69% from RMB10.348 billion for the year ended December 31, 2016; the net profit attributable to equity holders of the Company was RMB1.580 billion, representing a decrease of RMB6.940 billion from RMB8.520 billion for the year ended December 31, 2016.
The net profit attributable to equity holders of the Company from its domestic operations decreased by RMB6.703 billion, mainly contributable to the huge increase in the coal price drove down our profitability. The net loss attributable to equity holders of the Company from its operations in Singapore was RMB477 million, representing an increase of RMB237 million from the same period last year. This was mainly due to the continued oversupply in the Singapore’s power market and lower than expected profit margin of power contracts, which led to a drop in the profitability of the Company’s overseas power generation business.
The Company's recorded net profit attributable to non-controlling interests decreased to RMB4 million for the year ended December 31, 2017 from RMB1,828 million for the year ended December 31, 2016, mainly attributable to the huge increase of the coal price from same period last year, which significantly reduced the profitability of the Company owned coal-fired power subsidiaries.
Year ended December 31, 2016 compared with year ended December 31, 2015
   
For the Year Ended
December 31,
       
   
2016
   
2015
   
Increased/
(Decreased)
 
   
RMB'000
   
RMB'000
   
%
 
Operating revenue
   
113,814,236
     
128,904,873
     
(11.71
)
Tax and levies on operations
   
(1,177,818
)
   
(1,157,760
)
   
1.73
 
Operating expenses
                       
Fuel
   
(56,617,542
)
   
(59,242,367
)
   
(4.43
)
Maintenance
   
(4,343,349
)
   
(4,556,361
)
   
(4.68
)
 


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For the Year Ended
December 31,
       
   
2016
   
2015
   
Increased/
(Decreased)
 
   
RMB'000
   
RMB'000
   
%
 
Depreciation
   
(14,815,620
)
   
(14,411,632
)
   
2.80
 
Labor
   
(8,043,406
)
   
(7,751,551
)
   
3.77
 
Service fees on transmission and transformer facilities of HIPDC
   
(138,038
)
   
(140,771
)
   
(1.94
)
Purchase of electricity
   
(3,066,415
)
   
(3,581,517
)
   
(14.38
)
Others
   
(7,234,308
)
   
(8,919,988
)
   
(18.90
)
Total operating expenses
   
(94,258,678
)
   
(98,604,187
)
   
(4.41
)
                         
Profit from operations
   
18,377,740
     
29,142,926
     
(36.94
)
Interest income
   
147,063
     
160,723
     
(8.50
)
Financial expenses, net
                       
Interest expense
   
(6,817,526
)
   
(7,945,734
)
   
(14.20
)
Exchange (loss)/gain and bank charges , net
   
(250,076
)
   
(24,336
     
927.60
 
Total financial expenses, net
   
(7,067,602
)
   
(7,970,070
)
   
(11.32
)
Share of profits less losses of associates and joint ventures
   
1,298,889
     
1,525,975
     
(14.88
)
Loss on fair value changes of financial assets / liabilities
   
(12,986
)
   
(16,742
)
   
(22.43
)
Other investment income
   
1,070,034
     
115,238
     
828.54
 
Profit before income tax expense
   
13,813,138
     
22,958,050
     
(39.83
)
Income tax expense
   
(3,465,151
)
   
(5,698,943
)
   
(39.20
)
Net Profit
   
10,347,987
     
17,259,107
     
(40.04
)
Attributable to:
                       
-Equity holders of the Company
   
8,520,427
     
13,651,933
     
(37.59
)
-Non-controlling interests
   
1,827,560
     
3,607,174
     
(49.34
)
Total power generated by the Company's domestic operating power plans for the year on consolidated basis amounted to 313.690 billion kWh, representing a decrease of 2.13% year-on-year. The electricity sold amounted to 295.800 billion kWh, representing a decrease of 2.05% year-on-year. The decrease in the Company's power generation for the year was mainly attributable to the following reasons: (i) the installed capacity growth outpaced the growth of the nationwide power consumption while the utilization hours of coal-fired power generation units saw a year-on-year fall; (ii) the growth of the Company's installed capacity was below the regional average; and (iii) the launch of new nuclear power generators in areas, including Liaoning, Guangdong, Fujian and Hainan provinces, had a relatively great impact on the output of the coal-fired power generation units in these regions.
The annual average utilization hours of the Company's domestic power plants reached 3,921 hours. The utilization hours of coal-fired power generating unit was 4,107 hours. In most of the areas where the Company's coal-fired power plants are located, the utilization hours of the Company was in a leading position.
The power generation of the Company's domestic power plants for the year ended December 31, 2016 is listed below (in billion kWh):
Domestic Power Plant
 
Power generation in 2016
   
Power generation in 2015
   
Change
(%)
 
Liaoning Province
                 
Dalian
   
5.656
     
5.921
     
(4.47
)
Dandong
   
2.920
     
3.050
     
(4.26
)
Yingkou
   
7.872
     
7.875
     
(0.04
)
Yingkou Co-generation
   
3.028
     
3.085
     
(1.84
)
Wafangdian Wind Power
   
0.098
     
0.094
     
4.37
 
Suzihe Hydropower
   
0.034
     
0.051
     
(32.36
)
 


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Domestic Power Plant
 
Power generation in 2016
   
Power generation in 2015
   
Change
(%)
 
Changtu Wind Power
   
0.199
     
0.196
     
1.45
 
Dandong Photovoltaic
   
0.009
   
   
 
Yingkou Co-generation Photovoltaic
   
0.0071
   
   
 
Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region
                       
Huade Wind Power
   
0.218
     
0.193
     
12.82
 
Hebei Province
                       
Shang’an
   
12.931
     
12.519
     
3.29
 
Kangbao Wind Power
   
0.116
     
0.097
     
19.68
 
Kangbao Photovoltaic
   
0.016
   
   
 
Gansu Province
                       
Pingliang
   
8.443
     
6.020
     
40.24
 
Jiuquan Wind Power
   
0.410
     
0.438
     
(6.32
)
Jiuquan II Wind Power
   
0.443
     
0.444
     
(0.24
)
Yumen Wind Power
   
0.169
     
0.150
     
12.61
 
Yigang Wind Power
   
0.251
     
0.001
     
19,611.99
 
Beijing Municpality
                       
Beijing Co-generation
   
3.406
     
3.924
     
(13.19
)
Beijing Co-generation CCGT
   
4.136
     
4.159
     
(0.54
)
Tianjin Municipality
                       
Yangliuqing Co-generation
   
5.280
     
5.427
     
(2.71
)
Lingang Co-generation CCGT
   
1.973
     
1.966
     
0.35
 
Shanxi Province
                       
Yushe
   
2.642
     
2.750
     
(3.92
)
Zuoquan
   
5.519
     
5.625
     
(1.89
)
Dongshan CCGT
   
2.546
     
1.139
     
123.53
 
Shandong Province
                       
Dezhou
   
13.749
     
14.388
     
(4.44
)
Jining
   
4.733
     
4.893
     
(3.27
)
Xindian
   
3.214
     
3.158
     
1.77
 
Weihai
   
10.179
     
10.894
     
(6.56
)
Rizhao Phase II
   
7.877
     
7.499
     
5.04
 
Zhanhua Co-generation
   
1.602
     
1.503
     
6.59
 
Henan Province
                       
Qinbei
   
17.429
     
18.710
     
(6.85
)
Luoyang Co-generation
   
2.841
     
1.485
     
91.3
 
Luoyang Yangguang
   
0.742
   
   
 
Mianchi Co-generation
   
0.422
   
   
 
Zhumadian Wind Power
   
0.019
   
   
 
Jiangsu Province
                       
Nantong
   
6.129
     
6.167
     
(0.62
)
Nanjing
   
3.001
     
2.736
     
9.68
 
Taicang
   
10.507
     
10.081
     
4.22
 
Huaiyin
   
5.570
     
5.813
     
(4.17
)
Jinling CCGT
   
1.717
     
2.581
     
(33.49
)
Jinling Coal-fired
   
12.766
     
11.728
     
8.85
 
Jinling Co-generation
   
1.801
     
1.711
     
5.26
 
Rudong Wind Power
   
0.101
     
0.095
     
6.23
 
Qidong Wind Power
   
0.394
     
0.340
     
15.80
 
Suzhou Thermal Power
   
0.784
     
0.789
     
(0.67
)
Nanjing Thermal Power
   
0.168
   
   
 
Rudong Offshore Wind Power
   
0.002
   
   
 
Luhe Wind Power
   
0.001
   
   
 



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Domestic Power Plant
 
Power generation in 2016
   
Power generation in 2015
   
Change
(%)
 
Tongshan Wind Power
   
0.082
   
   
 
Shanghai Municipality
                   
Shidongkou I
   
4.971
     
5.060
     
(1.76
)
Shidongkou II
   
5.385
     
5.252
     
2.53
 
Shidongkou Power
   
6.133
     
6.039
     
1.56
 
Shanghai CCGT
   
1.649
     
1.775
     
(7.11
)
Chongqing Municipality
                       
Luohuang
   
8.154
     
9.767
     
(16.51
)
Liangjiang CCGT
   
1.862
     
0.938
     
98.50
 
Zhejiang Province
                       
Yuhuan
   
18.469
     
18.957
     
(2.57
)
Changxing
   
5.702
     
5.438
     
4.85
 
Tongxiang CCGT
   
0.518
     
0.270
     
91.87
 
Changxing Photovoltaic
   
0.009
     
0.008
     
13.87
 
Hongqiao Photovoltaic
   
0.012
   
   
 
Hunan Province
                       
Yueyang
   
7.444
     
7.859
     
(5.28
)
Xiangqi Hydropower
   
0.334
     
0.363
     
(7.94
)
Subaoding Wind Power
   
0.328
     
0.318
     
3.03
 
Guidong Wind Power
   
0.209
     
0.069
     
203.56
 
Hubei Province
                       
Enshi Maweigou Hydropower
   
0.178
     
0.063
     
182.12
 
Jingmen Thermal Power
   
2.335
     
1.930
     
20.99
 
Yingcheng Thermal Power
   
1.418
     
1.062
     
33.50
 
Wuhan Power Plant
   
9.850
     
10.027
     
(1.77
)
Dalongtan Hydropower
   
0.116
     
0.086
     
35.18
 
Jieshan Wind Power
   
0.188
     
0.054
     
248.65
 
Jiangxi Province
                       
Jinggangshan
   
8.095
     
8.993
     
(9.98
)
Jianggongling Wind Power
   
0.107
     
0.090
     
19.14
 
Ruijin Power
   
3.060
     
3.289
     
(6.95
)
Anyuan Power
   
6.179
     
3.015
     
104.93
 
Anhui Province
                       
Chaohu Power Plant
   
5.617
     
5.847
     
(3.94
)
Hualiangting Hydropower
   
0.140
     
0.129
     
8.66
 
Huaining Wind Power
   
0.089
   
   
 
Fujian Province
                       
Fuzhou
   
7.677
     
10.892
     
(29.52
)
Guangdong Province
                       
Shantou
   
4.476
     
4.550
     
(1.62
)
Haimen
   
5.326
     
7.631
     
(30.20
)
Haimen Power
   
7.643
     
8.770
     
(12.86
)
Shantou Photovoltaic
   
0.007
   
   
 
Yunnan Province
                       
Diandong Energy
   
3.317
     
3.994
     
(16.96
)
Yuwang Energy
   
0.268
     
1.585
     
(83.12
)
Fuyuan Wind Power
   
0.299
     
0.147
     
103.21
 
Guizhou Province
                       
Panxian Wind Power
   
0.045
     
0.0003
     
16515.56
 
Hainan Province
                       
Haikou Power Plant
   
4.842
     
7.047
     
(31.30
)
Dongfang Power Plant
   
6.687
     
9.081
     
(26.37
)



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Domestic Power Plant
 
Power generation in 2016
   
Power generation in 2015
   
Change
(%)
 
Nanshan Power Plant
   
0.127
     
0.248
     
(48.64
)
Gezhen Hydropower
   
0.164
     
0.093
     
75.99
 
Wenchang Wind Power
   
0.101
     
0.099
     
1.93
 
Dongfang Photovoltaic
   
0.008
   
   
 
Total
   
3,136.90
     
320.529
     
(2.13
)

For the year ended December 31, 2016, the accumulated power generation of Tuas Power Ltd., the Company's wholly owned subsidiary in Singapore, accounted for a market share of 21.5% in Singapore, representing a decrease of 0.2% compared to the same period last year of 21.7%.
In respect of the tariff, the Company's average tariff of domestic power plants for the year ended December 31, 2015 was RMB396.60 per MWh, down by RMB46.66 per MWh from the year ended December 31, 2015. SinoSing Power's average tariff for 2016 was RMB514.00 per MWh, representing a decrease of 17.88% from the same period last year.
In respect of fuel costs, the effective cost controls of the Company contributed to reduced fuel costs of the Company. Compared with 2015, the Company's fuel cost per unit of power sold of domestic power plant decreased by 1.76% to RMB170.62 per MWh.
Combining the foregoing factors, for the year ended December 31, 2016, the Company recorded an operating revenue of RMB113.814 billion, representing a decrease of 11.71% from RMB128.905 billion of last year, and the net profit attributable to equity holders of the Company of RMB8.520 billion, representing a decrease of 37.59% from RMB13.652 billion of last year.
For the year ended December 31, 2016, the net profit attributable to equity holders of the Company from domestic operations was RMB8.760 billion, representing a decrease of RMB4.951 billion from RMB13.711 billion for the same period last year. The decrease was primarily attributable to the decreases of on-grid tariff for coal-fired power generator administered by the NDRC, the decreases of domestic power generation of the Company and the increase of volume of market power transactions. The net loss attributable to equity holders of the Company from its operations in Singapore was RMB240 million, representing an increase of RMB181 million compared to the same period last year.
Operating revenue and tax and levies on operations
Operating revenue mainly consists of revenue from electricity sold. For the year ended December 31, 2016, the consolidated operating revenue of the Company and its subsidiaries amounted to RMB113.814 billion, representing a decrease of 11.71% from RMB128.905 billion for the year ended December 31, 2015. The operating revenue from domestic operations of the Company decreased by RMB13.706 billion over the same period of last year, while the operating revenue generated from newly acquired entities and newly operated generating units was RMB3.525 billion.
In 2016, the operating revenue from the operations of the Company in Singapore decreased by RMB1.385 billion over the same period of last year, which was mainly attributed to the continued oversupply in the Singapore power and natural gas market, causing continued decline of electricity tariff and a drop of the operating revenue.
The following table sets forth the average tariff rate of the Company's power plants, as well as percentage changes from 2015 to 2016.


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Average tariff rate (VAT inclusive)
(RMB/MWh)
 
Power Plant
 
2016
   
2015
   
Change
(%)
 
Liaoning Province
                 
Dalian
   
346.76
     
375.55
     
(7.67
)
Dandong
   
352.52
     
371.45
     
(5.10
)
Yingkou
   
344.71
     
378.32
     
(8.88
)
Yingkou Co-generation
   
331.39
     
365.04
     
(9.22
)
Wafangdian Wind Power
   
603.72
     
598.12
     
0.94
 
Suzihe Hydropower
   
332.67
     
329.96
     
0.82
 
Changtu Wind Power
   
626.09
     
590.93
     
5.95
 
Dandong Photovoltaic
   
950.00
     
     
 
Yingkon Co-generation Photovoltaic
   
950.00
     
     
 
Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region
                       
Huade Wind Power
   
471.22
     
520.00
     
(9.38
)
Hebei Province
                       
Shang’an
   
358.48
     
401.79
     
(10.78
)
Kangbao Wind Power
   
554.60
     
538.14
     
3.06
 
Kangbao Photovoltaic
   
784.95
     
     
 
Gansu Province
                       
Pingliang
   
207.63
     
259.51
     
(19.99
)
Jiuquan Wind Power
   
367.54
     
473.12
     
(22.32
)
Jiuquan II Wind Power
   
402.36
     
497.75
     
(19.16
)
Yumen Wind Power
   
390.06
     
472.01
     
(17.36
)
Yigang Wind Power
   
447.65
     
     
 
Beijing Municipality
                       
Beijing Co-generation (Coal-fired)
   
454.99
     
480.70
     
(5.35
)
Beijing Co-generation (Combined Cycle)
   
687.33
     
959.91
     
(28.40
)
Tianjin Municipality
                       
Yangliuqing Co-generation
   
370.82
     
416.54
     
(10.980
)
Lingang Co-generation CCGT
   
726.44
     
817.57
     
(11.15
)
Shanxi Province
                       
Yushe
   
253.01
     
334.87
     
(24.45
)
Zuoquan
   
252.96
     
333.25
     
(24.09
)
Dongshan CCGT
   
682.40
     
703.80
     
(3.04
)
Shandong Province
                       
Dezhou
   
389.78
     
445.44
     
(12.50
)
Jining
   
372.57
     
429.20
     
(13.19
)
Xindian
   
381.58
     
432.30
     
(11.73
)
Weihai
   
382.53
     
440.45
     
(13.15
)
Rizhao Phase II
   
372.08
     
422.33
     
(11.90
)
Zhanhua Co-generation
   
389.33
     
424.66
     
(8.32
)
Henan Province
                       
Qinbei
   
354.30
     
401.65
     
(11.79
)
Luoyang Co-generation
   
365.91
     
384.33
     
(4.79
)
Luoyang  Yangguang
   
316.83
     
365.10
     
(13.22
)
Mianchi Co-generation
   
328.10
     
     
 
Zhumadian Wind Power
   
610.00
     
     
 
Jiangsu Province
                       
Nantong
   
407.55
     
430.98
     
(5.44
)
Nanjing
   
400.81
     
453.08
     
(11.540
)
Taicang I
   
349.31
     
387.68
     
(9.90
)
Taicang II
   
349.31
     
387.68
     
(9.90
)
Huaiyin
   
433.30
     
450.81
     
3.88
 
Jinling Coal-fired
   
348.86
     
385.24
     
(9.44
)
Jinling Combined-Circle
   
708.41
     
712.13
     
(0.52
)
Jinling Combined-Cycle Cogeneration
   
617.12
     
760.99
     
(18.91
)



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Average tariff rate (VAT inclusive)
(RMB/MWh)
 
Power Plant
 
2016
   
2015
   
Change
(%)
 
Suzhou Thermal Power
   
453.42
     
489.38
     
(7.35
)
Qidong Wind Power
   
553.91
     
556.76
     
(0.51
)
Rudong Wind Power
   
606.24
     
610.00
     
(0.62
)
Nanjing Thermal Power
   
445.21
     
     
 
Tongshan Wind Power
   
610.00
     
     
 
Shanghai Municipality
                       
Shidongkou I
   
395.18
     
435.48
     
(9.25
)
Shidongkou II
   
380.60
     
410.35
     
(7.25
)
Shanghai CCGT
   
382.31
     
937.13
     
(59.20
)
Shidongkou Power
   
899.62
     
427.42
     
110.48
 
Chongqing Municipality
                       
Luohuang
   
376.92
     
427.84
     
(11.90
)
Liangjiang CCGT
   
649.74
     
872.20
     
(25.51
)
Zhejiang Province
                       
Yuhuan
   
403.82
     
452.99
     
(10.85
)
Changxing
   
420.54
     
487.93
     
(13.81
)
Tongxiang Combined-cycle
   
887.70
     
1,278.17
     
(0.55
)
Changxing Photovoltaic
   
1,208.23
     
1,125.67
     
7.33
 
Hongqiao Photovoltaic
   
980.00
     
     
 
Hunan Province
                       
Yueyang
   
449.87
     
480.55
     
(6.38
)
Xiangqi Hydropower
   
610.00
     
410.00
     
48.78
 
Subaoding Wind Power
   
610.00
     
611.72
     
(0.28
)
Guidong Wind Power
   
404.19
     
610.00
     
(33.74
)
Hubei Province
                       
Enshi Maweigou Hydropower
   
380.43
     
379.26
     
0.31
 
Jingmen Thermal Power
   
378.97
     
444.09
     
(14.66
)
Yingcheng Thermal Power
   
392.73
     
477.26
     
(17.71
)
Wuhan Power
   
376.53
     
435.47
     
(13.53
)
Dalongtan Hydropower
   
376.38
     
374.80
     
0.42
 
Jieshan Wind Power
   
610.00
     
610.00
     
 
Jiangxi Province
                       
Jinggangshan
   
399.06
     
443.73
     
(10.0
)
Jianggongling Wind Power
   
610.00
     
610.00
     
 
Ruijin Power
   
399.27
     
441.24
     
(9.51
)
Anyuan Power
   
400.98
     
424.63
     
(5.57
)
Anhui Province
                       
Chaohu Power
   
351.24
     
409.79
     
(14.29
)
Hualiangting Hydropower
   
385.60
     
392.89
     
(1.86
)
Huaining Wind Power
   
610.00
     
     
 
Fujian Province
                       
Fuzhou
   
348.95
     
392.29
     
(11.05
)
Guangdong Province
                       
Shantou Coal-fired
   
464.69
     
498.01
     
(6.69
)
Haimen
   
440.21
     
483.38
     
(8.93
)
Haimen Power
   
444.53
     
485.46
     
(8.43
)
Shantou Photovoltaic
   
980.00
     
     
 
Yunnan Province
                       
Diandong Energy
   
513.58
     
435.58
     
17.91
 
Yuwang Energy
   
1,394.49
     
545.42
     
155.67
 
Fuyuan Wind Power
   
494.71
     
600.61
     
(17.63
)



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Average tariff rate (VAT inclusive)
(RMB/MWh)
 
Power Plant
 
2016
   
2015
   
Change
(%)
 
Guizhou Province
                 
Panxian Wind Power
   
610.00
     
     
 
Hainan Province
                       
Haikou
   
420.45
     
457.71
     
(8.14
)
Dongfang
   
420.90
     
460.53
     
(8.61
)
Nanshan Combined Cycle
   
672.26
     
629.32
     
6.82
 
Gezhen Hydropower
   
400.07
     
399.78
     
0.07
 
Wenchang Wind Power
   
609.78
     
571.95
     
6.61
 
Dongfang Photovoltaic
   
1,010.00
     
     
 
Domestic total
   
396.60
     
443.26
     
(10.53
)
Singapore
                       
SinoSing Power
   
514.00
     
625.88
     
(17.88
)

Note: The tariff of combined-cycle power plants in Shanghai and Tongxiang consists of on-grid settlement price and capacity subsidy income.
Tax and levies on operations mainly consist of surcharges of value added tax. According to relevant administrative regulations, these surcharges include City Construction Tax and Education Surcharges calculated at prescribed percentages on the amounts of the value-added tax paid. For the year ended December 31, 2016, the tax and levies on operations of the Company and its subsidiaries were RMB1.178 billion, representing an increase of RMB20 million from RMB1.158 billion for the same period of last year, of which the tax and levies on operations attributable to newly acquired entities and new generating units accounted for RMB14 million.
Operating expenses
For the year ended December 31, 2016, the total operating expenses of the Company and its subsidiaries was RMB94.259 billion, representing a decrease of 4.41% from the same period last year. The operating expenses in domestic operations of the Company decreased by RMB2.823 billion, or 3.19%, from the same period last year, of which the newly acquired entities and the new generating units accounted for RMB2.945 billion; the costs attributable to the existing entities decreased by RMB5.768 billion, which was primarily attributable to the decreased fuel costs for domestic operations in China.
The operating expenses from operations in Singapore operations decreased by RMB1.522 billion, or 14.89%, from the same period last year, which was mainly due to the decline of fuel costs resulting from decreased natural gas price.
Fuel costs
Fuel costs account for the majority of the operating expenses for the Company and its subsidiaries. For the year ended December 31, 2016, fuel costs of the Company and its subsidiaries decreased by 4.43% to RMB56.618 billion from the RMB59.242 billion for the year ended December 31, 2015. The fuel costs from domestic operations of the Company and its subsidiaries decreased by RMB1.603 billion, which was primarily attributable to the decreased power generation in the domestic market. The fuel costs of the newly acquired entities and new generating units were RMB2.043 billion and the fuel costs of the existing generating units decreased by RMB3.646 billion from same period last year. Fuel costs in Singapore decreased by RMB1.022 billion from the same period last year, mainly due to decreased fuel costs arising from decreased natural gas prices. For the year ended December 31, 2016, the average price (excluding tax) of natural fuel coal consumed of the Company and its domestic subsidiaries was RMB376.30 per ton, representing a 2.73% increase from RMB366.30 per ton for the year ended December 31, 2015. The fuel cost per unit of power sold by the Company's domestic power plants decreased by 1.76% to RMB170.62/MWh from RMB173.67/MWh in 2015.
Maintenance


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For the year ended December 31, 2016, the maintenance expenses of the Company and its subsidiaries amounted to RMB4.343 billion, representing a decrease of RMB213 million from RMB4.556 billion for the year ended December 31, 2015. The maintenance expenses of the Company's domestic operations decreased by RMB225 million compared to the same period last year. The maintenance expenses of operations in Singapore increased by RMB12 million compared to the same period last year.
Depreciation
For the year ended December 31, 2016, depreciation expenses of the Company and its subsidiaries increased by 2.80% to RMB14.816 billion, compared to RMB14.412 billion in the year ended December 31, 2015; the increase is mainly due to the expansion of the Company's operations. The depreciation expenses of domestic operations increased by RMB397 million compared to the same period last year, of which the depreciation costs incurred by the newly acquired entities and new generating units was RMB605 million. The depreciation expenses of the operations in Singapore increased by RMB7 million compared to the same period last year.
Labor
Labor costs consist of salaries to employees and contributions payable for employees' housing funds, medical insurance, pension and unemployment insurance, as well as training costs. For the year ended December 31, 2016, the labor costs of the Company and its subsidiaries amounted to RMB8.043 billion, representing an increase of RMB291 million from RMB7.752 billion for the year ended December 31, 2015. This is mainly attributable to labor costs of the newly acquired entities and new generating units, which were RMB164 million. Labor costs for Singapore operations increased by RMB14 million compared to the same period last year.
Other operating expenses (including electricity power purchase costs and service fees paid to HIPDC)
Other operating expenses include environmental protection expenses, land fee, insurance premiums, office expenses, amortization, Tuas Power's electricity power purchase costs, impairment losses, government subsidies and net losses on disposal of properties, plant and equipment. For the year ended December 31, 2016, other operating expenses (including electricity power purchase costs and service fees paid to HIPDC) of the Company and its subsidiaries was RMB10.439 billion, representing a decrease of RMB2.203 billion from RMB12.642 billion for the year ended December 31, 2015. The other operating expenses from the Company's domestic operations decreased by RMB1.669 billion; other operating expenses of the existing entities decreased by RMB1.650 billion compared to the same period last year. The impairment loss experienced a decrease of RMB1.886 billion compared to the same period last year.
Other operating expenses of the operations in Singapore decreased by RMB534 million compared to the same period last year. The electricity power purchase cost decreased by RMB523 million compared to the same period last year, which was largely due to the decreased price of electricity in retail business.
Financial expenses
Financial expenses consist of interest expense, bank charges and net exchange differences.
Interest expenses
For the year ended December 31, 2016, the interest expenses of the Company and its subsidiaries were RMB6.818 billion, representing a decrease of 14.20% from RMB7.946 billion for the year ended December 31, 2015. The interest expenses from the Company's domestic operations decreased by RMB1.157 billion. The interest expenses from the newly acquired entities and new generating units were RMB303 million and those incurred by the existing entities in China decreased by RMB1.460 billion, which is largely attributable to decreased benchmark interest rate of RMB. The interest expenses of Singapore operations increased by RMB29 million compared to the same period last year.
Net exchange differences and bank charges


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For the year ended December 31, 2016, the Company and its subsidiaries recorded a net loss of RMB250 million in net exchange losses and bank charges, representing a net loss increase of RMB226 million compared with the net loss of RMB24 million for the year ended December 31, 2015, mainly due to the weakened exchange rate of RMB against U.S. dollar.
The operations in Singapore recorded net gains of RMB50 million from net exchange difference and bank charges, representing a decrease of RMB120 million from the net gains of RMB170 million for the year ended December 31, 2015, mainly due to the strengthened exchange rate of U.S. dollar against Singapore dollar.
Share of profits less losses of associates and joint ventures
For the year ended December 31, 2016, the share of profits less losses of associates and joint ventures was RMB1.299 billion, representing a decrease of RMB227 million from RMB1.526 billion from last year, mainly due to a decreased profit of associates and joint ventures.
Income tax expenses
For the year ended December 31, 2016, the Company and its subsidiaries recognized income tax expense of RMB3.465 billion, representing a decrease of RMB2.234 billion from RMB5.699 billion for the year ended December 31, 2015. The income tax expenses for the domestic operations decreased by RMB2.445 billion primarily attributable to the decrease in pre-tax profit.
The income tax expenses of the operations in Singapore increased by RMB211 million. It is mainly due to RMB204 million of income tax credit granted by Singapore government last year and no such tax credit was granted in the current year.
Net profit, net profit attributable to the equity holders of the Company and non-controlling interests
For the year ended December 31, 2016, the Company and its subsidiaries achieved a net profit of RMB10.348 billion, representing a decrease of RMB6.911 billion, or 40.04% from RMB17.259 billion for the year ended December 31, 2015; the net profit attributable to equity holders of the Company was RMB8.520 billion, representing a decrease of RMB5.132 billion from RMB13.652 billion for the year ended December 31, 2015.
The net profit attributable to equity holders of the Company from its domestic operations decreased by RMB4.951 billion, mainly contributable to lowered on-grid tariff for coal-fired power generators administered by the NDRC, reduced domestic power generation of the Company and increased volume of market power transactions. The net loss attributable to equity holders of the Company from its operations in Singapore was RMB240 million, representing an increase of RMB181 million from the same period last year. This was mainly due to commenced operation of many generators during the recent years, which led to the continued oversupply in the Singapore's power and natural gas market and subsequently continued reduction of power tariff and a marked drop in the profitability of the Company's overseas power generation business.
The Company's recorded net profit attributable to non-controlling interests decreased to RMB1.828 billion for the year ended December 31, 2016 from RMB3.607 billion for the year ended December 31, 2015, mainly attributable to a reduced profit of the Company's non-wholly owned subsidiaries.
C.
Financial position
Comparison of assets items
As of December 31, 2017, consolidated total assets of the Company and its subsidiaries were RMB396.590 billion, representing an increase of 25.97% from RMB314.840 billion as of December 31, 2016; total assets of the domestic operations increased by RMB82.072 billion to RMB368.629 billion, including a net increase of RMB70.544 billion in non-current assets, which is mainly attributable to the newly acquired entities and the capital expenditure on construction projects.


108


As of December 31, 2017, total assets of the operations in Singapore were RMB27.961 billion, representing a decrease of RMB322 million from the same period last year. Non-current assets decreased by RMB365 million to RMB23.809 billion, primarily attributable to the depreciation of property, plant and equipment.
Comparison of liability items
As of December 31, 2017, consolidated total liabilities of the Company and its subsidiaries were RMB288.975 billion, representing an increase of 35.89% from RMB212.653 billion as of December 31, 2016.
As of December 31, 2017, interest-bearing debts of the Company and its subsidiaries totaled RMB238.039 billion. The interest-bearing debts consist of long-term loans (including those maturing within a year), bonds payable (including those maturing within a year), short-term borrowings, short-term bonds payable and financial leases payable (including those maturing within a year). The interest-bearing debts denominated in foreign currencies amounted to RMB2.660 billion.
As of December 31, 2017, the total liabilities of the operations in Singapore were RMB15.098 billion, representing a decrease of 0.70% from RMB15.205 billion as of December 31, 2016.
Comparison of equity items
Excluding the impact of profit and profit appropriations, total equity attributable to the equity holders of the Company increased as of December 31, 2017, including an increase impact arising from the issuances of unsecured perpetual corporate bonds at face value of RMB5 billion in 25 September 2017, a decrease of post-tax impact of RMB854 million arising from disposal of available-for-sale financial assets and fair value changes of available-for-sale financial assets held by the Company and its subsidiaries, an increase of post-tax impact of RMB0.121 billion arising from changes in other comprehensive income of the Company’s investees accounted for under equity method, an increase of post-tax impact of RMB0.063 billion arising from fair value changes of cash flow hedge instruments, an increase of RMB113 million from translation difference of the financial statements of foreign operations. Non-controlling interests as of December 31, 2017 increased by RMB3.789 billion, due to the non-controlling interests came from newly acquired subsidiaries.
Major financial position ratios
   
2017
   
2016
 
Current ratio
   
0.31
     
0.28
 
Quick ratio
   
0.26
     
0.23
 
Ratio of liability to shareholders' equity
   
3.30
     
2.47
 
Multiples of interest earned
   
1.23
     
2.84
 

Formula of the financial ratios:
   
Current ratio = balance of current assets as of the year end / balance of current liabilities as of the year end
   
Quick ratio = (balance of current assets as of the year end – net inventories as of the year end) / balance of current liabilities as of the year end
   
Ratio of liabilities to shareholders' equity = balance of liabilities as of the year end / balance of shareholders' equity (excluding non-controlling interests) as of the year end
   
Multiples of interest earned = (profit before tax + interest expense) / interest expenditure (inclusive of capitalized interest)
   
The current ratio increased as of December 31, 2017 compared to that of December 31, 2016 mainly due to an increase in current assets especially inventories and other current assets. The ratio of liabilities to equity holders’ equity as of December 31, 2017 increased compared to that of December 31, 2016 mainly due to the increase in loans at the year end. The multiples of interest earned decreased mainly due to reduced pre-tax profit for the year ended December 31, 2017.


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D.
Liquidity and cash resources
The primary sources of funding for the Company and its subsidiaries have been cash provided by internal funds from operating activities, short-term and long-term loans and proceeds from issuances of bonds, and the primary use of funds have been for working capital, capital expenditure and repayments of short-term and long-term borrowings.
Cash flows from operating activities

   
For the Year Ended December 31,
 
   
2017
   
2016
   
2015
 
   
RMB'000
   
RMB'000
   
RMB'000
 
Cash flows from operating activities
                 
Profit before income tax expense
   
2,801,733
     
13,813,138
     
22,958,050
 
Non-cash items adjustments
   
28,980,725
     
21,255,080
     
24,484,383
 
Changes in working capital
   
(718,218
)
   
1,050,309
     
1,013,467
 
Interest received
   
136,134
     
84,806
     
102,813
 
Income tax expense paid
   
(2,003,011
)
   
(4,692,509
)
   
(6,196,005
)
Net cash provided by operating activities
   
29,197,363
     
31,510,824
     
42,362,708
 
For the year ended December 31, 2017, net cash provided by operating activities of the Company and its subsidiaries was RMB29.198 billion, representing a decrease of 7.34% from last year, mainly attributable to the comprehensive effect of increased cash outflow for increased fuel price and increased cash inflow for raised power generation and tariff.
For the year ended December 31, 2016, net cash provided by operating activities of the Company and its subsidiaries was RMB31.511 billion, representing a decrease of 25.62% from last year, mainly attributable to reduced operating revenue as a result of a decrease of power generation and tariff. Net cash provided by operating activities in Singapore was RMB772 million.
For the year ended December 31, 2015, net cash provided by operating activities of the Company and its subsidiaries was RMB 42.363 billion, of which RMB 0.871 billion was provided by the operating activities in Singapore.

Cash flows used in investing activities

   
For the Year Ended December 31,
 
   
2017
   
2016
   
2015
 
   
RMB'000
   
RMB'000
   
RMB'000
 
Cash flows used in investing activities
                 
Payment for the purchase of property, plant and equipment
   
(25,798,009
)
   
(20,144,903
)
   
(24,191,285
)
Proceeds from disposals of property, plant and equipment
   
286,609
     
144,346
     
109,013
 
Prepayments of land use rights
   
(213,928
)
   
(89,430
)
   
(136,045
)
Payment for the purchase of other non-current assets
   
(33,498
)
   
(50,653
)
   
(6,981
)
Cash dividend received
   
1,419,380
     
1,057,642
     
937,189
 
Payment for investment in associates and joint ventures
   
(301,916
)
   
(276,118
)
   
(889,780
)
Cash paid for acquiring available-for-sale financial assets
   
(5,600
)
   
-
     
-
 
Cash consideration paid for acquisitions of subsidiaries, net of cash acquired
   
(10,817,107
)
   
157,421
     
(8,887,882
)
Cash received from disposal of available-for-sale financial assets
   
2,186,758
     
1,474,301
     
-
 
Cash received from disposal of a subsidiary
   
530,437
     
-
     
-
 
Others
   
998,049
     
77,748
     
50,759
 
Net cash used in investing activities
   
(31,748,825
)
   
(17,649,646
)
   
(33,015,012
)



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Net cash used in investing activities was RMB31.749 billion for the end of December 31, 2017, representing an increase of 79.88% from last year, mainly due to consideration paid for newly acquired entities in 2017.
Net cash used in investing activities was RMB17.650 billion for the end of December 31, 2016, representing a decrease of 46.54% from last year, mainly due to consideration paid for newly acquired entities in 2015.
Net Cash used in investing activities was RMB 33.015 billion for the year ended December 31, 2015, mainly attributable to the consideration paid for the Newly Acquired Entities from business combination under common control.
Cash flows from financing activities

   
For the Year Ended December 31,
 
   
2017
   
2016
   
2015
 
   
RMB'000
   
RMB'000
   
RMB'000
 
Cash flows from financing activities
                 
Issuance of short-term bonds
   
30,988,679
     
32,982,340
     
18,980,000
 
Repayments of short-term bonds
   
(47,000,000
)
   
(25,000,000
)
   
(18,000,000
)
Proceeds from short-term loans
   
107,564,128
     
85,689,874
     
67,298,044
 
Repayments of short-term loans
   
(96,378,054
)
   
(77,904,489
)
   
(62,600,955
)
Proceeds from long-term loans
   
32,706,327
     
15,978,023
     
9,943,689
 
Repayments of long-term loans
   
(17,390,982
)
   
(20,702,421
)
   
(12,799,719
)
Issuance of long-term bonds
   
7,800,000
     
4,200,000
     
-
 
Repayment of long-term bonds
   
(3,300,000
)
   
(11,500,000
)
   
(5,000,000
)
Interest paid
   
(10,080,102
)
   
(7,344,781
)
   
(8,677,316
)
Net proceeds from the issuance of new H Shares
   
-
     
-
     
4,684,314
 
Net proceeds from the issuance of perpetual corporate bonds
   
4,999,950
     
-
     
-
 
Net capital injection from non-controlling interests of the subsidiaries
   
838,084
     
285,620
     
623,107
 
Dividends paid to shareholders of the Company
   
(4,352,973
)
   
(7,206,220
)
   
(5,535,655
)
Dividends paid to non-controlling interests of the subsidiaries
   
(2,184,145
)
   
(2,695,378
)
   
(2,954,194
)
Proceeds from sales leaseback classified as finance lease
   
-
     
-
     
100,000
 
Government grants
   
590,629
     
233,276
     
322,011
 
Payment for finance leasing
   
(695,019
)
   
(571,485
)
   
-
 
Others
   
(93,342
)
   
(46,209
)
   
(523,985
)
Net cash used in financing activities
   
4,013,180
     
(13,601,850
)
   
(14,140,659
)
Net cash generated from financing activities was RMB4.013 billion, representing an increase of RMB17.615 billion to the net cash outflow, which was RMB13.602 billion, from the same period last year. This was mainly due to the increase of loans and bonds issued by the Company and its subsidiaries in this year as compared to the same period last year.
Net cash used in financing activities was RMB13.602 billion, representing a decrease of 3.81% from last year.
Net cash outflow used in financing activities in 2015 amounted to RMB14.141 billion, which was largely attributable to repayment of short-term and long-term borrowings.


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Cash and cash equivalents

   
For the Year Ended December 31,
 
   
2017
   
2016
   
2015
 
   
RMB'000
   
RMB'000
   
RMB'000
 
Effect of exchange rate
   
10,171
     
72,923
     
32,846
 
Net increase / (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
   
1,471,889
     
332,251
     
(4,760,117
)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of the year
   
7,810,501
     
7,478,250
     
12,238,367
 
Cash and cash equivalents as of the end of the year
   
9,282,390
     
7,810,501
     
7,478,250
 
As of December 31, 2017, the cash and cash equivalents of the Company and its subsidiaries denominated in Renminbi, Singapore dollar and U.S. dollar were RMB8.130 billion, RMB836 million and RMB316 million, respectively.
As of December 31, 2016, the cash and cash equivalents of the Company and its subsidiaries denominated in Renminbi, Singapore dollar and U.S. dollar were RMB6.620 billion, RMB870 million and RMB320 million, respectively.
As of December 31, 2015, the cash and cash equivalents of the Company and its subsidiaries denominated in Renminbi, Singapore dollar and U.S. dollar were RMB5.788 billion, RMB1.130 billion and RMB0.560 billion, respectively.
Capital expenditure and cash resources
Capital expenditures for infrastructure construction and renovation projects
The capital expenditures for the year ended December 31, 2017 were RMB26.045 billion, mainly for construction and renovation of projects, including RMB1.804 billion for Luoyuan Power project, RMB1.526 billion for Rudong Baxianjiao Offshore Wind Power project, RMB1.250 billion for Beijing Co-generation project, RMB775 million for Yantai Bajiao Co-generation project, RMB513 million for Zhanhua PV project, RMB492 million for Guanyun Co-generation, RMB489 million for Zhanhua New Energy project, RMB485 million for Mianchi Co-generation project, RMB453 million for Fuyuan Wind Power project, RMB422 million for Huaining Wind Power project, RMB420 million for Weishan New Energy project, RMB385 million for Luohuang Power project, RMB382 million for Fengjie Wind Power project, RMB381 million for Jiangxi Renewable Energy project, RMB361 million for Zhongxiang Wind Power project, RMB359 million for Jianchang PV project, RMB344 million for Dongguan Combined Cycle project, RMB343 million for Jiuquan Wind Power II project, RMB335 million for Yingkou Xianrendao Co-generation project, RMB309 million for Dalian Co-generation project, RMB297 million for Yushe PV project, RMB279 million for Laiwu Power project, RMB266 million for Taicang Power project, RMB255 million for Yingkou Power Plant project, RMB254 million for Qinbei Power Plant project, RMB254 million for Shantou Haimen project, RMB244 million for Yueyang Power Plant project, RMB230 million for Suzhou Combined Cycle project, RMB228 million for Luoyuan Port, RMB225 million for Dalian Power Plant project, RMB224 million for Dezhou Power Plant project, RMB204 million for Changxing Power Plant project, RMB200 million for Shidongkou Plant I project, RMB200 million for Weihai Power Plant, RMB196 million for Tongshan Wind Power Project, RMB195 million for Wuhan Power Plant project, RMB189 million for Panxian Wind Power project, RMB177 million for Yingcheng Co-generation project and RMB172 million for Chengmai PV project. The capital expenditures of the Company’s operations in Singapore were RMB181 million. The expenditures on other projects were RMB9.747 billion.
The above capital expenditures are sourced mainly from internal capital, cash flows provided by operating activities, and debt and equity financing.
The Company expects to have significant capital expenditures in the next few years. During the course, the Company will make active efforts to improve project planning process on a commercially viable basis. The Company will also actively develop newly planned projects to pave the way for its long-term growth. The Company


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expects to finance the above capital expenditures through internal capital, cash flows provided by operating activities, and debt and equity financing.
The cash requirements, usage plans and cash resources of the Company for the next year are as following:
Capital Expenditure Project
 
Capital expenditure Plan for 2018 (RMB100 million)
 
Cash resources arrangements
 
Financing costs and note on use
Thermal power projects
 
55.07
 
Including internal cash resources and bank loans
 
Within the floating range of benchmark lending interest rates of the PBOC
Hydropower projects
 
0.25
 
Including internal cash resources and bank loans
 
Within the floating range of benchmark lending interest rates of the PBOC
Wind power projects
 
88.70
 
Including internal cash resources and bank loans
 
Within the floating range of benchmark lending interest rates of the PBOC
Coal mining projects
 
6.28
 
Including internal cash resources and bank loans
 
Within the floating range of benchmark lending interest rates of the PBOC
Photovoltaic power projects
 
10.15
 
Including internal cash resources and bank loans
 
Within the floating range of benchmark lending interest rates of the PBOC
Port
 
1.50
 
Including internal cash resources and bank loans
 
Within the floating range of benchmark lending interest rates of the PBOC
Technology renovation
 
33.15
 
Including internal cash resources and bank loans
 
Within the floating range of benchmark lending interest rates of the PBOC
Cash resources and anticipated financing costs
The Company expects to finance its capital expenditure and acquisition costs primarily with internal capital, cash flow provided by operating activities, and debt and equity financing.
Good operating results and sound credit status provide the Company with strong financing capabilities. As of December 31, 2017, the undrawn banking facilities available to the Company and its subsidiaries amounted to approximately RMB241.9 billion, which are granted by Bank of China, China Construction Bank and Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, etc.
The Company completed issuances of unsecured super short-term bonds in ten installments on January 13, February 17, March 16, April 14, June 27, August 17, October 18, November 15, November 22 and December 1, 2017, at a principal amount of RMB4 billion, RMB3 billion, RMB3 billion, RMB4 billion, RMB2 billion, RMB4 billion, RMB4 billion, RMB2 billion, RMB1 billion and RMB4 billion with nominal annual interest rates of 3.40%, 3.67%, 3.60% , 3.60%, 4.19%, 3.96%, 4.10%, 4.19%, 4.17% and 4.17%, respectively. Each installment of the notes was denominated in RMB, issued at par value, and would successively mature in 270 days, 270 days, 180 days, 90 days, 150 days, 60 days, 180 days, 180 days, 180 days, and  90 days, respectively, from the value date.
The Company completed issuances of unsecured mid-term notes on July 12, 2017, at a principal amount of RMB5 billion with a nominal annual interest rate of 4.69%. The notes were denominated in RMB, issued at par value, and would mature in five years from the value date.


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The Company completed issuances of unsecured non-public debt financing instruments on July 18, 2017 at a principal amount of RMB500 million with a nominal annual interest rates of 4.75%. The instruments were denominated in RMB, issued at par value, and would mature in three years from the value date.
The Company completed issuances of unsecured perpetual corporate bonds in two installments on 25 September 2017, each at a principal amount of RMB2.5 billion, with nominal initial distribution rates of 5.05% and 5.17%. The perpetual corporate bonds have no fixed maturing date and are callable at the Company’s discretion in whole. The payment of the principal may be deferred for each renewal period as 3 and 5 years.
The Company completed issuance of unsecured corporate bond on November 6, 2017, at a principal of RMB2.3 billion, with a nominal annual interest rate of 4.99%. The bond was denominated in RMB, issued at par value, and would mature in three years from the value date.
As of December 31, 2017, short-term loans of the Company and its subsidiaries totaled RMB80.251 billion (2016: RMB57.669 billion). Loans from banks were charged at interest rates ranging from 3.74% to 5.50% per annum (2016: 2.77% to 4.35% ).
As of December 31, 2017, short-term bonds payable by the Company and its subsidiaries were RMB11.068 billion (2016: RMB27.311 billion).
As of December 31, 2017, long-term loans (including those maturing within a year) of the Company and its subsidiaries totaled RMB125.129 billion (2016: RMB74.551 billion), including RMB denominated borrowings of RMB110.073 billion (2016: RMB58.876 billion), U.S. dollar denominated loans of approximately US$ 348 million (2016: US$410 million), Euro denominated loans of approximately € 30million (2016: €39 million), Singapore dollar denominated loans of S$2.539 billion (2016: S$2.581 billion), and Japanese yen denominated loans of ¥2.593 billion (2016: ¥2.703 billion). Among them, all loans denominated in US dollar and Singapore dollar were floating rate, and loans denominated in all other foreign currencies were fixed rate. As of December 31, 2017, long-term bank loans of the Company and its subsidiaries had interest rates ranging from 0.75% to 6.03% per annum (2016: 0.75% to 5.65%).
The Company and its subsidiaries will closely monitor any change in the exchange rate and interest rate markets and cautiously assess the currency rate and interest rate risks.
Combining the current development of the power generation industry and the growth of the Company, the Company will make continuous efforts to not only meet cash requirements of daily operations, constructions and acquisitions, but also establish an optimal capital structure to minimize the cost of capital and manage financial risks through effective financial management activities, thus maintaining sustainable and stable returns to the shareholders.
Other financing requirements
The objective of the Company is to bring steadily growing returns to equity holders in the long run. In line with this objective, the Company follows a proactive, stable and balanced dividend policy. In accordance with the profit appropriation plan of the board of directors of the Company (subject to the approval at annual general meeting) for 2017, the Company expects to pay a cash dividend of RMB1.520 billion.
Maturity profile of loans and bonds
The following table sets forth the maturity profile of the Company's borrowings as of December 31, 2017.


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Maturity Profile
(RMB billion)
 
2018
   
2019
   
2020
   
2021
   
2022
 
                               
Principal amount planned for repayment
   
113.349
     
24.729
     
22.706
     
19.683
     
17.656
 
Interest amount planned for repayment
   
7.883
     
4.964
     
3.900
     
2.964
     
2.234
 
Total
   
121.232
     
29.693
     
26.606
     
22.647
     
19.890
 
E.
Trend information
The major trend of the electricity power market
In the electricity market, with consistently favorable economic growth in China, the demand for electricity in 2018 is expected to maintain rapid growth continually. It is predicted by China Electricity Council that in 2018, total electricity consumption nationwide will grow by 5.5%, with a newly installed generation capacity of approximately 120 million kW, of which thermal generation units will represent a reduced percentage from last year. In 2018, annual power generation utilization hours nationwide are expected to be 3,710 hours, and utilization hours of thermal generating units are estimated to be 4,210 hours, generally the same with 2017. Curtailment of hydro, wind and solar generated power is expected to be gradually addressed. The State Electricity Reform will progress steadily, power generation market is in the process of steady and planned liberalization, and medium-to-long term market transactions, cross-provincial and cross-regional transactions, spot transactions of clean energy are further expanded. The five-year winter clean heating initiative in northern China promoted by the government will have considerable power substitution effect.
The trend of the fuel supply
In the fuel market, China will continue implementing policies to phase out obsolete production capacities and release advanced production capacities. It will speed up construction of the northern coal transportation corridors, coordinate efforts on capacity reduction and supply protection, and maintain coal supply and demand balance and price stability. The government will also strive to restore coal price to reasonable range with multiple efforts including accelerated increase of advanced coal production capacities, enhanced enforcement of medium-to-long coal contracts, execution of mutual guaranty agreement among coal producers, transporters and users, and setting up the regulatory system to control minimum and maximum coal inventory.
The trend of capital market and foreign exchange
In the capital market, China has put more emphasis on risk prevention. Prudent monetary policy will have a stabilizing effect on the overall money supply. The credit and capital market will grow at a stable and reasonable pace. China will also strengthen the asset-liability ratio and capital requirements to urge deleveraging by state-owned enterprises. The capital market is expected to see a tight balance, potentially leading to an increase in the cost of capital.
In the Singapore capital market, the SOR interest rate is expected to rise amid interest rate hikes in the U.S., resulting in an increase the financing costs of Tuas Power.
We will closely watch the changes in domestic and overseas capital markets and maintain its good reputation on the capital markets, make reasonable financing arrangements, timely adjust our financing strategy, explore new financing methods, manage the exchange rate fluctuation risks, and strive to control financing costs.
F.
Employee benefits
As of December 31, 2017, the Company and its subsidiaries had 53,962 employees within and outside the PRC. The Company and its subsidiaries provide employees with competitive remuneration and link such remuneration to operating results to provide incentives for the employees. Currently, the Company and its subsidiaries do not have any stock or option based incentive plan.
All employees of the Company have entered into labor contracts with the Company. The Company's standard contract includes description of the position, responsibilities, compensations and causes of termination.  The terms of the labor contracts vary and they generally range from one to five years. The contracts are typically renewable upon expiration by mutual agreement of the Company and the relevant employee.


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The Company is unionized, both at its head office and with respect to all power plants.  Labor unions are intended to protect the rights of employees, while allowing the Company to achieve economic objectives. They encourage employees' participation in the Company's decision-making process, and serve as mediators in any dispute between the Company and its employees. The Company has experienced no occurrence of any strike or labor dispute which have impact upon the Company's operations. The Company believes that the Company and its employees are in a good relationship.
Compensation of our employees consists of salaries, bonuses and allowances.  Compensation is linked to performance of the Company as well as the individual employees.  Our employees are also entitled to certain education, healthcare and other benefits and allowances provided by the Company.
The Company maintains social security schemes for its employees pursuant to government regulations. These social security benefits are subject to changes in the relevant law and policy.
Based on the development plans of the Company and its subsidiaries and the requirements of individual positions, together with the consideration of specific characteristics of individual employees, the Company and its subsidiaries tailored various training programs for their employees on management skills, technical skills and marketing skills. These programs have enhanced the comprehensive skills of the employees.
G.
Guarantees for loans and restricted assets
As of December 31, 2017, the Company provided guarantees of approximately RMB12.393 billion for the long-term bank loans of Tuas Power.
As of December 31, 2017, the details of secured loans of the Company and its subsidiaries were as follows:
(1)
As of December 31, 2017, short-term loans of RMB24 million represented the notes receivable that were discounted with recourse. As these notes receivable had not yet matured, the proceeds received were recorded as short-term loans.
(2)
As of December 31, 2017, a long-term loan of approximately RMB4.605 billion of the Company and its subsidiaries were secured by certain property, plant and equipment with net book value of approximately RMB5.166 billion.
(3)
As of December 31, 2017, long-term loans of approximately RMB10.559 billion were secured by future electricity and heating revenue of the Company and its subsidiaries.
As of December 31, 2017, the restricted bank deposits of the Company and its subsidiaries were RMB82 million.
As of December 31, 2017, the property, plant and equipment leased under finance lease of the Company and its subsidiaries with net book value amounted to RMB2.565 billion.
H.
Off-balance sheet arrangements
As of December 31, 2017, there were no off-balance sheet arrangements which have or are reasonably likely to have an effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources that are material to investors.
I.
Performance of significant investments and their prospects
The Company acquired a 25% equity interest in Shenzhen Energy Group for RMB2.39 billion on April 22, 2003. In 2011, Shenzhen Energy Group divided into a remainder company Shenzhen Energy Group and a new company Shenzhen Energy Management Company, and the Company holds 25% equity interests in each of the two successors. The Company acquired 200 million shares from Shenzhen Energy Corporation ("Shenzhen Energy"), a subsidiary of Shenzhen Energy Group, in December 2007. Shenzhen Energy allotted shares with its capital surplus in 2011. In February 2013, Shenzhen Energy merged Shenzhen Energy Management Corporation through the


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combination of a directional seasoned offering and cash payment to the shareholders of Shenzhen Energy Management Corporation, Shenzhen State-owned Assets Administration Commission and the Company. After the merger, the Company directly held 661 million shares of Shenzhen Energy, representing 25.02% of its equity interests. In 2017, Shenzhen Energy distributed RMB 1.5 of cash dividend out of every 10 shares to its shareholders, and therefore the Company held 992 million shares of Shenzhen Energy by December 31, 2017. These investments brought a net profit attributable to the equity holders of the Company of RMB187 million for the Company for the year ended December 31, 2017 under IFRS. This investment is expected to provide steady returns to the Company.
The Company held 60% direct equity interest in Sichuan Hydropower as of December 31, 2006. In January 2007, Huaneng Group increased its capital investment in Sichuan Hydropower by RMB615 million, thus reducing the Company's equity interest in Sichuan Hydropower to 49% and making Huaneng Group the controlling shareholder of Sichuan Hydropower. This investment brought a net profit attributable to the equity holders of the Company of RMB109 million for the year ended December 31, 2017 under IFRS. This investment is expected to provide steady returns to the Company.
J.
Tabular disclosure of contractual obligations and commercial commitments
A summary of payments due by period of our contractual obligations and commercial commitments as of December 31, 2017 is shown in the tables below. A more complete description of these obligations and commitments is included in the Notes to Financial Statements as referenced below.
Contractual Cash Obligations
(RMB in millions)
 
2018
     
2019-2020
     
2021-2022
   
Thereafter
   
Total
 
                                   
Long-term loans from Huangeng Group and its subsidiaries(1)
   
2,123
     
2,971
     
1,022
     
1,311
     
7,427
 
Long-term bank loans and other loans(1)
   
15,975
     
37,664
     
28,317
     
35,746
     
117,702
 
Long-term bonds(2)
   
4,000
     
6,800
     
8,000
     
1,200
     
20,000
 
Interest payments
   
5,072
     
7,600
     
4,529
     
37,057
     
54,258
 
Operating Lease – Head Office(3)
   
115
     
57
     
0
     
0
     
172
 
Operating Lease – Huabei Branch(3)
   
6
     
6
     
6
     
6
     
24
 
Operating Lease –Shanghai Branch(3)
   
21
     
23
     
23
     
9
     
76
 
Operating Lease –Guangxi Branch(3)
   
1
     
1
     
1
     
1
     
4
 
Operating Lease –Guizhou Branch(3)
   
2
     
2
     
2
     
2
     
8
 
Operating Lease – Nanjing Power Plant(3)
   
2
     
2
     
2
     
62
     
68
 
Operating Lease – Heinongjiang Power(3)
   
3
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
3
 
Operating Lease – Nanjing Xingang Comprehensive Co., Ltd.(3).
   
6
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
6
 
Operating Lease – Hualu Sea Transportation Ltd.(3)
   
9
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
9
 
Operating Lease – Jiangsu Energy Sales Ltd.(3)
   
1
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
1
 
Operating Lease – Tuas Power Generation Pte Ltd.(3)
   
21
     
23
     
25
     
982
     
1,051
 
     
27,357
     
55,149
     
41,927
     
76,376
     
200,809
 
                                         
Other commercial commitments
(RMB in millions)
   
2018
     
2019-2020
     
2021-2022
   
Thereafter
   
Total
 
                                         
Long – term gas purchase contract(4)
   
12,876
     
25,744
     
25,851
     
56,845
     
121,316
 
Other commitments(3)
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
 
     
12,876
     
25,744
     
25,851
     
56,845
     
121,316
 

Notes:
(1)
See Note 24 to the Financial Statements, "Long-term Loans".


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(2)
See Note 25 to the Financial Statements, "Long-term Bonds".
(3)
See Note 39 and 43 to the Financial Statements, "Commitments" and "Subsequent Events".
(4)
The numbers shown in the table above were calculated based on the minimum purchases stipulated in the long-term gas contracts disclosed in Note 39 to the Financial Statements.
In addition, in accordance with a 30-year operating lease agreement signed by Huaneng Dezhou Power Plant (“Dezhou Power Plant”) and Shandong Land Bureau for the land occupied by Dezhou Power Plant Phases I and II in June 1994, annual rental amounted to approximately RMB30 million effective from June 1994 and is subject to revision at the end of the fifth year from the contract date. Thereafter, the annual rental is subject to revision once every three years. The increment for each rental revision is restricted to no more than 30% of the previous annual rental amount. For the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, the annual rentals were approximately RMB34 million.
The Company and its subsidiaries have various defined contribution plans in accordance with the local conditions and practices in the provinces in which they operate. The Company and its subsidiaries pay fixed contributions into separate entities (funds) and will have no further payment obligations if the funds do not hold sufficient assets to pay all employee benefits relating to employee service in the current and prior periods.
Disclosures of the pension plans, including the contribution amounts, are included in Note 37 to the Financial Statements.
K.
Impairment sensitivity analysis
Goodwill impairment
The Company and its subsidiaries conduct impairment test on each individual goodwill at the end of each year. In 2017, the management recognized no goodwill impairment based on the impairment assessment.
For goodwill allocated to CGUs in the PRC, changes of assumptions in tariff and fuel price could have affected the results of goodwill impairment assessment. As at December 31, 2017, if tariff had decreased by 1% or 5% from management's estimates with other variables constant with the expectations, the Company and its subsidiaries would have to recognize impairment against goodwill by approximately RMB681.00 million and RMB3,879 million, respectively. If fuel price had increased by 1% or 5% from the management's estimates with other variables constant with the expectations, the Company and its subsidiaries would have to recognize impairment against goodwill by approximately RMB320.00 million and RMB2,535 million, respectively.
Impairment of other non-current assets
The Company and its subsidiaries will test its property, plant and equipment, land use rights and mining rights suffered any impairment whenever an impairment indication exists.
In 2017, impairment losses for certain property, plant and equipment and land use rights of approximately RMB1,047 million and RMB109 million have been recognized, respectively. Factors leading to the impairment of operating projects primarily included lower utilization hours, shutdown of construction of our coal-fired plant plants and tariff of three coal-fired power plants as a result of over supply of electricity in two provinces, as well as low utilization hours of a hydropower plant as a result of low level of water inflow.
Changes of assumptions in tariff and fuel price will affect the result of property, plant and equipment, land use rights and mining rights impairment assessment. As at December 31, 2017, if tariff had decreased by 1% or 5% from management's estimates with other variables constant with the expectation, the Company and its subsidiaries would have to further recognise impairment against property, plant and equipment and land use rights by approximately RMB165 million and RMB1,165 million, respectively; if fuel price had increased by 1% or 5% from the management's estimates with other variables constant with the expectations, the impairment against property, plant and equipment, land use rights and mining rights of the Company and its subsidiaries would decrease by approximately RMB45 million and RMB478 million, respectively.


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L.
Prospects for 2018
In 2018, the Company will implement thoroughly development strategies to cater its needs and will proactively respond to market risks. It will adhere to focus on quality and efficiency so as to further promote quality improvement, efficiency enhancement, transformation and upgrading. The Company will focus on its objective of building a globally leading power generation listed company and continuously improve its business performance, so as to create more values for the nation, the society and its shareholders.

In respect of safe production, the Company will endeavor to prepare and arrange for thorough implementation of the State's reform of and development in promoting safe production. It will consistently launch highly reliable task-specific actions, concretely procure "no unplanned operation suspension" of its power plants and unceasingly enhance the safe and stable operation of generating units. The Company will persistently improve the standard of smart power generation and clean power generation as well as diligently promote energy conservation reform and optimize its operation so as to reinforce its leading position in energy saving and environmental protection areas. The Company will strive for clean, energy-saving and efficient power generation.

In respect of the power market, the Company will actively adapt to the market changes and grasp market opportunities. The Company will carry out a double-edged mechanism by increasing the volume on power generation and enhancing the efficiency in electricity sales, advance the two-dimensional cohesion of power generation and supply of thermal heating, strengthen the coordination of regionalization and information management. The Company will proactively engage in various types of market transactions to ensure its market share being higher than capacity share. The Company will strive for a leading position in the region in terms of utilization hour benchmark and diligently achieve a domestic power generation of 410 billion kWh and average utilization of around 4,000 hours for the year. The Company will demonstrate and build up heat supply operation, continuously enhance heat supply service and increase the contribution of heat supply in the power generation business. The Company will ensure the electricity tariff of new generating units and environmental protection tariff are timely and fully implemented.

In respect of the fuel market, the Company will reinforce policy research and market analysis, and enhance the insights and stability in fuel procurement. The Company will dynamically optimize channels for resources based on the structural outlay and region characteristics of resources. Leveraging on its scale of procurement and centralized management, the Company will strengthen strategic cooperation with large and medium-scale coal enterprises. The Company will stick to the procurement mode of "long-term contract plus spot purchase" and work hard to increase the proportion of long-term contract. The Company will continue to leverage the advantages of its port and shipping resources to establish a firm and effective fuel supply chain. The Company will reinforce the optimization of the coordination in fuel supply and power generation and strengthen the whole process in fuel procurement management so as to achieve a reduction in the fuel cost.

In respect of the capital market, the Company will continue to pursue its objectives of "volume guarantee, risk control and cost reduction" and adhere to traditional credit facility as the major financing channel, further deepen the cooperation between banks and enterprises and ensure the smooth access to credit and finance channels. The Company will expand the scale of direct financing, diversify the varieties of bond financing products and use direct financing as one of the main channels for safeguarding its funds. The Company will innovate equity financing methods so as to optimize capital structure and ensure the safeguard of funds.

The Company will fully reinforce the management of market value and enhance its brand value. The Company will steadily introduce reforms and innovations to strengthen the dynamics for innovation in business development. The Company will safeguard the sound implementation of its various business plans by its solid and efficient basic management standards.
ITEM 6
Directors, Senior Management and Employees
A.
Directors, members of the supervisory committee and senior management
Directors
The table below sets forth certain information concerning our directors as of March 31, 2018. The current term for all of our directors is three years commencing from the signing of the director service contracts.
Name
 
Age
 
Position with us
Cao Peixi
 
62
 
Chairman of the Board of Directors
Liu Guoyue
 
54
 
Executive Director, President
Huang Jian
 
55
 
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Name
 
Age
Position with us
Wang Yongxiang
 
52
Director
Mi Dabin
 
49
Director
Guo Hongbo
 
49
Director
Cheng Heng
 
54
Director
Lin Chong
 
54
Director
Yue Heng
 
43
Independent Director
Xu Mengzhou
 
67
Independent Director
Liu Jizhen
 
66
Independent Director
Xu Haifeng
 
62
Independent Director
Zhang Xianzhi
 
60
Independent Director
CAO Peixi, aged 62, is the Chairman of the Company and Huaneng Group. He graduated from Shandong University, majoring in electrical engineering. He is a postgraduate with master’s degree in engineering awarded by the Party School of the Central Committee, and is a researcher-grade senior engineer.

LIU Guoyue, aged 54, is a Director and the President of the Company, the Vice President of Huaneng Group, an Executive Director of Huaneng International Power Fuel Limited Liability Company, the Chairman of Shanghai Times Shipping Limited Company, a Director of SinoSing Power Pte. Ltd., and the Chairman of Tuas Power Ltd., Tuas Power Supply Pte Ltd., Tuas Power Utilities Pte Ltd., Huaneng Shidaowan Nuclear Power Co., Ltd. and Huaneng Shangdong Shidaowan Nuclear Power Co., Ltd. He graduated from North China Electric Power University, majoring in thermal engineering. He holds a Doctor’s degree in engineering. He is a senior engineer.

HUANG Jian, aged 55, is a Director of the Company, an assistant to the President of Huaneng Group, a Director of Huaneng Capital Services Co., Ltd. and the Chairman of the Supervisory Committee of Huaneng Renewables Corporation Limited. Mr. Huang graduated from the Department of Accounting of Institute of Fiscal Science of the Ministry of Finance with a postgraduate degree of master in economics. He is a senior accountant.

WANG Yongxiang, aged 52, is a Director of the Company, the chairman of HIPDC, the Chief of Power Development Business Division and the Shale Gas Exploitation and Utilization Office, and the president of GreenGen Co., Ltd. He graduated from Tsinghua University where he majored in hydraulic engineering and holds a postgraduate degree of master in engineering.

MI Dabin, aged 49, is a Director of the Company, the Vice President of Hebei Construction & Investment Group Co., Ltd., the Chairman of Hebei Construction & Energy Investment Co., Ltd., the Chairman of Hebei Xingtai Power Generation Limited (河北興泰發電有限責任公司*) and the Vice Chairman of Hebei Guohua Dingzhou Power Generation Co., Ltd. He was the Chief Engineer, Vice President and President of Qinhuangdao Power Generation Co., Ltd., the President of Qinhuangdao Thermal Power Generation Co., Ltd., an assistant to the President and the Head of Production and Operation Department of Hebei Construction & Investment Group Co., Ltd., the President of Qinhuangdao Power Generation Co., Ltd. and Qinhuangdao Thermal Power Generation Co., Ltd. He graduated from North China Electric Power University, majoring in power engineering, and holds a master’s degree. He is a senior engineer.

GUO Hongbo, aged 49 is a Director of the Company, the Chairman of Liaoning Energy Investment (Group) Limited Liability Company, the director of Shenyang Jinshan Energy Limited (沈陽金山能源股份有限公司*), and the vice chairman of Liaoning Haitong New Energy Low-Carbon Industrial Equity Investment Fund Limited ( 遼寧海通新能源低碳產業股權投資基金有限公司*). He was the president and vice chairman of Liaoning Energy Investment (Group) Limited Liability Company. Mr. Guo graduated from Jilin University with a master’s degree in administrative management, and holds an MBA degree. He is a researcher-grade senior engineer.

CHENG Heng, aged 54, is a Director of the Company, the vice president of Jiangsu Provincial Investment Management Co., Ltd., director of Jiangsu Zhenjiang Power Generation Co., Ltd., Jiangsu Yushan Power Generation Co., Ltd. and Jiangsu Huadian Qishuyan Thermal Power Co., Ltd. He previously served as the deputy manager of the Planning Department of Jiangsu International Trust and Investment Corporation, Vice President of


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Changshu Power Generation Co., Ltd., and general manager of Energy Investment Division 2 of Jiangsu Provincial Investment Management Co., Ltd. He is a university graduate College education and an economist.

LIN Chong, aged 54, is a Director of the Company, the Vice President of Fujian Investment & Development Group Co., Ltd., the Chairman of Zhongmin Offshore Wind Power Co., Ltd., the Vice Chairman of Fujian Sanming Nuclear Power Co., Ltd., the Vice Chairman of Chinalco Southeast Copper Co., Ltd., the director of Fujian Motor Industry Group Co., Ltd., the director of Fujian Fuqing Nuclear Power Co., Ltd. and the director of King Long Motor Group. Mr. Lin has formerly served as the assistant to the general manager of Fujian Investment & Development Group Co., Ltd., the Director of the Preparatory Office for Fuzhou Baiyun Pumped Storage Hydropower Station, and the Chairman of Fujian Zhongmin Energy Investment Co., Ltd. He graduated from Chongqing University where he majored in electric power system and its automation and holds a master’s degree of science in engineering (postgraduate diploma). Mr. Lin is a senior engineer.

YUE Heng, aged 43, is an Independent Director of the Company, an Associate Professor of Singapore Management University. He is the winner of the first session of China National Funds for Distinguished Young Scientists, the winner of New Century Excellent Talents of the Ministry of Education 2012, the leading accounting talent of Ministry of Finance, the Councilor of Accounting Society of China and the Deputy Editor-in-Chief of CJAS magazine of Accounting Society of China. He was the Associate Professor, Professor, Dean and Doctorate Mentor of Accounting Department of Guanghua Management School of Peking University. He graduated from Tulane University in the United States with a doctor’s degree in accounting.

XU Mengzhou, aged 67, is an Independent Director of the Company, a professor of Renmin University of China (RUC), an Independent Director of Shandong Hualu-Hengsheng Chemical Co., Ltd. (山東華魯恒升化工股份有限公司) and ENN Ecological Holdings Co. Ltd., (新奧生態控股股份有限公司). He served as a professor of RUC Law School and School of International Studies of Renmin University of China. He graduated from the RUC, with a doctor’s degree in Economic Laws.
LIU Jizhen, aged 66, is an Independent Director of the Company, a Director of the National Key Laboratory of New Energy Power System of North China Electric Power University, a chief scientist of the 973 Program, the Vice President of the China Electricity Council, the Vice President of the Chinese Society for Electrical Engineering, the Vice President of the Chinese Society of Power Engineering, a fellow of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (FIET) and an independent director of Datang International Power Generation Co., Ltd. Mr. Liu was formerly the President of Wuhan University of Hydraulic and Electrical Engineering and the President of North China Electric Power University. He graduated from Huazhong University of Science and Technology in Higher Education. He is a professor, a doctoral supervisor and an academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering.
XU Haifeng, aged 62, is an Independent Director of the Company. He successively served as the Chairman and President of China Railway Express Co., Ltd., the director and Vice President of Beijing-Shanghai High Speed Railway Co., Ltd., the Managing Commander-in-Chief of the General Headquarters for the Construction of Beijing-Shanghai High Speed Railway of the Ministry of Railways, and the Vice Chairman and President of Beijing-Shanghai High Speed Railway Co., Ltd. He graduated from Beijing Jiaotong University where he majored in transportation organization and automation. He has an EMBA degree from the Guanghua School of Management of Peking University.
ZHANG Xianzhi, aged 60, is an Independent Director of the Company, a professor and a doctoral supervisor of Dongbei University of Finance and Economics. He is serving concurrently as independent director at CGN Nuclear Technology Development Co., Ltd., Dalian Zhiyun Automation Co., Ltd., Yingkou Port Liability Co., Ltd. and Dalian Tianbao Green Foods Co., Ltd. Mr. Zhang was formerly an accountant of Dalian City Transportation Bureau, a researcher of Dalian Economic Commission, professor and vice dean of the accounting school of Dongbei University of Finance and Economics, and director of Sino-German Management and Control Research Centre, etc. He graduated from Dongbei University of Finance and Economics with a major in industrial economics and holds a doctorate degree.


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Supervisors
The table below sets forth certain information concerning our supervisors as of March 31, 2018. The current term for all of our supervisors is three years, which will expire in 2020.
Name
 
Age
 
Position with us
Ye Xiangdong
 
50
 
Chairman of the Board of Supervisors
Mu Xuan
 
42
 
Vice Chairman of the Board of Supervisors
Zhang Mengjiao
 
53
 
Supervisor
Gu Jianguo
 
51
 
Supervisor
Zhang Xiaojun
 
51
 
Supervisor
Zhu Daqing
 
45
 
Supervisor
YE Xiangdong, aged 50, is the Chairman of the Supervisory Committee of the Company, the Vice President of Huaneng Group, a Director of HIPDC, the Executive Director of Huaneng Coal Mining Corporation Company and the Chairman of Xi’an Thermal Power Research Institute Co., Ltd. He was the Executive Director and President of Huaneng Hulunbeier Energy Development Company Ltd. and the Chief Engineer of Huaneng Group. He graduated from Chongqing University, majoring in thermal energy, and holds a master’s degree in Engineering. He is a senior engineer.

MU Xuan, aged 42, is the Vice Chairman of the Supervisory Committee of the Company, the Vice President of Dalian Construction Investment Group Co., Ltd., the Director and President of Dalian LNG Pipeline Co., Ltd. He was the assistant to the President of Dalian Construction Investment Co., Ltd. and the assistant to the President of Dalian Construction Investment Group Co., Ltd. He graduated from Dongbei University of Finance and Economics, majoring in Technical Economy and Management. He is a master degree postgraduate and a registered accountant.

ZHANG Mengjiao, aged 53, is a Supervisor of the Company and the Manager of the Finance Department of HIPDC. She was the Deputy Manager of the Finance Department of the Company. She graduated from Xiamen University, majoring in accounting. She is a master’s degree postgraduate in economics and is a senior accountant.

GU Jianguo, aged 51, is a Supervisor of the Company, the Chairman of Nantong Investment & Management Limited Company and the Vice President of Nantong State Owned Assets Investment Holdings Co., Ltd. He was the Chief of Nantong Investment Management Centre, Director and President of Nantong Investment & Management Limited Company. He graduated from Shanghai Jiao Tong University with a master’s degree. He is an economist.

ZHANG Xiaojun, aged 51, is a Supervisor and the Vice Chairman of Labour Union of the Company. She was Deputy Manager of the Administration Department of the Company. She graduated from the Central Party School of the Communist Party of China, majoring in economic management, and holds a bachelor’s degree. She is an accountant.

ZHU Daqing, aged 45, is a Supervisor and the Manager of Auditing Department of the Company. He was Deputy Manager of Finance Department of the Company. He graduated from the Central University of Finance and Economics, and holds a master’s degree in finance & accounting, and a bachelor’s degree in management. He is a senior accountant.

Other Executive Officers

ZHAO Ping, aged 55, is the Vice President of the Company. He was the Chief Engineer of the Company. He graduated from Tsinghua University, majoring in thermal engineering, is a postgraduate with a master’s degree in science. He is a researcher-grade senior engineer.


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ZHOU Hui, aged 54, is the Vice President of the Company. She was the Vice President and Chief Accountant of the Company. She graduated from Renmin University of China, majoring in Financial Accounting, and is a postgraduate with a master’s degree in Economics. She is a senior accountant.

WU Senrong, aged 56, is currently a Party member and the Secretary of the Discipline Inspection commission of the Company. He was the Vice President of the Company. He graduated from the Economic Management School of Tsinghua University with an EMBA degree. He is a researcher-grade senior engineer.

SONG Zhiyi, aged 57, is the Vice President of the Company. He was the Head of Construction Department of Huaneng Group. He graduated from the Guanghua Management Institute of Peking University, with an MBA degree. He is a senior engineer.

LI Jianmin, aged 56, is the Vice President of the Company. He was the Deputy Chief Economist of the Company. He graduated from North China Electricity College, majoring in power plant and electricity system, with a bachelor’s degree in science. He is a researcher grade senior engineer.

LIU Ranxing, aged 55, is the Vice President of the Company. He was the President of Huaneng Energy & Communications Holdings Co., Ltd. He graduated from Harbin Institute of Technology, majoring in management engineering, with a master’s degree in science. He is a researcher-grade senior engineer.

HUANG Lixin, aged 51, is currently the Chief accountant of the Company. He was the Manager of the Finance Department of the Company, and the Head of the Finance Department of Huaneng Group. He graduated from the Economic Management School of Tsinghua University with an EMBA degree. He is a senior accountant.

HE Yong, aged 59, is the Chief Engineer of the Company. He was the Deputy Chief Engineer of the Company. He graduated from Wuhan University, majoring in corporate management, is a postgraduate with a master’s degree in management. He is a researcher-grade senior engineer.
HUANG Chaoquan, aged 52, is currently the Secretary to the Board and Manager of the Corporate Management Department of the Company. He graduated from Harbin University of Science and Technology with a postgraduate degree in Management Engineering. He is a senior economist.
B.
Compensation for Directors, Supervisors and Executive Officers
The table below sets forth the compensation on individual basis for the directors, supervisors and other executive officers for the year ended December 31, 2017:
Name
 
Position with the Company
 
Pre-tax Remuneration Paid by the Company in 2017(1)
       
(RMB in thousand)
Directors
       
Cao Peixi
 
Chairman of the Board of Directors
 
-
Liu Guoyue
 
Executive Director and President
 
-
Huang Jian
 
Director
 
-
Wang Yongxiang (3)
 
Director
 
-
Mi Dabin
 
Director
 
24
Guo Hongbo
 
Director
 
-
Cheng Heng (3)
 
Director
 
-
Lin Chong (3)
 
Director
 
-
Yue Heng
 
Independent Director
 
74
Xu Mengzhou
 
Independent Director
 
74
Liu Jizhen (3)
 
Independent Director
 
37
Xu Haifeng (3)
 
Independent Director
 
37
Zhang Xianzhi (3)
 
Independent Director
 
37



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Guo Junming (6)
 
Director
 
-
Fan Xiaxia (8)
 
Director
 
-
Li Shiqi (2)
 
Director
 
-
Zhu Yousheng (2)
 
Director
 
24
Li Song (2)
 
Director
 
24
Li Zhensheng (2)
 
Independent Director
 
37
Xia Qing (2)
 
Independent Director
 
37
Geng Jianxin (2)
 
Independent Director
 
37
       
 
Sub-total:
     
442
         
Supervisors
     
 
Ye Xiangdong
 
Chairman of the Board of Supervisors
 
-
Mu Xuan
 
Vice Chairman of the Board of Supervisors
 
24
Zhang Mengjiao
 
Supervisor
 
-
Gu Jianguo
 
Supervisor
 
24
Zhang Xiaojun
 
Supervisor
 
727
Zhu Daqing
 
Supervisor
 
722
         
Sub-total
     
1,497
         
Other Executive officers
       
Zhao Ping
 
Vice President
 
794
Zhou Hui
 
Vice President
 
794
Wu Senrong
 
Head of Discipline Inspection Group
 
794
Song Zhiyi
 
Vice President
 
794
Li Jianmin
 
Vice President
 
794
Liu Ranxing
 
Vice President
 
792
Huang Lixin
 
Chief Accountant
 
791
He Yong
 
Chief Engineer
 
794
Huang Chaoquan (4)
 
Secretary to the Board of Directors
 
728
Du Daming (5)
 
Vice President and Secretary to the Board of Directors
 
132
Gu Biquan (7)
 
Vice President and General Counsel
 
528
         
Sub-total:
     
7,735
Total
     
9,637

Notes:
(1)
The remuneration paid by the Company in 2017 includes fees, basic salaries, performance salaries and pension. Please see Note 38 to the Item 18 Financial Statements, “Directors’, supervisors’ and senior management’s emoluments”.
(2)
The term of Messrs. Li Shiqi, Zhu Yousheng, Li Zhensheng, Xia Qing and Geng Jianxin, and Ms. Li Song ended on June 13, 2017.
(3)
Messrs. Wang Yongxiang, Cheng Heng, Lin Chong, Liu Jizhen, Xu Haifeng and Zhang Xianzhi were elected on June 13, 2017.
(4)
Mr. Huang Chaoquan was elected on May 22, 2017.
(5)
Mr. Du Daming resigned on May 16, 2017 for the position of our VP, and resigned on May 22, 2017 for the position of our director.
(6)
Mr. Guo Junming resigned on October 9, 2017.
(7)
Mr. Gu Biquan retired on August 31, 2017.
(8)
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The total remuneration paid to our directors, supervisors and executive officers is comprised of basic salaries, performance salaries and pension. Of these, performance salaries account for approximately 50% of the total remuneration. In addition, directors and supervisors who are also officers or employees of the Company receive certain other benefits, such as subsidized or free health care services, housing and transportation, which are customarily provided by large enterprises in the PRC to their employees. Each of the Company's independent directors receives annual after-tax cash compensation of RMB60,000. We do not have any service contract with any director that provides for benefits upon termination of employment. The Company does not grant options or the stock-based incentive awards to its directors, supervisors and executive officers.
C.
Board practice
We, in accordance with the resolutions passed at a shareholders' general meeting, have set up four board committees, namely, the Audit Committee, the Strategy Committee, the Nomination Committee, and the Remuneration and Appraisal Committee, and formulated the working regulations for each committee in accordance with relevant rules and regulations. All committees operate in accordance with the working rules and utilize their members' specific backgrounds, experience and industry expertise to provide advice to the board, so as to enhance our operation efficiency and to make the decision-making process better informed.
The main duties of the Audit Committee are to assist our board in performing its statutory and fiduciary duties of supervising our accounting, financial reporting, internal control and compliance, including but not limited to, assisting our board in ensuring (i) the authenticity of our financial statements; (ii) our compliance with the applicable laws and regulations; (iii) the qualification and independence of our independent auditors; (iv) the performances of our independent auditors and internal auditing department and (v) the control and management of the related-party transactions of the Company.
The main duties of the Strategy Committee are to advise on, and conduct research in relation to, our long-term development strategies and decisions regarding significant investments.
The main duties of the Nomination Committee are to conduct research and provide advice in relation to the requirements for selection of directors and managers and the relevant procedures based on the actual need of our operation, to search for qualified candidates for the positions of director and manager, to examine the candidates for the positions of director and manager and to advise matters in relation thereto.
The main duties of the Remuneration and Appraisal Committee are to conduct research on the appraisal guidelines for directors and managers, to carry out performance appraisals and provide advice accordingly, and to conduct research on the remuneration policies and proposals regarding the directors and senior management.
The members of Audit Committee are Mr. Yue Heng (Chairman), Mr. Xu Mengzhou, Mr. Liu Jizhen, Mr Xu Haifeng and Mr. Zhang Xianzhi.
The members of Strategy Committee are Mr. Liu Guoyue (Chairman), Mr. Huang Jian, Mr. Wang Yongxiang, Mr. Liu Jizhen and Mr. Xu Haifeng.
The members of Nomination Committee are Mr. Liu Jizhen (Chairman), Mr. Mi Dabin, Ms. Lin Chong, Mr. Yue Heng, Mr. Xu Mengzhou and Mr. Zhang Xianzhi.
The members of Remuneration and Appraisal Committee are Mr. Zhang Xiangzhi (Chairman), Mr. Liu Guoyue, Mr. Guo Hongbo, Mr. Cheng Heng, Mr. Yue Heng, Mr. Liu Jizhen and Mr. Xu Haifeng.
D.
Employees
As of December 31, 2017, we have 53,962 employees. Of these, 286 are headquarters management staff, 16,147  are power plant personnel directly involved in the management and operation of the power plants, and the remainder is maintenance personnel, ancillary service workers and others. Over 74% our work force graduated from


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university or technical college. As of December 31, 2015 and 2016, we had approximately 42,039 and 42,210 employees, respectively.
We conduct continuing education programs for our employees at our head office and at each power plant. We provide training in foreign language, computer, accounting and other areas to our professionals and technicians in their relevant fields. Employees are trained in accordance with the different requirements for professional and managerial positions.
Our labor force is employed through individual labor contracts. Currently, all employees are employed under labor contracts, which specify the employee's position, responsibilities, remuneration and grounds for termination. Short-term labor contracts have fixed terms of typically one to five years, at the end of which they may be renewed by agreement of both the Company and the employee.
The contract system imposes discipline, provides incentives to adopt better work methods, and provides us with a greater degree of management control over our work force. We believe that, by linking remuneration to productivity, the contract system has also improved employee morale.
Each of our power plants has a trade union and the employees of our headquarters are also members of a trade union. These trade unions protect employees' rights, aim to fulfill our economic objectives, encourage employees to participate in management decisions and mediate disputes between us and union members. We have not been subject to any strikes or other labor disturbances interfering with our operations, and we believe that our relationships with our employees are good.
Total remuneration of our employees includes salaries, bonuses and allowances. The employees also receive certain benefits in the form of education and health services subsidized by the Company and other miscellaneous subsidies.
In compliance with the relevant regulations, we and our employees participate in the local government pension plan under which all the employees are entitled to pension payments upon retirement. See Note 37 to the Financial Statements.
The Company also participates in the social insurance program administered by the social security institution, under which all employees are entitled to certain social insurance benefits, subject to adjustments in accordance with relevant PRC regulations. The Company is in compliance with all social insurance regulations and has no overdue obligations for any social insurance contribution.
E.
Share ownership
None of our directors, supervisors or senior management owns any of our shares.
ITEM 7
Major Shareholders and Related Party Transactions
A.
Major shareholders
Our outstanding ordinary shares consist of A Shares and H Shares, each with a par value of RMB1.00 per share. The following table sets forth certain information regarding our major shareholders as of March 31, 2018.
Shareholder
 
Number of shares
   
Approximate percentage in the total issued domestic share capital %
   
Approximate percentage in the total issued share capital %
 
Huaneng International Power Development Corporation
   
5,066,662,118
     
48.25
     
33.33
 
China Huaneng Group Co. Ltd.(1)
   
1,629,264,402
     
15.52
     
10.72
 
Hebei Construction & Investment Group Co., Ltd.
   
527,548,946
     
5.02
     
3.47
 
China Hua Neng Hong Kong Company Limited
   
472,000,000
(2)    
10.04
     
3.11
 



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Notes:
(1)
Of the 1,629,264,402 shares, 74,139,853 domestic shares through its controlling subsidiary, Huaneng Finance Corporation Limited.
(2)
472,000,000 shares are H Shares and represent 10.04% of the total issued H Shares of the Company and 3.11% of the total issued share capital of the Company.
In 2006, all of our shareholders of non-tradable domestic shares except HIPDC transferred a total of approximately 1.1 billion shares to Huaneng Group, representing 9.24% of our total issued shares. Among others, HPCIC transferred approximately 301 million shares to Huaneng Group, and decreased its shareholdings in the Company to 5.00%.
On April 19, 2006, we carried out our reform plan to convert all non-tradable domestic shares into tradable domestic shares. According to the plan, Huaneng Group and HIPDC transferred a total of 150 million A Shares to our shareholders. As a result, the direct shareholdings of Huaneng Group and HIPDC decreased to 8.75% and 42.03%, respectively.
In June and July of 2008, through its wholly owned subsidiary, China Hua Neng Hong Kong Company Limited, Huaneng Group acquired 20 million H Shares from the open market. As a result, the shareholding of Huaneng Group increased to 8.92%.
In 2010, we increased our share capital through non-public issuances of new shares, including A shares and H Shares. With the approval of shareholders and relevant PRC governmental authorities, we were authorized to issue (i) not exceeding 1,500 million new A shares by way of placement to not more than 10 designated investors, including Huaneng Group, which would subscribe for no more than 500 million new A shares, and (ii) no more than 500 million new H Shares to China Hua Neng Hong Kong Company Limited ("Hua Neng HK"). On December 23, 2010, we completed the non-public issuance of 1,500 million new A shares (ordinary shares with a par value of RMB1 per share) to 10 designated investors, including Huaneng Group, at the issuance price of RMB5.57 per share. The shares subscribed by Huaneng Group are subject to a lock-up period of 36 months.
On December 28, 2010, we completed the placement of 500 million H Shares (ordinary shares with a par value of RMB1 per share) to Hua Neng HK at the subscription price of HK$4.73 per share.
On November 13, 2014, we completed the placement of 365 million H Shares at the price of HK$8.60 per share.
On November 20, 2015, we completed the placement of 780 million H Shares at the price of HK$7.32 per share.
Before we were established in 1994, HIPDC and seven other promoters entered into the Shareholders' Agreement dated May 31, 1994 (the "Shareholders' Agreement") which, among other things, grants to HIPDC the right to vote all the shares owned by each of the other promoters so as to enable HIPDC to have majority voting rights in general meetings for so long as we are in existence. In addition, directors designated by HIPDC will have majority representation on our board of directors and each of the other promoters will have one representative designated by it appointed as a member of our board of directors. The Shareholders' Agreement also provides that for so long as we are in existence (i) HIPDC and the other signatories to the Shareholders' Agreement will maintain their combined shareholdings to ensure their collective majority control of the Company, (ii) HIPDC has certain priority rights to purchase the shares held by the other signatories to the Shareholders' Agreement, (iii) if HIPDC does not exercise its priority rights to purchase such shares, each of the signatories to the Shareholders' Agreement other than HIPDC shall have a priority right to purchase such shares on a pro rata basis, and (iv) no shares may be sold or transferred unless their transferees agree to abide by the terms of the Shareholders' Agreement. As a result of the Shareholders' Agreement, HIPDC holds 70.09% of the total voting rights of the outstanding shares and, subject to the Shareholders' Agreement, has the power to control the election of all of our directors and to direct our management and policies.


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On May 12, 2006, HIPDC and other promoters (including the shareholders who assumed the rights and obligations of original promoters as a result of share transfer) entered into an amendment to the Shareholders' Agreement, pursuant to which each promoter shall be entitled to exercise its own voting rights at the shareholders' general meeting. Consequently, HIPDC currently holds 35.14% of our total voting rights. Since HIPDC's parent company, Huaneng Group, currently holds, directly or indirectly, 14.87% of our total voting rights, HIPDC is able to exert control over us when acting in concert with Huaneng Group.
Huaneng Group and HIPDC had previously given a non-compete undertaking to us during our initial public offering of A shares in 2001, in order to support our business development, to integrate relevant quality assets and to avoid business competition. In September 2010, we received from Huaneng Group an undertaking on relevant matters for further avoidance of business competition. While Huaneng Group will continue to perform its undertakings previously given, Huaneng Group further undertakes that: (i) it shall treat us as the only platform for ultimate integration of the conventional energy business of Huaneng Group; (ii) with respect to the conventional energy business assets of Huaneng Group located in Shandong Province, Huaneng Group undertakes that it will take approximately 5 years to improve the profitability of such assets and when the terms become appropriate, it will invest those assets into us. We have a right of first refusal to acquire from Huaneng Group the newly developed, acquired or invested projects which are engaged in the conventional energy business of Huaneng Group located in Shandong Province; (iii) with respect to the other non-listed conventional energy business assets of Huaneng Group located in other provincial administrative regions, Huaneng Group undertakes that it will take approximately 5 years, and upon such assets meeting the conditions for listing, it will invest such assets into us in order to support our sustainable and stable development; and (iv) Huaneng Group will continue to perform each of its undertakings to support the development of its subordinated listed companies.
On June 28, 2014, pursuant to Guideline No. 4 for the Supervision of Listed Companies No.4 - Commitments and Their Fulfillment by Listed Companies and Their Actual Controllers, Shareholders, Related Parties and Acquirers issued by CSRC, Huaneng Group strengthened its aforementioned non-competing undertaking in the following ways: (i) it shall treat us as the only platform for integrating the conventional energy business of Huaneng Group; (ii) with respect to the conventional energy business assets of Huaneng Group located in Shandong Province, Huaneng Group undertakes that by the end of 2016, it will inject such assets into the our Company when the profitability of such assets has been improved and meets our internal requirements for the listing of our assets, which include clear delineation of assets and shares ownership between our Company and Huaneng Group, absence of decrease in earnings per share of the Company after the injection and any unlawful events of significance, appreciation of state-owned assets, and certain waivers of shareholder rights by Huaneng Group; (iii) with respect to the other non-listed conventional energy business assets of Huaneng Group in other provincial administrative regions, Huaneng Group undertook that by the end of 2016, upon such assets meeting the our aforementioned internal requirements, the Group will inject such assets into the Company, with a view to supporting the Company's continuous and stable development; and (iv) Huaneng Group will continue to perform each of its undertakings to support the development of its subordinated listed companies. The period of such undertakings is between June 28, 2014 and December 31, 2016.
Huaneng Group has diligently examined and analyzed its performance on the 2014 undertakings, of which items (i) and (iv) are long-term undertaking and are being currently performed.
As of December 31, 2016, all coal-fired generation assets of Huaneng Group located in Shandong region under the scope of undertakings had been injected into the Company, thus performance of the undertaking item (ii) was completed within the term of the undertaking period.
As of December 31, 2016, all other non-listed coal-fired power generation assets of Huaneng Group located in provincial administrative regions other than Shandong which met the conditions had been injected into the Company, thus performance of the undertaking item (iii) was completed.
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energy assets located in Shandong to the Company within 24 months after completion of the asset disposal transaction announced on 30 September 2017 by Shandong Xinneng Taishan Power Generation Co., Ltd. The Company will be entrusted of such assets if the above mentioned assets fail to meet the conditions for injection into the Company.
B.
Related party transactions
Guarantees
The table below sets forth information on guarantees provided by Huaneng Group, HIPDC and the Company to the related parties in 2017 for the purposes of financing their operation, construction and renovation.
Guarantor
 
Guarantee
 
Interest Rate
 
Largest Amount Outstanding in 2017
 
Amount Outstanding As of December 31, 2017
       
(%)
 
(RMB)
 
(RMB)
Huaneng Group
 
Yangliuqing Power Company(1)
 
2.15
 
203,803,997.10
 
172,568,290.63
   
Hainan Power
 
4.17
 
375,000,000.00
 
250,000,000
HIPDC
 
The Company
 
5.00
 
2,000,000,000.00
 
2,000,000,000.00
   
Ruijin Power
 
4.41
 
142,000,000.00
 
99,600,000
Company
 
Tuas Power Company(1)
 
SIBOR+1.65
 
11,353,671,769.7
 
10,807,738,211.2
   
Tuas Power Company(1)
 
SIBOR+1.65
 
1,664,987,892.01
 
1,584,928,085.55

Note:
(1) These entities are subsidiaries of the Company
Loans
The table below sets forth the loans made by Huaneng Group, subsidiaries of Huaneng Group, and the Company to the related parties in 2017 for the purposes of financing their operation, construction and renovation.
Lender
 
Borrower
 
Interest Rate
 
Largest Amount Outstanding in 2017
 
Outstanding Balance as of December 31, 2017
       
%
 
(RMB)
 
(RMB)
Taishan Power
 
Taian Power Plant
 
3.915
 
300,000,000.00
 
300,000,000.00
Taishan Power
 
Huangtai Power Plant
 
3.915
 
100,000,000.00
 
50,000,000.00
Taishan Power
 
Huaneng Shandong Power
 
4.1325
 
150,000,000.00
 
150,000,000.00
Taishan Power
 
Jining Co-generation
 
3.915
 
60,000,000.00
 
60,000,000.00
Taishan Power
 
Liaocheng Co-generation
 
3.915
 
200,000,000.00
 
150,000,000.00
Taishan Power
 
Rongcheng Wind Power
 
3.915
 
44,200,000.00
 
43,200,000.00
Huaneng Group
 
The Company
 
4.75
 
24,530,000.00
 
24,530,000.00
Huaneng Group
 
The Company
 
4.75
 
640,694,600.00
 
640,694,600.00
Xi’an Thermal Power Research Institute
 
The Company
 
4.1325
 
100,000,000.00
 
100,000,000.00
Huaneng Finance
 
Weihai Power Plant
 
3.915
 
100,000,000.00
 
100,000,000.00
Huaneng Finance
 
Huaiyin II Power
 
3.915
 
300,000,000.00
 
300,000,000.00
Huaneng Finance
 
Suzhou Industrial Park
 
4.1325
 
70,000,000.00
 
70,000,000.00
Huaneng Finance
 
Qinbei Power Plant
 
3.915
 
200,000,000.00
 
200,000,000.00



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Huaneng Finance
 
Qinbei Power Plant
 
4.1325
 
180,000,000.00
 
140,000,000.00
Huaneng Finance
 
Yushe Power Plant
 
4.1325
 
330,000,000.00
 
330,000,000.00
Huaneng Finance
 
Yueyang Power Plant
 
4.1325
 
100,000,000.00
 
100,000,000.00
Huaneng Finance
 
Wuhan Power Plant
 
4.1325
 
300,000,000.00
 
300,000,000.00
Huaneng Finance
 
Yangliuqing Co-generation
 
4.1325
 
100,000,000.00
 
100,000,000.00
Huaneng Finance
 
Yangliuqing Co-generation
 
4.1325
 
200,000,000.00
 
200,000,000.00
Huaneng Finance
 
Yangliuqing Co-generation
 
4.1325
 
40,000,000.00
 
40,000,000.00
Huaneng Finance
 
Taicang Port
 
4.1325
 
90,000,000.00
 
90,000,000.00
Huaneng Finance
 
Anyuan Power Plant
 
4.1325
 
100,000,000.00
 
100,000,000.00
Huaneng Finance
 
Anyuan Power Plant
 
4.1325
 
50,000,000.00
 
50,000,000.00
Huaneng Finance
 
Anyuan Power Plant
 
4.1325
 
50,000,000.00
 
50,000,000.00
Huaneng Finance
 
Tongxiang CCGT
 
4.1325
 
200,000,000.00
 
200,000,000.00
Huaneng Finance
 
Xiangqi Hydropower
 
4.1325
 
200,000,000.00
 
200,000,000.00
Huaneng Finance
 
Xiangqi Hydropower
 
4.1325
 
50,000,000.00
 
50,000,000.00
Huaneng Finance
 
Xindian Power Plant
 
4.1325
 
40,000,000.00
 
40,000,000.00
Huaneng Finance
 
Xindian Power Plant
 
4.1325
 
40,000,000.00
 
40,000,000.00
Huaneng Finance
 
Xindian Power Plant
 
4.1325
 
100,000,000.00
 
20,000,000.00
Huaneng Finance
 
Xindian Power Plant
 
4.1325
 
100,000,000.00
 
100,000,000.00
Huaneng Finance
 
Qingdao Port
 
3.915
 
60,000,000.00
 
60,000,000.00
Huaneng Finance
 
Qingdao Port
 
4.1325
 
60,000,000.00
 
60,000,000.00
Huaneng Finance
 
Jingmen Thermal Power
 
4.1325
 
200,000,000.00
 
200,000,000.00
Huaneng Finance
 
Jingmen Thermal Power
 
4.1325
 
200,000,000.00
 
200,000,000.00
Huaneng Finance
 
Luohuang Power Plant
 
3.915
 
50,000,000.00
 
50,000,000.00
Huaneng Finance
 
Luohuang Power Plant
 
3.915
 
50,000,000.00
 
50,000,000.00
Huaneng Finance
 
Luohuang Power Plant
 
4.1325
 
100,000,000.00
 
100,000,000.00
Huaneng Finance
 
Luohuang Power Plant
 
4.1325
 
200,000,000.00
 
200,000,000.00
Huaneng Finance
 
Hualiangting Hydropower
 
4.1325
 
5,000,000.00
 
5,000,000.00
Huaneng Finance
 
Yingcheng Thermal Power
 
3.915
 
150,000,000.00
 
150,000,000.00
Huaneng Finance
 
Yingkou Xianrendao Co-generation Power
 
4.1325
 
15,000,000.00
 
15,000,000.00
Huaneng Finance
 
Pingliang Power Plant
 
4.1325
 
200,000,000.00
 
200,000,000.00
Huaneng Finance
 
Pingliang Power Plant
 
4.1325
 
100,000,000.00
 
100,000,000.00
Huaneng Finance
 
Pingliang Power Plant
 
4.1325
 
100,000,000.00
 
100,000,000.00
Huaneng Finance
 
Pingliang Power Plant
 
4.1325
 
100,000,000.00
 
100,000,000.00
Huaneng Finance
 
Tongwei Wind Power
 
4.1325
 
20,000,000.00
 
20,000,000.00
Huaneng Finance
 
Luoyang Yangguang Power Plant
 
4.1325
 
100,000,000.00
 
100,000,000.00
Huaneng Finance
 
Yueyang Xingang Photovoltaic
 
4.1325
 
10,000,000.00
 
10,000,000.00
Huaneng Finance
 
Shandong Power
 
3.915
 
1,650,000,000.00
 
130,000,000.00
Huaneng Finance
 
Baiyanghe Power Plant
 
4.1325
 
260,000,000.00
 
220,000,000.00
Huaneng Finance
 
Baiyanghe Power Plant
 
4.1325
 
40,000,000.00
 
10,000,000.00
Huaneng Finance
 
Yantai Power Plant
 
4.1325
 
100,000,000.00
 
65,000,000.00
Huaneng Finance
 
Yantai Power Plant
 
4.1325
 
100,000,000.00
 
100,000,000.00
Huaneng Finance
 
Yantai Power Plant
 
4.1325
 
100,000,000.00
 
100,000,000.00
Huaneng Finance
 
Huaneng Shandong Power
 
4.1325
 
80,000,000.00
 
80,000,000.00
Huaneng Finance
 
Jiaxiang Power Plant
 
4.1325
 
50,000,000.00
 
50,000,000.00
Huaneng Finance
 
Jiaxiang Power Plant
 
4.35
 
100,000,000.00
 
100,000,000.00
Huaneng Finance
 
Qufu Co-generation
 
4.1325
 
50,000,000.00
 
50,000,000.00
Huaneng Finance
 
Qufu Co-generation
 
4.1325
 
50,000,000.00
 
50,000,000.00
Huaneng Finance
 
Qufu Co-generation
 
4.1325
 
100,000,000.00
 
100,000,000.00
Huaneng Finance
 
Qufu Co-generation
 
4.1325
 
100,000,000.00
 
100,000,000.00
Huaneng Finance
 
Qufu Co-generation
 
4.1325
 
10,000,000.00
 
10,000,000.00
Huaneng Finance
 
Linyi Power Plant
 
4.1325
 
10,000,000.00
 
10,000,000.00
Huaneng Finance
 
Liaocheng Co-generation
 
4.1325
 
50,000,000.00
 
50,000,000.00
Huaneng Finance
 
Liaocheng Co-generation
 
4.1325
 
110,000,000.00
 
50,000,000.00



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Huaneng Finance
 
Liaocheng Co-generation
 
4.1325
 
60,000,000.00
 
10,000,000.00
Huaneng Finance
 
Liaocheng Co-generation
 
4.1325
 
60,000,000.00
 
60,000,000.00
Huaneng Finance
 
Liaocheng Co-generation
 
4.1325
 
60,000,000.00
 
60,000,000.00
Huaneng Finance
 
Liaocheng Co-generation
 
4.1325
 
60,000,000.00
 
60,000,000.00
Huaneng Finance
 
Heilongjiang Power
 
4.1325
 
100,000,000.00
 
100,000,000.00
Huaneng Finance
 
Hegang Power Plant
 
4.1325
 
100,000,000.00
 
100,000,000.00
Huaneng Finance
 
Suzhou CCGT
 
4.1325
 
100,000,000.00
 
100,000,000.00
Huaneng Finance
 
Suzhou CCGT
 
4.1325
 
100,000,000.00
 
100,000,000.00
Huaneng Finance
 
Suzhou CCGT
 
4.1325
 
100,000,000.00
 
100,000,000.00
Huaneng Finance
 
Dalongtan Hydropower
 
4.5125
 
25,000,000.00
 
10,000,000.00
Huaneng Finance
 
Huaneng Hainan
 
4.41
 
126,000,000.00
 
66,000,000.00
Huaneng Finance
 
Zhongyuan CCGT
 
4.5125
 
300,000,000.00
 
100,000,000.00
Huaneng Finance
 
Zhongyuan CCGT
 
4.5125
 
300,000,000.00
 
100,000,000.00
Huaneng Finance
 
Zhongxiang Hujiawan Wind Power
 
4.655
 
200,000,000.00
 
200,000,000.00
Huaneng Finance
 
Dongguan CCGT
 
4.655
 
188,000,000.00
 
188,000,000.00
Huaneng Finance
 
Qingdao Co-generation
 
4.655
 
60,000,000.00
 
59,000,000.00
Huaneng Finance
 
Qingdao Co-generation
 
4.655
 
75,000,000.00
 
73,000,000.00
Huaneng Finance
 
Qingdao Co-generation
 
4.655
 
65,000,000.00
 
63,000,000.00
Huaneng Finance
 
Suizhou Power Plant
 
4.655
 
89,280,000.00
 
89,280,000.00
Huaneng Finance
 
Muping Wind Power
 
4.275
 
10,000,000.00
 
10,000,000.00
Huaneng Finance
 
Sishui Photovoltaic
 
4.275
 
10,000,000.00
 
10,000,000.00
Huaneng Finance
 
Penglai Wind Power
 
4.275
 
99,000,000.00
 
72,000,000.00
Huaneng Finance
 
Penglai Wind Power
 
4.275
 
20,000,000.00
 
20,000,000.00
Huaneng Finance
 
Penglai Wind Power
 
4.275
 
10,000,000.00
 
10,000,000.00
Huaneng Finance
 
Penglai Wind Power
 
4.41
 
50,000,000.00
 
43,000,000.00
Huaneng Finance
 
Penglai Wind Power
 
4.41
 
50,000,000.00
 
50,000,000.00
Huaneng Finance
 
Penglai Wind Power
 
4.41
 
100,000,000.00
 
100,000,000.00
Huaneng Finance
 
Penglai Wind Power
 
4.513
 
20,000,000.00
 
20,000,000.00
Huaneng Finance
 
Yantai Bajiao
 
4.655
 
200,000,000.00
 
200,000,000.00
Huaneng Finance
 
Yantai Power Plant
 
4.5125
 
100,000,000.00
 
100,000,000.00
Huaneng Finance
 
Dongying Wind Power
 
4.41
 
256,500,000.00
 
244,500,000.00
Huaneng Finance
 
Ruyi Helan Rooftop Photovoltaic
 
4.41
 
72,000,000.00
 
72,000,000.00
Huaneng Finance
 
Changdao Wind Power
 
4.5125
 
27,000,000.00
 
26,000,000.00
Huaneng Finance
 
Changdao Wind Power
 
4.5125
 
12,000,000.00
 
12,000,000.00
Huaneng Finance
 
Jining Yunhe Power Plant
 
4.5125
 
300,000,000.00
 
50,000,000.00
Huaneng Finance
 
Liaocheng Co-generation
 
4.5125
 
100,000,000.00
 
100,000,000.00
Huaneng Finance
 
Liaocheng Co-generation
 
4.5125
 
60,000,000.00
 
60,000,000.00
Huaneng Finance
 
Zhanhua Qingfenghu Photovoltaic
 
4.41
 
447,000,000.00
 
447,000,000.00
Huaneng Finance
 
Jilin Power
 
4.275
 
200,000,000.00
 
200,000,000.00
Tiancheng Financial Leasing
 
Yuwang Energy
 
4.4175
 
195,500,000.00
 
189,500,000.00
Tiancheng Financial Leasing
 
Yuwang Energy
 
4.4175
 
196,100,000.00
 
190,900,000.00
Tiancheng Financial Leasing
 
Yuwang Energy
 
4.4175
 
532,800,000.00
 
518,400,000.00
Tiancheng Financial Leasing
 
Yuwang Energy
 
4.4175
 
552,800,000.00
 
538,400,000.00
Tiancheng Financial Leasing
 
Pingliang Power Plant
 
4.4175
 
85,000,000.00
 
65,000,000.00
Tiancheng Financial Leasing
 
Pingliang Power Plant
 
4.4175
 
232,631,578.94
 
177,894,736.82
Tiancheng Financial Leasing
 
Diandong Energy
 
4.4175
 
486,500,000.00
 
468,500,000.00




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Tiancheng Financial Leasing
 
Diandong Energy
 
4.4175
 
291,750,000.00
 
280,750,000.00
Tiancheng Financial Leasing
 
Diandong Energy
 
4.4175
 
171,700,000.00
 
165,100,000.00
Tiancheng Financial Leasing
 
Diandong Energy
 
4.4175
 
122,800,000.00
 
118,400,000.00
Tiancheng Financial Leasing
 
Rushan Wind Power
 
4.75
 
186,000,000.00
 
171,000,000.00
Tiancheng Financial Leasing
 
Taian Power Plant
 
4.0598
 
190,000,000.00
 
130,000,000.00
Tiancheng Financial Leasing
 
Yantai Power Plant
 
4.0598
 
333,333,333.33
 
166,666,666.66
Tiancheng Financial Leasing
 
Jiaxiang Power Plant
 
4.4175
 
333,333,333.32
 
166,666,666.64
Tiancheng Financial Leasing
 
Qufu Co-generation
 
4.4175
 
650,000,000.00
 
620,000,000.00

Lease Agreement
On August 2, 2016, we entered into a leasing agreement and a property management agreement with Huaneng Property Co., Ltd., pursuant to which a total area of 30,465.70 square meters in Huaneng Mansion will be leased to us and the annual rent (including the property management fee) is RMB 114.54 million, effective from July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2019.
Transactions with Huaneng Group
On October 14, 2016, we signed an agreement for the transfer of equity interests in certain companies with Huaneng Group (the “Transfer Agreement”) and a profit forecasting compensation agreement with Huaneng Group in Beijing. Pursuant to the transfer agreement, the Company agreed to purchase (i) 80% equity interest of Huaneng Shandong Power Limited; (ii) 100% equity interest of Huaneng Jilin Power Limited; (iii) 100% equity interest of Huaneng Heilongjiang Power Limited; and (iv) 90% equity interest of Huaneng Henan Zhongyuan Gas Power Generation Co., Ltd. from Huaneng Group for the consideration of RMB15,501 million after certain adjustment of the profits generated from the date of valuation to the acquisition date in accordance with the equity transfer agreements. This transaction was considered and approved at the 21st meeting of the Eighth Session of the Board held on October 14, 2016, and was considered and approved at the 2016 Second Extraordinary General Meeting held on November 30, 2016. The acquisition was completed on January 1, 2017, and the total consideration has been settled in cash by  December 31, 2017 after netting off with the receivables due from Huaneng Group.
On December 12, 2017, we entered into the Huaneng Group Framework Agreement with Huaneng Group, for a term commencing on January 1, 2017 and expiring on December 31, 2018. Pursuant to the Huaneng Group Framework Agreement, we will conduct, among other things, the following transactions with Huaneng Group and its subsidiaries and associates: (i) purchase of ancillary equipment and parts; (ii) purchase of fuel and transportation services; (iii) leasing of facilities, land and office spaces; (iv) technical services, engineering contracting services and other services; (v) provision of entrusted sale services; (vi) sale of products; (vii) purchase of electricity; (viii) sale of electricity; and (ix) purchase of heat. Such transactions will be conducted on an on-going basis.
Entrusted Management Agreement with Huaneng Group
On January 29, 2015, we have entered into certain entrusted management agreement with Huaneng Group for a term of three years in connection with mutual management of electricity assets. Services under such entrusted management arrangements include preliminary project planning, annual budget and comprehensive planning, power marketing, production management of power plants, construction management, financial management, human resources and labor wages management, administration management, legal service management, assets operation and shareholding management, risk management and internal control management, information disclosure management, related party transaction management, general supervision, comprehensive affairs management and reporting/co-ordination management. By entering into these entrusted management arrangements, we aim to further improve the overall and management efficiency of our electricity assets in several provinces via the provincial level management system of Huaneng Group.


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Coal purchases and service fee occurred for transportation
In 2016, we paid RMB14,502.83 million, RMB800.98 million, RMB1,467.84 million, RMB1,666.07 million and RMB2,472.71 million, respectively, to China Huaneng Group Fuel Co., Ltd., Huaneng Energy & Communications Holdings Co., Ltd. and its subsidiaries, Rizhao Power Company, Gansu Huating Coal Power Co., Ltd. and Shanghai Time Shipping for coal purchase and service fees incurred for transportation.
In 2017, we paid RMB18,850.31million, RMB435.43 million, RMB1,962.03 million and RMB2,377.30 million, respectively, to China Huaneng Group Fuel Co., Ltd., Huaneng Energy & Communications Holdings Co., Ltd. and its subsidiaries, Gansu Huating Coal Power Co., Ltd. and Shanghai Time Shipping for coal purchase and service fees incurred for transportation.
Transactions with Huaneng Group and HIPDC
On June 21, 2016, we signed a capital increase agreement with Huaneng Group, HIPDC, State Nuclear Power Technology Company (“SNPTC”) and Huaneng Shidaowan Nuclear Power Development Co., Ltd. (“Shidaowan Nuclear”) (“Capital Increase Agreement”). Pursuant to the capital increase agreement, the parties agreed to contribute the new capital in cash in proportion to their original shareholding in Shidaowan Nuclear. The Company agreed to subscribe an aggregate RMB135 million of the new capital of Shidaowan Nuclear; Huaneng Group agreed to subscribe RMB180 million; HIPDC agreed to subscribe RMB135 million; SNPTC agreed to subscribe RMB 150 million. Upon completion of this capital increase, Shidaowan Nuclear’s investing parties and their shareholding percentages are as follows respectively: the Company (22.5%), Huaneng Group (30%), HIPDC (22.5%), and SNPTC (25%).
Transaction with Huaneng Nuclear
On March 22, 2016, we signed a capital increase agreement with Huaneng Nuclear Power Development Company Ltd. (“Huaneng Nuclear”), China National Nuclear Power Co., Ltd. (“China National Nuclear”) and Hainan Nuclear Power Limited Liability Company (“Hainan Nuclear”) (“Capital Increase Agreement”). Pursuant to the capital increase agreement, parties agreed to contribute the new capital in cash in proportion to their original shareholding in Huaneng Nuclear. The Company agreed to subscribe for in aggregate RMB 123.70 million of part new capital of Hainan Nuclear; China National Nuclear agreed to subscribe for RMB210.28 million and Huaneng Nuclear agreed to subscribe for RMB 78,341 million. Upon completion of this capital increase, Hainan Nuclear’s investing parties and their shareholding percentages are respectively as follows: the Company (30%), China National Nuclear (51%) and Huaneng Nuclear (19%).
Transaction with Tiancheng Financial Leasing
On December 5, 2016, we entered into the Financial Leasing Agreement with Huaneng Tiancheng Financial Leasing Co., Ltd., or Tiancheng Financial Leasing, a subsidiary of Huaneng Group, for a term commencing on January 1, 2017 and expiring on December 31, 2019. The Financial Leasing Agreement provided the upper limit of the leasing transaction under the agreement between 2017 through 2019, and requires the internal approval and information disclosure for the proposed transactions. Pursuant to the Financial Leasing Agreement, the maximum outstanding balance of the financial lease, on a daily basis, will not exceed RMB11.000 billion, and the interest, on an annual basis, shall not exceed RMB600 million. As of December 31, 2017, the maximum outstanding balance we had at Tiancheng Financial Leasing was RMB 5.110 billion, and our annual interest was RMB210 million.

Transactions with Huaneng Finance

On December 31, 2016, we entered into the Huaneng Finance Framework Agreement with Huaneng Finance, a subsidiary of Huaneng Group, for a term commencing on January 1, 2017 and expiring on December 31, 2019. Pursuant to the Huaneng Finance Framework Agreement, we will enter into the following transactions with Huaneng Finance: (i) placing cash deposits by us with Huaneng Finance; (ii) provision of discounting services by Huaneng Finance to us; and (iii) provision of loan advancement by Huaneng Finance to us. Such transactions will be


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conducted on an on-going basis and will constitute continuing connected transactions under the Hong Kong Listing Rules. During the period from 2017 to 2019, the maximum outstanding balance of the deposits to be placed with Huaneng Finance under the Huaneng Finance Framework Agreement, on a daily basis, will not exceed RMB13.000 billion. As of December 31, 2017, we placed with Huaneng Finance current deposits of approximately RMB7,507 million, which bore interest rates ranging from 0.35% to 1.485% per annum.
Transaction with Huaneng Energy and Transportation (Holding) Company Limited
On September 28, 2017, one of our subsidiaries entered into a transfer agreement with Huaneng Energy and Transportation (Holding) Company Limited, (“HETHC”). Pursuant to the transfer agreement, the subsidiary transferred 56.53% equity interests we hold in Huaneng Taishan Power Generation Limited (“Taishan Power”) to HETHC at a price of RMB780.78 million. Upon the completion of the transaction, Taishan Power was no longer included in our consolidated financial statements.
Transaction with Hebei Hanfeng Power Generation Limited Liability Company
On September 12, 2017, we entered into an agreement with Hebei Hanfeng Power Generation Limited Liability Company, (“Hebei Hanfeng”) for an effective period from January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018. Pursuant to the transfer agreement, we and our subsidiaries shall purchase electricity from Hebei Hanfeng and its subsidiary and associates. The cap of the transaction amount for purchase of electricity by us and our subsidiaries from Hebei Hanfeng and its subsidiaries and associates is estimated to be RMB600 million.
Capital increase in Hainan Nuclear
On December 28, 2017, we entered into a capital increase agreement with China Nuclear Power Co., Ltd., Huaneng Nuclear and Hainan Nuclear. Pursuant to the agreement, the existing shareholders of the Hainan Nuclear agreed to subscribe by way of cash for the newly registered capital of Hainan Nuclear in accordance with their respective proportion of shareholding in Hainan Nuclear. We shall pay to Hainan Nuclear an amount of not more than RMB69 million as the consideration of the capital increase. Upon the completion of the capital increase, our proportion of shareholding in Hainan Nuclear shall remain unchanged at 30%.
For a detailed discussion of related party transactions, see Note 36 to the Financial Statements.
C.
Interests of experts and counsel
Not applicable.
ITEM 8
Financial Information
A.
Consolidated statements and other financial information
See pages F-1 to F-120.
Legal proceedings

As of December 31, 2017, we are not a defendant in any material litigation or arbitration and no litigation or claim of material importance is known to us or any member of the Board of directors of us to be pending or threatened against us.

Dividend distribution policy
Our articles of association clearly define our cash dividend policy, i.e. when our earnings and accumulative undistributable profits for the current year are positive, and on the condition that our cash flow can satisfy our normal operation and sustainable development, we shall adopt a cash dividend appropriation policy on the principle that the cash dividend payout will not be less than 50% of the distributable profit realized in the then-current year's consolidated financial statement.


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In addition, in order to allow all shareholders to better benefit from the development results of the Company, after considering the Company’s strategic planning and development targets, industry development trends and other factors, the Company decided to further increase the proportion of cash dividends to shareholders in the next three years, and accordingly formulated the Shareholders Return Plan for the Next Three Years (2018 to 2020) of Huaneng Power International, Inc. pursuant to relevant regulations. Detailed terms and the proportion of the Company’s cash dividends in the next three years are: when the profit and accumulated undistributed profits in the current year are positive, and on condition that the Company’s cash flow is able to meet the need for its ordinary operation and sustainable development, the Company shall distribute dividends in cash and the annual cash dividend payout shall, in principle, be no less than 70% of the realised distributable profits stated in the consolidated financial statement that year and such dividend shall be no less than RMB0.1 per share.
Our Board of Directors will determine the payment of dividends, if any, with respect to our shares on a per share basis. Any final dividend for a financial year shall be subject to shareholders' approval. The Board may declare interim and special dividends at any time under general authorization by a shareholders' ordinary resolution. A decision to declare or to pay any dividends in the future, and the amount of any dividends, will depend on our results of operations, cash flows, financial condition, future prospects and other factors which our Directors may determine as important.
For holders of our H Shares, cash dividend payments, if any, shall be declared by our Board of Directors in Renminbi and paid in HK Dollars. The depositary will convert the HK Dollar dividend payments and distribute them to holders of ADSs in U.S. dollars, less expenses of conversion.
Dividends may be paid only out of our distributable profits (less allocation to the statutory funds of 10% of our net income determined in accordance with PRC GAAP) and may be subject to any applicable PRC withholding tax. Our Articles of Association limit our distributable profits to the lower of the amounts determined in accordance with PRC GAAP, and IFRS. Subject to the above, we expect to carry a positive, balanced and stable dividend distribution policy.
On 13 March 2018 the Board of Directors proposed a cash dividend of RMB0.1 per share, totaling approximately RMB1,520 million. This proposal is subject to the approval of the shareholders at the annual general meeting.
On 13 June 2017, upon the approval from the annual general meeting of the shareholders, the Company declared 2016 final dividend RMB0.29 (2015: RMB0.47) per ordinary share, totaling approximately RMB4,408 million (2015: RMB7,144 million).
B.
Significant changes
Except as disclosed elsewhere in this annual report, we have not experienced any significant changes since the date of our audited consolidated financial statements included in this annual report.
ITEM 9
The Offer and Listing
A.
Offer and listing details and markets
The Company's ADSs have been listed on the New York Stock Exchange since October 6, 1994. The table below sets forth, for the periods indicated, the high and low closing prices of the ADSs on the New York Stock Exchange
   
Closing Price per ADS
 
   
High
   
Low
 
   
(US$)
   
(US$)
 
2013
   
49.37
     
33.83
 
2014
   
56.44
     
31.51
 
2015
   
61.13
     
32.76
 



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2016
 
37.79
 
22.86
2017
 
31.62
 
24.42
         
2016  
First Quarter
36.81
 
29.44
 
Second Quarter
37.79
 
24.61
 
Third Quarter
26.36
 
22.86
 
Fourth Quarter
26.04
 
23.82
         
2017
First Quarter
29.62
 
25.31
 
Second Quarter
31.62
 
26.60
 
Third Quarter
28.69
 
24.42
 
Fourth Quarter
28.10
 
24.68
         
2017
October
26.71
 
24.68
 
November
28.10
 
25.55
 
December
25.50
 
24.75
         
2018
January
26.64
 
25.10
 
February
25.77
 
23.95
 
March
26.85
 
24.78

Source: Reuters
Each ADS represents 40 H Shares. As of March 31, 2018, there were 109 registered holders of American Depositary Receipts evidencing ADS.
On January 21, 1998, we listed our H Shares on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. On February 26, 1998, we placed 250 million H Shares at the price of HK$4.40 per H Share or US$22.73 per ADS. In May 2004, we effected a two-for-one stock split by way of a stock dividend for all our outstanding shares including H Shares. The table below sets forth, for the periods indicated, the high and low closing prices of H Shares on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
   
Closing Price per H Share
   
High
 
Low
   
(HK$)
 
(HK$)
2013
 
9.64
 
6.21
2014
 
10.92
 
6.21
2015
 
11.76
 
6.40
2016
 
7.27
 
4.46
2017
 
6.22
 
  4.82
         
2016
First Quarter
7.12
 
5.72
 
Second Quarter
7.27
 
4.74
 
Third Quarter
5.17
 
4.46
 
Fourth Quarter
 5.14
 
 4.61
         
2017  
First Quarter
5.77
 
4.93
 
Second Quarter
6.22
 
5.18
 
Third Quarter
5.60
 
4.82
 
Fourth Quarter
5.59
 
4.83
         
2017
October
5.22
 
4.83
 
November
5.59
 
4.99



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December
5.05
 
4.86
         
2018  
January
5.23
 
4.95
 
February
5.08
 
4.61
 
March
5.30
 
4.91

As of March 31, 2018, there were 464 registered holders of H Shares.
ITEM 10
Additional Information
A.
Share capital
Not applicable.
B.
Memorandum and articles of association
The following is a brief summary of certain provisions of our Articles of Association, as amended, the Company Law and certain other applicable laws and regulations of the PRC. Such summary does not purport to be complete. For further information, you and your advisors should refer to the text of our Articles of Association, as amended, and to the texts of the applicable laws and regulations.
Objects and Purposes
We are a joint stock limited company established in accordance with the Standard Opinion for Joint Stock Limited Companies (the "Standard Opinion") and certain other relevant laws and regulations of the PRC. We are registered with the PRC State Administration for Industry and Commerce with business license number Qi Gu Guo Zi No. 000496. Article 10 of our Articles of Association provides that our scope of businesses includes, among other things, investment, construction, operation and management of power plants; development, investment and operation of other export-oriented enterprises related to power plants; production and sale of thermal heat and electricity.
Directors
Our directors shall be elected at our shareholders' general meeting. Because the shares do not have cumulative voting rights, a holder of a majority of the shares is able to elect all of the directors. Our directors shall be elected for a term of three years and may serve consecutive terms upon re-election, except that independent directors may only serve a maximum of two consecutive terms of six years. Our directors are not required to hold any shares in us, and there is no age limit requirement for the retirement or non-retirement of our directors.
Where a director is materially interested, directly or indirectly, in a contract, transaction or arrangement (including any proposed contract, transaction or arrangement) with us, he or she shall declare the nature and extent of his or her interests to the board of directors at the earliest opportunity, whether or not such contract, transaction or arrangement is otherwise subject to the approval of the board. A director shall not vote, and shall not be counted in the quorum of the meeting, on any resolution concerning any contract, transaction or arrangement where the director owns material rights or interests therein. A director is deemed to be interested in a contract, transaction or arrangement in which his associate (as defined by Article 133 of the Articles of Association) is interested.
Unless the interested director discloses his interests to the board and the contract, transaction or arrangement in which the director is materially interested is approved by the board at a meeting in which the director neither votes nor is counted in the quorum, such contract, transaction or arrangement may be revoked by us except with respect to a bona fide party thereto who does not have notice of the director's interests.
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shareholders' general meeting and to meet expenditure requirement incurred or to be incurred by the director for the purposes of the Company or for the purpose of enabling the director to perform his or her duties properly.
Matters relating to the remuneration of our directors shall be determined by the shareholders' general meeting.
Dividends
Distribution of dividends may be proposed by our board of directors for approval by an ordinary resolution of our shareholders at the shareholders' general meeting. The Articles of Association allows for cash dividends, stock dividends and combination of cash and stock dividends.
Dividends may only be distributed after allowance has been made for:
·
recovery of losses, if any;
·
allocations to the statutory surplus reserve fund; and
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allocations to a discretionary surplus reserve fund.
The allocation to the statutory surplus reserve fund is 10% of our net income determined in accordance with the PRC accounting rules. Where the accumulated statutory surplus reserve fund has reached 50% or more of our registered capital, no allocation is needed.
The Articles of Association require that cash dividends and other distribution with respect of H Shares be declared in Renminbi and paid by the Company in U.S. dollars or Hong Kong dollar in terms of the H Shares listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. The Articles of Association further stipulate that for dividends and other distributions paid in currencies other than Renminbi, we shall use an exchange rate equal to the median closing exchange rate of Renminbi for such currencies announced by the PBOC for two working days in the week preceding the date on which such dividends or other distributions are declared.
We will appoint receiving agents to receive, on behalf of the holders of H Shares, any dividend distributions and all other money owing by us in respect of such shares (Receiving Agents). The Receiving Agents will comply with the laws and regulations of the applicable stock exchanges on which our shares are listed. Any Receiving Agent appointed on behalf of the holders of H Shares listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange will be a company registered as a trust corporation under the Trustee Ordinance of Hong Kong.
Dividends payments may be subject to PRC withholding tax.
Voting Rights and Shareholders' Meetings
Our board of directors shall convene a shareholders' annual general meeting once every year and within six months from the end of the preceding financial year. Our board shall convene an extraordinary general meeting within two months after the occurrence of any one of the following events:
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where the number of directors is less than the number required by the PRC Company Law or two-thirds of the number specified in our Articles of Association;
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where our unrecovered losses reach one-third of the total amount of our share capital;
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where shareholder(s) holding 10% or more of our issued shares so request(s);
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whenever our board deems necessary or our supervisory committee so requests; or
·
other circumstances as provided in the Articles of Association.

Resolutions proposed by shareholder(s) holding 3% or more of the total number of voting shares shall be included in the agenda for the relevant annual general meeting if (i) they are submitted to the board of directors no later than 10 days before the annual general meeting is to be held and (ii) they are matters which fall within the scope of the functions and powers of shareholders' general meeting and have clear subject and concrete terms to be voted upon. The board of directors shall publish a supplementary notice of annual general meeting specifying the


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resolutions proposed to other shareholders. Upon publication of the supplementary notice, no alteration to the proposed resolutions or addition of other proposed resolutions will be accepted.
All shareholders' meetings must be convened by our board by written notice given to shareholders not less than 45 days before the meeting. Based on the written replies received by us 20 days before a shareholders' meeting, we shall calculate the number of voting shares represented by shareholders who have indicated that they intend to attend the meeting. When the number of voting shares represented by those shareholders amounts to more than one-half of our total voting shares, we shall convene the shareholders' general meeting. Otherwise, we shall, within five days before holding the shareholders' general meeting, inform the shareholders again of the motions to be considered and the date and venue of the meeting by way of a public announcement. After the announcement is made, the shareholders' meeting may be convened. The accidental omission by us to give notice of a meeting to, or the non-receipt of notice of a meeting by, a shareholder will not invalidate the proceedings at that shareholders' meeting.
Shareholders at meetings have the power, among other things, to examine and approve our profit distribution plans and plans to recover losses, the annual budget, an increase or reduction of registered share capital, the reports of our board of directors and supervisory committee, the issuance of debentures, and the plans for merger, division, dissolution or liquidation; to elect or remove our directors and supervisors who are not elected as employees' representatives; and to review and amend our Articles of Association. In addition, the rights of a class of shareholders may not be modified or abrogated, unless approved by a special resolution of shareholders at a general shareholders' meeting and by a special resolution of shareholders of that class of shares at a separate meeting. Our Articles of Association enumerate, without limitation, certain amendments which would be deemed to be a modification or abrogation of the rights of a class of shareholders, including increasing or decreasing the number of shares of such class or the number of shares of a class with voting or distribution rights or privileges equal or superior to the shares of such class, removing or reducing rights to receive dividends in a particular currency, and creating shares with voting or distribution rights or privileges equal or superior to the shares of such class.
Each share is entitled to one vote on all such matters submitted to a vote of our shareholders at the shareholders' general meetings, except for meetings of a special class of shareholders where only holders of shares of the affected class are entitled to vote on the basis of one vote per share of the affected class.
Shareholders are entitled to attend and vote at meetings either in person or by proxy. Proxies must be in writing and deposited at our legal address, or such other place as is specified in the meeting notice, not less than 24 hours before the start of the meeting at which the proxy proposes to vote or the time appointed for the passing of the relevant resolution(s). When the instrument appointing a proxy is executed by the shareholder's attorney-in-fact, such proxy when deposited must be accompanied by a notary-certified copy of the relevant power of attorney or other authority under which the proxy was executed.
Except for those actions discussed below which require supermajority votes ("special resolutions"), resolutions of the shareholders are passed by a simple majority of the voting shares held by shareholders who are present in person or by proxy. Special resolutions must be passed by more than two-thirds of the voting shares held by shareholders who are present in person or by proxy.
The following decisions must be adopted by special resolution:
·
an increase or reduction of our registered share capital or the issuance of shares, including stock distributions, of any class, warrants and other similar securities;
·
issuance of debentures;
·
our division, merger, dissolution, liquidation and change of the legal form;
·
amendments to our Articles of Association;
·
acquisition or disposal of material assets or providing a guarantee in the amount exceeding 30% of our most recent audited total assets within one year;
·
adjustments to our profit distribution policy; and
·
any other matters our shareholders have resolved by way of an ordinary resolution at a general meeting to be of a nature which may have a material impact on us and should be adopted by special resolution.


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In addition, amendments to the Articles of Association require the approval and consent of the relevant PRC authorities.
All other actions taken by the shareholders, including the appointment and removal of our directors and supervisors and the declaration of cash dividend payments, will be decided by an ordinary resolution of the shareholders.
Any shareholder resolution which is in violation of any laws or regulations of the PRC will be null and void.
Liquidation Rights
In the event of our liquidation, the ordinary shares held by overseas shareholders will rank pari passu with the ordinary shares held by the domestic shareholders, and any of our assets remaining after payments (in order of priority) of (a) the costs of liquidation (b) wages and social insurance fees payable to or for our employees for the past three years prior to the date of liquidation; (c) overdue taxes and tax surcharges, funds and other amounts payable pursuant to the applicable administrative regulations; and (d) bank loans, corporate bonds and other debts, will be divided among our shareholders in accordance with the class of shares and their proportional shareholdings.
Further Capital Call
Shareholders are not liable to make any further contribution to the share capital other than according to the terms, which were agreed to by the subscriber of the relevant shares at the time of subscription.
Increases in Share Capital and Preemptive Rights
The Articles of Association require the approval by a special resolution of the shareholders prior to authorizing, allotting, issuing or granting shares, securities convertible into shares or options, warrants or similar rights to subscribe for any shares or such convertible securities. New issues of shares must also be approved by the relevant PRC authorities.
Shareholders do not have preemptive rights with respect to new issues of shares of the Company.
Reduction of Share Capital and Purchase by Us of Our Shares and General Mandate to Repurchase Shares
We may reduce our registered share capital only upon obtaining the approval of the shareholders by a special resolution and, in certain circumstances, of relevant PRC authorities. The number of H Shares which may be purchased is subject to the Hong Kong Takeovers and Share Repurchase Codes.
Restrictions on Large or Controlling Shareholders
Our Articles of Association provide that, in addition to any obligation imposed by laws and administration regulations or required by the listing rules of the stock exchanges on which our shares are listed, a controlling shareholder shall not exercise his voting rights in a manner prejudicial to the interests of the shareholders generally or of some part of the shareholders:
·
to relieve a director or supervisor from his or her duty to act honestly in our best interests;
·
to approve the expropriation by a director or supervisor (for his or her own benefit or for the benefit of another person) of our assets in any way, including, without limitation, opportunities which may benefit us; or
·
to approve the expropriation by a director or supervisor (for his or her own benefit or for the benefit of another person) of the individual rights of other shareholders, including, without limitation, rights to distributions and voting rights (save according to a restructuring of our company which has been submitted for approval by the shareholders in a general meeting in accordance with our articles of association).


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A controlling shareholder, however, will not be precluded by our Articles of Association or any laws and administrative regulations or the listing rules of the stock exchanges on which our shares are listed from voting on these matters.
A controlling shareholder is defined by our Articles of Association as a shareholder whose capital contribution represents 50% or more of the total capital of our Company, or a shareholder whose shares represent 50% or more of the total issued share capital of our Company, or a shareholder whose capital contribution or shares are less than 50% but obtains significant voting rights to influence the result of the shareholder's general meeting or the resolutions passed thereby.
Disclosure
The Listing Agreement imposes a requirement on us to keep the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, our shareholders and other holders of our listed securities informed as soon as reasonably practicable of any information relating to us and our subsidiaries, including information on any major new developments which are not public knowledge, which:
·
is necessary to enable them and the public to appraise the position of us and our subsidiaries;
·
is necessary to avoid the establishment of a false market in its securities; and
·
might be reasonably expected to materially affect market activity in and the price of its securities.
There are also requirements under the Listing Rules for us to obtain prior shareholders' approval and/or to disclose to shareholders details of certain acquisitions or disposals of assets and other transactions (including transactions with controlling shareholders).
Sources of Shareholders' Rights
The PRC's legal system is based on written statutes and is a system in which decided legal cases have little precedent value. Prior to the effectiveness of the Company Law, the PRC did not have a comprehensive body of laws governing joint stock limited companies. The rights and obligations of our shareholders are principally contained in our constitutive documents and the Standard Opinion, under which we were established. In December 1993, the Standing Committee of the 8th National People's Congress adopted the PRC Company Law, which superseded the Standard Opinion. In accordance with Article 229 of the Company Law, we must comply with the relevant requirements of the Company Law within an unspecified time period. As a result, we amended our Articles of Association pursuant to the Company Law on June 6, 1995. On October 27, 2005, the Company Law was amended by the Standing Committee of the 10th National People's Congress, and came into force on January 1, 2006.
Currently, the primary sources of shareholder's rights are our Articles of Association, as amended, the PRC Company Law and the Listing Rules of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, which, among other things, impose certain standards of conduct, fairness and disclosure on us, our directors and our controlling shareholders. To facilitate the offering and listing of shares of PRC companies overseas, and to regulate the behavior of companies whose shares are listed overseas, the State Council Securities Committee and the State Commission for Restructuring the Economic System issued on August 27, 1994 the Mandatory Provisions for Articles of Association of Company Listing Overseas (the "Mandatory Provisions"). These Mandatory Provisions become entrenched in that, once they are incorporated into the Articles of Association of a PRC Company, any amendment to those provisions will only become effective after approval by the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council. The Listing Rules require a number of additional provisions to the Mandatory Provisions to be included in the Articles of Association of PRC companies listing H Shares on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (the "Additional Provisions"). The Mandatory Provisions and the Additional Provisions have been incorporated into our Articles of Association.
In addition, upon the listing of and for so long as the H Shares are listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, we are subject to the relevant ordinances, rules and regulations applicable to companies listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, including the Listing Rules of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, the Securities (Disclosure of


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Interests) Ordinance (the "SDI Ordinance"), the Securities (Insider Dealing) Ordinance and the Hong Kong Codes on Takeovers and Mergers and Share Repurchases (the "Hong Kong Takeovers and Repurchase Codes").
Enforceability of Shareholders' Rights
There has not been any public disclosure in relation to the enforcement by holders of H Shares of their rights under constitutive documents of joint stock limited companies or the Company Law or in the application or interpretation of the PRC or Hong Kong regulatory provisions applicable to the PRC joint stock limited companies.
The Company Law, as amended in October 2005 and effective in January 2006, has granted shareholders with the rights to bring derivative suits. Within the Company Law, shareholders holding more than 1 percent of the shares of the company for more than 180 consecutive days are entitled to request the supervisory committee (in terms of directors and senior management) or the board of directors (in terms of supervisors) to bring legal proceedings, or bring legal proceedings in their own name on behalf of the company where it is in emergency and the company will be subject to irreparable loss if not to do so, against directors, supervisors or senior management who fail to comply with the laws and regulations or the company's Articles of Association in the course of performing their duties and cause loss to the company;
Our Articles of Association provide that all differences or claims:
·
between a holder of H Shares and us;
·
between a holder of H Shares and any of our directors, supervisors, general managers or other senior officers; or
·
between a holder of H Shares and a holder of domestic ordinary shares, arising from any provision of our Articles of Association, any right or obligation conferred or imposed by the Company Law or any other relevant law or administrative regulation which concerns our affairs
must, with certain exceptions, be referred to arbitration at either the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission in the PRC or the Hong Kong International Arbitration Center. Our Articles of Association provide that such arbitration will be final and conclusive. In June 1999, an arrangement was made between the People's Courts of the PRC and the courts of Hong Kong to mutually enforce arbitration rewards rendered in the PRC and Hong Kong according to their respective laws. This new arrangement was approved by the Supreme Court of the PRC and the Hong Kong Legislative Council and became effective on February 1, 2000.
The holders of H Shares will not be able to bring actions on the basis of violations of the Listing Rules and must rely on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange to enforce its rules. The SDI Ordinance establishes certain obligations in relation to disclosure of shareholder's interests in Hong Kong listed companies, the violation of which is subject to prosecution by the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong. The Hong Kong Takeovers and Repurchase Codes do not have the force of law and are the only standards of commercial conduct considered acceptable for takeover and merger transactions and share repurchases in Hong Kong as established by the Securities and Futures Commission and the securities and futures industry in Hong Kong.
We have appointed CT Corporation System, New York, as our agent to receive service of process with respect to any action brought against us in certain courts in New York under the United States federal and New York State's securities laws. However, as the PRC does not have treaties providing for the reciprocal recognition and enforcement of judgments of courts within the United States, the United Kingdom, Japan or most other of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development countries, administrative actions brought by regulatory authorities, such as the Commission, and other actions which result in foreign court judgments, could (assuming such actions are not required by PRC law and the Articles of Association to be arbitrated) only be enforced in the PRC on a reciprocal basis or according to relevant international treaties to which China is a party if such judgments or rulings do not violate the basic principles of the law of the PRC or the sovereignty, security and public interest of the society of the PRC, as determined by a People's Court of the PRC which has the jurisdiction for recognition and enforcement of judgments. We have been advised by our PRC counsel, Haiwen & Partners, that there is uncertainty as to the enforceability in the PRC of actions to enforce judgments of United States courts arising out of or based on


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the ownership of H Shares or ADSs, including judgments arising out of or based on the civil liability provisions of United States federal or state securities laws.
Restrictions on Transferability and the Share Register
As provided in the Articles of Associations we may refuse to register a transfer of H Shares listed on Hong Kong Stock Exchange unless:
·
a fee (for each instrument of transfer) of HK dollar 2.50, or any higher fee as agreed by the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, has been paid to us;
·
the instrument of transfer only involves H Shares;
·
the stamp duty chargeable on the instrument of transfer has been paid;
·
the relevant share certificate and upon the reasonable request of the board of directors, any evidence in relation to the right of the transferor to transfer the shares have been submitted;
·
if it is intended to transfer the shares to joint owners, then the maximum number of joint owners must not exceed four;
·
we do not have any lien on the relevant shares.
We are required to maintain an original share register for holders of H Shares in Hong Kong and a copy of the register at our legal address. Shareholders have the right to inspect and, for a reasonable charge, to copy the share register. No transfers of ordinary shares shall be recorded in our share register within 20 days prior to the date of a shareholders' general meeting or within 5 days prior to the record date established for the purpose of distributing a dividend.
We have appointed Hong Kong Registrars Limited to act as the registrar of our H Shares. This registrar maintains our register of holders of H Shares in Hong Kong and enters transfers of shares in such register upon the presentation of the documents described above.
C.
Material contracts
See "Item 7. Major Shareholders and Related Party Transactions — B. Related Party Transactions" for certain arrangements we have entered into with HIPDC and Huaneng Group.
D.
Exchange controls
The existing foreign exchange regulations have significantly reduced government foreign exchange controls for transactions under the current account, including trade and service related foreign exchange transactions and payment of dividends. We may undertake current account foreign exchange transactions without prior approval from the State Administration of Foreign Exchange or its local branch offices. The PRC Government has stated publicly that it intends to make the Renminbi freely convertible in the future. However, we cannot predict whether the PRC Government will continue its existing foreign exchange policy and when the PRC Government will allow free conversion of Renminbi to foreign currency.
Foreign exchange transactions under the capital account, under most circumstances, including principal payments in respect of foreign currency-denominated obligations, continue to be subject to significant foreign exchange controls and require the approval of the State Administration of Foreign Exchange or its local branch offices. These limitations could affect our ability to obtain foreign exchange through debt or equity financing, or to obtain foreign exchange for capital expenditures.
The conversion of Renminbi into foreign currencies, including U.S. dollars, is based on rates set by the PBOC. On July 21, 2005, the PRC government introduced a floating exchange rate system to allow the value of Renminbi to fluctuate within a regulated band based on market supply and demand and by reference to a basket of foreign currencies. Renminbi appreciated by more than 20% against the U.S. dollar between July 2005 and July 2008. Between July 2008 and June 2010, this appreciation halted and the exchange rate between the Renminbi and the U.S. dollar remained within a narrow band. On June 19, 2010, the PBOC decided to further promote the reform


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of the Renminbi exchange rate formation mechanism, and improve the flexibility of the Renminbi exchange rate. Since June 2010, Renminbi has regained steady appreciation against the U.S. dollar, which was reversed by slight depreciation of the Renminbi against the U.S. dollar at the turn to and early 2014. On March 15, 2014, the PBOC announced to further widen the Remninbi's daily trading band against the U.S. dollar from 1% to 2% on either side of the daily reference rate, allowing for greater fluctuations of the exchange rate. It is difficult to predict how market forces or PRC or U.S. government policy may impact the exchange rate between the Renminbi and the U.S. dollar in the future. There remains significant international pressure on the PRC Government to further liberalize its currency policy, which could result in further fluctuations in the value of the Renminbi against the U.S. dollar. However, there is no assurance that there will not be a devaluation of Renminbi in the future. If there is such a devaluation, our debt servicing cost will increase and the return to our overseas investors may decrease.
The following table sets forth information concerning exchange rates between the Renminbi and the U.S. dollar for the periods indicated:
   
Noon Buying Rate
 
Period
 
End
   
Average(1)
   
High
   
Low
 
   
(RMB per US$1.00)
 
2012
   
6.2301
     
6.2990
     
6.3879
     
6.2221
 
2013
   
6.0537
     
6.1412
     
6.2438
     
6.0537
 
2014
   
6.2046
     
6.1704
     
6.2591
     
6.0402
 
2015
   
6.4778
     
6.2869
     
6.4896
     
6.1870
 
2016
   
6.9430
     
6.6549
     
6.9580
     
6.4480
 
2017
   
6.5063
     
6.7350
     
6.9575
     
6.4773
 
October
   
6.6328
     
6.6254
     
6.6533
     
6.5712
 
November
   
6.6090
     
6.6200
     
6.6385
     
6.5967
 
December
   
6.5063
     
6.5932
     
6.6210
     
6.5063
 
2018
                               
January
   
6.2841
     
6.4233
     
6.5263
     
6.2841
 
February
   
6.3280
     
6.3183
     
6.3471
     
6.2649
 
March
   
6.2726
     
6.3174
     
6.3565
     
6.2685
 
April (through April 6, 2018)
   
6.3045
     
6.2960
     
6.3045
     
6.2785
 

Source: Federal Reserve Statistical Release, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.
Note:
(1)
Annual averages are calculated by using the average of the exchange rates on the last day of each month during the relevant year. Monthly averages are calculated by using the average of the daily rates during the relevant month.
E.
Taxation
The following is a summary of (i) certain tax consequences from acquiring, owning and disposing of the H Shares and ADSs based on tax laws of the PRC, the United States and the Income Tax Treaty between the PRC and the United States (the "Tax Treaty") as in effect on the date of this annual report, and is subject to changes in PRC or United States law, including changes that could have retroactive effect, and (ii) the principal PRC taxes to which we are subject. The following summary does not take into account or discuss the tax laws of any countries or regions other than the PRC and the United States, nor does it take into account the individual circumstances of an investor. This summary does not purport to be a complete technical analysis or examination of all potential tax effects relevant to an investment in the H Shares or ADSs and current and prospective investors in all jurisdictions of the H Shares or ADSs are advised to consult their tax advisors as to PRC, United States or other tax consequences of the purchase, ownership and disposition of the H Shares or ADSs. This summary also does not purport to be a complete technical analysis or examination of all potential PRC taxes that may be levied upon us.


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PRC tax considerations
Tax on dividends
Individual investors
According to the current PRC tax regulations, dividends paid by PRC companies to individual investors are ordinarily subject to a PRC withholding tax levied at a flat rate of 20%. For a foreign individual who has no domicile or does not stay in the territory of China or who has no domicile but has stayed in the territory of China for less than one year, the receipt of dividends from a company in China is normally subject to a withholding tax of 20% unless reduced or exempted by applicable laws and tax treaties.
Enterprises
In accordance with the New Enterprise Income Tax Law that became effective on January 1, 2008, dividends derived from the revenues accumulated from January 1, 2008 and as amended on February 24, 2017 and paid by PRC companies to non-resident enterprises are generally subject to a PRC withholding tax levied at a rate of 10% unless exempted or reduced pursuant to an applicable double-taxation treaty or other exemptions. Dividends paid by PRC companies to resident enterprises, including enterprises established under the laws of non-PRC jurisdictions but whose "de facto management body" is located in the PRC, are not subject to any PRC withholding tax, unless the dividends are derived from the publicly traded shares which have not been held continuously by the resident enterprises for twelve months. According to the Notice on the Issues Concerning Withholding the Enterprise Income Tax on the Dividends Paid by Chinese Resident Enterprise to H Share Holders Which Are Overseas Non-resident Enterprises issued by the State Administration of Taxation on November 6, 2008, Chinese resident enterprises are required to withhold PRC enterprise income tax at the rate of 10% on dividends paid for 2008 and later years payable to their respective H Shares holders who are non-resident enterprises.
Capital gains tax on sales of shares
In accordance with the New Enterprise Income Tax Law, capital gains realized by foreign enterprises which are non-resident enterprises in China upon the sale of overseas shares are generally subject to a PRC withholding tax levied at a rate of 10%, unless exempted or reduced pursuant to an applicable double-taxation treaty or other exemptions. The capital gains realized by resident enterprises, including enterprises established under the laws of non-PRC jurisdictions but whose "de facto management body" is located in the PRC, upon the sales of overseas shares are subject to the PRC enterprise income tax.
Tax treaties
Non-PRC Investors residing in countries which have entered into double-taxation treaties with the PRC may be entitled to a reduction of the withholding tax imposed on the payment of dividends to such Foreign Holders of us. The PRC currently has double-taxation treaties with a number of countries, including Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Japan, Malaysia, the Netherlands, Singapore, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Stamp tax
Under the Provisional Regulations of The People's Republic of China Concerning Stamp Tax, which became effective in October 1988, PRC stamp tax should not be imposed on the transfer of H Shares or ADSs of PRC publicly traded companies.
Taxation of the Company
Income tax
Prior to January 1, 2008, according to the relevant income tax law, foreign invested enterprises were, in general, subject to a statutory income tax of 33% (30% enterprise income tax and 3% local income tax). If these


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enterprises are located in certain specified locations or cities, or are specifically approved by the State Administration of Taxation, a lower tax rate would be applied. Effective from January 1, 1999, in accordance with the practice notes on the PRC income tax laws applicable to foreign invested enterprises investing in energy and transportation infrastructure businesses, a reduced enterprise income tax rate of 15% (after the approval of State Administration of Taxation) was applicable across the country. We applied this rule to all of our wholly owned operating power plants after obtaining the approval of the State Administration of Taxation. In addition, certain power plants were exempted from the enterprise income tax for two years starting from the first profit-making year, after offsetting all tax losses carried forward from the previous years (at most of five years), followed by a 50% reduction of the applicable tax rate for the next three years. The statutory income tax was assessed individually based on each of their results of operations.
On March 16, 2007, the Enterprise Income Tax Law of PRC, or the New Enterprise Income Tax Law, was enacted, and became effective on January 1, 2008. The New Enterprise Income Tax Law imposes a uniform income tax rate of 25% for domestic enterprises and foreign invested enterprises. Therefore, our power plants that were subject to a 33% income tax rate prior to January 1, 2008 are subject to a lower tax rate of 25% starting on January 1, 2008. With regard to our power plants entitled to a reduced enterprise income tax rate of 15% prior to January 1, 2008, their effective tax rate is being gradually increased to 25% within a five-year transition period commencing on January 1, 2008. Accordingly, the effective tax rate of our wholly owned power plants will increase over time. In addition, although our power plants entitled to tax exemption and reduction under the income tax laws and regulations that are effective prior to the New Enterprise Income Tax Law will continue to enjoy such preferential treatments until the expiration of the same, newly established power plants will not be able to benefit from such tax incentives, unless they can satisfy specific qualifications, if any, provided by then effective laws and regulations on preferential tax treatment.
Pursuant to Measures for the Collection and Administration of Consolidated Payment of Enterprises Income Tax on Trans-Regional Operation, effective on January 1, 2013, the Company and its branches calculate and pay income tax on a combined basis according to relevant tax laws and regulations. The income tax of subsidiaries remains to be calculated individually based on their individual operating results.
Value-added tax
Since January 1, 1994, the government has implemented a turnover tax system applicable to FIEs. Under the turnover tax provisions, we have to collect from our electricity customers and pay to the PRC tax authorities a value-added tax ("VAT") on our sales. The tax rate on sales of electricity by us is 17% of total sales. The amount of VAT payable by us is the VAT on sales reduced by the VAT paid by us on our purchases of coal, fuel and other inputs.
Effective from January 1, 2009, VAT payers are allowed to credit against output VAT in respect of input VAT on fixed assets purchased or self-manufactured based on the relevant VAT credit receipts in accordance with the revised VAT regulations and its implementation rules.
In addition, effective from August 1, 2012, according to the relevant regulations of Ministry of Finance of PRC and State Administration of Taxation, nine pilot regions including Shanghai, Beijing, Tianjin, Jiangsu Province, Anhui Province, Zhejiang Province, Fujian Province, Hubei Province and Guangdong Province have been under the pilot program for the transformation from Business Tax to VAT since January 1, 2012 and all other regions have been since August 1, 2013 for specified industry. The applicable tax rate of VAT for the Company and its subsidiaries in respect of the lease of tangible movable properties, transportation industry and other modern services industries are 17%, 11% and 6%, respectively.
On March 23, 2016, the Ministry of Finance of PRC and the State Administration of Taxation issued the Circular of Full Implementation of Business Tax to VAT Reform which confirms that business tax will be completely replaced by VAT from May 1, 2016. With effect from May 1, 2016, our income is only subject to VAT and not business tax.


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United States federal income tax considerations
The following discussion is a summary of United States federal income tax considerations relating to the ownership and disposition of our H Shares or ADSs by a U.S. Holder (as defined below). This discussion is based upon existing United States federal income tax law, which is subject to differing interpretations or change, possibly with retroactive effect. This discussion does not address all aspects of United States federal income taxation which may be important to particular holders in light of their particular circumstances, such as holders subject to special tax rules including: banks or other financial institutions, insurance companies, broker-dealers, traders in securities that elect mark-to-market treatment, partnerships and their partners, regulated investment companies, real estate investment trusts, cooperatives, pension plans, tax-exempt organizations (including private foundations), holders who are not U.S. Holders, holders who own (directly, indirectly, or constructively) 10% or more of the voting power or value of our stock, holders that hold H Shares or ADSs as part of a straddle, hedge, conversion, constructive sale, or other integrated transaction for United States federal income tax purposes, holders who acquired their ADSs or H Shares pursuant to any employee share option or otherwise as compensation, or holders that have a functional currency other than the United States dollar, all of whom may be subject to tax rules that differ significantly from those summarized below. In addition, this discussion does not address any state, local, non-United States, non-income tax (such as the United States federal gift and estate tax), or alternative minimum tax considerations or the Medicare tax. This discussion only addresses holders that hold their H Shares or ADSs as "capital assets" (generally, property held for investment) under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"). U.S. Holders are urged to consult their tax advisors regarding the United States federal, state, local, and non-United States income and other tax considerations relating to the ownership and disposition of our H Shares or ADSs.
For purposes of this summary, a U.S. Holder is a beneficial owner of H Shares or ADSs that is, for United States federal income tax purposes:
·
an individual who is a citizen or resident of the United States;
·
a corporation (or other entity treated as a corporation for United States federal income tax purposes) created in or organized under the laws of the United States or any State thereof or the District of Columbia;
·
an estate the income of which is includible in gross income for United States federal income tax purposes regardless of its source; or
·
a trust (a) the administration of which is subject to the primary supervision of a United States court and which has one or more United States persons who have the authority to control all substantial decisions of the trust or (b) a trust that has otherwise elected to be treated as a United States person under the Code.
If a partnership (including any entity treated as a partnership for United States federal income tax purposes) is a beneficial owner of H Shares or ADSs, the tax treatment of a partner in such partnership will depend upon the status of the partner and the activities of the partnership. Partnerships and partners of a partnership holding our H Shares or ADSs are urged to consult their tax advisors regarding the United States federal income tax considerations relating to the ownership and disposition of our H Shares or ADSs.
For United States federal income tax purposes, it is generally expected that a U.S. Holder of ADSs will be treated as the beneficial owner of the underlying shares represented by the ADSs. The remainder of this discussion assumes that a holder of ADSs will be treated in this manner. Accordingly, deposits or withdrawals of H Shares for ADSs will generally not be subject to United States federal income tax.
Passive Foreign Investment Company Considerations
A non-United States corporation, such as our Company, will be a "passive foreign investment company" (a "PFIC"), for United States federal income tax purposes for any taxable year, if either (a) 75% or more of its gross income for such year consists of certain types of "passive" income or (b) 50% or more of its average quarterly assets as generally determined on the basis of fair market value during such year produce or are held for the production of passive income. For this purpose, cash and assets readily convertible into cash are categorized as passive assets and the Company's unbooked intangibles are taken into account for determining the value of its assets. We will be


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treated as owning a proportionate share of the assets and earning a proportionate share of the income of any other corporation in which we own, directly or indirectly, more than 25% (by value) of the stock.
We do not believe that we were classified as a PFIC for the taxable year ended December 31, 2017. The determination of whether we will be or become a PFIC will depend, in part, upon the composition of our income and our assets (which are subject to change from year to year) and the market price of our ADSs (of which we cannot control). Although we do not expect that our business plans will change in a manner that will affect our PFIC status, no assurance can be given in this regard. Because there are uncertainties in the application of the relevant rules and PFIC status is a fact-intensive determination made on an annual basis, no assurance may be given with respect to our PFIC status for any taxable year.
The discussion below under "Dividends" and "Sale or Other Disposition of H Shares or ADSs" assumes that we will not be classified as a PFIC for United States federal income tax purposes. See the discussion below under the heading "Passive Foreign Investment Company Rules" for a brief summary of the PFIC rules.
Dividends
The gross amount of any cash distributions (including the amount of any tax withheld) paid on our H Shares or ADSs out of our current or accumulated earnings and profits, as determined under United States federal income tax principles, will be subject to tax as dividend income on the day actually or constructively received by a U.S. Holder, in the case of H Shares, or by the depositary bank, in the case of ADSs. Because we do not intend to determine our earnings and profits on the basis of United States federal income tax principles, any distribution paid will generally be reported as a "dividend" for United States federal income tax purposes. A non-corporate recipient of dividend income will generally be subject to tax on dividend income from a "qualified foreign corporation" at a reduced capital gains rate rather than the marginal tax rates generally applicable to ordinary income provided that certain holding period requirements are met.
A non-U.S. corporation (other than a corporation that is classified as a PFIC for the taxable year in which the dividend is paid or the preceding taxable year) generally will be considered to be a qualified foreign corporation (i) if it is eligible for the benefits of a comprehensive tax treaty with the United States which the Secretary of Treasury of the United States determines is satisfactory for purposes of this provision and which includes an exchange of information program or (ii) with respect to any dividend it pays on stock which is readily tradable on an established securities market in the United States. There is currently a tax treaty in effect between the United States and the People's Republic of China (the "U.S.-PRC Treaty") which the Secretary of Treasury of the United States determined is satisfactory for these purposes and we believe that we are eligible for the benefits of such treaty. Additionally, our ADSs (but not our H Shares) trade on the New York Stock Exchange, an established securities market in the United States and the ADSs are expected to be readily tradable for so long as they continue to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Thus, while we presently believe that we are a qualified foreign corporation for purposes of the reduced treaty rate, there can be no assurance that the dividends we pay on our H Shares or ADSs will meet the conditions required for the reduced tax rate in the current taxable year or future taxable years. Dividends received on H Shares or ADSs will not be eligible for the dividends received deduction allowed to corporations. U.S. Holders are urged to consult their tax advisors regarding the rate of tax that will apply to them with respect to dividends (if any) received from U.S.
Dividends paid in non-United States currency will be includible in income in a United States dollar amount based on the exchange rate prevailing at the time of receipt of such dividends by the depositary, in the case of ADSs, or by the U.S. Holder, in the case of H Shares held directly by such U.S. Holder, regardless of whether the non-United States currency is actually converted into United States dollars at that time. Gain or loss, if any, recognized on a subsequent sale, conversion or other disposition of the non-United States currency will generally be United States source income or loss.
Dividends received on H Shares or ADSs will generally be treated, for United States foreign tax credit purposes, as foreign source income and generally will constitute passive category income. A U.S. Holder may be eligible, subject to a number of complex limitations, to claim a foreign tax credit in respect of any non-United States withholding taxes imposed on dividends received on H Shares or ADSs. U.S. Holders who do not elect to claim a foreign tax credit for foreign income tax withheld may instead claim a deduction, for United States federal income


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tax purposes, in respect of such withholdings, but only for a year in which the U.S. Holder elects to do so for all creditable foreign income taxes. U.S. Holders are urged to consult their tax advisors regarding the availability of the foreign tax credit under their particular circumstances.
Sale or Other Disposition of H Shares or ADSs
A U.S. Holder will generally recognize capital gain or loss upon the sale or other disposition of H Shares or ADSs in an amount equal to the difference between the amount realized upon the disposition and the U.S. Holder's adjusted tax basis in such H Shares or ADSs. Any capital gain or loss will be long-term if the H Shares or ADSs have been held for more than one year and will generally be United States source gain or loss for United States foreign tax credit purposes. If any PRC tax were to be imposed on any gain from the disposition of H Shares or ADSs, however, a U.S. Holder that is eligible for the benefits of the U.S.-PRC Treaty may elect to treat the gain as non-United States source gain or loss. The deductibility of a capital loss may be subject to limitations. The rules governing the foreign tax credit are complex and their outcome depends in large part on the U.S. Holder’s individual facts and circumstances. Accordingly, U.S. Holders should to consult their tax advisors regarding the availability of the foreign tax credit under their particular circumstances.
U.S. Holders that receive currency other than the United States dollar upon the sale or other disposition of H Shares will realize an amount equal to the United States dollar value of the non-United States currency on the date of such sale or other disposition, or if the shares are traded on an established securities market, in the case of cash basis and electing accrual basis taxpayers, the settlement date. U.S. Holders will recognize currency gain or loss if the United States dollar value of the currency received on the settlement date differs from the amount realized. U.S. Holders will have a tax basis in the currency received equal to the United States dollar amount at the spot rate on the settlement date. Generally, any gain or loss realized by U.S. Holders on a subsequent conversion or disposition of such currency will be United States source ordinary income or loss.
Passive Foreign Investment Company Rules
If we were to be classified as a PFIC in any taxable year, a special tax regime will apply to both (a) any "excess distribution" by us to a U.S. Holder (generally, the U.S. Holder's ratable portion of distributions in any year which are greater than 125% of the average annual distribution received by such U.S. Holder in the shorter of the three preceding years or the U.S. Holder's holding period for our H Shares or ADSs) and (b) any gain realized on the sale or other disposition of the H Shares or ADSs. Under this regime, any excess distribution and realized gain will be treated as ordinary income and will be subject to tax as if (a) the excess distribution or gain had been realized ratably over the U.S. Holder's holding period, (b) the amount deemed realized in each year had been subject to tax in each year of that holding period at the highest marginal rate for such year (other than income allocated to the current period or any taxable period before we became a PFIC, which would be subject to tax at the U.S. Holder's regular ordinary income rate for the current year and would not be subject to the interest charge discussed below), and (c) the interest charge generally applicable to underpayments of tax had been imposed on the taxes deemed to have been payable in those years. In addition, dividends made to a U.S. Holder will not qualify for the lower rates of taxation applicable to long-term capital gains discussed above under "Dividends".
The above results may be eliminated if a "mark-to-market" election is available and a U.S. Holder validly makes such an election. If the election is made, such holder generally will be required to take into account the difference, if any, between the fair market value and its adjusted tax basis in H Shares or ADSs at the end of each taxable year as ordinary income or ordinary loss (to the extent of any net mark-to-market gain previously included in income). In addition, any gain from a sale or other disposition of H Shares or ADSs will be treated as ordinary income, and any loss will be treated as ordinary loss (to the extent of any net mark-to-market gain previously included in income).
We do not intend to provide information necessary for U.S. Holders to make qualified electing fund elections, which, if available, would result in tax treatment different from (and generally less adverse than) the general tax treatment for PFICs described above.
As discussed above under "Dividends", dividends that we pay on the ADSs or our H Shares will not be eligible for the reduced tax rate that applies to qualified dividend income if we are a PFIC for the taxable year in


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which the dividend is paid or the preceding taxable year. In addition, if a U.S. Holder owns the ADSs or our H Shares during any taxable year that we are a PFIC, such holder would generally be required to file an annual IRS Form 8621. Each U.S. Holder is advised to consult its tax advisors regarding the potential tax consequences to such holder if we are or become a PFIC, including the possibility of making a mark-to-market election.
Information Reporting
U.S. Holders may be subject to information reporting to the United States Internal Revenue Service with respect to dividends on and proceeds from the sale or other disposition of our H Shares or ADSs. U.S. Holders are urged to consult their tax advisors regarding the application of the United States information reporting and backup rules to their particular circumstances.
Certain U.S. Holders who hold "specified foreign financial assets", including stock of a non-U.S. corporation that is not held in an account maintained by a U.S. "financial institution", whose aggregate value exceeds $50,000 during the tax year, may be required to attach to their tax returns for the year certain specified information. An individual who fails to timely furnish the required information may be subject to a penalty. U.S. Holders are urged to consult their tax advisors regarding their reporting obligations under this legislation.
F.
Dividends and paying agents
Not applicable.
G.
Statement by experts
Not applicable.
H.
Documents on display
We are subject to the information reporting requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act") and, in accordance with the Act, file certain reports and other information with the SEC. You may read and copy any report, statement or other information filed by us at the SEC's public reference rooms in Washington, D.C., New York and Chicago, Illinois. Please call the SEC at 1-800-0330 for further information on the public reference rooms. Our reports and other information filed with the SEC are also available to the public from commercial document retrieval services and the website maintained by the SEC at http://www.sec.gov.
I.
Subsidiary information
Not applicable.
ITEM 11
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Our primary market risk exposures are fluctuations of fuel prices, foreign exchange rates and interest rates.
Equity price risk
The available-for-sale financial assets of the Company and its subsidiaries are exposed to equity security price risk.
Detailed information relating to the available-for-sale financial assets is disclosed in Note 10 to the financial statements.


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The Company and its subsidiaries are exposed to fuel price risk on fuel purchases. In particular, SinoSing Power and its subsidiaries use fuel oil swap to hedge against such a risk and designate them as cash flow hedges. Please refer to Note 14 to the financial statements for details.
Foreign exchange rate risk
The exchange rate of Renminbi to foreign currencies may fluctuate and is affected by, among other things, changes in China's political and economic conditions. The conversion of Renminbi into foreign currencies, including U.S. dollars, is based on rates set by the PBOC. On July 21, 2005, the PRC government introduced a floating exchange rate system to allow the value of Renminbi to fluctuate within a regulated band based on market supply and demand and by reference to a basket of foreign currencies. Renminbi appreciated by more than 20% against the U.S. dollar between July 2005 and July 2008. Between July 2008 and June 2010, this appreciation halted and the exchange rate between the Renminbi and the U.S. dollar remained within a narrow band. On June 19, 2010, the PBOC decided to further promote the reform of the Renminbi exchange rate formation mechanism, and improve the flexibility of the Renminbi exchange rate. Since June 2010, the Renminbi has regained steady appreciation against the U.S. dollar, which was reversed by a slight depreciation of Renminbi against the U.S. dollar at the turn to and early 2014. On March 15, 2014, the PBOC announced to further widen the Remninbi's daily trading band against the U.S. dollar from 1% to 2% on either side of the daily reference rate, allowing for greater fluctuations of the exchange rate. It is difficult to predict how market forces or PRC or U.S. government policy may impact the exchange rate between the Renminbi and the U.S. dollar in the future. There remains significant international pressure on the PRC Government to further liberalize its currency policy. We cannot assure you that any future movements in the exchange rate of the Renminbi against the U.S. dollar and other currencies will not adversely affect our results of operations and financial conditions.
SinoSing Power and its subsidiaries are exposed to foreign exchange risk on fuel purchases that is denominated primarily in U.S. dollars. They use forward exchange contracts to hedge almost all of their estimated foreign exchange exposure in respect of forecast fuel purchases over the following three months. The Company and its subsidiaries account for their forward foreign currency contracts as cash flow hedges.
The following table provides information, by maturity date, regarding our foreign currency sensitive financial instruments, which consist of bank balances and cash, short-term and long-term debt obligations, capital commitments and forward exchange contracts as of December 31, 2017 and average interest rates for the year ended December 31, 2017.
(RMB expressed in millions, except interest rate and exchange rate)
   
As of December 31, 2017
 
   
Expected Maturity Date
   
Total
   
Fair Value
 
   
2018
   
2019
   
2020
   
2021
   
2022
   
Thereafter
             
On-balance sheet financial instruments
                                               
Bank balances and cash:
                                               
In U.S. Dollar
   
316
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
316
     
316
 
In Japanese Yen
   
0.193
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
0.193
     
0.193
 
                                                                 
Debts
                                                               
Japanese Yen
   
6
     
6
     
6
     
6
     
6
     
118
     
148
     
95
 
Average interest rate
   
0.750
     
0.750
     
0.750
     
0.750
     
0.750
     
0.750
     
     
 
Euro
   
66
     
46
     
35
     
34
     
33
     
19
     
233
     
215
 
Average interest rate
   
2.079
     
2.048
     
2.014
     
2.010
     
2.008
     
2.026
     
     
 



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As of December 31, 2017
 
   
Expected Maturity Date
   
Total
   
Fair Value
 
   
2018
   
2019
   
2020
   
2021
   
2022
   
Thereafter
             
U.S. Dollar
   
418
     
412
     
412
     
412
     
412
     
206
     
2,272
     
2,272
 
Average interest rate
   
1.748
     
1.740
     
1.740
     
1.740
     
1.740
     
1.740
     
     
 
Gas purchase commitments (U.S. Dollar)
   
5,943
     
5,943
     
5,934
     
5,918
     
6,065
     
12,343
     
42,146
     
 
 

   
As of December 31, 2017
 
   
Expected Maturity Date
   
Total
   
Fair Value
 
   
2018
   
2019
   
2020
   
2021
   
2022
   
Thereafter
             
Forward exchange contracts
                                               
(Receive US $ / Pay S$)
                                               
Contract amount
   
2,083
     
391
     
84
     
9
     
-
     
-
     
2,567
     
(68
)
Average Contractual Exchange Rate
   
1.38
     
1.38
     
1.32
     
-
     
-
     
1.37
     
     
 

   
As of December 31, 2016
 
   
Expected Maturity Date
   
Total
   
Fair Value
 
   
2017
   
2018
   
2019
   
2020
   
2021
   
Thereafter
             
On-balance sheet financial instruments
                                               
Bank balances and cash:
                                               
In U.S. Dollar
   
320
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
320
     
320
 
In Japanese Yen
   
0.184
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
0.184
     
0.184
 
 
                                                               
Debts
                                                               
Japanese Yen
   
7
     
7
     
7
     
7
     
7
     
128
     
163
     
105
 
Average interest rate
   
0.750
     
0.750
     
0.750
     
0.750
     
0.750
     
0.750
     
     
 
Euro
   
68
     
68
     
40
     
32
     
32
     
46
     
286
     
230
 
Average interest rate
   
2.085
     
2.085
     
2.040
     
2.013
     
2.010
     
2.007
     
     
 
 
                                                               
U.S. Dollar
   
389
     
389
     
389
     
389
     
389
     
898
     
2,843
     
2,843
 
Average interest rate
   
1.920
     
1.920
     
1.920
     
1.920
     
1.920
     
1.920
     
     
 
 Gas purchase commitments (U.S. Dollar)
   
5,703
     
5,703
     
5,703
     
5,718
     
5,703
     
17,776
     
46,305
         

   
As of December 31, 2016
 
   
Expected Maturity Date
   
Total
   
Fair Value
 
   
2017
   
2018
   
2019
   
2020
   
2021
   
Thereafter
             
Forward exchange contracts
                                               
(Receive US $ / Pay S$)
                                               
Contract amount
   
1,884
     
498
     
155
     
1
     
-
     
-
     
2,538
     
107
 
Average Contractual Exchange Rate
   
1.39
     
1.39
     
1.39
     
1.37
     
-
     
-
     
     
 
The outstanding balance of the Company's loans denominated in foreign currencies has changed continually as a result of repayments of the loans by the Company according to agreed-upon repayment schedules. The loans denominated in U.S. dollars decreased from RMB2.843 billion as of December 31, 2016 to RMB2.272 billion as of December 31, 2017. The loans denominated in Euros decreased from RMB286 million as of December 31, 2016 to RMB233 million as of December 31, 2017.
Interest rate risk
We are exposed to interest rate risk primarily resulting from fluctuations in interest rates on our debts. Upward fluctuations in interest rates increase the cost of new variable rate debts and the interest cost of outstanding floating rate borrowings.
At present, the interest rate of the Company's loans denominated in RMB is subject to the change of the benchmark interest rate published and adjusted by the PBOC. Different interest rate levels correspond to loans with different terms. New loan contracts entered into hereafter will be subject to current benchmark interest rates. A portion of the Company's loans denominated in foreign currency are fixed rate loans, which are not subject to the changes in market interest rates. Due to the loans borrowed in relation to the acquisition of SinoSing Power, the portion of the loans denominated in foreign currency with floating interest rates increased, which subjects the finance cost of the Company to the fluctuation of market interest rates. In 2009, the Company entered into a floating-to-fixed interest rate swap agreement to hedge against the cash flow interest rate risk of part of the loan. According to the interest rate swap agreement, the Company agrees with the counterparty to settle the difference between fixed contract rates and floating rate interest amounts calculated by reference to the agreed notional amounts quarterly until 2019. The notional amount of the outstanding interest rate swap at December 31, 2017 was US$176 million.
In 2009, Tuas Power completed its refinancing, through which all of its outstanding loans denominated in U.S. dollars were refinanced through loans denominated in Singapore dollars, matching the functional currency of its operation. The loans borrowed by Tuas Power were denominated in Singapore dollars, and the majority of them


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are with floating interest rates, which subjects the finance cost of the Company to the fluctuation of market interest rates. In 2012 and 2013, TPG also entered into a number of floating-to-fixed interest rate swap agreements to hedge against the cash flow interest rate risk of the loan. According to these interest rate swap agreements, TPG agrees with the counterparty to settle the difference between fixed contract rates and floating rate interest amounts calculated by reference to the agreed notional amount semi-annually until 2020. The notional amount of the outstanding interest rate swap at December 31, 2017 was US$799.671 million.
The table below provides information about the Company and its subsidiaries' derivative financial instruments and other financial instruments that are sensitive to changes in interest rates, including interest rate swaps and debt obligations. For debt obligations, the table presents principal cash flows and related weighted average interest rates by expected maturity dates. For interest rate swaps, the table presents notional amounts and weighted average interest rates by expected (contractual) maturity dates. Notional amounts are used to calculate the contractual payments to be exchanged under the contract. Weighted average variable rates are based on implied forward rates in the yield curve at the reporting date.
(RMB expressed in millions, except interest rates)

   
As of December 31, 2017
   
Expected Maturity Date
          
   
2018
   
2019
   
2020
   
2021
   
2022
   
Thereafter
   
Total
 
Fair Value
Debts
                                                  
Shareholder's, bank and other loans
   
98,349
     
20,729
     
19,906
     
16,683
     
12,656
     
37,058
     
205,381
     
205,256
 
Average interest rate
   
3.960
     
3.850
     
3.743
     
3.643
     
3.525
     
3.525
     
     
 
                                                                           
Short-term bonds
   
11,068
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
11,068
     
11,068
 
Average interest rate
   
3.577
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
     
 
                                                                           
Long-term bonds
   
3,997
     
3,994
     
2,800
     
3,000
     
5,000
     
1,200
     
19,991
     
19,811
 
Average interest rate
   
4.629
     
4.381
     
4.204
     
4.553
     
4.553
     
3.982
     
     
 
   
As of December 31, 2017
   
   
Notional Amount Expected Maturity Date
                    
     
2018
     
2019
     
2020
     
2021
     
2022
   
Thereafter
   
Total
   
Fair Value
   
Debts
                                                                         
Interest Rate Derivatives (US$)
                                                                         
Variable to Fixed
   
209
     
941
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
1,150
     
(22
)
 
Average receive rate
   
2.92
%
   
3.38
%
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
     
   
Average pay rate
   
4.40
%
   
4.40
%
   
4.40
%
   
-
 
   
-
     
-
     
     
   
                                                                            
Interest Rate Derivatives (S$)
                                                                         
Variable to Fixed
   
1,003
     
-
     
4,215
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
5,218
     
(108
)
 
Average receive rate
   
1.08
%
   
-
     
1.35
%
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
     
   
Average pay rate
   
2.289
%
   
-
     
2.485
%
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
     
   
 
 
 
As of December 31, 2016
 
 
 
Expected Maturity Date
             
 
 
2017
   
2018
   
2019
   
2020
   
2021
   
Thereafter
   
Total
   
Fair Value
 
Debts
                                               
Shareholder's, bank and other loans
   
67,230
     
12,136
     
12,034
     
8,698
     
7,851
     
24,271
     
132,220
     
132,144
 
Average interest rate
   
3.550
     
3.404
     
3.157
     
2.951
     
2.725
     
2.725
     
     
 
 
                                                               
Short-term bonds
   
27,311
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
27,311
     
27,311
 
Average interest rate
   
3.453
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
     
 
                                                                 
Long-term bonds
   
3,295
     
3,989
     
3,994
     
-
     
3,000
     
1,200
     
15,478
     
15,714
 
Average interest rate
   
4.786
     
4.476
     
3.625
     
3.625
     
3.982
     
3.982
     
     
 

 
 
As of December 31, 2016
 
 
 
Notional Amount Expected Maturity Date
             
 
 
2017
   
2018
   
2019
   
2020
   
2021
   
Thereafter
   
Total
   
Fair Value
 
Debts
                                               
Interest Rate Derivatives (US$)
                                               
Variable to Fixed
   
222
     
222
     
999
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
1,443
     
(70
)
Average receive rate
   
1.86
%
   
2.34
%
   
2.69
%
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
     
 
Average pay rate
   
4.40
%
   
4.40
%
   
4.40
%
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
     
 
 
                                                               
Interest Rate Derivatives (S$)
                                                               
Variable to Fixed
   
1,393
     
1,132
     
178
     
3,819
     
-
     
-
     
6,522
     
(99
)
Average receive rate
   
1.04
%
   
1.57
%
   
1.78
%
   
1.96
%
   
-
     
-
     
     
 
Average pay rate
   
2.468
%
   
2.508
%
   
2.531
%
   
2.531
%
   
-
     
-
     
     
 
 
As of December 31, 2017, the Company's loans denominated in foreign currency amounted to RMB266 million, most of which were denominated in U.S. dollars. In addition, SinoSing Power's loans denominated in Singapore dollars amounted to RMB12,396 million as of December 31, 2017. Given the current market situation, it


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is expected that the interest rate in the U.S. is very likely to rise. We have a relatively small portion of the loans denominated in U.S. dollars, thus it is not expected to cause any material adverse effect on the finance cost of the Company. In the Singapore capital market, the SOR interest rate is expected to rise amid interest rate hikes in the U.S., resulting in an increase the financing costs of Tuas Power. We will closely watch the changes in domestic and overseas capital markets, and maintain its good reputation on the capital markets, make reasonable financing arrangements, timely adjust our financing strategy, explore new financing methods, manage the exchange rate fluctuation risks, and strive to control financing costs.
Commodity price risk
We are exposed to fuel price risk on fuel purchases. SinoSing Power and its subsidiaries use fuel oil swap to hedge against such risk. The table below provides information about the fuel swap contracts that are sensitive to changes in fuel prices, including contract volumes, the weighted average contract prices, and the total contract amount by expected maturity dates.
(RMB expressed in millions, except interest rates and exchange rates)
   
As of December 31, 2017
 
   
Expected Maturity Date
             
   
2018
   
2019
   
2020
   
2021
   
2022
   
Thereafter
   
Total
   
Fair Value
 
Fuel Swap contracts
                                               
Contract Volumes (MT)
   
423,136
     
340,395
     
141,740
     
20,160
     
-
     
-
     
925,431
     
 
Weighted Average Price (US$/MT)
   
324.95
     
309.04
     
301.04
     
317.48
     
-
     
-
     
     
 
Contract Amount (RMB million)
   
898
     
687
     
278
     
42
     
-
     
-
     
1,905
     
319
 
Contract Volumes (BBL)
   
98,000
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
98,000
     
 
Weighted Average Price (US$/BBL)
   
62.67
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
     
 
Contract Amount (RMB million)
   
40
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
40
     
3
 
 
 
As of December 31, 2016
 
 
 
Expected Maturity Date
             
 
 
2017
   
2018
   
2019
   
2020
   
2021
   
Thereafter
   
Total
   
Fair Value
 
Fuel Swap contracts
                                               
Contract Volumes (MT)
   
715,675
     
241,015
     
74,050
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
1,030,740
     
 
Weighted Average Price (US$/MT)
   
312.03
     
298.48
     
305.44
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
     
 
Contract Amount (RMB million)
   
1,551
     
500
     
156
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
2,207
     
103
 
Contract Volumes (BBL)
   
78,960
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
78,960
     
 
Weighted Average Price (US$/BBL)
   
51.63
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
     
 
Contract Amount (RMB million)
   
28
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
28
     
2
 
For other detailed information of the market risk, please refer to the Note 3(a)(i) to the "Financial Statements".
ITEM 12
Description of Securities Other than Equity Securities
A.
Debt Securities
Not applicable.
B.
Warrants and Rights
Not applicable.
C.
Other Securities
Not applicable.


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D.
American Depositary Shares
Depositary Fees and Charges
Under the terms of the Deposit Agreement for Huaneng Power International, Inc.'s American Depositary Shares (ADSs), an ADS holder may have to pay the following services fees to the Depositary:
Services
 
Fees
Issuance of ADSs
 
$5.00 (or less) per 100 ADSs (or portion of 100 ADSs) issued
Cancellation of ADSs
 
$5.00 (or less) per 100 ADSs (or portion of 100 ADSs) canceled
Distribution of cash dividends or other cash distributions
 
$2.00 (or less) per 100 ADSs (or portion of 100 ADSs) held
Distribution of ADSs pursuant to stock dividends, free stock distributions or exercises of rights
 
$5.00 (or less) per 100 ADSs (or portion of 100 ADSs) held
Distribution of securities other than ADSs or rights to purchase additional ADSs
 
$5.00 (or less) per 100 ADSs (or portion of 100 ADSs) held
An ADS holder will also be responsible to pay certain fees and expenses incurred by the Depositary and certain taxes and governmental charges such as:
·
taxes and other governmental charges;
·
such registration fees as may from time to time be in effect for the registration of transfers of H Shares generally on the H Share register of the Company or Foreign Registrar and applicable to transfers of H Shares to the name of the Depositary or its nominee or the Custodian or its nominee on the making of deposits or withdrawals;
·
such cable, telex and facsimile transmission expenses as are expressly provided in the Deposit Agreement;
·
such expenses as are incurred by the Depositary in the conversion of foreign currency; and
·
any other charge payable by the Depositary, any of the Depositary's agents, including the Custodian, or the agents of the Depositary's agents in connection with the servicing of H Shares or other Deposited Securities.
Depositary Payments for the Year 2017
In 2017, we received the payment of US$129,942  (inclusive of withholding tax) from the Bank of New York Mellon, the Depositary for our ADR program, for the reimbursement of our expenses related to investors' relation activities and training activities.
PART II
ITEM 13
Defaults, Dividend Arrearages and Delinquencies
None.
ITEM 14
Material Modifications to the Rights of Security Holders and Use of Proceeds
None.


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ITEM 15
Controls and Procedures
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Our management, with the participation of our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act")) as of December 31, 2017 (the "Evaluation Date"), the end of the fiscal year covered by this annual report. Based on this evaluation, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that, as of the Evaluation Date, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective.
Management's Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
According to Sarbanes-Oxley Act Section 404, our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as defined in the Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f). The Company conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and implementation of our internal control over financial reporting based upon the framework in Internal Control-Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) as of the end of the period covered by this annual report. The evaluation is conducted under the supervision and with the participation of our management including principal executive officer and principal financial officer of the Company. Based on that evaluation, our management has concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2017. The effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2017 has been audited by KPMG Huazhen LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in their report which appears herein.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may only provide reasonable assurance for preventing or detecting misstatements. In addition, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies and procedures may deteriorate.
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Shareholders and Board of Directors
Huaneng Power International, Inc.:
Opinion on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
We have audited Huaneng Power International, Inc. and subsidiaries’ (the “Company”)  internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2017, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. In our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2017, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (“PCAOB”), the consolidated statements of financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2017 and 2016, the related consolidated statements of comprehensive income, changes in equity, and cash flows for the years then ended, and the related notes (collectively, the “consolidated financial statements”), and our report dated March 13, 2018 expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements.
Basis for Opinion
The Company’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on


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the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audit also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
Definition and Limitations of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

/s/ KPMG Huazhen LLP
Beijing, China
March 13, 2018
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
During the year ended December 31, 2017, no changes occurred in our internal controls over financial reporting that materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal controls over financial reporting.
ITEM 16
Reserved
ITEM 16A
Audit Committee Financial Expert
The Board of Directors has determined that Mr. Yue Heng and Mr. Zhang Xianzhi qualify as Audit Committee Financial Experts in accordance with the terms of Item 16A of Form 20-F. See "Item 6 Directors, Senior Management and Employees – A. Directors, members of the supervisory committee and senior management".
ITEM 16B
Code of Ethics
Although, as of the date of this annual report, we do not have, in form, a code of ethics that applies to the Company's principal executive officer, principal financial officer and principal accounting officer (collectively, the


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"Senior Corporate Officers"), we believe that, as a substantive matter, the Senior Corporate Officers are subject to a set of written requirements under the PRC law that are substantially similar to the ethical standards described under Item 16B (b) of Form 20-F. Joint stock companies that are incorporated in China and listed on both PRC and foreign stock exchanges are heavily regulated by the central government. To a large extent, these requirements, which are designed to promote honest and ethical conduct and compliance with applicable laws and regulations by the directors and senior executives of such companies, are not merely ethical requirements, but more importantly, statutory obligations that are legally binding on these individuals under the PRC Company Law, relevant rules and regulations promulgated by China Securities Regulatory Commission and the Mandatory Provisions of Articles of Association of Overseas Listed Companies.
ITEM 16C
Principal Accountant Fees and Services
KPMG Huazhen LLP has served as our independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, for which audited consolidated financial statements appear in this annual report on Form 20-F.
The following table shows information about fees payable by us to KPMG Huazhen LLP in 2017 and 2016, respectively.
(RMB million)
 
For the Year Ended December 31,
 
   
2017
   
2016
 
Audit fees
   
42.8
     
30.2
 
Audit-related fees
   
2.4
     
4.9
 
Tax fees
   
0.4
     
0.4
 
All other fees
   
2.4
     
2.8
 
Total
   
48.0
     
38.3
 
Tax Fees
Services provided primarily consist of tax compliance services.
Audit-related Fees

Audit-related services include those other assurances and related services provided by auditors, but not restricted to those that can only reasonably be provided by the external auditors signing the auditors’ report, that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit or review of the Company’s financial statements. The audit-related fees in 2016 were related to acquisition audits.
All Other Fees
Provision of other assurance and advisory service.
Audit Committee Pre-approval Policies and Procedures
The Audit Committee of the Company's Board of Directors is responsible, among other things, for the oversight of the external auditors subject to the requirements of the PRC Law and the Company's Articles of Association. The Audit Committee has adopted a policy regarding pre-approval of audit and permissible non-audit services to be provided by our independent auditors (the "Policy"). Under the Policy, proposed services either (i) may be pre-approved by the Audit Committee without consideration of specific case-by-case services ("general pre-approval"); or (ii) require the specific pre-approval of the Audit Committee ("specific pre-approval"). General pre-approval applies to services of recurring and predictable nature. These types of services, once approved by the Audit Committee in the beginning, will not require further approval in the future, except when actual fees and expenses exceed pre-approved budget levels. In such a case, the Audit Committee may authorize one of its members to approve budget increases subject to the requirement that such member provides a report on his decision to approve


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or deny an application for budget increases to the Audit Committee at an Audit Committee meeting held immediately after such member grants or denies the approval.
Specific pre-approval applies to all other services. These services must be approved by the Audit Committee on a case-by-case basis after an application including proposed budget and scope of services to be provided by our independent auditors is submitted to the Audit Committee.
For 2017, all of the services provided by KPMG were pre-approved by the Audit Committee.
ITEM 16D
Exemptions from the Listing Standards for Audit Committees
Not applicable.
ITEM 16E
Purchases of Equity Security by the Issuer and Affiliated Purchasers
Not applicable.
ITEM 16F
Change in Registrant's Certifying Accountant
Not applicable
ITEM 16G
Corporate Governance
Comparison of New York Stock Exchange corporate governance rules and China corporate governance rules for listed companies: under the amended Corporate Governance Rules of New York Stock Exchange  ("NYSE"), foreign issuers (including the Company) listed on the NYSE are required to disclose a summary of the significant differences between their domestic corporate governance rules and NYSE corporate governance rules that would apply to a U.S. domestic issuer.  A summary of such differences is listed below:
NYSE corporate governance rules
 
Corporate governance rules applicable to the domestically listed companies in China and the Company's governance practices
Director Independence
   
     
A listed company must have a majority of independent directors on its board of directors.
 
No director qualifies as "independent" unless the board of directors affirmatively determines that the director has no material relationship with the listed company (either directly or as a partner, shareholder or officer of an organization that has a relationship with the company). In addition, a director must meet certain standards to be deemed independent. For example, a director is not independent if the director is, or has been within the last three years, an employee of the listed company, or an immediate family member is, or has been within the last three years, an executive officer of the listed company, or if the director has received, or has an immediate family member who has received, during any twelve-month period within the last three years, more than US$120,000 in direct compensation from the listed company, other than director and committee fees and pension or other forms of deferred compensation for prior service (provided such compensation is not contingent in any way on continued service).
 
It is required in China that any domestically listed company must establish an independent director system and set forth specific requirements for the qualification of independent directors. For example, an independent director shall not hold any other position in the listed Company other than being an independent  director and shall not be influenced by the main shareholders or the controlling persons of the listed company, or by any other entities or persons with whom the listed company has a significant relationship. The Company has complied with the relevant Chinese corporate governance rules and has implemented internal rules governing the independence and responsibilities of independent directors. The Company determines the independence of independent directors every year.



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To empower non-management directors to serve as a more effective check on management, the non-management directors of each listed company must meet at regularly scheduled executive sessions without management.
 
No similar requirements.
     
Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee
   
     
Listed companies must have a nominating/corporate governance committee composed entirely of independent directors.
 
The board of directors of a domestically listed company may, through the resolution of the shareholders' meeting, establish a nominating committee composed entirely of directors, of which the independent directors shall be the majority and the convener. The Company has established a nominating committee.
     
The nominating/corporate governance committee must have a written charter that addresses the committee's purposes and responsibilities which, at minimum, must be to: search for eligible people for the board of directors, select and nominate directors for the next session of the shareholders' annual meeting, study and propose corporate governance guidelines, supervise the evaluation of the board of directors and management, and evaluate the performance of the committee every year.
 
Relevant responsibilities of the nominating/corporate governance committee are similar to those stipulated by the NYSE rules, but the main responsibilities do not include the research and recommendation of corporate governance guidelines, the supervision of the evaluation of the board of directors and management, or the annual evaluation of the committee.
     
Compensation Committee
   
     
Listed companies must have a compensation committee composed entirely of independent directors.
 
The board of directors of a listed company can, through the resolution of shareholders' meeting, have a compensation and evaluation committee composed entirely of directors, of whom the independent directors are the majority and act as the convener.
     
The compensation committee must have a written charter that addresses, at least, the following purposes and responsibilities:
 
The responsibilities are similar to those stipulated by the NYSE rules, but the committee is not required to produce a report on the executive compensation or make an annual performance evaluation of the committee. The board of directors of the Company has established a compensation and evaluation committee composed mainly of independent directors who act as the convener, and the committee has a written charter.
     
(1)    review and approve the corporate goals associated with CEO's compensation, evaluate the performance of the CEO in fulfilling these goals, and, either as a committee or together with the other independent directors (as directed by the board) based on such evaluation, determine and approve the CEO's compensation level;
   
     
(2)    make recommendations to the board with respect to non-CEO executive officer compensation, and incentive-compensation and equity-based plans that are subject to board approval;
   


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(3)    produce a committee report on executive compensation as required by the SEC to be included in the annual proxy statement or annual report filed with the SEC.
   
     
The charter must also include the requirement for an annual performance evaluation of the compensation committee.
   
     
The compensation committee may, in its sole discretion, retain or consult a compensation consultant, independent legal counsel or other advisor. The compensation committee shall be directly responsible for the appointment, compensation and oversight of the work of such advisor. A listed company must provide for appropriate funding for payment of reasonable compensation to such advisor. The compensation committee may select such advisor to the compensation committee only after taking into consideration all factors relevant to that person's independence from management.
   
     
Audit Committee
   
     
Listed companies must have an audit committee that satisfies the requirements of Rule 10A-3 of Exchange Act. It must have a minimum of three members, and all audit committee members must satisfy the requirements for independence set forth in Section 303A.02 of NYSE Corporate Governance Rules as well as the requirements of Rule 10A-3(b)(1) of the Exchange Act.
 
The board of directors of a domestically listed company can, through the resolution of the shareholders' meeting, establish an audit committee composed entirely of directors, of which the independent directors are the majority and act as the convener, and, at minimum, one independent director is an accounting professional.
     
The audit committee must have a written charter that specifies the purpose of the audit committee is, at minimum, to assist the board oversight of the integrity of financial statements, the Company's compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, qualifications and independence of independent auditors and the performance of the listed company's internal audit function and independent auditors.
 
The board of directors of a domestically listed company needs to establish the audit committee and make a written rules of procedure. The domestically listed company shall disclose the audit committee’s performance of the duty along with the annual report, including the disclosure of all audit committee meetings.
     
The written charter must also require the audit committee to prepare an audit committee report as required by the SEC to be included in the listed company's annual proxy statement as well as an annual performance evaluation of the audit committee.
   
     
The written charter must also specify the duties and responsibilities of the audit committee, which, at a minimum, must include those set out in Rules 10A-3(b)(2), (3), (4) and (5) of the Exchange Act, as well as other duties and responsibilities, such as to obtain and review a report by the independent auditor at least annually, meet to review and discuss the listed company's annual audited financial statements and quarterly financial statements with management and independent auditor.
   


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Each listed company must have an internal audit department.
 
China has a similar regulatory provision, and the Company has an internal audit department.
     
Shareholder approval of equity compensation plan
   
     
Shareholders must be given the opportunity to vote on all equity-compensation plans and material revisions thereto, except for, among others, plans that are made available to shareholders generally, such as typical dividend reinvestment plan, certain awards and plans in the context of mergers and acquisitions.
 
The relevant regulations of China require the board of directors to propose plans on the amount and types of director compensation for the shareholders' meeting to approve. The compensation plan of executive officers is subject to approval by the board and announced at the shareholders' meeting and disclosed to the public upon the approval of the board of directors.
     
Corporate governance guidelines
   
     
Listed companies must adopt and disclose corporate governance guidelines, involving director qualification standards, director responsibilities, director compensation, director continuing education, annual performance evaluation of the board of directors, etc.
 
CSRC has issued the Corporate Governance Rules, providing specific rules regarding the process of director election, the duty of directors, the composition and duty of the board of directors and the rules of performance review, with which the Company has complied.
     
Code of ethics for directors, officers and employees
   
     
Listed companies must adopt and disclose a code of business conduct and ethics for directors, officers and employees, and promptly disclose any waivers of the code for directors or executive officers. Each code of business conduct and ethics must require that any waiver of the code for executive officers or directors may be made only by the board or a board committee.
 
China does not have such requirement for a code of ethics. But, the directors and officers must perform their legal responsibilities in accordance with the Company Law of PRC, relative requirements of CSRC and Mandatory Provisions to the Charter of Companies Listed Overseas.
     
Each listed company's CEO must certify to the NYSE each year that he or she is not aware of any violation by the listed company of NYSE corporate governance listing standards and he or she must promptly notify the NYSE in writing of any non-compliance with any applicable provisions of Section 303A.
 
No similar requirements.
ITEM 16H
Mine Safety Disclosure
Not applicable.
ITEM 17
Financial Statements
Not applicable.
ITEM 18
Financial Statements
See page F-1 through F-120 following Item 19.
ITEM 19
Exhibits
1.1
Articles of Association amended and adopted by the Shareholders' meeting in June 2016, incoporated by reference to Exhibit 1.1 of our annual report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2016, filed with the SEC on April 17, 2017.


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3.1
Shareholders’ Agreement dated May 31, 1994, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 9.1 of our Registration Statement on Form F-1, filed with the SEC on August 24, 1994. Amendment to Shareholders’ Agreement dated May 12, 2006, dincorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of our annual report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2006, filed with the SEC on April 16, 2007.
8
A list of subsidiaries.*
12.1
Certifications of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) promulgated under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934.*
12.2
Certifications of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) promulgated under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934.*
13.1
Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.*
101.INS*
XBRL Instance Document.
101.SCH*
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.
101.CAL*
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document.
101.DEF*
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document.
101.LAB*
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Labels Linkbase Document.
101.PRE*
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document.
 

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm


To the Shareholders and Board of Directors
Huaneng Power International, Inc.:

Opinion on the Consolidated Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying consolidated statements of financial position of Huaneng Power International, Inc. and subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2017 and 2016, the related consolidated statements of comprehensive income, changes in equity, and cash flows for the years then ended, and the related notes (collectively, the “consolidated financial statements”). In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2017 and 2016, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the years then ended, in conformity with International Financial Reporting Standards issued by the International Accounting Standards Board.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (“PCAOB”), the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2017, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission, and our report dated March 13, 2018 expressed an unqualified opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

Basis for Opinion

These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.


We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statement. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

/s/ KPMG Huazhen LLP

We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2012.

Beijing, China
March 13, 2018


Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
The Board of Directors and Shareholders
Huaneng Power International, Inc.:
We have audited the accompanying consolidated statements of comprehensive income, changes in equity, and cash flows of Huaneng Power International Inc. and subsidiaries for the year ended December 31, 2015. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements of Huaneng Power International, Inc. and subsidiaries, referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the results of their operations and their cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2015, in conformity with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board.


/s/ KPMG
Hong Kong, China
March 22, 2016, except for Note 5 as to which the date is March 13, 2018
 
 
 

 
Huaneng Power International, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
For the years ended 31 December 2017, 2016 and 2015
(Prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards)
(Amounts expressed in thousands of RMB, except per share data)


         
For the year ended 31 December
 
   
Note
   
2017
   
2016
   
2015
 
         
RMB
   
RMB
   
RMB
 
                         
Operating revenue
  5      
152,459,444
     
113,814,236
     
128,904,873
 
Tax and levies on operations
           
(1,376,312
)
   
(1,177,818
)
   
(1,157,760
)
                                 
Operating expenses
                               
Fuel
  6      
(92,737,304
)
   
(56,617,542
)
   
(59,242,367
)
Maintenance
           
(4,347,723
)
   
(4,343,349
)
   
(4,556,361
)
Depreciation
           
(20,180,830
)
   
(14,815,620
)
   
(14,411,632
)
Labor
           
(10,590,084
)
   
(8,043,406
)
   
(7,751,551
)
Service fees on transmission and transformer facilities of HIPDC
           
(95,894
)
   
(138,038
)
   
(140,771
)
Purchase of electricity
           
(3,787,032
)
   
(3,066,415
)
   
(3,581,517
)
Others
  6      
(10,160,875
)
   
(7,234,308
)
   
(8,919,988
)
                                 
Total operating expenses
           
(141,899,742
)
   
(94,258,678
)
   
(98,604,187
)
                                 
Profit from operations
           
9,183,390
     
18,377,740
     
29,142,926
 
                                 
Interest income
           
198,906
     
147,063
     
160,723
 
Financial expenses, net
                               
Interest expense
  6      
(9,749,004
)
   
(6,817,526
)
   
(7,945,734
)
Exchange gain/(loss) and bank charges, net
           
144,359
     
(250,076
)
   
(24,336
)
                                 
Total financial expenses, net
           
(9,604,645
)
   
(7,067,602
)
   
(7,970,070
)
                                 
Share of profits less losses of associates and joint ventures
  8      
425,215
     
1,298,889
     
1,525,975
 
Gain/(loss) on fair value changes of financial assets/liabilities
           
856,786
     
(12,986
)
   
(16,742
)
Other investment income
  6      
1,742,081
     
1,070,034
     
115,238
 
                                 
Profit before income tax expense
  6      
2,801,733
     
13,813,138
     
22,958,050
 
                                 
Income tax expense
  33      
(1,217,526
)
   
(3,465,151
)
   
(5,698,943
)
                                 
Net profit
           
1,584,207
     
10,347,987
     
17,259,107
 
 


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Huaneng Power International, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Continued)
For the years ended 31 December 2017, 2016and 2015
(Prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards)
(Amounts expressed in thousands of RMB, except per share data)


         
For the year ended 31 December
 
   
Note
   
2017
   
2016
   
2015
 
         
RMB
   
RMB
   
RMB
 
Other comprehensive (loss)/income, net of tax
                         
Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss:
                         
Fair value changes of available-for-sale financial assets
           
281,663
     
(148,041
)
   
558,261
 
Gain on disposal of available-for-sale financial assets reclassified to profit or loss
           
(1,135,356
)
   
(741,648
)
   
-
 
Share of other comprehensive income/(loss) of investees accounted for under the equity method
           
121,208
     
(180,572
)
   
678,793
 
Effective portion of cash flow hedges
           
62,853
     
1,015,103
     
51,922
 
Translation differences of the financial statements of foreign operations
           
84,418
     
540,442
     
(133,116
)
                                 
Other comprehensive (loss)/income, net of tax
           
(585,214
)
   
485,284
     
1,155,860
 
                                 
Total comprehensive income
           
998,993
     
10,833,271
     
18,414,967
 
                                 
Net profit attributable to:
                               
- Equity holders of the Company
           
1,579,836
     
8,520,427
     
13,651,933
 
- Non-controlling interests
           
4,371
     
1,827,560
     
3,607,174
 
             
1,584,207
     
10,347,987
     
17,259,107
 
                                 
Total comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to:
                               
- Equity holders of the Company
           
1,023,118
     
9,005,227
     
14,807,889
 
- Non-controlling interests
           
(24,125
)
   
1,828,044
     
3,607,078
 
             
998,993
     
10,833,271
     
18,414,967
 
Earnings per share attributable to the equity holders of the Company (expressed in RMB per share)
                               
- Basic and diluted
  34      
0.10
     
0.56
     
0.94
 
 


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Huaneng Power International, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Financial Position
As at 31 December 2017 and 2016
(Prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards)
(Amounts expressed in thousands of RMB)


         
As at 31 December
 
   
Note
   
2017
   
2016
 
         
RMB
   
RMB
 
ASSETS
                 
                   
Non-current assets
                 
Property, plant and equipment
  7      
284,328,093
     
223,061,809
 
Investments in associates and joint ventures
  8      
19,517,623
     
19,632,113
 
Investment property
           
217,406
     
-
 
Available-for-sale financial assets
  10      
1,604,993
     
3,406,032
 
Land use rights
  11      
11,264,785
     
8,456,347
 
Power generation licenses
  12      
3,916,246
     
3,849,199
 
Mining rights
  13      
1,646,271
     
1,646,271
 
Deferred income tax assets
  31      
2,300,091
     
1,263,957
 
Derivative financial assets
  14      
75,328
     
99,721
 
Goodwill
  15      
15,484,120
     
12,135,729
 
Other non-current assets
  16      
7,696,845
     
4,321,945
 
                         
Total non-current assets
           
348,051,801
     
277,873,123
 
                         
Current assets
                       
Inventories
  17      
7,385,411
     
6,879,143
 
Other receivables and assets
  18      
6,081,517
     
5,533,770
 
Accounts receivable
  19      
25,447,595
     
16,393,471
 
Derivative financial assets
  14      
258,364
     
278,602
 
Bank balances and cash
  35      
9,364,823
     
7,881,630
 
                         
Total current assets
           
48,537,710
     
36,966,616
 
                         
Total assets
           
396,589,511
     
314,839,739
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
3

Huaneng Power International, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Financial Position (Continued)
As at 31 December 2017 and 2016
(Prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards)
(Amounts expressed in thousands of RMB)

         
As at 31 December
 
   
Note
   
2017
   
2016
 
         
RMB
   
RMB
 
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
                 
                   
Capital and reserves attributable to equity holders of the Company
                 
Share capital
  20      
15,200,383
     
15,200,383
 
Perpetual corporate bonds
  21      
5,068,550
     
-
 
Capital surplus
           
24,114,400
     
24,760,331
 
Surplus reserves
  22      
8,140,030
     
8,140,030
 
Currency translation differences
           
(675,054
)
   
(787,881
)
Retained earnings
           
35,793,257
     
38,690,132
 
                         
             
87,641,566
     
86,002,995
 
                         
Non-controlling interests
           
19,973,038
     
16,183,742
 
                         
Total equity
           
107,614,604
     
102,186,737
 
                         
Non-current liabilities
                       
Long-term loans
  24      
107,030,958
     
64,990,361
 
Long-term bonds
  25      
15,993,833
     
12,182,971
 
Deferred income tax liabilities
  31      
4,566,680
     
2,262,752
 
Derivative financial liabilities
  14      
148,486
     
201,169
 
Other non-current liabilities
  26      
5,284,462
     
2,819,498
 
                         
Total non-current liabilities
           
133,024,419
     
82,456,751
 
                         
Current liabilities
                       
Accounts payable and other liabilities
  27      
38,900,132
     
28,746,617
 
Taxes payable
  28      
1,302,210
     
1,089,105
 
Dividends payable
           
1,735,426
     
1,575,180
 
Derivative financial liabilities
  14      
62,178
     
133,569
 
Short-term bonds
  29      
11,068,357
     
27,311,103
 
Short-term loans
  30      
80,251,348
     
57,668,874
 
Current portion of long-term loans
  24      
18,098,458
     
9,560,885
 
Current portion of long-term bonds
  25      
3,997,033
     
3,294,736
 
Current portion of other non-current liabilities
  26      
535,346
     
816,182
 
                         
Total current liabilities
           
155,950,488
     
130,196,251
 
                         
Total liabilities
           
288,974,907
     
212,653,002
 
                         
Total equity and liabilities
           
396,589,511
     
314,839,739
 


These financial statements were approved for issue by the Board of Directors on 13 March 2018 and were signed on its behalf.



The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
4

Huaneng Power International, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity
For the years ended 31 December 2017, 2016 and 2015
(Prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards)
(Amounts expressed in thousands of RMB)

   
Attributable to equity holders of the Company
             
         
Capital surplus
                                     
   
Share
capital
   
Share
premium
   
Hedging
reserve
   
Available-
for-sale
financial
assets
revaluation
reserve
   
Other
capital
reserve
   
Subtotal
   
Surplus
reserves
   
Currency translation differences
   
Retained earnings
   
Total
   
Non-controlling interests
   
Total equity
 
                                                                         
Balance as at 1 January 2015
   
14,420,383
     
18,322,575
     
(1,091,109
)
   
1,279,119
     
1,111,614
     
19,622,199
     
7,196,349
     
(1,194,819
)
   
30,085,379
     
70,129,491
     
14,653,215
     
84,782,706
 
Profit for the year ended 31 December 2015
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
13,651,933
     
13,651,933
     
3,607,174
     
17,259,107
 
Other comprehensive income/ (loss):
                                                                                               
Fair value changes of available-for-sale financial asset - gross
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
744,348
     
-
     
744,348
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
744,348
     
-
     
744,348
 
Fair value changes of available-for-sale financial asset - tax
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
(186,087
)
   
-
     
(186,087
)
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
(186,087
)
   
-
     
(186,087
)
Shares of other comprehensive income of investees accounted for under the equity method - gross
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
904,007
     
-
     
904,007
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
904,007
     
-
     
904,007
 
Shares of other comprehensive income of investees accounted for under the equity method - tax
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
(225,214
)
   
-
     
(225,214
)
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
(225,214
)
   
-
     
(225,214
)
Changes in fair value of effective portion of cash flow hedges - gross
   
-
     
-
     
(962,683
)
   
-
     
-
     
(962,683
)
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
(962,683
)
   
-
     
(962,683
)
Changes in fair value of effective portion of cash flow hedges - tax
   
-
     
-
     
166,135
     
-
     
-
     
166,135
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
166,135
     
-
     
166,135
 
Cash flow hedges recorded in shareholders' equity reclassified to inventories - gross
   
-
     
-
     
1,003,778
     
-
     
-
     
1,003,778
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
1,003,778
     
-
     
1,003,778
 
Cash flow hedges recorded in shareholders' equity reclassified to inventories - tax
   
-
     
-
     
(170,642
)
   
-
     
-
     
(170,642
)
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
(170,642
)
   
-
     
(170,642
)
Cash flow hedges recorded in shareholders' equity reclassified to exchange gain and bank charges, net - gross
   
-
     
-
     
(137,859
)
   
-
     
-
     
(137,859
)
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
(137,859
)
   
-
     
(137,859
)
Cash flow hedges recorded in shareholders' equity reclassified to exchange gain and bank charges, net - tax
   
-
     
-
     
23,436
     
-
     
-
     
23,436
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
23,436
     
-
     
23,436
 
Cash flow hedges recorded in shareholders' equity reclassified to interest expense - gross
   
-
     
-
     
161,124
     
-
     
-
     
161,124
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
161,124
     
-
     
161,124
 
Cash flow hedges recorded in shareholders' equity reclassified to interest expense - tax
   
-
     
-
     
(31,367
)
   
-
     
-
     
(31,367
)
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
(31,367
)
   
-
     
(31,367
)
Currency translation differences
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
(133,020
)
   
-
     
(133,020
)
   
(96
)
   
(133,116
)
Total comprehensive income /(loss) for the year ended 31 December 2015
   
-
     
-
     
51,922
     
1,237,054
     
-
     
1,288,976
     
-
     
(133,020
)
   
13,651,933
     
14,807,889
     
3,607,078
     
18,414,967
 
Dividends relating to 2014
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
(5,479,746
)
   
(5,479,746
)
   
(3,285,330
)
   
(8,765,076
)
Issuance of new H shares, net of issuance expenses
   
780,000
     
3,904,314
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
3,904,314
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
4,684,314
     
-
     
4,684,314
 
Capital injection from non-controlling interests of subsidiaries
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
623,107
     
623,107
 
Transfer to surplus reserve
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
943,681
     
-
     
(943,681
)
   
-
     
-
     
-
 
Business combination
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
1,934,865
     
1,934,865
 
Others
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
18,806
     
18,806
 
Balance as at 31 December 2015
   
15,200,383
     
22,226,889
     
(1,039,187
)
   
2,516,173
     
1,111,614
     
24,815,489
     
8,140,030
     
(1,327,839
)
   
37,313,885
     
84,141,948
     
17,551,741
     
101,693,689
 
 


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
5

Huaneng Power International, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity (Continued)
For the years ended 31 December 2017, 2016 and 2015
(Prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards)
(Amounts expressed in thousands of RMB)


   
Attributable to equity holders of the Company
             
         
Capital surplus
                                     
   
Share
capital
   
Share
premium
   
Hedging
reserve
   
Available-
for-sale
financial
assets
revaluation
reserve
   
Other
capital
reserve
   
Subtotal
   
Surplus
reserve
   
Currency
translation
differences
   
Retained earnings
   
Total
   
Non-controlling interests
   
Total equity
 
                                                                         
Balance as at 1 January 2016
   
15,200,383
     
22,226,889
     
(1,039,187
)
   
2,516,173
     
1,111,614
     
24,815,489
     
8,140,030
     
(1,327,839
)
   
37,313,885
     
84,141,948
     
17,551,741
     
101,693,689
 
                                                                                                 
Profit for the year ended 31 December 2016
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
8,520,427
     
8,520,427
     
1,827,560
     
10,347,987
 
Other comprehensive income/(loss):
                                                                                               
Fair value changes of available-for-sale financial assets - gross
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
(197,529
)
   
-
     
(197,529
)
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
(197,529
)
   
-
     
(197,529
)
Gain on disposal of available-for-sale financial assets reclassified to profit or loss - gross
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
(988,865
)
   
-
     
(988,865
)
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
(988,865
)
   
-
     
(988,865
)
Fair value changes of and gain on disposal of available-for-sale financial assets - tax
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
296,705
     
-
     
296,705
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
296,705
     
-
     
296,705
 
Shares of other comprehensive income of investees- accounted for under the equity method - gross
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
(242,217
)
   
-
     
(242,217
)
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
(242,217
)
   
-
     
(242,217
)
Shares of other comprehensive income of investees-accounted for under the equity method - tax
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
61,645
     
-
     
61,645
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
61,645
     
-
     
61,645
 
Changes in fair value of effective portion of cash flow hedges - gross
   
-
     
-
     
574,455
     
-
     
-
     
574,455
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
574,455
     
-
     
574,455
 
Changes in fair value of effective portion of cash flow hedges - tax
   
-
     
-
     
(95,407
)
   
-
     
-
     
(95,407
)
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
(95,407
)
   
-
     
(95,407
)
Cash flow hedges recorded in shareholders' equity reclassified to inventories - gross
   
-
     
-
     
603,527
     
-
     
-
     
603,527
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
603,527
     
-
     
603,527
 
Cash flow hedges recorded in shareholders' equity reclassified to inventories - tax
   
-
     
-
     
(102,600
)
   
-
     
-
     
(102,600
)
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
(102,600
)
   
-
     
(102,600
)
Cash flow hedges recorded in shareholders' equity reclassified to exchange gain and bank charges, net - gross
   
-
     
-
     
(55,838
)
   
-
     
-
     
(55,838
)
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
(55,838
)
   
-
     
(55,838
)
Cash flow hedges recorded in shareholders' equity reclassified to exchange gain and bank charges, net - tax
   
-
     
-
     
9,492
     
-
     
-
     
9,492
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
9,492
     
-
     
9,492
 
Cash flow hedges recorded in shareholders' equity reclassified to interest expense - gross
   
-
     
-
     
101,889
     
-
     
-
     
101,889
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
101,889
     
-
     
101,889
 
Cash flow hedges recorded in shareholders' equity reclassified to interest expense - tax
   
-
     
-
     
(20,415
)
   
-
     
-
     
(20,415
)
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
(20,415
)
   
-
     
(20,415
)
Currency translation differences
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
539,958
     
-
     
539,958
     
484
     
540,442
 
                                                                                                 
Total comprehensive income/(loss) for the year ended
31 December 2016
   
-
     
-
     
1,015,103
     
(1,070,261
)
   
-
     
(55,158
)
   
-
     
539,958
     
8,520,427
     
9,005,227
     
1,828,044
     
10,833,271
 
Dividends relating to 2015
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
(7,144,180
)
   
(7,144,180
)
   
(3,481,663
)
   
(10,625,843
)
Net capital injection from non-controlling interests of subsidiaries
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
285,620
     
285,620
 
                                                                                                 
Balance as at 31 December 2016
   
15,200,383
     
22,226,889
     
(24,084
)
   
1,445,912
     
1,111,614
     
24,760,331
     
8,140,030
     
(787,881
)
   
38,690,132
     
86,002,995
     
16,183,742
     
102,186,737
 



The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
6

Huaneng Power International, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity (Continued)
For the years ended 31 December 2017, 2016 and 2015
(Prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards)
(Amounts expressed in thousands of RMB)
   
Attributable to equity holders of the Company
       
               
Capital surplus
       
   
Share
capital
   
Perpetual corporate bonds
   
Share
premium
   
Hedging
reserve
   
Available-for-sale
financial assets
revaluation reserve
   
Other capital
reserve
   
Subtotal
   
Surplus
reserve
   
Currency
translation
differences
   
Retained
earnings
   
Total
   
Non-controlling
interests
   
Total equity
 
                                                                               
Balance as at 1 January 2017
   
15,200,383
     
-
     
22,226,889
     
(24,084
)
   
1,445,912
     
1,111,614
     
24,760,331
     
8,140,030
     
(787,881
)
   
38,690,132
     
86,002,995
     
16,183,742
     
102,186,737
 
                                                                                                         
Profit for the year ended 31 December 2017
   
-
     
68,600
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
1,511,236
     
1,579,836
     
4,371
     
1,584,207
 
Other comprehensive income/(loss):
                                                                                                       
Fair value changes of available-for-sale financial assets - gross
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
375,742
     
-
     
375,742
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
375,742
     
(50
)
   
375,692
 
Gain on disposal of available-for-sale financial assets reclassified to profit or loss-gross
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
(1,581,994
)
   
-
     
(1,581,994
)
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
(1,581,994
)
   
-
     
(1,581,994
)
Fair value changes of and gain on disposal of available-for-sale financial assets - tax
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
352,646
     
-
     
352,646
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
352,646
     
(37
)
   
352,609
 
Shares of other comprehensive income of investees – accounted for under the equity method - gross
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
162,858
     
-
     
162,858
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
162,858
     
-
     
162,858
 
Shares of other comprehensive income of investees – accounted for under the equity method - tax
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
(41,650
)
   
-
     
(41,650
)
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
(41,650
)
   
-
     
(41,650
)
Changes in fair value of effective portion of cash flow hedges - gross
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
85,558
     
-
     
-
     
85,558
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
85,558
     
-
     
85,558
 
Changes in fair value of effective portion of cash flow hedges - tax
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
(16,239
)
   
-
     
-
     
(16,239
)
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
(16,239
)
   
-
     
(16,239
)
Cash flow hedges recorded in shareholders' equity reclassified to inventories - gross
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
(109,817
)
   
-
     
-
     
(109,817
)
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
(109,817
)
   
-
     
(109,817
)
Cash flow hedges recorded in shareholders' equity reclassified to inventories - tax
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
18,669
     
-
     
-
     
18,669
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
18,669
     
-
     
18,669
 
Cash flow hedges recorded in shareholders' equity reclassified to exchange gain and bank charges, net - gross
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
(2,657
)
   
-
     
-
     
(2,657
)
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
(2,657
)
   
-
     
(2,657
)
Cash flow hedges recorded in shareholders' equity reclassified to exchange gain and bank
charges, net - tax
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
452
     
-
     
-
     
452
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
452
     
-
     
452
 
Cash flow hedges recorded in shareholders' equity reclassified to interest expense - gross
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
107,233
     
-
     
-
     
107,233
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
107,233
     
-
     
107,233
 
Cash flow hedges recorded in shareholders' equity reclassified to interest expense - tax
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
(20,346
)
   
-
     
-
     
(20,346
)
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
(20,346
)
   
-
     
(20,346
)
Currency translation differences
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
112,827
     
-
     
112,827
     
(28,409
)
   
84,418
 
                                                                                                         
Total comprehensive income/(loss) for the year ended 31 December 2017
   
-
     
68,600
     
-
     
62,853
     
(732,398
)
   
-
     
(669,545
)
   
-
     
112,827
     
1,511,236
     
1,023,118
     
(24,125
)
   
998,993
 
Business combination (Note 40)
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
6,292,577
     
6,292,577
 
Issue of perpetual corporate bonds (Note 21)
   
-
     
4,999,950
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
4,999,950
     
-
     
4,999,950
 
Dividends relating to 2016 (Note 23)
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
(4,408,111
)
   
(4,408,111
)
   
(2,344,391
)
   
(6,752,502
)
Net capital injection from non-controlling interests of subsidiaries
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
846,847
     
846,847
 
Disposal of non-controlling interests of a subsidiary
   
-
     
-
     
28,054
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
28,054
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
28,054
     
(28,054
)
   
-
 
Acquisition of non-controlling interests of a subsidiary
   
-
     
-
     
(4,440
)
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
(4,440
)
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
(4,440
)
   
(86,699
)
   
(91,139
)
Disposal of subsidiaries (Note 6)
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
(866,859
)
   
(866,859
)
                                                                                                         
Balance as at 31 December 2017
   
15,200,383
     
5,068,550
     
22,250,503
     
38,769
     
713,514
     
1,111,614
     
24,114,400
     
8,140,030
     
(675,054
)
   
35,793,257
     
87,641,566
     
19,973,038
     
107,614,604
 
                                                                                                         
 


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
7

Huaneng Power International, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
For the years ended 31 December 2017, 2016 and 2015
(Prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards)
(Amounts expressed in thousands of RMB)


   
For the year ended 31 December
 
   
2017
   
2016
   
2015
 
   
RMB
   
RMB
   
RMB
 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
                 
Profit before income tax expense
   
2,801,733
     
13,813,138
     
22,958,050
 
Adjustments to reconcile profit before income tax expense to net cash provided by operating activities:
                       
Depreciation
   
20,180,830
     
14,815,620
     
14,411,632
 
Provision for impairment loss on property, plant and equipment
   
1,046,195
     
1,063,735
     
1,047,641
 
Provision for impairment loss on investment in an associate
   
-
     
-
     
178,131
 
Provision for impairment loss on goodwill
   
-
     
-
     
1,105,649
 
Provision for impairment loss on mining rights
   
-
     
-
     
760,296
 
Provision for impairment loss on land use rights
   
108,590
     
51,981
     
-
 
Provision for other non-current assets
   
5,008
     
-
     
-
 
Amortization of land use rights
   
341,125
     
225,707
     
213,206
 
Amortization of other non-current assets
   
113,878
     
121,388
     
92,775
 
Amortization of employee housing subsidies
   
653
     
866
     
940
 
Recognition/(reversal) of provision for doubtful accounts
   
27,682
     
89,498
     
(3,392
)
(Reversal)/recognition of provision for inventory obsolescence
   
(263
)
   
(256
)
   
1,828
 
(Gain)/Loss on fair value changes of financial assets/liabilities
   
(856,786
)
   
12,986
     
16,742
 
Other investment income
   
(1,742,081
)
   
(1,070,034
)
   
(115,238
)
Net loss on disposals of non-current assets
   
616,456
     
590,049
     
438,321
 
Unrealized exchange (gain)/loss, net
   
(157,056
)
   
195,055
     
166,148
 
Share of profits less losses of associates and joint ventures
   
(425,215
)
   
(1,298,889
)
   
(1,525,975
)
Interest income
   
(198,906
)
   
(147,063
)
   
(160,723
)
Interest expense
   
9,749,004
     
6,817,526
     
7,945,734
 
Others
   
171,611
     
(213,089
)
   
(89,332
)
Changes in working capital, net of effects of acquisitions:
                       
Inventories
   
714,045
     
(1,270,582
)
   
2,106,821
 
Other receivables and assets
   
(199,023
)
   
(20,810
)
   
72,925
 
Accounts receivable
   
(6,201,149
)
   
(838,272
)
   
(175,429
)
Restricted cash
   
9,670
     
(11,566
)
   
499,899
 
Accounts payable and other liabilities
   
2,414,376
     
1,912,034
     
(2,856,958
)
Taxes payable
   
2,543,863
     
1,279,505
     
1,366,209
 
Interest received
   
136,134
     
84,806
     
102,813
 
Income tax expense paid
   
(2,003,011
)
   
(4,692,509
)
   
(6,196,005
)
                         
Net cash provided by operating activities
   
29,197,363
     
31,510,824
     
42,362,708
 
 


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
8

Huaneng Power International, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Continued)
For the years ended 31 December 2017, 2016 and 2015
(Prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards)
(Amounts expressed in thousands of RMB)


         
For the year ended 31 December
 
   
Note
   
2017
   
2016
   
2015
 
         
RMB
   
RMB
   
RMB
 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
                       
Payment for the purchase of property, plant and equipment
         
(25,798,009
)
   
(20,144,903
)
   
(24,191,285
)
Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment, land use rights and other non-current assets
         
286,609
     
144,346
     
109,013
 
Prepayments of land use rights
         
(213,928
)
   
(89,430
)
   
(136,045
)
Payment for the purchase of other non-current assets
         
(33,498
)
   
(50,653
)
   
(6,981
)
Cash dividends received
         
1,419,380
     
1,057,642
     
937,189
 
Payment for investment in associates and joint ventures
         
(301,916
)
   
(276,118
)
   
(889,780
)
Cash paid for acquiring available-for-sale financial assets
         
(5,600
)
   
-
     
-
 
Cash consideration paid for acquisition of subsidiaries, net of cash acquired
  40      
(10,817,107
)
   
157,421
     
(8,887,882
)
Cash received from disposal of a subsidiary, net of cash of the subsidiaries
           
530,437
     
-
     
-
 
Cash received from disposal of available-for-sale financial assets
           
2,186,758
     
1,474,301
     
-
 
Others
           
998,049
     
77,748
     
50,759
 
                                 
Net cash used in investing activities
           
(31,748,825
)
   
(17,649,646
)
   
(33,015,012
)
 


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
9

Huaneng Power International, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Continued)
For the years ended 31 December 2017, 2016 and 2015
(Prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards)
(Amounts expressed in thousands of RMB)


         
For the year ended 31 December
 
   
Note
   
2017
   
2016
   
2015
 
         
RMB
   
RMB
   
RMB
 
                           
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
                         
Issuance of short-term bonds
           
30,988,679
     
32,982,340
     
18,980,000
 
Repayments of short-term bonds
           
(47,000,000
)
   
(25,000,000
)
   
(18,000,000
)
Proceeds from short-term loans
           
107,564,128
     
85,689,874
     
67,298,044
 
Repayments of short-term loans
           
(96,378,054
)
   
(77,904,489
)
   
(62,600,955
)
Proceeds from long-term loans
           
32,706,327
     
15,978,023
     
9,943,689
 
Repayments of long-term loans
           
(17,390,982
)
   
(20,702,421
)
   
(12,799,719
)
Issuance of long-term bonds
           
7,800,000
     
4,200,000
     
-
 
Repayments of long-term bonds
           
(3,300,000
)
   
(11,500,000
)
   
(5,000,000
)
Interest paid
           
(10,080,102
)
   
(7,344,781
)
   
(8,677,316
)
Net proceeds from the issuance of new H shares
           
-
     
-
     
4,684,314
 
Net proceeds from the issuance of perpetual corporate bonds
           
4,999,950
     
-
     
-
 
Net capital injection from non-controlling interests of subsidiaries
           
838,084
     
285,620
     
623,107
 
Dividends paid to shareholders of the Company
           
(4,352,973
)
   
(7,206,220
)
   
(5,535,655
)
Dividends paid to non-controlling interests of subsidiaries
           
(2,184,145
)
   
(2,695,378
)
   
(2,954,194
)
Proceeds from sales leaseback classified as finance lease
           
-
     
-
     
100,000
 
Government grants
           
590,629
     
233,276
     
322,011
 
Payment for finance leasing
           
(695,019
)
   
(571,485
)
    -  
Others
           
(93,342
)
   
(46,209
)
   
(523,985
)
                                 
Net cash generated from/(used in) financing activities
           
4,013,180
     
(13,601,850
)
   
(14,140,659
)
                                 
Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash held
           
10,171
     
72,923
     
32,846
 
                                 
NET INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
           
1,471,889
     
332,251
     
(4,760,117
)
Cash and cash equivalents as at beginning of the year
           
7,810,501
     
7,478,250
     
12,238,367
 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AS AT END OF THE YEAR
  35      
9,282,390
     
7,810,501
     
7,478,250
 
 


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
10

HUANENG POWER INTERNATIONAL, INC.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards)
(Amounts expressed in thousands of RMB unless otherwise stated)

1
Company organization and principal activities

Huaneng Power International, Inc. (the "Company") was incorporated in the People's Republic of China (the "PRC") as a Sino-foreign joint stock limited company on 30 June 1994. The registered address of the Company is Huaneng Building, 6 Fuxingmennei Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, the PRC. The Company and its subsidiaries are principally engaged in the generation and sale of electric power to the respective regional or provincial grid companies in the PRC and in the Republic of Singapore ("Singapore"). The Company conducts its business in Singapore through SinoSing Power Pte Ltd. ("SinoSing Power") and its subsidiaries.

The directors consider Huaneng International Power Development Corporation ("HIPDC") and China Huaneng Group Co., Ltd. ("Huaneng Group") as the parent company and ultimate parent company of the Company, respectively. Both HIPDC and Huaneng Group are incorporated in the PRC. HIPDC does not produce financial statements available for public use.

2
Principal accounting policies

The principal accounting policies adopted in the preparation of these financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all the years presented, unless otherwise stated.

(a)
Basis of preparation

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (the "IASB"). These financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, as modified by the revaluation of available-for-sale financial assets, financial assets at fair value through profit or loss and derivative financial assets and liabilities.

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with IFRS requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires management to exercise its judgment in the process of applying the Company and its subsidiaries' accounting policies. The areas involving a higher degree of judgment or complexity, or areas where assumptions and estimates are significant to the financial statements are disclosed in Note 4.

As at 31 December 2017, the Company and its subsidiaries have net current liabilities of approximately RMB107.4 billion, and a portion of the Company and its subsidiaries' funding requirements for capital expenditures were satisfied by short-term financing. Taking into consideration of the expected operating cash flows of the Company and its subsidiaries and the undrawn available banking facilities of approximately RMB241.9 billion as at 31 December 2017, the Company and its subsidiaries are expected to refinance certain of its short-term loans and bonds and also to consider alternative sources of financing, where applicable and when needed.

Therefore, the directors of the Company are of the opinion that the Company and its subsidiaries will be able to meet its liabilities as and when they fall due within the next twelve months and accordingly, these consolidated financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis.
 
 
11

The IASB has issued several amendments to IFRSs that are first effective for the current accounting period of the Company and its subsidiaries. None of these developments have had a material effect on how the Company and its subsidiaries' results and financial position for the current or prior periods have been prepared or presented. However, additional disclosure has been included in Note 35 to satisfy the new disclosure requirements introduced by the amendments to IAS 7, Statement of cash flows: Disclosure initiative, which require entities to provide disclosures that enable users of financial statements to evaluate changes in liabilities arising from financing activities, including both changes arising from cash flows and non-cash changes. The Company and its subsidiaries have not applied any new standard or interpretation that is not yet effective for current accounting period.

(b)
Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the financial statements of the Company and all of its subsidiaries.

Subsidiaries are investees over which the Company and its subsidiaries have the power to exercise control. The Company and its subsidiaries control an entity when it is exposed, or have rights to variable returns from their involvement with the entity and have the ability to affect those returns through their power over the entity. In assessing whether the Company and its subsidiaries have power, only substantive rights (held by the Company and its subsidiaries and other parties) are considered.

Subsidiaries are consolidated from the date when control is transferred to the Company and its subsidiaries. They are de-consolidated from the date when control ceases. Intra-group balances, transactions and cash flows, and any unrealised income and expenses arising from intra-group transactions, are eliminated in full in preparing the consolidated financial statements. Unrealised gains arising from transactions with equity accounted investees are eliminated against the investment to the extent of the Company and its subsidiaries' interest in the investee. Unrealised losses are eliminated in the same way as unrealised gains, but only to the extent that there is no evidence of impairment. The portion of the shareholders' equity of the subsidiaries, which is not attributable directly or indirectly to the parent company, is separately presented as non-controlling interests in the shareholders' equity in the consolidated financial statements.

When there is any inconsistency on the accounting policies or financial period adopted between subsidiaries and the Company, the financial statements of subsidiaries are adjusted according to the accounting policies or financial period adopted by the Company.

12


(i)
Business combinations

The acquisition method is used to account for the business combinations of the Company and its subsidiaries (including business combinations under common controls). The consideration transferred for the acquisition of a subsidiary is the fair values of the assets transferred, the liabilities incurred to the former owners of the acquiree and the equity interests issued by the Company and its subsidiaries. Any contingent consideration is measured at fair value at the date of acquisition. If an obligation to pay contingent consideration that meets the definition of a financial instrument is classified as equity, then it is not remeasured and settlement is accounted for within equity. Otherwise, other contingent consideration is remeasured at fair value at each reporting date and subsequent changes in the fair value of the contingent consideration are recognised in profit or loss. Acquisition-related costs are expensed as incurred. Identifiable assets acquired and liabilities and contingent liabilities assumed in a business combination are measured initially at their fair values at the acquisition date. On an acquisition-by-acquisition basis, the Company and its subsidiaries recognize any non-controlling interests in the acquiree either at fair value or at the non-controlling interest's proportionate share of the recognized amounts of acquiree's identifiable net assets. The excess of the consideration transferred, the amount of any non-controlling interest in the acquiree and the acquisition-date fair value of any previous equity interest in the acquiree over the fair value of the identifiable net assets acquired is recorded as goodwill (Note 2(i)). If this consideration is lower than the fair value of the net assets of the subsidiary acquired, the difference is recognized in profit or loss.

(ii)
Changes in ownership interests in subsidiaries

Transactions with non-controlling interests that do not result in loss of control are accounted for as equity transactions – that is, as transactions with the equity owners in their capacity as owners. The difference between fair value of any consideration paid and the relevant share acquired of the carrying value of net assets of the subsidiary is recorded in equity. Gains or losses on disposals to non-controlling interests are also recorded in equity.

When the Company and its subsidiaries lose control of a subsidiary, it is accounted for as a disposal of the entire interest in that subsidiary, with a resulting gain or loss being recognized in profit or loss. Any interest retained in that former subsidiary at the date when control is lost is recognized at fair value and this amount is regarded as the fair value on initial recognition of a financial asset (Note 2(k)) or, when appropriate, the cost on initial recognition of an investment in an associate or joint venture (Note 2(b)(iii)).

(iii)
Associates and joint ventures

Associates are investees over which the Company and its subsidiaries have significant influence on the financial and operating decisions. A joint venture is an arrangement whereby the Company and its subsidiaries and other parties contractually agree to share control of the arrangement, and have rights to the net assets of the arrangement.

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Investments in associates and joint ventures are initially recognized at cost and are subsequently measured using the equity method of accounting, unless it is classified as held for sale (or included in a disposal group that is classified as held for sale). The excess of the initial investment cost over the proportionate share of the fair value of identifiable net assets of investee acquired is included in the initial investment cost (Note 2(i)). Any shortfall of the initial investment cost to the proportionate share of the fair value of identifiable net assets of investee acquired is recognized in current period profit or loss and long-term investment cost is adjusted accordingly.

When applying equity method, the Company and its subsidiaries adjust net profit or loss of the investees, including the fair value adjustments on the net identifiable assets of the associates and joint ventures and the adjustments to align with the accounting policies of the Company and the Company's financial reporting periods. Current period investment income is then recognized based on the proportionate share of the Company and its subsidiaries in the investees' net profit or loss. Net losses of investees are recognized to the extent of the carrying value of long-term equity investments and any other constituting long-term equity investments in investees that in substance form part of the investments in the investees. The Company and its subsidiaries continue to recognize investment losses and provision if they bear additional obligations which meet the recognition criteria.

The Company and its subsidiaries adjust the carrying amount of the investment and directly recognize into related other comprehensive income based on their proportionate share on the movements of the investees' other comprehensive income.

When the investees appropriate profit or declare dividends, the carrying value of long-term equity investments are reduced correspondingly by the proportionate share of the distribution.

The Company and its subsidiaries determine at each reporting date whether there is any objective evidence that the investment in the associate or the joint venture is impaired. If this is the case, the Company and its subsidiaries calculate the amount of impairment as the difference between the recoverable amount of the associate or the joint venture and its carrying value and recognize the amount in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income.

Profits or losses resulting from transactions between the Company and its subsidiaries and the associates and joint ventures are recognized in the Company and its subsidiaries' financial statements only to the extent of the unrelated third party investor's interests in the associates and joint ventures. Loss from transactions between the Company and its subsidiaries and the associates and joint ventures is fully recognized and not eliminated when there is evidence for asset impairment.

If an investment in an associate becomes an investment in a joint venture or vice versa, retained interest is not remeasured. Instead, the investment continues to be accounted for under the equity method.

Gains and losses arising from dilution of investments in associates and joint ventures are recognized in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income.

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In all other cases, when the Company and its subsidiaries cease to have significant influence over an associate or joint control over a joint venture, it is accounted for as a disposal of the entire interest in that investee, with a resulting gain or loss being recognized in profit or loss. Any interest retained in that former investee at the date when significant influence or joint control is lost is recognized at fair value and this amount is regarded as the fair value on initial recognition of a financial asset (Note 2(k)).

(c)
Segment reporting

The Company and its subsidiaries determine the operating segment based on the internal organization structure, management requirement and internal reporting system for purposes of presenting reportable segment information.

An operating segment represents a component of the Company and its subsidiaries that meets all the conditions below: (i) the component earns revenue and incurs expenses in its daily operating activities; (ii) chief operating decision maker of the Company and its subsidiaries regularly reviews the operating results of the component in order to make decisions on allocating resources and assessing performance; (iii) the financial position, operating results, cash flows and other related financial information of the component are available. When the two or more operating segments exhibit similar economic characteristics and meet certain conditions, the Company and its subsidiaries combine them as one reportable segment.

(d)
Foreign currency translation

(i)
Functional and presentation currency

Items included in the financial statements of each of the Company and its subsidiaries are measured using the currency of the primary economic environment in which the entity operates (the "functional currency"). The consolidated financial statements are presented in Renminbi ("RMB"), which is the Company's functional and presentation currency.

(ii)
Transactions and balances

Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the spot exchange rate on the transaction dates. As at the end of reporting period, foreign currency monetary items are translated into functional currency at the spot exchange rate as at the end of reporting period. Exchange differences are directly expensed in current period profit or loss unless they arises from foreign currency loans borrowed for purchasing or construction of qualifying assets which is eligible for capitalization or they arise from monetary items that qualify as hedging instruments in cash flow hedges which are recorded in other comprehensive income to the extent that the hedge is effective.

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(iii)
Foreign subsidiaries

The operating results and financial position of the foreign subsidiaries are translated into presentation currency as follows:

Asset and liability items in each statement of financial position of foreign operations are translated at the closing rates at the end of reporting period; equity items excluding retained earnings are translated at the spot exchange rates at the date of the transactions. Income and expense items in the statement of comprehensive income of the foreign operations are translated at average exchange rates approximating the rate on transaction dates. All resulting translation differences are recognized in other comprehensive income.

The cash flows denominated in foreign currencies and cash flows of overseas subsidiaries are translated at average exchange rates approximating the rates at the dates when cash flows incurred. The effect of the foreign currency translation on the cash and cash equivalents is presented in the statement of cash flows separately.

On the disposal of a foreign operation (that is, a disposal of the Company and its subsidiaries' entire interest in a foreign operation, or a disposal involving loss of control over a subsidiary that includes a foreign operation, a disposal involving loss of joint control over a joint ventures that includes a foreign operation, or a disposal involving loss of significant influence over an associate that includes a foreign operation), all of the exchange differences accumulated in equity in respect of that operation attributable to the equity holders of the Company are reclassified to profit or loss.

In the case of a partial disposal that does not result in the Company and its subsidiaries losing control over a subsidiary that includes a foreign operation, the proportionate share of accumulated exchange differences are re-attributed to non-controlling interests and are not recognized in profit or loss. For all other partial disposals (that is, reductions in the Company and its subsidiaries' ownership interest in associates or joint venture that includes a foreign operation that do not result in the Company and its subsidiaries losing significant influence or joint control), the proportionate share of the accumulated exchange difference is reclassified to profit or loss.

(e)
Property, plant and equipment

Property, plant and equipment consists of dam, port facilities, buildings, electric utility plant in service, transportation facilities, others and construction-in-progress ("CIP"). Property, plant and equipment acquired or constructed are initially recognized at cost and carried at the net value of cost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment loss, unless classified as held for sale (or included in a disposal group that is classified as held for sale).

Cost of CIP comprises construction expenditures, other expenditures necessary for the purpose of preparing the CIP for its intended use, those borrowing costs incurred before the assets are ready for intended use that are eligible for capitalization. CIP is not depreciated until such time as the relevant asset is completed and ready for its intended use.

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Subsequent costs about property, plant and equipment are included in the asset's carrying amount only when it is probable that future economic benefits associated with the item will flow to the Company and its subsidiaries and the cost of the item can be measured reliably. The carrying amount of the replaced part is derecognized. Other subsequent expenditures not qualified for capitalization are charged in the current period profit or loss when they are incurred.

Depreciation of property, plant and equipment is provided based on book value of the asset less estimated residual value over the estimated useful life using straight-line method. For those impaired property, plant and equipment, depreciation is provided based on book value after deducting impairment provision over the estimated useful life of the asset. The estimated useful lives are as follows:
 
   
Estimated useful lives
     
Dam
 
8 – 50 years
Port facilities
 
20 – 40 years
Buildings
 
8 – 30 years
Electric utility plant in service
 
5 – 30 years
Transportation facilities
 
8 – 27 years
Others
 
5 – 14 years
 
Where parts of an item of property, plant and equipment have different useful lives, the cost of the item is allocated on a reasonable basis between the parts and each part is depreciated separately. At the end of each year, the Company and its subsidiaries review the estimated useful lives, residual values and the depreciation method of the property, plant and equipment and make adjustment when necessary.

Property, plant and equipment is derecognized when it is disposed of, or is not expected to bring economic benefit through use or disposal. The amount of disposal proceeds arising from sale, transfer, disposal or write-off of the property, plant and equipment less book value and related tax expenses is recorded in 'operating expenses – others' in the statement of comprehensive income.

The carrying amount of property, plant and equipment is written down immediately to its recoverable amount when its carrying amount is greater than its recoverable amount (Note 2(j)).

(f)
Investment property

Investment properties are land and/or buildings which are owned or held under a leasehold interest (Note 2(y)) to earn rental income and/or for capital appreciation. These include land held for a currently undetermined future use and property that is being constructed or developed for future use as investment property.

Investment properties are stated at fair value, unless they are still in the course of construction or development at the end of the reporting period and their fair value cannot be reliably measured at that time. Any gain or loss arising from a change in fair value or from the retirement or disposal of an investment property is recognized in profit or loss. Rental income from investment properties is accounted for as described in Note 2(x)(vi).

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(g)
Power generation license

The Company and its subsidiaries acquired the power generation license as part of the business combination with Tuas Power Ltd. ("Tuas Power"). The power generation license is initially recognized at fair value at the acquisition date. The license has an indefinite useful life and is not amortized. The assessment that the license has an indefinite useful life is based on the expected renewal of power generation license without significant restriction and cost, together with the consideration on related future cash flows generated and the expectation of continuous operations. It is tested annually for impairment and carried at cost less accumulated impairment loss. Useful life of the power generation license is reviewed by the Company and its subsidiaries each financial period to determine whether events and circumstances continue to support the indefinite useful life assessment.

(h)
Mining rights

Mining rights are stated at cost less accumulated amortization and impairment losses (Note 2(j)) and are amortized based on the units of production method utilizing only recoverable coal reserves as the depletion base, unless the mining rights are classified as held for sale (or included in a disposal group that is classified as held for sale).

(i)
Goodwill

Goodwill arising from the acquisitions of subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures represents the excess of the consideration transferred, the amount of any non-controlling interest in the acquiree and the acquisition-date fair value of any previous equity interest in the acquiree over the Company and its subsidiaries' share of the net fair value of the net identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities of the acquiree at the date of acquisition.

Goodwill is stated at cost less accumulated impairment losses. Goodwill arising on a business combination is allocated to each cash-generating unit, or groups of cash generating units, that is expected to benefit from the synergies of the combination and is tested annually for impairment (Note 2(j)).

On disposal of a cash generating unit during the year, any attributable amount of purchased goodwill is included in the calculation of the profit or loss on disposal.

(j)
Impairment of non-financial assets

The carrying amounts of property, plant and equipment, mining rights, intangible assets with definite useful lives, land use rights and long-term equity investments not accounted for as financial assets are reviewed at each reporting date to determine whether there is any indication of impairment. If any such indication exists, then the asset's recoverable amount is estimated. Goodwill, indefinite-lived intangible assets and intangible assets not yet available for sale are tested for impairment annually regardless of whether there are indications of impairment or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate a potential impairment. An impairment loss is recognized if the carrying amount of an asset or cash-generating unit ("CGU") exceeds its recoverable amount.

The recoverable amount of an asset or CGU is the greater of its value in use and its fair value less cost to sell. For impairment testing, assets are grouped together into the smallest group of assets that generates cash inflows from continuing use that are largely independent of the cash inflows of other assets or CGUs.

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Subject to an operating segment ceiling test, CGUs to which goodwill has been allocated are aggregated so that the level at which impairment testing is performed reflects the lowest level at which goodwill is monitored for internal reporting purposes.

Goodwill acquired in a business combination is allocated to groups of CGUs that are expected to benefit from the synergies of the combination.

Impairment losses are recognized in profit or loss. Impairment losses recognized in respect of CGUs are allocated first to reduce the carrying amount of any goodwill allocated to the CGU (group of CGUs), and then to reduce the carrying amounts of the other assets in the CGU (group of CGUs) on a pro rata basis, except that the carrying value of an asset will not be reduced below its individual fair value less costs of disposal (if measurable) or value in use (if determinable).

An impairment loss in respect of goodwill is not reversed. Except for goodwill, all impaired non-financial assets are subject to review for possible reversal of impairment at each reporting date. A reversal of an impairment loss is limited to the asset's carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognized in prior year. Reversals of impairment losses are credited to profit or loss in the year in which the reversals are recognized.

(k)
Financial instruments

Financial assets are classified in the following categories at initial recognition: at fair value through profit or loss, loans and receivables and available-for-sale. The classification depends on the intention and ability of the Company and its subsidiaries to hold the financial assets.

(i)
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss

Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss include financial assets held for trading and designated upon initial recognition as at fair value through profit or loss, and contingent consideration of the acquirer in a business combination. A financial asset is classified in this category if acquired principally for the purpose of selling in the short term. Derivatives are classified as held for trading unless they are designated as hedges. Assets in this category are classified as current assets if expected to be settled within 12 months; otherwise, they are classified as non-current.

(ii)
Loans and receivables

Loans and receivables refer to the non-derivative financial assets for which there is no quotation in the active market with fixed or determinable amount. They are included in current assets, except for maturities greater than 12 months after the end of reporting period which are classified as non-current assets. Loans and receivables are primarily included in as 'accounts receivable', 'other receivables and assets' and 'other non-current assets' in the statement of financial position.

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(iii)
Available-for-sale financial assets

Available-for-sale financial assets are non-derivative financial assets that are either designated in this category or not classified in any of the other categories. They are included in current assets when management intends to dispose of the available-for-sale financial assets within 12 months of the end of reporting period, otherwise, they are classified as non-current assets.

(iv)
Recognition and measurement

Regular purchases and sales of financial assets are recognized at fair value initially on trade-date – the date on which the Company and its subsidiaries commit to purchase or sell the asset. Transaction costs relating to financial assets at fair value through profit or loss are directly expensed in the profit or loss as incurred. Transaction costs for other financial assets are included in the carrying amount of the asset at initial recognition. Financial assets are derecognized when the rights to receive cash flows from the financial assets have expired or have been transferred and all risks and rewards related to the ownership of the financial assets have been transferred to the transferee.

Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss and available-for-sale are subsequently measured at fair value. When an active market exists for a financial instrument, fair value is determined based on quoted prices in the active market. When no active market exists, fair value is determined by using valuation techniques. When applying valuation techniques, the Company and its subsidiaries maximize the use of relevant observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs.

Changes in the fair value of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss are recorded in 'gain/(loss) on fair value changes of financial assets/liabilities'.
 
Investments in equity instruments that do not have a quoted market price in an active market and whose fair value cannot be reliably measured are measured at cost. Loans and receivables are carried at amortized cost using the effective interest method.

Except for impairment loss and translation differences on monetary financial assets, changes in the fair value of available-for-sale financial assets are recognized in other comprehensive income. When these financial assets are derecognized, the accumulated fair value adjustments recognized in equity are included in the statement of comprehensive income as 'other investment income'. Dividends on available-for-sale financial assets are recorded in 'other investment income' when the right of the Company and its subsidiaries to receive payments is established.

(v)
Impairment of financial assets

Except for financial assets at fair value through profit or loss, the Company and its subsidiaries perform assessment on the book value of financial assets at the end of reporting period. Provision for impairment is made when there is objective evidence showing that a financial asset is impaired.

For investments in associates and joint ventures, the impairment loss is measured by comparing the recoverable amount of the investment with its carrying amount.
 
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The impairment loss is reversed if there has been a favourable change in the estimates used to determine the recoverable amount.

In the case of equity investments classified as available for sale, a significant or prolonged decline in the fair value of the investment below its cost is evidence that the assets are impaired. If any such evidence exists for available-for-sale financial assets, the cumulative loss, measured as the difference between the acquisition cost and the current fair value, less any impairment loss on that financial asset previously recognized in profit or loss, is removed from equity and recognized in profit or loss. Impairment losses recognized in the profit or loss on equity instruments are not reversed through the profit or loss.

When financial assets carried at amortized cost are impaired, the carrying amount of the financial assets is reduced to the present value of estimated future cash flows (excluding future credit losses that have not been incurred) discounted at the financial asset's original effective interest rate. The impaired amount is recognized as assets impairment loss in the current period. If there is objective evidence that the value of the financial assets has recovered as a result of objective changes in circumstances occurring after the impairment loss was originally recognized, the originally recognized impairment loss is reversed through profit or loss. For the impairment test of receivables, please refer to Note 2(l).

(vi)
Derivative financial instruments and hedging activities

Derivatives are initially recognized at fair value on the date a derivative contract is entered into and are subsequently remeasured at their fair value. Gain or loss arising from subsequent change in the fair value of derivative financial instruments is recognized in profit or loss except for the effective portions of gain or loss on the derivative financial instruments designated as cash flow hedges which are recognized directly in other comprehensive income. Cash flow hedge represents a hedge against the exposure to variability in cash flows, which such cash flow is originated from a particular risk associated with highly probable forecast transactions and variable rate borrowings and which could affect the statement of comprehensive income.

The hedged items of cash flow hedge are the designated items with respect to the risks associated with future cash flow change resulting from variability in cash flows of a recognized asset or liability or a highly probable forecast transaction or the foreign currency risk of a committed future transaction. Hedging instruments are designated derivative for cash flow hedge whose cash flows are expected to offset changes in the cash flows of a hedged item.

The full fair value of a hedging derivative is classified as a non-current asset or liability when the remaining maturity of the hedge item is more than 12 months.

The Company and its subsidiaries document their assessments, both at hedge inception and on an ongoing basis, of whether the derivatives that are used in hedging transactions are highly effective in offsetting changes in cash flows of hedged items. The Company and its subsidiaries apply ratio analysis method to evaluate the ongoing effectiveness of the cash flow hedge.

The effective portion of changes in the fair value of derivatives that are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges are recognized in other comprehensive income. The gain or loss relating to the ineffective portion is recognized immediately in the statement of comprehensive income within 'gain/(loss) on fair value changes of financial assets/liabilities'.
 
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Amounts accumulated in equity are reclassified to the profit or loss in the periods when the hedged item affects profit or loss. The gain or loss relating to the effective portion of interest rate swaps hedging variable rate borrowings is recognized in the statement of comprehensive income within 'interest expense'. The gain or loss relating to the effective portion of exchange forward hedging foreign currency denominated payables is recognized in the statement of comprehensive income within 'exchange gain/(loss) and bank charges, net'. However, when the forecast transaction that is hedged results in the recognition of a non-financial asset, the gains and losses previously deferred in equity are transferred from equity and included in the initial measurement of the cost of the asset. In the case where the Company and its subsidiaries expect all or a portion of net loss previously recognized directly in other comprehensive income will not be recovered in future financial periods, the irrecoverable portion will be reclassified into profit or loss.

When a hedging instrument expires or is sold, terminated or exercised or when a hedge no longer meets the criteria for hedge accounting, the Company and its subsidiaries will discontinue hedge accounting. Any cumulative gain or loss existing in equity at that time remains in equity and is subsequently recognized when the forecast transaction is ultimately recognized in the profit or loss. When a forecast transaction is no longer expected to occur, the cumulative gain or loss that was reported in equity is immediately transferred to the statement of comprehensive income within 'gain/(loss) on fair value changes of financial assets/liabilities'.

(l)
Loans and receivables

Loans and receivables, which primarily include accounts receivable, other receivables and other non-current assets, are recognized initially at fair value. Loans and receivables are subsequently measured at amortized cost less provision for doubtful debts using the effective interest method.

The Company and its subsidiaries establish an allowance for impairment that represents its estimate of incurred losses in respect of receivables. The main components of this allowance are a specific loss component that relates to individually significant exposures, and a collective loss component established for groups of similar assets in respect of losses that have been incurred but not yet identified. The collective loss allowance is determined based on historical data of payment statistics for similar financial assets.

When there is objective evidence that the Company and its subsidiaries will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the original terms of the receivables, impairment test is performed and related provision for doubtful accounts is made based on the shortfall between carrying amounts and respective present value of estimated future cash flows. The carrying amounts of the receivables are reduced through the use of allowance accounts, and the amount of the provision is recognized in the statement of comprehensive income within 'operating expenses – others'. When a receivable is uncollectible, it is written off against the allowance account for the receivable. Subsequent recoveries of amounts previously written off are credited against 'operating expenses – others' in the statement of comprehensive income.

(m)
Inventories

Inventories include fuel for power generation, materials for repairs and maintenance and spare parts, and are stated at lower of cost and net realizable values.

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Inventories are initially recorded at cost and are charged to fuel costs or repairs and maintenance, respectively when used, or capitalized to property, plant and equipment when installed, as appropriate, using weighted average cost basis. Cost of inventories includes costs of purchase and transportation costs.

When the forecast transaction that is hedged results in the recognition of the inventory, the gains and losses previously deferred in equity are transferred from equity and included in the initial measurement of the cost of the inventory.

Provision for inventory obsolescence is determined by the excess of cost over net realizable value. Net realizable values are determined based on the estimated selling price less estimated conversion costs during power generation, selling expenses and related taxes in the ordinary course of business.

(n)
Related parties

Parties are considered to be related if one party has the ability, directly or indirectly, to control the other party or exercise significant influence over the other party in making financial and operating decisions. Parties are also considered to be related if they are subject to common control or jointly control of the same third party; one party is controlled or jointly controlled by a third party and the other party is an associate or a joint venture of the same third party.

(o)
Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents listed in the statement of cash flows represents cash in hand, call deposits held with banks and other financial institutions, and other short-term (3 months or less), highly-liquid investments that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value. Bank overdrafts that are repayable on demand and form an integral part of the cash management are also included as a component of cash and cash equivalents for the purpose of the consolidated statement of cash flow.

(p)
Borrowings

Borrowings are recognized initially at fair value less transaction costs and subsequently measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method. Borrowings are classified as current liabilities unless the Company and its subsidiaries have an unconditional right to defer settlement of the liability for at least 12 months after the end of reporting period.

(q)
Borrowing costs

General and specific borrowing costs directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of qualifying assets, which are assets that necessarily take a substantial period of time to get ready for their intended use or sale, are added to the cost of those assets. The capitalization of borrowing costs as part of the cost of a qualifying asset commences when expenditure for the asset is being incurred, borrowing costs are being incurred and activities that are necessary to prepare the asset for its intended use or sale are in progress. Capitalization of borrowing costs is suspended or ceases when substantially all the activities necessary to prepare the qualifying asset for its intended use or sale are interrupted or complete.

The amount of specific borrowing costs capitalized is net of the investment income on any temporary investment of the funds pending expenditure on the asset.
 
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All other borrowing costs are recognized in profit or loss in the period in which they are incurred.

(r)
Share Capital

Ordinary shares are classified as equity. Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of new shares are shown in equity as a deduction, net of tax, from the proceeds.

(s)
Perpetual corporate bond

Perpetual corporate bond is classified as equity if it is non-redeemable, or redeemable only at the Company's option, and any interests are discretionary. Interests on perpetual corporate bonds classified as equity are recognised as distributions within equity.

(t)
Payables

Payables primarily include accounts payable and other liabilities, and are recognized initially at fair value and subsequently measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method.

(u)
Taxation

(i)
Value-added tax ("VAT")

The domestic power, heat and goods sales of the Company and its subsidiaries are subject to VAT. VAT payable is determined by applying 17% (13% or 11% on heat) on the taxable revenue after offsetting deductible input VAT of the period.

The applicable tax rate of VAT in respect of the lease of tangible movable properties, transportation industry and other modern services industry are 17%, 11% and 6%, respectively.

According to the relevant regulations of Ministry of Finance of PRC and State Administration of Taxation, the transformation from Business Tax to VAT launched nation-wide from 1 May 2016 and all business tax taxpayers in the construction industry, real estate industry, financial industry, living services were included. The applicable tax rate of VAT in respect of sectors including construction services, lease of immovables, sale of immovables and transfer of land use rights is 11%, and in respect of financial and living services is 6%.

(ii)
Goods and service tax ("GST")

The power sales of the subsidiaries in Singapore are subject to goods and service tax of the country where they operate. GST payable is determined by applying 7% on the taxable revenue after offsetting deductible GST of the period.

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(iii)
Current and deferred income tax

The income tax expense for the period comprises current and deferred income tax. Income tax expense is recognized in profit or loss, except to the extent that it relates to items recognized in other comprehensive income or directly in equity. In this case, the tax is also recognized in other comprehensive income or directly in equity, respectively.

Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are recognized based on the differences between tax bases of assets and liabilities and respective book values (temporary differences). For deductible tax losses or tax credit that can be brought forward in accordance with tax law requirements for deduction of taxable income in subsequent years, it is considered as temporary differences and related deferred income tax assets are recognized. No deferred income tax liability is recognized for temporary difference arising from initial recognition of goodwill. For those temporary differences arising from initial recognition of an asset or liability in a non-business combination transaction that affects neither accounting profit nor taxable profit (or deductible loss) at the time of the transaction, no deferred income tax asset and liability is recognized. The temporary differences relating to investments in subsidiaries to the extent that, in the case of taxable differences, the Company and its subsidiaries control the timing of the reversal and it is probable that the differences will not reverse in the foreseeable future, or in the case of deductible differences, unless it is probable that they will reverse in the future.

The Company and its subsidiaries recognize deferred income tax assets to the extent that it is probable that taxable profit will be available to offset the deductible temporary difference, deductible tax loss and tax credit.

At the end of reporting period, deferred income tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rates that are expected to apply to the period when the asset is realized or liability is settled.

The carrying amount of a deferred tax asset is reviewed at the end of each reporting period and is reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available to allow the related tax benefit to be utilised. Any such reduction is reversed to the extent that it becomes probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available.

Deferred income tax assets and deferred income tax liabilities are offset when meeting all the conditions below:

(1)
The Company and its subsidiaries have the legal enforceable right to offset current income tax assets and current income tax liabilities;

(2)
Deferred income tax assets and deferred income tax liabilities are related to the income tax levied by the same tax authority of the Company and its subsidiaries.

(v)
Employee benefits

Employee benefits include all expenditures relating to the employees for their services. The Company and its subsidiaries recognize employee benefits as liabilities during the accounting period when employees render services and allocate to related cost of assets and expenses based on different beneficiaries.
 
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In connection with pension obligations, the Company and its subsidiaries operate various defined contribution plans in accordance with the local conditions and practices in the countries and provinces in which they operate. A defined contribution plan is a pension plan under which the Company and its subsidiaries pay fixed contributions into a separate publicly administered pension insurance plan on mandatory and voluntary bases. The Company and its subsidiaries have no legal or constructive obligations to pay further contributions if the fund does not hold sufficient assets to pay all employees the benefits relating to employee service in the current and prior periods. The contributions are recognized as employee benefit when incurred. Prepaid contributions are recognized as assets to the extent that a cash refund or a reduction in the future payment is available.

(w)
Government grants

Government grants are recognized when the Company and its subsidiaries fulfill the conditions attached to them and they are probable to be received. When government grants are received in the form of monetary assets, they are measured at the amount received or receivable. When the grant is in the form of non-monetary assets, it is measured at fair value. When fair value cannot be measured reliably, nominal amount is assigned.

Asset-related government grant is recognized as deferred income and is amortized evenly in profit or loss over the useful lives of related assets.

Income-related government grant that is used to compensate subsequent related expenses or losses of the Company and its subsidiaries are recognized as deferred income and recorded in the profit or loss when related expenses or losses incurred. When the grant is used to compensate expenses or losses that were already incurred, they are directly recognized in current period profit or loss.

(x)
Revenue and income recognition

Revenue and income are recognized based the following methods:

Revenue and income are recognized when it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the Company and its subsidiaries and the amount of the revenue and income can be measured reliably.

(i)
Electricity and heat sales revenue

Electricity and heat sales revenue represents the fair value of the consideration received or receivable for electricity and heat sold in the ordinary course of the activities of the Company and its subsidiaries (net of VAT or GST). Revenue is earned and recognized upon transmission of electricity to the customers or the power grid controlled and owned by the respective regional or provincial grid companies.

(ii)
Goods sales revenue

Goods sales revenue represents the fair value of the consideration received or receivable for the sale of the goods in the ordinary course of the activities of the Company and its subsidiaries. Goods sales revenue is recognized when the goods is delivered to the customers and there is no unfulfilled obligation that could affect the customer's acceptance of the goods.

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(iii)
Service revenue

Service revenue refers to amounts received from service of port loading, conveying and transportation. The Company and its subsidiaries recognize revenue when the relevant service is provided.

(iv)
Dividend income

Dividend income from unlisted investments is recognized when the shareholder's right to receive payment is established. Dividend income from listed investments is recognized when the share price of the investment goes ex-dividend.

(v)
Interest income

Interest income from deposits is recognized on a time proportion basis using effective interest method. Interest income from the finance lease is recognized on a basis that reflects a constant periodic rate of return on the net investment in the finance lease.

(vi)
Rental income from operating leases

Rental income receivable under operating leases is recognized in profit or loss in equal instalments over the periods covered by the lease term, except where an alternative basis is more representative of the pattern of benefits to be derived from the use of the leased asset. Lease incentives granted are recognized in profit or loss as an integral part of the aggregate net lease payments receivable. Contingent rentals are recognized as income in the accounting period in which they are earned.

(y)
Leases

Leases where all the risks and rewards incidental to ownership of the assets are in substance transferred to the lessees are classified as finance leases. All other leases are operating leases.

(i)
Operating leases

Operating lease expenses are capitalized or expensed on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

The cost of acquiring land held under an operating lease is amortized on a straight-line basis over the period of the lease term.

(ii)
Finance lease

The Company and its subsidiaries recognize the aggregate of the minimum lease receipts and the initial direct costs on the lease inception date as the receivable. The difference between the aggregate of the minimum lease receipts and the initial direct costs and sum of their respective present values is recognized as unrealized finance income. The Company and its subsidiaries adopt the effective interest method to allocate such unrealized finance income over the lease term. At the end of reporting period, the Company and its subsidiaries present the net amount of finance lease receivable after deducting any unrealized finance income in non-current assets and current assets, respectively.

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Please refer to Note 2(k)(u) for impairment test on finance lease receivables.

Where the Company and its subsidiaries acquire the use of assets under finance leases, the amounts representing the fair value of the leased asset, or, if lower, the present value of the minimum lease payments, of such assets are included in fixed assets and the corresponding liabilities, net of finance charges, are recorded as obligations under finance leases. Depreciation is provided at rates which write off the cost or valuation of the assets over the term of the relevant lease or, where it is likely the Company and its subsidiaries will obtain ownership of the asset, the life of the asset, as set out in Note 2(e). Impairment losses are accounted for in accordance with the accounting policy as set out in Note 2(j). Finance charges implicit in the lease payments are charged to profit or loss over the period of the leases so as to produce an approximately constant periodic rate of charge on the remaining balance of the obligations for each accounting period. Contingent rentals are charged to profit or loss in the accounting period in which they are incurred.

(z)
Purchase of electricity

The overseas subsidiary of the Company recognizes electricity purchase cost when it purchases the electricity and transmits to its customers.

(aa)
Financial guarantee contracts

The Company issues financial guarantee contracts that transfer significant insurance risk. Financial guarantee contracts are those contracts that require the issuer to make specified payments to reimburse the holders for losses they incur because specified debtors fail to make payments when due in accordance with the original or modified terms of debt instruments. Where the Company issues a financial guarantee, the fair value of the guarantee is initially recognized as deferred income within accounts payable and other liabilities. The fair value of financial guarantees issued at the time of issuance is determined by reference to fees charged in an arm's length transaction for similar services, when such information is obtainable, or is otherwise estimated by reference to interest rate differentials, by comparing the actual rates charged by lenders when the guarantee is made available with the estimated rates that lenders would have charged, had the guarantees not been available, where reliable estimates of such information can be made. Where consideration is received or receivable for the issuance of the guarantee, the consideration is recognized in accordance with the Company's policies applicable to that category of asset. Where no such consideration is received or receivable, an immediate expense is recognized in profit or loss on initial recognition of any deferred income. The amount of the guarantee initially recognized as deferred income is amortized in profit or loss over the term of the guarantee as income from financial guarantees issued. In addition, provisions are recognised if and when (i) it becomes probable that the holder of the guarantee will call upon the Company under the guarantee, and (ii) the amount of that claim on the Company is expected to exceed the amount currently carried in trade and other payables in respect of the guarantee, i.e. the amount initially recognised, less accumulated amortisation.

(ab)
Dividend distribution

Dividend distribution to the shareholders of the Company and its subsidiaries is recognized as a liability in the period when the dividend is approved in the shareholders' meeting.

(ac)
Contingencies

Contingent liabilities are not recognized in the financial statements. They are disclosed unless the possibility of an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits is remote. Contingent assets are not recognized in the financial statements but disclosed when an inflow of economic benefit is probable.

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(ad)
Standards and amendments to published standards that are not yet effective but relevant to the Company and its subsidiaries

The following are standards or amendments to existing standards that have been published and are mandatory for the accounting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2018, but the Company and its subsidiaries have not early adopted:

IFRIC 22, "Foreign currency transactions and advance consideration", which will be effective for accounting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2018.
IFRS 15, "Revenue from contracts with customers", which will be effective for accounting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2018.
IFRS 9, "Financial instrument (2014)", which will be effective for accounting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2018.
IFRS 16, "Leases", which will be effective for accounting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2019.
Amendments to IAS 40, "Investment property: Transfers of investment property", which will be effective for accounting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2018.
IFRIC 23, "Uncertainty over income tax treatments", which will be effective for accounting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2019.
Included in "Annual improvements to IFRSs 2014-2016 Cycle", IAS 28, "Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures", which will be effective for accounting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2018.
 
The Company and its subsidiaries are in the process of making an assessment of what the impact of these amendments and new standards is expected to be in the period of initial application. While the assessment has been substantially completed for IFRS 9 and IFRS 15, the actual impacts upon the initial adoption of the standards may differ as the assessment completed to date is based on the information currently available to the Company and its subsidiaries, and further impacts may be identified before the standards are initially applied in the Company and its subsidiaries' interim financial report for the six months ending 30 June 2018. The Company and its subsidiaries may also change its accounting policy elections, including the transition options, until the standards are initially applied in that financial report.

(i)
IFRS 9, Financial instruments (2014)

IFRS 9 will replace the current standard on accounting for financial instruments, IAS 39, Financial instruments: Recognition and measurement. IFRS 9 introduces new requirements for classification and measurement of financial assets, including the measurement of impairment for financial assets and hedge accounting. On the other hand, IFRS 9 incorporates without substantive changes the requirements of IAS 39 for recognition and derecognition of financial instruments and the classification and measurement of financial liabilities.

IFRS 9 is effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2018 on a retrospective basis. The Company and its subsidiaries plan to use the exemption from restating comparative information and will recognise any transition adjustments against the opening balance of equity at 1 January 2018.
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Expected impacts of the new requirements on the consolidated financial statements are as follows:

The Company and its subsidiaries have assessed that their financial assets currently measured at amortised cost and FVTPL will continue with their respective classification and measurements upon the adoption of IFRS 9;

With respect to the Company and its subsidiaries' financial assets currently classified as "available-for-sale", these are equity investments which the Company and its subsidiaries have the option to irrevocably designate as FVTOCI (without recycling) on transition to IFRS 9. The Company and its subsidiaries plan to elect this designation option for any of the investments held on 1 January 2018 and will recognise any fair value changes in respect of these investments in other comprehensive income as they arise. The Company and its subsidiaries are in the process of assessing the fair value of the available-for-sale financial assets currently measured at cost less impairment and will disclose the impact to the opening balance of the Company and its subsidiaries' equity as 1 January 2018 in interim financial report for the six months ending 30 June 2018.

The classification and measurement requirements for financial liabilities under IFRS 9 are largely unchanged from IAS 39, except that IFRS 9 requires the fair value change of a financial liability designated at FVTPL that is attributable to changes of that financial liability's credit risk to be recognised in other comprehensive income (without reclassification to profit or loss). The Company and its subsidiaries currently do not have any above mentioned financial liabilities designated at FVTPL and therefore this new requirement will not have any impact on the Company and its subsidiaries on adoption of IFRS 9.

The new impairment model in IFRS 9 replaces the "incurred loss" model in IAS 39 with an "expected credit loss" model. Under the expected credit loss model, it will no longer be necessary for a loss event to occur before an impairment loss is recognised. Instead, an entity is required to recognise and measure either a 12-month expected credit loss or a lifetime expected credit loss, depending on the asset and the facts and circumstances. The Company and its subsidiaries expect that the application of the expected credit loss model will result in earlier recognition of credit losses. Based on a preliminary assessment, the Company and its subsidiaries do not expect material change to the loss allowance for the Company and its subsidiaries' trade debtors and other debt investment held at amortised cost and net investment in finance lease.

IFRS 9 does not fundamentally change the requirements relating to measuring and recognising ineffectiveness under IAS 39. However, greater flexibility has been introduced to the types of transactions eligible for hedge accounting. The Company and its subsidiaries have assessed that its current hedge relationships will qualify as continuing hedges upon the adoption of IFRS 9 and therefore it expects that the accounting for its hedging relationships will not be significantly impacted.


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(ii)
IFRS 15, Revenue from contracts with customers

IFRS 15 establishes a comprehensive framework for recognising revenue from contracts with customers. IFRS 15 will replace the existing revenue standards, IAS 18, Revenue, which covers revenue arising from sale of goods and rendering of services, and IAS 11, Construction contracts, which specifies the accounting for revenue from construction contracts. IFRS 15, deals with revenue recognition and establishes principles for reporting useful information to users of financial statements about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from an entity's contracts with customers. IFRS 15 provides that an entity should recognise revenue to depict the transfer of goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled to in exchange for the goods or services provided and establishes a five step model to be applied by an entity in evaluating its contracts with customers. Revenue is recognised when a customer obtains control of a good or service and thus has the ability to direct the use and obtain the benefits from the good or service. An entity should adopt IFRS 15 in transition using either modified retrospective approach or cumulative effect method.

During 2017, the Company substantially completed its assessment of the potential impact of the new standard, including performing a review of revenue streams and customer contracts in order to evaluate the effects that this standard may have on the consolidated statement of comprehensive income and consolidated statement of financial position. The Company and its subsidiaries' revenues are substantially generated from the sales of power heat and other goods. Effective 1 January 2018, the Company and its subsidiaries adopted IFRS 15 utilising the cumulative effect method, which results in the Company and its subsidiaries' retaining prior period comparative figures as reported under the previous standards and recognising the cumulative effect of applying IFRS 15 as an adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings as at the date of initial adoption, and will provide additional disclosures comparing results to previous IFRS in its 2018 consolidated financial statements. The Company and its subsidiaries plan to apply the new revenue standard only to contracts not completed as of the date of initial application, referred to as open contracts. Since the number of open contracts at 31 December is limited, and more than 95% of the Company and its subsidiaries' revenue comprised of contracts with customers from rate-regulated sales of power and heat, where revenue will continue to be recognised upon transmission to the customers, the Company and its subsidiaries expects that the adoption of IFRS 15 will not have material impact on the consolidated financial statements.

(iii)
IFRS 16, Lease

As disclosed in Note 2(y), currently the Company and its subsidiaries classify leases into finance leases and operating leases and account for the lease arrangements differently, depending on the classification of the lease. The Company and its subsidiaries enter into some leases as the lessor and others as the lessee.

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IFRS 16 is not expected to impact significantly on the way that lessors account for their rights and obligations under a lease. However, once IFRS 16 is adopted, lessees will no longer distinguish between finance leases and operating leases. Instead, subject to practical expedients, lessees will account for all leases in a similar way to current finance lease accounting, i.e. at the commencement date of the lease the lessee will recognise and measure a lease liability at the present value of the minimum future lease payments and will recognise a corresponding "right-of-use" asset. After initial recognition of this asset and liability, the lessee will recognise interest expense accrued on the outstanding balance of the lease liability, and the depreciation of the right-of-use asset, instead of the current policy of recognising rental expenses incurred under operating leases on a systematic basis over the lease term. As a practical expedient, the lessee can elect not to apply this accounting model to short-term leases (i.e. where the lease term is 12 months or less) and to leases of low-value assets, in which case the rental expenses would continue to be recognised on a systematic basis over the lease term.

IFRS 16 will primarily affect the Company and its subsidiaries' accounting as a lessee of leases for properties, plant and equipment which are currently classified as operating leases. The application of the new accounting model is expected to lead to an increase in both assets and liabilities and to impact on the timing of the expense recognition in the statement of profit or loss over the period of the lease. As disclosed in Note 39(b), at 31 December 2017 the Company and its subsidiaries' future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases amount to RMB1,487 million for property, plant and equipment and land use rights, the majority of which is payable either between 1 and 5 years after the reporting date or in more than 5 years. Some of these amounts may therefore need to be recognised as lease liabilities, with corresponding right-of-use assets, once IFRS 16 is adopted. The Company and its subsidiaries will need to perform a more detailed analysis to determine the amounts of new assets and liabilities arising from operating lease commitments on adoption of IFRS 16, after taking into account the applicability of the practical expedient and adjusting for any leases entered into or terminated between now and the adoption of IFRS 16 and the effects of discounting.

There are no other amendments and new standards that are not yet effective that would be expected to have a material impact on the Company and its subsidiaries' consolidated financial statements.

3
Financial and capital risks management

(a)
Financial risk management

Risk management, including the management on the financial risks, is carried out under the instructions of the Strategic Committee of Board of Directors and the Risk Management Team. The Company works out general principles for overall management as well as management policies covering specific areas. In considering the importance of risks, the Company identifies and evaluates risks at head office and individual power plant level, and requires analysis and proper communication of the information collected periodically.

SinoSing Power and its subsidiaries are subject to financial risks that are different from the entities operating within the PRC. They have a series of controls in place to maintain the cost of risks occurring and the cost of managing the risks at an acceptable level. Management continually monitors the risk management process to ensure that an appropriate balance between risk and control is achieved. SinoSing Power and its subsidiaries have their written policies and financial authorization limits in place which are reviewed periodically. These financial authorization limits seek to mitigate and eliminate operational risks by setting approval thresholds required for entering into contractual obligations and investments.


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(i)
Market risk

(1)
Foreign exchange risk

Foreign exchange risk of the entities operating within the PRC primarily arises from loans denominated in foreign currencies of the Company and its subsidiaries. SinoSing Power and its subsidiaries are exposed to foreign exchange risk on bank balances, accounts receivable, other receivables and assets, accounts payable and other liabilities that are denominated primarily in US$, a currency other than Singapore dollar ("S$"), their functional currency. Please refer to Note 18, 19, 24, 27 and 35 for details. The Company and its subsidiaries manage exchange risk through closely monitoring interest and exchange market.

As at 31 December 2017, if RMB had weakened/strengthened by 5% (2016: 5%) against US$ and 3% (2016: 3%) against EUR ("€") with all other variables constant, the Company and its subsidiaries would further recognize exchange loss/gain amounted RMB112 million (2016: RMB142 million) and RMB7million (2016: RMB9 million), respectively. The ranges of such sensitivity disclosed above were based on the observation on the historical trend of related exchange rates during the previous year under analysis.

As at 31 December 2017, if S$ had weakened/strengthened by 10% (2016: 10%) against US$ with all other variables constant, the Company and its subsidiaries would further recognize exchange gain/loss amounted RMB30million (2016: exchange loss/gain RMB10 million). The ranges of such sensitivity disclosed above were based on the management's experience and forecast.

SinoSing Power and its subsidiaries also are exposed to foreign exchange risk on fuel purchases that are denominated primarily in US$. They substantially hedge their estimated foreign currency exposure in respect of forecast fuel purchases over the following three months using primarily foreign currency contracts.

(2)
Price risk

The available-for-sale financial assets of the Company and its subsidiaries are exposed to equity security price risk.

Detailed information relating to the available-for-sale financial assets is disclosed in Note 10. The Company closely monitors the pricing trends in the open market in determining its long-term strategic stakeholding decisions.

The Company and its subsidiaries are exposed to fuel price risk on fuel purchases. In particular, SinoSing Power and its subsidiaries use fuel oil swap to hedge against such a risk and designate them as cash flow hedges. Please refer to Note 14 for details.
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(3)
Cash flow interest rate risk

The interest rate risk of the Company and its subsidiaries primarily arises from long-term loans. Loans borrowed at variable rates expose the Company and its subsidiaries to cash flow interest rate risk. The exposures of these risks are disclosed in Note 24 to the financial statements. The Company and its subsidiaries have entered into interest rate swap agreements with banks to hedge against a portion of cash flow interest rate risk.

As at 31 December 2017, if interest rates on RMB-denominated borrowings had been 50 basis points higher/lower with all other variables held constant, interest expense for the year would have been RMB789 million (2016: RMB520 million) higher/lower. If interest rates on US$-denominated borrowings had been 50 basis points higher/lower with all other variables held constant, interest expense for the year would have been RMB6 million (2016: RMB7 million) higher/lower. If interest rates on S$-denominated borrowings had been 100 basis points higher/lower with all other variables held constant, interest expense for the year would have been RMB72 million (2016: RMB59 million) higher/lower. The ranges of such sensitivity disclosed above were based on the observation on the historical trend of related interest rates during the previous year under analysis.

The Company has entered into a floating-to-fixed interest rate swap agreement to hedge against cash flow interest rate risk of a loan. According to the interest rate swap agreement, the Company agrees with the counterparty to settle the difference between fixed contract rates and floating-rate interest amounts calculated by reference to the agreed notional amounts quarterly until 2019. Tuas Power Generation Pte. Ltd. ("TPG") also entered into a number of floating-to-fixed interest rate swap agreements to hedge against cash flow interest rate risk of a loan. According to the interest rate swap agreements, TPG agrees with the counterparty to settle the difference between fixed contract rates and floating-rate interest amounts calculated by reference to the agreed notional amount semi-annually until 2020. Please refer to Note 14 for details.
 
(ii)
Credit risk

Credit risk arises from bank deposits, accounts receivable, other receivables and assets, available-for-sale financial assets and other non-current assets. The maximum exposures of available-for-sale financial assets, other non-current assets, other receivables and assets, accounts receivable and bank deposits are disclosed in Note 10, 16, 18, 19 and 35 to the financial statements, respectively.

Bank deposits are placed with reputable banks and financial institutions. In addition, a significant portion is deposited with a non-bank financial institution which is a related party of the Company. The Company has a director on the Board of this non-bank financial institution and exercises influence. Corresponding maximum exposures of these bank deposits are disclosed in Note 36 (a)(i) to the financial statements.

Most of the power plants of the Company and its subsidiaries operating within the PRC sell electricity generated to their sole customers, the power grid companies of their respective provinces or regions where the power plants operate. These power plants communicate with their individual grid companies periodically and believe that adequate provision for doubtful accounts have been made in the financial statements.
 
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Singapore subsidiaries derive revenue mainly from sale of electricity to the National Electricity Market of Singapore operated by Energy Market Company Pte. Ltd., which does not have high credit risk. Singapore subsidiaries also derive revenue mainly from retailing electricity to consumers with monthly consumption of more than 2,000kWh. These customers engage in a wide spectrum of manufacturing and commercial activities in a variety of industries. Singapore subsidiaries hold cash deposits of RMB161.37 million (2016: RMB175.86 million) and guarantees from creditworthy financial institutions as a security from these customers.

(iii)
Liquidity risk

Liquidity risk management is to primarily ensure the ability of the Company and its subsidiaries to meet its liabilities as and when they are fall due. The liquidity reserve comprises the undrawn borrowing facility and cash and cash equivalents available as at each month end in meeting its liabilities.

The Company and its subsidiaries maintain flexibility in funding by cash generated by their operating activities and availability of committed credit facilities.

Financial liabilities due within 12 months are presented as current liabilities in the statement of financial position. The cash flows of derivative financial liabilities and repayment schedules of the long-term loans and long-term bonds are disclosed in Note 14, 24 and 25, respectively.

(b)
Fair value estimation

(i)
Fair value measurements

The table below analyses financial instruments carried at fair value, by valuation method. The different levels have been defined as follows:

Level 1- Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2- Inputs other than quoted prices included within level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly (that is, as prices) or indirectly (that is, derived from prices).
Level 3- Inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data (that is, unobservable inputs).

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The following table presents the assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value at 31 December 2017.
 
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total
 
Assets
                       
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
                       
– Trading derivatives (Note 14)
   
-
     
2,726
     
-
     
2,726
 
Contingent consideration (Note 40)
   
-
     
-
     
859,547
     
859,547
 
                                 
Derivatives used for hedging (Note 14)
   
-
     
330,966
     
-
     
330,966
 
                                 
Available-for-sale financial assets
– Equity securities (Note 10)
   
9,223
     
-
     
-
     
9,223
 
                                 
Total assets
   
9,223
     
333,692
     
859,547
     
1,202,462
 
                                 
Liabilities
                               
Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss
                               
– Trading derivatives (Note 14)
   
-
     
125
     
-
     
125
 
Derivatives used for hedging (Note 14)
   
-
     
210,539
     
-
     
210,539
 
                                 
Total liabilities
   
-
     
210,664
     
-
     
210,664
 
 
The following table presents the assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value at 31 December 2016.
 
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total
 
Assets
                       
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
– Trading derivatives (Note 14)
   
-
     
5,881
     
-
     
5,881
 
                                 
Derivatives used for hedging (Note 14)
   
-
     
372,442
     
-
     
372,442
 
                                 
Available-for-sale financial assets
– Equity securities (Note 10)
   
1,820,713
     
-
     
-
     
1,820,713
 
                                 
Total assets
   
1,820,713
     
378,323
     
-
     
2,199,036
 
                                 
Liabilities
                               
Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss
                               
– Trading derivatives (Note 14)
   
-
     
619
     
-
     
619
 
                                 
Derivatives used for hedging (Note 14)
   
-
     
334,119
     
-
     
334,119
 
                                 
Total liabilities
   
-
     
334,738
     
-
     
334,738
 
 
The fair value of financial instruments traded in active markets is based on quoted market prices at the end of reporting period. A market is regarded as active if quoted prices are readily and regularly available from an exchange, dealer, broker, industry group, pricing service, or regulatory agency, and those prices represent actual and regularly occurring market transactions on an arm's length basis. The quoted market price used for financial assets held by the Company and its subsidiaries is the current bid price. These instruments are included in level 1. As at 31 December 2017, instruments included in level 1 are equity instruments in listed securities classified as available for sale.

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The fair value of financial instruments that are not traded in an active market is determined by using valuation techniques. These valuation techniques maximize the use of relevant observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. If all significant inputs required to fair value an instrument are observable, the instrument is included in level 2.

If one or more of the significant inputs is not based on observable market data, the instrument is included in level 3.

Specific valuation techniques used to value financial instruments include:

The forward exchange contracts and fuel oil swaps are both valued using quoted market prices or dealer quotes for similar instruments.

The fair value of interest rate swaps is calculated as the present value of the estimated future cash flows based on observable yield curves.

The contingent consideration is valued using discounted cash flow. The valuation model considers the present value of the expected future receivables discounted using a risk-adjusted discounted rate. The expected future contingent considerations are determined by considering the expected performance of acquired entities through 31 December 2019, representing the measurement period for contingent consideration

Instruments included in level 2 comprise forward exchange contracts, fuel oil swaps and interest rate swaps.

During the year ended 31 December 2017, there are no transfers of financial instruments between level 1 and level 2, or transfers into or out of level 3.

The movements during the period in the balance of the Level 3 fair value measurements are as follows:
 
   
2017
 
 
Contingent consideration
     
 
Beginning of the year
   
-
 
 
Movement:
       
 
Gains on fair value changes
   
859,547
 
 
End of the year
   
859,547
 
 
Total gains for the period included in profit or loss for assets held at the end of the reporting period
   
859,547
 
 
(ii)
Fair value disclosures

The carrying value less provision for doubtful accounts of accounts receivable, other receivables and assets, accounts payable and other liabilities, short-term bonds and short-term loans approximated their fair values. The fair value of financial liabilities for disclosure purposes is estimated by discounting the future contractual cash flows at the current market interest rate that is available to the Company and its subsidiaries for similar financial instruments.
 
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The estimated fair value of long-term loans and long-term bonds (both including current maturities) was approximately RMB125.00 billion and RMB19.81billion as at 31 December 2017 (2016: RMB74.48 billion and RMB15.71 billion), respectively. The aggregate book value of these liabilities was approximately RMB125.13 billion and RMB19.99 billion as at 31 December 2017 (2016: RMB74.55 billion and RMB15.48 billion), respectively.

(c)
Capital risk management

The objectives of the Company and its subsidiaries when managing capital are to safeguard the ability of the Company and its subsidiaries in continuing as a going concern in order to provide returns for shareholders and benefits for other stakeholders and to maintain an optimal capital structure to reduce the cost of capital.

The Company and its subsidiaries monitor capital by using debt ratio analysis. This ratio is calculated as total liabilities (sum of current liabilities and non-current liabilities) divided by total assets as shown in the consolidated statement of financial position. During 2017, the strategy of the Company and its subsidiaries remained unchanged from 2016. The debt ratio of the Company and its subsidiaries as at 31 December 2017 was 72.86% (2016: 67.54%).

4
Critical accounting estimates and judgments

Estimates and judgments are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.

The Company and its subsidiaries make estimates and assumptions concerning the future. The resulting accounting estimates will, by definition, seldom equal the related actual results. The estimates and assumptions that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year are discussed below.

(a)
Accounting estimates on impairment of goodwill and power generation license

The Company and its subsidiaries perform test annually whether goodwill and power generation license have suffered any impairment in accordance with the accounting policies stated in Note 2(j). The recoverable amounts of CGU or CGUs to which goodwill and the power generation license have been allocated are determined based on value-in-use calculations. These calculations require the use of estimates (Note 12 and 15). It is reasonably possible, based on existing knowledge, that outcomes within the next financial period that are different from assumptions could require a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of goodwill and power generation license..

For goodwill allocated to CGUs in the PRC, changes of assumptions in tariff and fuel price could have affected the results of goodwill impairment assessment. As at 31 December 2017, if tariff had decreased by 1% or 5% from management's estimates with other variables constant with the expectations, the Company and its subsidiaries would have to recognize impairment against goodwill by approximately RMB681 million and RMB3,879 million, respectively. If fuel price had increased by 1% or 5% from the management's estimates with other variables constant with the expectations, the Company and its subsidiaries would have to recognize impairment against goodwill by RMB320 million and RMB2,535 million, respectively.
 
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For the sensitivity analysis of power generation license and goodwill of Tuas Power, please refer to Note 12 and 15.

(b)
Useful life of power generation license

As at year end, management of the Company and its subsidiaries assess whether the estimated useful life for its power generation license is indefinite. This assessment is based on the expected renewal of power generation license without significant restriction and cost, together with the consideration on related future cash flows generated and the expectation of continuous operations. Based on existing knowledge, outcomes within the next financial period that are different from assumptions could require a change to the carrying amount of power generation license.

(c)
Useful lives of property, plant and equipment

Management of the Company and its subsidiaries determines the estimated useful lives of property, plant and equipment and respective depreciation. The accounting estimate is based on the expected wears and tears incurred during power generation. Wears and tears can be significantly different following renovation each time. When the useful lives differ from the original estimated useful lives, management will adjust the estimated useful lives accordingly. It is possible that the estimates made based on existing experience are different to the actual outcomes within the next financial period and could cause a material adjustment to the depreciation and carrying amount of property, plant and equipment.

(d)
Estimated impairment of other non-current assets

The Company and its subsidiaries test whether property, plant and equipment, land use rights and mining rights suffered from impairment whenever an impairment indication exists. In accordance with Note 2(j), an impairment loss is recognized for the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds its recoverable amount. It is reasonably possible, based on existing knowledge, that outcomes within the next financial period that are different from assumptions could require a material adjustment to the carrying amount of property, plant and equipment, land use rights and mining rights.

Changes of assumptions in tariff and fuel price will affect the result of property, plant and equipment, land use rights and mining rights impairment assessment. For power plants assets that are subject to impairment testing, as at 31 December 2017, if tariff had decreased by 1% or 5% from management's estimates with other variables constant with the expectations, the Company and its subsidiaries would have to further recognize impairment against property, plant and equipment and land use rights by approximately RMB165 million and RMB1,165 million, respectively. If fuel price had increased by 1% or 5% from the management's estimates with other variables constant with the expectations, the impairment against property, plant and equipment, land use rights and mining rights of the Company and its subsidiaries would increase totaling by approximately RMB45 million and RMB478 million, respectively.

(e)
Approval of construction of new power plants

The receiving of the ultimate approvals from National Development and Reform Commission ("NDRC") on certain power plant construction projects of the Company and its subsidiaries is a critical estimate and judgment of the directors. Such estimates and judgments are based on initial approval documents received as well as their understanding of the projects. Based on historical experience, the directors believe that the Company and its subsidiaries will receive final approvals from NDRC on the related
 
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power plant projects. Deviation from the estimate and judgment could result in significant adjustment to the carrying amount of non-current assets.

(f)
Deferred tax assets

The Company and its subsidiaries recognized the deferred tax assets to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profit will be available against which the asset can be utilized, using tax rates that are expected to be applied in the period when the asset is recovered. The management assesses the deferred tax assets based on the expected amount and timing of future taxable profit, the enacted tax laws and applicable tax rates. It is reasonably possible, based on existing knowledge, the outcomes within the next financial period that are different from assumptions could require a material adjustment to the carrying amount of deferred tax assets.

(g)
Business combination

For the business combinations undertaken by the Company, the Company recognises the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair value on the date of acquisition. Any excess of purchase consideration over the estimated fair values of acquired identifiable net assets is recorded goodwill (Note 2(i)). The contingent consideration of the Company in the business combination is recognised as a financial asset at fair value through profit or loss (included in other non-current assets and other receivables and assets).

The Company makes judgements and estimates in relation to the fair value of the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed and the contingent consideration from business combination. The fair value of acquired assets and assumed liabilities and the contingent consideration are determined using valuation techniques. Estimating the fair value assigned to each class of acquired assets and assumed liabilities and the contingent consideration are based on expectations and assumptions, in particular in relation to the future sales volumes and the related revenue growth rate, future on-grid tariffs, future capital expenditure, future fuel prices, future other operating costs and the discount rates applied.

A change in the amount allocated to identifiable net assets would have an offsetting effect on the amount of goodwill recognised from the acquisition and would change the amount of depreciation and amortisation expense recognised related to those identifiable net assets. And outcomes within the next financial period that are different from assumptions could require a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of contingent consideration.

5
Revenue and segment information

Revenues recognized during the year are as follows:
 
   
For the year ended 31 December
 
   
2017
   
2016
   
2015
 
                   
Sales of power and heat
   
148,925,442
     
112,794,536
     
127,849,408
 
Sales of coal
   
1,143,299
     
2,909
     
6,839
 
Port service
   
232,360
     
237,347
     
211,685
 
Transportation service
   
73,830
     
105,505
     
104,721
 
Others
   
2,084,513
     
673,939
     
732,220
 
                         
Total
   
152,459,444
     
113,814,236
     
128,904,873
 



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Directors and certain senior management of the Company perform the function as the chief operating decision maker (collectively referred to as the "senior management"). The senior management reviews the internal reporting of the Company and its subsidiaries in order to assess performance and allocate resources. The Company has determined the operating segments based on these reports. The reportable segments of the Company are the PRC power segment, Singapore segment and all other segments (mainly including port and transportation operations). No operating segments have been aggregated to form a reportable segment.

Senior management assesses the performance of the operating segments based on a measure of profit before income tax expense under China Accounting Standard for Business Enterprises ("PRC GAAP") excluding dividend income received from available-for-sale financial assets, gains on disposal of available-for-sale financial assets and operating results of the centrally managed and resource allocation functions of headquarters ("Segment results"). Other information provided, except as noted below, to the senior management of the Company is measured under PRC GAAP.

Segment assets exclude prepaid income tax, deferred income tax assets, available-for-sale financial assets and assets related to the centrally managed and resource allocation functions of headquarters that are not attributable to any operating segment ("corporate assets"). Segment liabilities exclude current income tax liabilities, deferred income tax liabilities and liabilities related to the centrally managed and resource allocation functions of headquarters that are not attributable to any operating segment ("corporate liabilities"). These are part of the reconciliation to total assets and liabilities of consolidated statement of financial position.

All sales among the operating segments have been eliminated as internal transactions when preparing consolidated financial statements.
 
   
(Under PRC GAAP)
 
   
PRC power
segment
   
Singapore
segment
   
All other
segments
   
Total
 
For the year ended 31 December 2017
                       
                         
Total revenue
   
142,067,629
     
10,078,031
     
694,405
     
152,840,065
 
Inter-segment revenue
   
-
     
-
     
(380,621
)
   
(380,621
)
                                 
Revenue from external customers
   
142,067,629
     
10,078,031
     
313,784
     
152,459,444
 
                                 
Segment results
   
2,417,073
     
(577,458
)
   
302,191
     
2,141,806
 
                                 
Interest income
   
126,927
     
70,756
     
1,223
     
198,906
 
Interest expense
   
(9,026,064
)
   
(450,928
)
   
(145,112
)
   
(9,622,104
)
Impairment loss
   
(1,167,751
)
   
(994
)
   
(19,742
)
   
(1,188,487
)
Depreciation and amortization
   
(18,081,299
)
   
(856,979
)
   
(189,764
)
   
(19,128,042
)
Net loss on disposal of non-current assets
   
(580,345
)
   
(995
)
   
(3
)
   
(581,343
)
Share of profits less losses of associates and joint ventures
   
(7,318
)
   
-
     
307,923
     
300,605
 
Income tax expense
   
(1,667,234
)
   
99,150
     
(5,386
)
   
(1,573,470
)


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(Under PRC GAAP)
 
   
PRC power segment
   
Singapore
segment
   
All other segments
   
Total
 
For the year ended 31 December 2016 (Restated*)
                       
Total revenue
   
129,101,375
     
8,758,822
     
634,965
     
138,495,162
 
Inter-segment revenue
   
-
     
-
     
(344,866
)
   
(344,866
)
Revenue from external customers
   
129,101,375
     
8,758,822
     
290,099
     
138,150,296
 
Segment results
   
17,633,734
     
(282,703
)
   
(38,433
)
   
17,312,598
 
Interest income
   
102,265
     
69,672
     
623
     
172,560
 
Interest expense
   
(7,952,640
)
   
(481,263
)
   
(137,825
)
   
(8,571,728
)
Impairment (loss)/reversal
   
(1,410,733
)
   
899
     
(8,475
)
   
(1,418,309
)
Depreciation and amortization
   
(17,320,753
)
   
(778,426
)
   
(203,493
)
   
(18,302,672
)
Net loss on disposal of non-current assets
   
(693,091
)
   
(172
)
   
(14,303
)
   
(707,566
)
Share of profits less losses of associates and joint ventures
   
973,982
     
-
     
73,415
     
1,047,397
 
Income tax expense
   
(4,610,591
)
   
44,135
     
57,489
     
(4,508,967
)
                                 
For the year ended 31 December 2015 (Restated*)
                               
                                 
Total revenue
   
143,679,910
     
10,143,793
     
588,266
     
154,411,969
 
Inter-segment revenue
   
-
     
-
     
(266,701
)
   
(266,701
)
Revenue from external customers
   
143,679,910
     
10,143,793
     
321,565
     
154,145,268
 
Segment results
   
27,473,279
     
(313,253
)
   
(232,956
)
   
26,927,070
 
Interest income
   
115,378
     
66,898
     
501
     
182,777
 
Interest expense
   
(9,526,290
)
   
(452,034
)
   
(163,325
)
   
(10,141,649
)
Impairment (loss)/reversal
   
(3,112,370
)
   
1,744
     
(178,131
)
   
(3,288,757
)
Depreciation and amortization
   
(16,719,037
)
   
(772,003
)
   
(245,936
)
   
(17,736,976
)
Net (loss)/gain on disposal of non-current assets
   
(517,820
)
   
22,450
     
(1
)
   
(495,371
)
Share of profits less losses of associates and joint ventures
   
1,247,293
     
-
     
18,247
     
1,265,540
 
Income tax expense
   
(7,121,207
)
   
254,772
     
14,397
     
(6,852,038
)
 
         
(Under PRC GAAP)
 
   
PRC power segment
   
Singapore
segment
   
All other segments
   
Total
 
31 December 2017
                       
Segment assets
   
334,379,104
     
27,817,680
     
9,978,885
     
372,175,669
 
Including:
                               
Additions to non-current assets (excluding financial assets and deferred income tax assets)
   
24,447,658
     
260,240
     
328,061
     
25,035,959
 
Investments in associates
   
12,577,836
     
-
     
2,919,860
     
15,497,696
 
Investments in joint ventures
   
1,457,247
     
-
     
1,025,534
     
2,482,781
 
Segment liabilities
   
(264,115,887
)
   
(14,000,442
)
   
(3,026,229
)
   
(281,142,558
)
31 December 2016 (Restated*)
                               
Segment assets
   
331,939,958
     
28,141,718
     
11,789,504
     
371,871,180
 
Including:
                               
Additions to non-current assets (excluding financial assets and deferred income tax assets)
   
27,430,205
     
230,974
     
854,484
     
28,515,663
 
Investments in associates
   
12,527,711
     
-
     
2,880,368
     
15,408,079
 
Investments in joint ventures
   
2,202,002
     
-
     
790,610
     
2,992,612
 
Segment liabilities
   
(246,200,555
)
   
(14,027,606
)
   
(5,620,515
)
   
(265,848,676
)
 

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A reconciliation of revenue from external customers to operating revenue is provided as follows:
 
   
For the year ended 31 December
 
   
2017
   
2016(Restated*)
   
2015(Restated*)
 
Revenue from external customers
                 
(PRC GAAP)
   
152,459,444
     
138,150,296
     
154,145,268
 
Reconciling item:
                       
Impact of restatement under PRC GAAP in relation to business combination under common control*(Note 40)
   
-
     
(24,336,060
)
   
(25,240,395
)
                         
Operating revenue per IFRS consolidated statement of comprehensive income
   
152,459,444
     
113,814,236
     
128,904,873
 
 
A reconciliation of segment result to profit before income tax expense is provided as follows:
 
   
For the year ended 31 December
 
   
2017
   
2016(Restated*)
   
2015(Restated*)
 
Segment results (PRC GAAP)
   
2,141,806
     
17,312,598
     
26,927,070
 
Reconciling items:
                       
Loss related to the headquarter
   
(170,210
)
   
(699,054
)
   
(327,262
)
                         
Investment income from China Huaneng Finance Co., Ltd. ("Huaneng Finance")
   
143,794
     
132,018
     
135,971
 
Dividend income of available-for-sale financial assets
   
124,918
     
105,337
     
99,071
 
Gains on disposal of available-for-sale financial asset
   
1,479,732
     
932,738
     
4,282
 
Impact of restatement under PRC GAAP in relation to business combination under common control*(Note 40)
   
-
     
(3,417,300
)
   
(3,454,005
)
Impact of other IFRS adjustments**
   
(918,307
)
   
(553,199
)
   
(427,077
)
                         
Profit before income tax expense per IFRS consolidated statement of comprehensive income
   
2,801,733
     
13,813,138
     
22,958,050
 
 
Reportable segments' assets are reconciled to total assets as follows:
 
   
As at 31 December
 
   
2017
   
2016(Restated*)
 
Total segment assets (PRC GAAP)
   
372,175,669
     
371,871,180
 
Reconciling items:
               
Investment in Huaneng Finance
   
1,336,777
     
1,314,603
 
Deferred income tax assets
   
2,980,303
     
2,447,648
 
Prepaid income tax
   
150,838
     
204,182
 
Available-for-sale financial assets
   
1,654,993
     
3,560,928
 
Corporate assets
   
395,148
     
360,854
 
Impact of restatement under PRC GAAP
in relation to business combination
under common control * (Note 40)
   
-
     
(70,341,769
)
Impact of other IFRS adjustments**
   
17,895,783
     
5,422,113
 
                 
Total assets per IFRS consolidated statement of
financial position
   
396,589,511
     
314,839,739
 


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Reportable segments' liabilities are reconciled to total liabilities as follows:
 
   
As at 31 December
 
   
2017
   
2016(Restated*)
 
Total segment liabilities (PRC GAAP)
   
(281,142,558
)
   
(265,848,676
)
Reconciling items:
               
Current income tax liabilities
   
(430,703
)
   
(572,515
)
Deferred income tax liabilities
   
(1,283,950
)
   
(1,429,859
)
Corporate liabilities
   
(3,632,847
)
   
(4,717,617
)
Impact of restatement under PRC GAAP
in relation to business combination
under common control * (Note 40)
   
-
     
59,917,072
 
Impact of other IFRS adjustments**
   
(2,484,849
)
   
(1,407
)
                 
Total liabilities per IFRS consolidated statement of financial position
   
(288,974,907
)
   
(212,653,002
)
 
Other material items:
 
   
Reportable segment total
   
Headquarters
   
Investment income from Huaneng Finance
   
Impact of restatement under PRC GAAP in relation to business combination under common control
   
Impact of other IFRS adjustments**
   
Total
 
For the year ended 31 December 2017
                                   
Total revenue
   
152,459,444
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
152,459,444
 
Interest expense
   
(9,622,104
)
   
(126,900
)
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
(9,749,004
)
Depreciation and amortization
   
(19,128,042
)
   
(38,819
)
   
-
     
-
     
(1,468,972
)
   
(20,635,833
)
Impairment loss
   
(1,188,487
)
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
1,275
     
(1,187,212
)
Share of profits less losses of associates and joint ventures
   
300,605
     
-
     
143,794
     
-
     
(19,184
)
   
425,215
 
Net (loss)/gain on disposal of non-current assets
   
(581,343
)
   
3,174
     
-
     
-
     
(38,287
)
   
(616,456
)
Income tax expense
   
(1,573,470
)
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
355,944
     
(1,217,526
)
                                                 
For the year ended 31 December 2016 (Restated*)
                                               
Total revenue
   
138,150,296
     
-
     
-
     
(24,336,060
)
   
-
     
113,814,236
 
Interest expense
   
(8,571,728
)
   
(131,244
)
   
-
     
1,885,446
     
-
     
(6,817,526
)
Depreciation and amortization
   
(18,302,672
)
   
(48,934
)
   
-
     
3,533,820
     
(344,929
)
   
(15,162,715
)
Impairment loss
   
(1,418,309
)
   
-
     
-
     
213,351
     
-
     
(1,204,958
)
Share of profits less losses of associates and joint ventures
   
1,047,397
     
-
     
132,018
     
133,694
     
(14,220
)
   
1,298,889
 
Net loss on disposal of non-current assets
   
(707,566
)
   
(14
)
   
-
     
115,769
     
1,762
     
(590,049
)
Income tax expense
   
(4,508,967
)
   
-
     
-
     
928,854
     
114,962
     
(3,465,151
)
                                                 
For the year ended 31 December 2015 (Restated*)
                                               
Total Revenue
   
154,145,268
     
-
     
-
     
(25,240,395
)
   
-
     
128,904,873
 
Interest expense
   
(10,141,649
)
   
(149,259
)
   
-
     
2,345,174
     
-
     
(7,945,734
)
Depreciation and amortization
   
(17,736,976
)
   
(60,236
)
   
-
     
3,474,072
     
(394,473
)
   
(14,717,613
)
Impairment loss
   
(3,288,757
)
   
-
     
-
     
198,604
     
-
     
(3,090,153
)
Share of profits less losses of associates and joint ventures
   
1,265,540
     
-
     
135,971
     
180,447
     
(55,983
)
   
1,525,975
 
Net loss on disposal of non-current assets
   
(495,371
)
   
(6
)
   
-
     
90,534
     
(33,478
)
   
(438,321
)
Income tax expense
   
(6,852,038
)
   
-
     
-
     
1,016,588
     
136,507
     
(5,698,943
)


*
The Company completed the acquisition of equity interests of four companies from Huaneng Group, see Note 40 for details. As the acquisition is a business combination under common control, the transaction is accounted for under merger accounting method under PRC GAAP. The assets and liabilities acquired in business combinations are measured at the carrying amounts of the acquirees in the consolidated financial statements of the ultimate controlling party on the acquisition date. The operating results for all periods presented are retrospectively restated as if the current structure and operations resulting from the acquisition had been in existence from the date when the acquirees first became under the control of the same ultimate controlling party. Therefore the relevant comparative figures in the segment information were restated under PRC GAAP while the acquisition is accounted for using acquisition method under IFRS.
 
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**
Other GAAP adjustments above primarily represented the classification adjustments and other adjustments. Other than the classification adjustments, the differences will be gradually eliminated following subsequent depreciation and amortization of related assets or the extinguishment of liabilities.

Geographical information (Under IFRS):

(i)
External revenue generated from the following countries:
 
   
For the year ended 31 December
 
   
2017
   
2016
   
2015
 
PRC
   
142,381,413
     
105,055,414
     
118,761,080
 
Singapore
   
10,078,031
     
8,758,822
     
10,143,793
 
                         
Total
   
152,459,444
     
113,814,236
     
128,904,873
 
The geographical location of customers is based on the location at which the electricity was transferred, goods were delivered and services provided.

(ii)
Non-current assets (excluding financial assets and deferred income tax assets) are located in the following countries:
 
   
As at 31 December
 
   
2017
   
2016
 
PRC
   
319,534,533
     
249,155,921
 
Singapore
   
23,035,758
     
23,369,766
 
                 
Total
   
342,570,291
     
272,525,687
 
 
The information on sales to major customers of the Company and its subsidiaries at amount equal to or more than 10% of external revenue is as follows:
 
In 2017, the revenue from grid companies under common control of State Grid Corporation of China within PRC power segment in total accounted for 76% of external revenue (2016: 74%, 2015: 81%). The sales from a subsidiary of State Grid Corporation of China at amount more than 10% of external revenue is as follows:
 
   
For the year ended 31 December
 
   
2017
   
2016
   
2015
 
   
Amount
   
Proportion
   
Amount
   
Proportion
   
Amount
   
Proportion
 
State Grid Shandong Electric Power Company
   
28,659,891
     
19
%
   
12,649,224
     
11
%
   
14,855,655
     
12
%
 

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Profit before income tax expense

Profit before income tax expense was determined after charging/(crediting) the following:
 
   
For the year ended 31 December
 
   
2017
   
2016
   
2015
 
                         
Total interest expense on borrowing
   
10,225,069
     
7,267,490
     
8,716,074
 
Less: amounts capitalized in property, plant and equipment
   
476,065
     
449,964
     
770,340
 
                         
Interest expenses charged in consolidated statement of comprehensive income
   
9,749,004
     
6,817,526
     
7,945,734
 
                         
Auditors' remuneration-audit services
   
64,160
     
43,610
     
41,640
 
Operating leases charge
   
364,756
     
331,496
     
313,723
 
Fuel
   
92,737,304
     
56,617,542
     
59,242,367
 
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment
   
20,180,830
     
14,815,620
     
14,411,632
 
Amortization of land use rights
   
341,125
     
225,707
     
213,206
 
Amortization of other non-current assets
   
113,878
     
121,388
     
92,775
 
                         
Impairment loss of property, plant and equipment (Note 7)
   
1,046,195
     
1,063,735
     
1,047,641
 
Impairment loss of land use rights (Note 11)
   
108,590
     
51,981
     
-
 
Impairment loss of investment in an associate
   
-
     
-
     
178,131
 
Impairment loss of mining rights
   
-
     
-
     
760,296
 
Impairment loss of goodwill
   
-
     
-
     
1,105,649
 
Impairment loss of other non-current assets
   
5,008
     
-
     
-
 
Recognition/(reversal) of provision for
                       
doubtful accounts
   
27,682
     
89,498
     
(3,392
)
(Reversal)/recognition of provision for inventory obsolescence
   
(263
)
   
(256
)
   
1,828
 
                         
Net loss on disposals of non-current assets
   
616,456
     
590,049
     
438,321
 
Government grants
   
(421,912
)
   
(396,467
)
   
(696,735
)
Gain on a bargain purchase
   
-
     
(129,921
)
   
-
 
                         
Included in other investment income
                       
-Gains on disposal of available-for-sale financial asset (Note 10)
   
(1,479,732
)
   
(932,738
)
   
-
 
-Dividends on available-for-sale financial assets
   
(124,918
)
   
(103,037
)
   
(97,696
)
-Gains on disposal of subsidiaries*
   
(52,330
)
   
-
     
-
 
                         
Included in (gain)/loss on fair value changes of financial assets/liabilities
                       
-Contingent consideration of the business combination (Note 40)
   
(859,547
)
   
-
     
-
 
-Loss on fair value changes of trading derivatives
   
2,761
     
12,986
     
16,762
 
 

46



*
For the disposals of Taishan Power Limited Company and Huaneng (Fujian) Harbour Limited Company with no interest being retained. The Company received consideration of RMB781 million and RMB222 Million respectively. The investment income of 52 million was recognized and the related non-controlling interests of RMB681 million and RMB186 million with the subsidiaries were derecognized.

Other operating expenses consist of impairment loss of property, plant and equipment, land use rights and other non-current assets, environmental protection expenses, substituted power arrangement expenses, insurance, gain on a bargain purchase, government grants and other miscellaneous expenses.

7
Property, plant and equipment
 
   
Dam
   
Port facilities
   
Buildings
   
Electric utility plant in service
   
Transport-ation facilities
   
Others
   
CIP
   
Total
 
As at 1 January 2016
                                               
Cost
   
1,856,144
     
3,860,009
     
8,306,471
     
327,827,738
     
980,290
     
5,809,400
     
23,851,697
     
372,491,749
 
Accumulated depreciation
   
(153,325
)
   
(436,215
)
   
(2,508,772
)
   
(138,852,591
)
   
(371,226
)
   
(3,366,838
)
   
-
     
(145,688,967
)
Accumulated impairment loss
   
(268,981
)
   
-
     
(68,931
)
   
(5,968,962
)
   
-
     
(81,328
)
   
(741,510
)
   
(7,129,712
)
                                                                 
Net book value
   
1,433,838
     
3,423,794
     
5,728,768
     
183,006,185
     
609,064
     
2,361,234
     
23,110,187
     
219,673,070
 
                                                                 
Year ended 31 December 2016
                                                               
Beginning of the year
   
1,433,838
     
3,423,794
     
5,728,768
     
183,006,185
     
609,064
     
2,361,234
     
23,110,187
     
219,673,070
 
Reclassification
   
-
     
1,771
     
(492,558
)
   
495,841
     
759
     
(5,813
)
   
-
     
-
 
Business combination
   
-
     
-
     
8,098
     
303,854
     
-
     
2,977
     
4,576
     
319,505
 
Additions
   
-
     
1,770
     
127
     
418,812
     
-
     
122,519
     
18,839,102
     
19,382,330
 
Transfer from CIP
   
20,170
     
246,712
     
1,319,019
     
12,576,736
     
20,033
     
296,648
     
(14,479,318
)
   
-
 
Disposals/write-off
   
-
     
-
     
(68,945
)
   
(495,251
)
   
(26,477
)
   
(27,055
)
   
(193,357
)
   
(811,085
)
Depreciation charge
   
(32,987
)
   
(113,810
)
   
(255,882
)
   
(14,004,881
)
   
(48,720
)
   
(387,884
)
   
-
     
(14,844,164
)
Impairment charge
   
(41,423
)
   
-
     
(2,303
)
   
(1,005,367
)
   
-
     
(6,399
)
   
(8,243
)
   
(1,063,735
)
Currency translation differences
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
404,948
     
-
     
782
     
158
     
405,888
 
                                                                 
End of the year
   
1,379,598
     
3,560,237
     
6,236,324
     
181,700,877
     
554,659
     
2,357,009
     
27,273,105
     
223,061,809
 
                                                                 
As at 31 December 2016
                                                               
Cost
   
1,876,314
     
4,116,914
     
9,056,858
     
341,195,395
     
875,630
     
6,041,783
     
28,022,858
     
391,185,752
 
Accumulated depreciation
   
(186,312
)
   
(556,677
)
   
(2,749,300
)
   
(152,408,524
)
   
(320,971
)
   
(3,596,546
)
   
-
     
(159,818,330
)
Accumulated impairment loss
   
(310,404
)
   
-
     
(71,234
)
   
(7,085,994
)
   
-
     
(88,228
)
   
(749,753
)
   
(8,305,613
)
                                                                 
Net book value
   
1,379,598
     
3,560,237
     
6,236,324
     
181,700,877
     
554,659
     
2,357,009
     
27,273,105
     
223,061,809
 
                                                                 
Year ended 31 December 2017
                                                               
Beginning of the year
   
1,379,598
     
3,560,237
     
6,236,324
     
181,700,877
     
554,659
     
2,357,009
     
27,273,105
     
223,061,809
 
Reclassification
   
49,386
     
(404
)
   
52,047
     
(157,759
)
   
(4,357
)
   
61,087
     
-
     
-
 
Business combination (Note 40)
   
279,169
     
-
     
1,944,531
     
58,379,270
     
17,243
     
443,052
     
2,717,544
     
63,780,809
 
Additions
   
-
     
-
     
184
     
840,991
     
-
     
88,160
     
21,225,980
     
22,155,315
 
Transfer from CIP
   
15,355
     
114,688
     
342,285
     
20,283,508
     
288,554
     
145,705
     
(21,190,095
)
   
-
 
Disposals/write-off
   
-
     
(14,731
)
   
(30,837
)
   
(1,252,829
)
   
(3,907
)
   
(28,562
)
   
-
     
(1,330,866
)
Disposal of subsidiaries
   
-
     
(632,709
)
   
(101,169
)
   
(114,542
)
   
-
     
(153,096
)
   
(1,242,210
)
   
(2,243,726
)
Depreciation charge
   
(40,200
)
   
(111,529
)
   
(339,630
)
   
(19,155,852
)
   
(59,022
)
   
(494,932
)
   
-
     
(20,201,165
)
Impairment charge
   
(45,619
)
   
-
     
(1,651
)
   
(754,753
)
   
-
     
(2,503
)
   
(241,669
)
   
(1,046,195
)
Currency translation differences
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
151,249
     
-
     
263
     
600
     
152,112
 
                                                                 
End of the year
   
1,637,689
     
2,915,552
     
8,102,084
     
239,920,160
     
793,170
     
2,416,183
     
28,543,255
     
284,328,093
 
                                                                 
As at 31 December 2017
                                                               
Cost
   
2,220,224
     
3,358,811
     
11,173,669
     
418,360,698
     
1,155,392
     
5,972,688
     
29,534,677
     
471,776,159
 
Accumulated depreciation
   
(226,512
)
   
(443,259
)
   
(3,019,198
)
   
(170,525,898
)
   
(362,222
)
   
(3,523,292
)
   
-
     
(178,100,381
)
Accumulated impairment loss
   
(356,023
)
   
-
     
(52,387
)
   
(7,914,640
)
   
-
     
(33,213
)
   
(991,422
)
   
(9,347,685
)
                                                                 
Net book value
   
1,637,689
     
2,915,552
     
8,102,084
     
239,920,160
     
793,170
     
2,416,183
     
28,543,255
     
284,328,093
 
 
Interest capitalization

Interest expense of approximately RMB476 million (2016: RMB450 million) arising on borrowings for the construction of property, plant and equipment was capitalized during the year and was included in 'Additions' in property, plant and equipment. The weighted average capitalization rate was approximately 4.54% (2016: 4.52%) per annum.

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Impairment

In 2017, impairment losses for certain property, plant and equipment and land use rights of approximately RMB1,046 million and RMB109 million have been recognized, respectively. Factors leading to the impairment include lower than expected utilization hours of a subsidiary due to long idle hours of its power generating units and the coal-fire projects in progress was aborted; lower than expected operating results of three subsidiaries in 2017 due to oversupply and fierce competition within the electricity market in the provinces, as well as low profitability of a hydropower plant, a coal-fire project in progress of a subsidiary was aborted as a result of relevant regulation. Discount rates of 9.50%, 9.98%, 9.89%, 14.74% and 9.14% were adopted in the value in use model in the determination of the recoverable amounts for the four coal-fired power plants and the hydropower plant respectively. In addition, as a result of the low demand of coal-fired power in local market, management estimated the possibility of further development of a coal-fired power project was remote, therefore the project under construction with a carrying value of RMB242 million was fully impaired in 2017.

In 2016, impairment losses for certain property, plant and equipment and land use rights of approximately RMB1,064 million and RMB52 million have been recognized, respectively. Factors leading to the impairment of operating projects primarily included lower utilization hours and tariff of two coal-fired power plants as a result of over supply of electricity in two provinces, as well as low utilization hours of a hydropower plant as a result of low level of water inflow. Discount rates of 8.06%, 8.97% and 8.12% were adopted in the value in use model in the determination of the recoverable amounts for the two coal-fired power plants and the hydropower plant respectively.

Property, plant and equipment held under finance leases

As at 31 December 2017, certain property, plant and equipment with original cost of RMB3,312 million (2016: RMB2,075 million) were held under finance leases, which mainly included power generation assets, ships and pipeline assets.

Security

As at 31 December 2017, certain property, plant and equipment were secured to a bank as collateral against a long-term loan (Note 24).

Buildings without ownership certificate

At 31 December 2017, the Company and its subsidiaries were in the process of applying for the ownership certificate for certain buildings (buildings for power generation process were included in electric utility plant in service) with an aggregate net book value of RMB10,800 million (2016: RMB7,871 million). The management are of the opinion that the Company and its subsidiaries are entitled to lawfully and validly occupy and use of the above mentioned buildings.

48

 
8
Investments in associates and joint ventures
 
   
2017
   
2016
 
Beginning of the year
   
19,632,113
     
19,745,192
 
Capital injections in associates and joint ventures
   
301,916
     
276,118
 
Business combination (Note 40(a))
   
1,021,566
     
-
 
Transfer from available-for-sale
   
91,800
     
-
 
Transfer to subsidiaries
   
(736,725
)
   
-
 
Share of net profit less loss
   
425,215
     
1,298,889
 
Share of other comprehensive income/(loss)
   
121,208
     
(180,572
)
Currency translation differences
   
(142,226
)
   
-
 
Dividends
   
(835,279
)
   
(1,507,514
)
Elimination of unrealized profits on transactions with equity-method investees
   
(361,965
)
   
-
 
                 
End of the year
   
19,517,623
     
19,632,113
 
 
As at 31 December 2017, investments in associates and joint ventures of the Company and its subsidiaries are unlisted except for Shenzhen Energy Corporation Limited ("SECL") which is listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange. The following list contains only the particulars of material associates and joint ventures:
 
Name
 
Country of incorporation
 
Registered capital
 
Business nature and scope of operation
 
Percentage of equity interest held
Direct
 
Indirect1
                     
Associates:
                   
SECL*
 
PRC
 
RMB2,642,994,398
 
Energy and investment in related industries
 
25.02%
 
-
                     
Hebei Hanfeng Power Generation Limited Liability Company ("Hanfeng Power")
 
PRC
 
RMB1,975,000,000
 
Power generation
 
40%
 
-
                     
Huaneng Finance
 
PRC
 
RMB5,000,000,000
 
Provision for financial service including fund deposit services, lending, finance lease arrangements, notes discounting and entrusted loans and investment arrangement within Huaneng Group
 
20%
 
-
                     
Huaneng Sichuan Hydropower Co., Ltd. ("Sichuan Hydropower")
 
PRC
 
RMB1,469,800,000
 
Development, investment, construction, operation and management of hydropower
 
49%
 
-
                     
China Huaneng Group Fuel Co., Ltd. ("Huaneng Group Fuel Company") **
 
PRC
 
RMB3,000,000,000
 
Wholesale of coal, import and export of coal
 
50%
 
-
                     
Hainan Nuclear Power Limited Liability Company("Hainan Nuclear")
 
PRC
 
RMB4,831,460,000
 
Construction and operation of nuclear power plants; production and sales of electricity and related products
 
30%
 
-
                     
Joint ventures:
                   
Shanghai Time Shipping Co., Ltd. ("Shanghai Time Shipping")
 
PRC
 
RMB1,200,000,000
 
International and domestic sea transportation
 
50%
 
-
                     
Jiangsu Nantong Power Generation Co., Ltd.("Jiangsu Nantong Power")
 
PRC
 
RMB1,596,000,000
 
Operation and Management of power generation plants and transportation related projects
 
-
 
35%
                     
Huaneng Shandong Ruyi (Hongkong) Energy Co., Ltd ("Ruyi (Hongkong) Energy")***
 
Hong Kong
 
10,000 Shares
 
Investment in electricity and other related energy projects
 
-
 
40%
                     
Shandong Luyi Power International Limited Company ("Luyi Power")***
 
PRC
 
RMB35,000,000
 
Contracting overseas projects and international bidding projects, mechanical and electrical equipment installation engineering and electric power engineering
 
-
 
40%


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1
The indirect percentage of equity interest held represents the effective ownership interest of the Company and its subsidiaries.

*
As at 31 December 2017, the fair value of the Company's shares in SECL was RMB6,010 million (2016: RMB6,813 million).

**
In accordance with the articles of the association of the investee, the Company could only exercise significant influence on the investee and therefore accounts for the investment under the equity method.

***
Ruyi (Hongkong) Energy and Luyi Power were established for Pakistan Sahiwal Project, which are jointly controlled by Huaneng Shandong Power Generation Co., Ltd. and Shandong Ruyi Technology Group Co., Ltd.

All the above associates and joint ventures are accounted for under the equity method in the consolidated financial statements.


50

Summarized financial information of the material associates, adjusted for any differences in accounting policies and acquisition adjustments, and reconciliation to the carrying amounts in the consolidated financial statements, are disclosed below:
 
   
Sichuan Hydropower
   
SECL
   
Huaneng Finance
   
Hanfeng Power
   
Huaneng Group
Fuel Company
   
Hainan Nuclear
 
   
2017
   
2016
   
2017
   
2016
   
2017
   
2016
   
2017
   
2016
   
2017
   
2016
   
2017
   
2016
 
Gross amounts of the associates'
                                                                       
Current assets
   
1,113,579
     
1,245,157
     
16,444,934
     
14,021,440
     
25,535,504
     
13,919,342
     
650,055
     
806,432
     
4,327,146
     
4,642,797
     
2,497,765
     
2,608,909
 
Non-current assets
   
14,590,921
     
14,676,021
     
56,079,321
     
46,584,060
     
20,786,497
     
18,055,386
     
2,246,412
     
2,616,639
     
4,102,426
     
4,269,520
     
22,490,989
     
23,939,921
 
Current liabilities
   
(2,477,362
)
   
(2,410,462
)
   
(20,447,190
)
   
(16,564,310
)
   
(39,588,213
)
   
(25,344,346
)
   
(795,815
)
   
(1,045,876
)
   
(1,778,075
)
   
(1,939,210
)
   
(3,409,360
)
   
(3,330,581
)
Non-current liabilities
   
(8,661,852
)
   
(8,901,599
)
   
(28,491,540
)
   
(19,395,060
)
   
(49,904
)
   
(57,368
)
   
(27,443
)
   
(37,103
)
   
(3,119,462
)
   
(3,432,326
)
   
(17,252,794
)
   
(18,356,288
)
Equity
   
4,565,286
     
4,609,117
     
23,585,525
     
24,646,130
     
6,683,884
     
6,573,014
     
2,073,209
     
2,340,092
     
3,532,035
     
3,540,781
     
4,326,600
     
4,861,961
 
-Equity attributable to shareholders
   
3,400,953
     
3,449,824
     
22,285,077
     
21,610,140
     
6,683,884
     
6,573,014
     
2,073,209
     
2,340,092
     
3,400,344
     
3,378,952
     
4,326,600
     
4,861,961
 
-Non-controlling interests
   
1,164,333
     
1,159,293
     
1,300,448
     
3,035,990
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
131,691
     
161,829
     
-
     
-
 
                                                                                                 
Revenue
   
2,247,781
     
2,053,327
     
13,908,949
     
11,427,830
     
1,393,211
     
1,093,637
     
2,073,209
     
2,192,445
     
17,166,036
     
14,356,915
     
2,504,379
     
1,897,190
 
Profit/(loss) from continuing operations attributable to shareholders
   
222,403
     
173,220
     
747,657
     
1,362,028
     
718,970
     
660,089
     
52,361
     
290,470
     
48,876
     
102,363
     
(535,361
)
   
18,618
 
Other comprehensive (loss)/income attributable to shareholders
   
-
     
-
     
521,965
     
(638,680
)
   
(28,099
)
   
(125,840
)
   
-
     
-
     
(6,654
)
   
8,723
     
-
     
-
 
Total comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to shareholders
   
222,403
     
173,220
     
1,269,622
     
723,348
     
690,871
     
534,249
     
52,361
     
290,470
     
42,222
     
111,086
     
(535,361
)
   
18,618
 
Dividend received from the associates
   
132,923
     
145,392
     
148,761
     
198,348
     
116,000
     
122,000
     
127,698
     
174,366
     
10,000
     
10,000
     
-
     
-
 
                                                                                                 
Reconciled to the interests in the associates
                                                                                               
Gross amounts of net assets attributable to shareholders of the associate
   
3,400,953
     
3,449,824
     
22,285,077
     
21,610,140
     
6,683,884
     
6,573,014
     
2,073,209
     
2,340,092
     
3,400,344
     
3,378,952
     
4,326,600
     
4,861,961
 
The Company's effective interest
   
49
%
   
49
%
   
25.02
%
   
25.02
%
   
20
%
   
20
%
   
40
%
   
40
%
   
50
%
   
50
%
   
30
%
   
30
%
The Company's share of net assets attributable to shareholders of the associate
   
1,666,467
     
1,690,414
     
5,574,612
     
5,405,776
     
1,336,777
     
1,314,603
     
829,284
     
936,037
     
1,700,172
     
1,689,476
     
1,297,980
     
1,458,588
 
Impact of adjustments
   
207,586
     
207,586
     
1,161,810
     
1,161,810
     
-
     
-
     
293,082
     
293,082
     
16,521
     
16,521
     
14,076
     
14,076
 
Carrying amount in the consolidated financial statements
   
1,874,053
     
1,898,000
     
6,736,422
     
6,567,586
     
1,336,777
     
1,314,603
     
1,122,366
     
1,229,119
     
1,716,693
     
1,705,997
     
1,312,056
     
1,472,664
 


51

Summarized financial information of material joint ventures adjusted for any differences in accounting policies and acquisition adjustment, and reconciliation to the carrying amount in the consolidated financial statements, are disclosed below:
 
   
Shanghai Time Shipping
   
Jiangsu Nantong Power
   
Pakistan Sahiwal Project Related Investment
 
   
2017
   
2016
   
2017
   
2016
   
2017
 
Gross amounts of joint ventures'
                             
Current assets
   
665,410
     
883,120
     
656,720
     
815,359
     
3,069,065
 
Non-current assets
   
4,663,530
     
5,335,409
     
5,739,860
     
6,075,100
     
9,775,693
 
Current liabilities
   
(3,316,709
)
   
(3,177,881
)
   
(2,939,371
)
   
(2,600,258
)
   
(1,955,211
)
Non-current liabilities
   
(617,437
)
   
(1,506,076
)
   
(1,374,656
)
   
(1,931,219
)
   
(8,738,121
)
Equity
   
1,394,794
     
1,534,572
     
2,082,553
     
2,358,982
     
2,151,426
 
                                         
Included in the above assets and liabilities:
                                       
Cash and cash equivalents
   
96,528
     
203,018
     
362,214
     
96,501
     
618,105
 
Current financial liabilities (excluding trade and other payables and provisions)
   
(2,987,937
)
   
(2,681,857
)
   
(2,404,331
)
   
(2,270,601
)
   
(1,482,269
)
Non-current financial liabilities (excluding trade and other payables and provisions)
   
(617,437
)
   
(1,506,076
)
   
(1,352,000
)
   
(1,931,219
)
   
(8,738,121
)
                                         
Revenue
   
3,532,065
     
3,561,091
     
3,451,983
     
3,354,545
     
2,321,510
 
(Loss)/profit from continuing operations
   
(139,780
)
   
1,212
     
271,364
     
608,660
     
(72,227
)
Other comprehensive loss     -       -       -       -       (284,452 )
Total comprehensive (loss)/income
   
(139,780
)
   
1,212
     
271,364
     
608,660
     
(356,679
)
                                         
Dividend received in cash from the joint ventures
   
-
     
275,000
     
724,453
     
-
     
-
 
Included in the above profit:
                                       
Depreciation and amortization
   
317,133
     
340,826
     
396,500
     
393,221
     
63,122
 
Interest income
   
1,406
     
985
     
1,810
     
2,313
     
10
 
Interest expense
   
157,851
     
149,748
     
130,028
     
128,224
     
104,467
 
Income tax expense
   
(45,741
)
   
500
     
92,294
     
194,915
     
224,146
 
                                         
Reconciled to the interest in the joint venture:
                                       
Gross amounts of net assets
   
1,394,794
     
1,534,572
     
2,082,553
     
2,358,982
     
2,151,426
 
The Company and its subsidiaries' effective interest
   
50
%
   
50
%
   
50
%
   
50
%
   
50
%
The Company and its subsidiaries' share of net assets
   
697,397
     
767,286
     
1,041,277
     
1,179,491
     
1,075,713
 
Impact of adjustments
   
18,324
     
18,324
     
-
     
-
     
(361,965
)
Carrying amount in the consolidated financial statements
   
715,721
     
785,610
     
1,041,277
     
1,179,491
     
713,748
 
 
Aggregate information of associates and joint ventures that are not individually material:
 
   
2017
   
2016
 
Aggregate carrying amount of individually immaterial associates and joint ventures in the consolidated financial statements
   
2,948,510
     
3,479,043
 
                 
Aggregate amounts of the Company and its subsidiaries' share of those associates and joint ventures
Profit from continuing operations
   
70,965
     
263,392
 
Total comprehensive income
   
70,965
     
263,392
 
 
As at 31 December 2017, the Company's share of losses of an associate and a joint venture exceeded its interest in the associate and the joint venture and the unrecognized further losses amounted to RMB185 million (2016: RMB163 million).
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9
Investments in subsidiaries

As at 31 December 2017, the investments in subsidiaries of the Company and its subsidiaries, all of which are unlisted, are as follows:
 
(i)
Subsidiaries acquired through establishment or investment

Name of subsidiary
 
Country of incorporation
 
Type of interest held
 
Registered capital
 
Business nature and scope of operations
 
Percentage of equity interest held
                   
Interest
 
Voting
                         
Huaneng International Power Fuel Limited Liability Company
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 200,000,000
 
Wholesale of coal
 
100%
 
100%
                         
Huaneng Shanghai Shidongkou Power Generation Limited Liability Company ("Shidongkou Power")(i)
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 1,179,000,000
 
Power generation
 
50%
 
100%
                         
Huaneng Nantong Power Generation Limited Liability Company
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 798,000,000
 
Power generation
 
70%
 
70%
                         
Huaneng Yingkou Co-generation Limited Liability Company
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 844,030,000
 
Production and sales of electricity and heat sale of coal ash and lime
 
100%
 
100%
                         
Huaneng Hunan Xiangqi Hydropower Co., Ltd.
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 328,000,000
 
Construction, operation and management of hydropower plants and related projects
 
100%
 
100%
                         
Huaneng Zuoquan Coal-fired Power Generation Limited Liability Company
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 960,000,000
 
Construction, operation and management of electricity projects; Development and utilization of clean energy resources
 
80%
 
80%
                         
Huaneng Kangbao Wind Power Utilization Limited Liability Company
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 407,200,000
 
Construction, operation and management of wind power plants and related projects; solar power generation
 
100%
 
100%
                         
Huaneng Jiuquan Wind Power Generation Co., Ltd.
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 2,600,000,000
 
Construction, operation and management of wind power generation and related projects
 
100%
 
100%
                         
Huaneng Jiuquan II Wind Power Generation Co., Ltd.
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 10,000,000
 
Construction, operation and management of wind power generation and related projects
 
100%
 
100%
                         
Huaneng Wafangdian Wind Power Generation Co., Ltd.
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 50,000,000
 
Construction, operation and management of wind power generation and related projects
 
100%
 
100%
                         
Huaneng Changtu Wind Power Generation Co., Ltd.
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 50,000,000
 
Construction, operation and management of wind power generation and related projects
 
100%
 
100%
                         
Huaneng Rudong Wind Power Generation Co., Ltd.
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 90,380,000
 
Operation, management of wind power generation projects
 
90%
 
90%
                         
Huaneng Guangdong Haimen Port Limited Liability Company
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 331,400,000
 
Loading, warehousing and conveying services, providing facility services and water transportation services
 
100%
 
100%
                         
Huaneng Taicang Port Limited Liability Company
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 600,000,000
 
Port provision, cargo loading and storage
 
85%
 
85%
 
53

 
Name of subsidiary
 
Country of incorporation
 
Type of interest held
 
Registered capital
 
Business nature and scope of operations
 
Percentage of equity interest held
                   
Interest
 
Voting
                       
Huaneng Taicang Power Generation Co., Ltd.
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 804,146,700
 
Power generation
 
75%
 
75%
                         
Huaneng Huaiyin II Power Generation Limited Company
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 930,870,000
 
Power generation
 
63.64%
 
63.64%
                         
Huaneng Xindian Power Generation Co., Ltd.
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 465,600,000
 
Power generation
 
95%
 
95%
                         
Huaneng Shanghai Combined Cycle Power Limited Liability Company
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 699,700,000
 
Power generation
 
70%
 
70%
                         
Huaneng Yumen Wind Power Generation Co., Ltd.
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 719,170,000
 
Construction, operation and management of wind power generation and related projects
 
100%
 
100%
                         
Huaneng Qingdao Co-generation Limited Company
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 214,879,000
 
Construction, operation and management of co-generation power plants and related projects
 
100%
 
100%
                         
Huaneng Tongxiang Combined Cycle Co-generation Co., Ltd.
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 300,000,000
 
Production and sales of electricity and heat; investment in combined cycle co-generation industries
 
95%
 
95%
                         
Huaneng Eastern Yunnan Energy Mine Construction Co., Ltd.
 
PRC
 
held indirectly
 
RMB 10,000,000
 
Mine engineering, construction engineering, equipment installation engineering
 
100%
 
100%
                         
Huaneng Nanjing Combined Cycle Co-generation Co., Ltd.
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 582,000,000
 
Construction, operation and management of power plants and related projects
 
60%
 
60%
                         
Huaneng Shantou Haimen Power Generation Limited Liability Company
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 1,508,000,000
 
Construction, operation and management of power plants and related projects
 
80%
 
80%
                         
Huaneng Chongqing Liangjiang Power Generation Limited Liability Company("Liangjiang Power")
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 726,600,000
 
Construction, operation and management of natural gas power plants and related projects
 
90%
 
90%
                         
Chongqing Huaqing Energy Co., Ltd. ("Huaqing Energy") (ii)
 
PRC
 
held indirectly
 
RMB 44,420,000
 
Providing thermal energy and cold energy services; supplying electricity
 
54%
 
60%
                         
Huaneng Yunnan Fuyuan Wind Power Generation Co., Ltd.
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 157,290,000
 
Wind power project investment, management and sales
 
 100%
   100%
                         
Huaneng Guizhou Panxian Wind Power Generation Co., Ltd.
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 86,500,000
 
Construction and management of wind power plants and related projects
 
100%
 
100%
                         
Huaneng Jiangxi Clean Energy Limited Liability Company
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 5,000,000
 
Power generation and supply, development, management and construction of clean energy projects
 
100%
 
100%
 
54

 
Name of subsidiary
 
Country of incorporation
 
Type of interest held
 
Registered capital
 
Business nature and scope of operations
 
Percentage of equity interest held
                   
Interest
 
Voting
                       
Huaneng Suzhou Combined Cycle Co-generation Co., Ltd. ("Suzhou Combined Cycle Co-generation") (ix)
 
PRC
 
held indirectly
 
RMB 310,000,000
 
Construction and management of natural gas power plant and related projects
 
53.45%
 
100%
                         
Huaneng Hunan Subaoding Wind Power Generation Co., Ltd.
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 266,000,000
 
Construction, operation and management of wind power plants and related projects
 
100%
 
100%
                         
Huaneng Suixian Jieshan Wind Power Generation Co., Ltd.
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 96,500,000
 
Construction, operation and management of wind power plants and related projects
 
100%
 
100%
                         
Huaneng Taiyuan Dongshan Combined Cycle Co-generation Co., Ltd.
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 600,000,000
 
Construction and operation of thermal heating network, development and utilization of clean energy resources
 
100%
 
100%
                         
Huaneng Xuzhou Tongshan Wind Power Generation Co., Ltd.
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 2,644,560,000
 
Wind power generation, electricity engineering design services, maintenance of power supply and control facilities, solar energy power generation
 
70%
 
70%
                         
Huaneng Nanjing Co-generation Co., Ltd.
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 300,000,000
 
Construction and operation of power plants, thermal heating services
 
70%
 
70%
                         
Huaneng Hunan Guidong Wind Power Generation Co., Ltd.
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 140,000,000
 
Investment, construction, operation and management of electricity projects; development and utilization of clean energy resources
 
100%
 
100%
                         
Huaneng Nanjing Luhe Wind Power Generation Co., Ltd.
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 63,800,000
 
Investment, construction, operation, management of electricity projects; development and utilization clean energy resources
 
100%
 
100%
                         
Huaneng Luoyuan Power Generation Limited Liability Company
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 1,000,000,000
 
Construction, operation and management of power plants and related projects
 
100%
 
100%
                         
Huaneng Lingang (Tianjin) Gas Co-generation Co., Ltd.
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 180,000,000
 
Providing generation and supply
 
100%
 
100%
                         
Huaneng Lingang (Tianjin) Heat Co-generation Co., Ltd.
 
PRC
 
held indirectly
 
RMB 5,000,000
 
Providing thermal energy and cold energy services, supplying steam and hot water (except portable water), plumbing pipe installation and repair, energy engineering construction
 
 66%
 
66%
                         
Huaneng Anhui Huaining Wind Power Generation Co., Ltd.
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 122,000,000
 
Investment, construction and operation of electricity projects, development and utilization of clean energy resources
 
100%
 
100%
 
55

 
Name of subsidiary
 
Country of incorporation
 
Type of interest held
 
Registered capital
 
Business nature and scope of operations
 
Percentage of equity interest held
                   
Interest
 
Voting
                       
Huaneng Mianchi Co-generation Limited Liability Company
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 570,000,000
 
Construction, operation and management of coal-fired plants and related projects
 
60%
 
60%
                         
Huaneng Yingkou Xianrendao Co-generation Co., Ltd.
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 277,690,000
 
Power generation and supply, development and utilization of clean energy resources
 
100%
 
100%
                         
Huaneng Nanjing Xingang Comprehensive Energy Co., Ltd.
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 10,000,000
 
Thermal generation and supply, power distribution and sales
 
65%
 
65%
                         
Huaneng Changxing Photovoltaic Power Generation Limited Liability Company
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 16,000,000
 
Construction and operation of distributed photovoltaic power generation plants and related projects
 
100%
 
100%
                         
Huaneng Rudong Baxianjiao Offshore Wind Power Generation Co., Ltd.
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 610,000,000
 
Infrastructure construction of wind power plants
 
70%
 
70%
                         
Huaneng Guilin Gas Distributed Energy Co., Ltd.
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 267,450,000
 
Construction, operation and management of power plants thermal management and related projects
 
80%
 
80%
                         
Huaneng (Dalian) Co-generation Co., Ltd.
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 12,500,000
 
Construction, operation and management of co-generation power plants and related projects
 
100%
 
100%
                         
Huaneng Zhongxiang Wind Power Generation Co., Ltd.
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 10,000,000
 
Construction, operation and management of wind power plants and related projects
 
100%
 
100%
                         
Huaneng Guanyun Co-generation Co., Ltd.
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 15,000,000
 
Construction, operation and management of co-generation power plants, heating network and expansion engineering
 
100%
 
100%
                         
Huaneng International Power Hongkong Limited Company
 
HongKong
 
held directly
 
100,000 Shares
 
Development, construction management and operation of power supply, coal projects; related investment and financing businesses
 
100%
 
100%
                         
Tuas Power Generation Pte. Ltd. ("TPG")
 
Singapore
 
held indirectly
 
S$ 1,183,000,001
 
Power generation and related by-products, derivatives, developing power supply resources, operating electricity and power sales
 
100%
 
100%
                         
TP Utilities Pte. Ltd.
 
Singapore
 
held indirectly
 
S$ 255,500,001
 
Provision of energy, power supply, thermal supply, management of industrial water and waste
 
100%
 
100%
 
56

 
Name of subsidiary
 
Country of incorporation
 
Type of interest held
 
Registered capital
 
Business nature and scope of operations
 
Percentage of equity interest held
                   
Interest
 
Voting
                       
TP-STM Water Resources Pte. Ltd.
 
Singapore
 
held indirectly
 
S$ 4,500,000
 
Providing desalinated water
 
60%
 
60%
                         
Huaneng Shanxi Taihang Power Generation Limited Liability Company
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 1,086,440,000
 
Pre-services related to coal-fired generation
 
60%
 
60%
                         
Huaneng Mianchi Clean Energy Limited Liability Company
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 10,000,000
 
Wind Power generation, new energy development and utilization
 
100%
 
100%
                         
Huaneng Zhuolu Clean Energy Limited Liability Company
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 78,878,100
 
Construction, operation and management of power plants and related projects
 
100%
 
100%
                         
Huaneng Tongwei Wind Power Generation Limited Liability Company
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 248,000,000
 
Construction, operation and management of wind power plants and related projects
 
100%
 
100%
                         
Huaneng Yizheng Wind Power Generation Limited Liability Company
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 200,000,000
 
Wind power plants design, construction, management and maintenance
 
100%
 
100%
                         
Huaneng Yancheng Dafeng New Energy Power Generation Limited Liability Company
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 5,000,000
 
Construction, operation and management of wind power, photovoltaic power plant
 
100%
 
100%
                         
Huaneng Shanyin Power Generation Limited Liability Company
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 1,573,000,000
 
Construction, operation and management of power plants and related projects
 
51%
 
51%
                         
Huaneng Jiangsu Energy Sales Limited Liability Company
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 200,000,000
 
Purchase and sales of electricity and thermal energy, water supply services, construction and operation of electricity distribution network and heating pipe network
 
 100%
 
100%
                         
Huaneng Liaoning Energy Sales Limited Liability Company
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 200,000,000
 
Sales of electricity, thermal energy and circulating hot water
 
100%
 
100%
                         
Huaneng Guangdong Energy Sales Limited Liability Company
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 200,000,000
 
Power and thermal energy supply, energy conservation technology service, transmission and substation projects contracting
 
100%
 
100%
                         
Huaneng Suizhou Power Generation Limited Liability Company
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 50,000,000
 
Construction, operation and management of power plants, production and sales of electricity and heating
 
100%
 
100%
                         
Huaneng Changle Photovoltaic Power Generation Limited Liability Company
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 10,000,000
 
Construction, operation and management of photovoltaic power plants and related projects
 
100%
 
100%
                         
Huaneng Longyan Wind Power Generation Limited Liability Company
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 10,000,000
 
Construction, operation and management of wind power plants and related projects
 
100%
 
100%
 
57

 
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Country of incorporation
 
Type of interest held
 
Registered capital
 
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Voting
                       
Huaneng Yunnan Malong Wind Power Generation Limited Liability Company
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 10,000,000
 
Construction, operation and management of wind power plants and related projects
 
 100%
 
100%
                         
Huaneng Dandong Photovoltaic Power Generation Limited Liability Company
  PRC held directly   RMB 17,720,000  
Investment, construction operation and management of electricity projects, development and utilization of clean energy resources
 
100%
  100%
                         
Huaneng Dongguan Combined Cycle Co-generation Limited Liability Company
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 50,000,000
 
Investment of electricity projects, thermal power generation and supply, investment in heating pipe network, development and utilization of clean energy resources
 
 100%
 
 100%
                         
Huaneng Yangxi Photovoltaic Power Generation Limited Liability Company
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 62,500,000
 
Photovoltaic electric power production and sales
 
80%
 
80%
                         
Huaneng Chongqing Fengjie Wind Power Generation Limited Liability Company
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 10,000,000
 
Electricity production and supply; development and utilization of clean energy resources
 
 100%
 
100%
                         
Huaneng Changxing Hongqiao Photovoltaic Power Generation Limited Liability Company
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 10,000,000
 
Electricity production and supply; development and utilization of clean energy resources
 
100%
 
100%
                         
Huaneng Jingxing Photovoltaic Power Generation Limited Liability Company
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 100,000
 
Investment, construction and management of photovoltaic power plants
 
100%
 
100%
                         
Huaneng Shanxi Energy Sales Limited Liability Company
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 210,000,000
 
Electricity supply and sales, investment, construction, operation and repair of regional transmission and distribution network
 
100%
 
100%
                         
Huaneng Chongqing Energy Sales Limited Liability Company
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 210,000,000
 
Operation of natural gas, electric energy and thermal energy products sales
 
 100%
 
100%
                         
Huaneng Chongqing Luohuang Energy Sales Limited Liability Company
 
PRC
 
held indirectly
 
RMB 210,000,000
 
Sales and supply of electricity, sales of thermal products
 
90%
 
90%
                         
Huaneng Chongqing Tongliang Energy Sales Limited Liability Company
 
PRC
 
held indirectly
 
RMB 210,000,000
 
Operation of natural gas, sales of electricity supply, sales of thermal products
 
51%
 
51%
                         
Huaneng Hunan Energy Sales Limited Liability Company
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 210,000,000
 
Electricity and thermal energy products sales
 
100%
 
100%
                         
Huaneng Jiangxi Energy Sales Limited Liability Company
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 210,000,000
 
Construction, operation and management of heating and power supply facilities
 
100%
 
100%
 
58

 
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Type of interest held
 
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Voting
                       
Huaneng Hebei Energy Sales Limited Liability Company
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 210,000,000
 
Construction, installation, maintenance and repair of heating and power supply facilities
 
100%
 
100%
                         
Huaneng Henan Energy Sales Limited Liability Company
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 210,000,000
 
Sales of electricity, heating, gas and other energy products
 
100%
 
100%
                         
Huaneng Handan Heating Limited Liability Company
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 100,000,000
 
Construction, operation and maintenance of heating sources and pipe network
 
100%
 
100%
                         
Huaneng (Huzhou Development Zone) Photovoltaic Power Generation Limited Liability Company
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 10,000,000
 
Photovoltaic power generation; power supply, purchase and sales
 
100%
 
100%
                         
Huaneng Fujian Energy Sales Limited Liability Company
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 210,000,000
 
Sales of electricity, heating, gas and other energy products
 
 100%
 
100%
                         
Huaneng Hubei Energy Sales Limited Liability Company
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 210,000,000
 
Sales of electricity, heating, gas and other energy products
 
100%
 
100%
                         
Huaneng (Sanming) Clean Energy Limited Liability Company
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 500,000
 
Construction, operation and management of wind power, photovoltaic power station and related projects
 
100%
 
100%
                         
Huaneng Yueyang Xingang Photovoltaic Power Generation Limited Liability Company
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 16,000,000
 
Construction, operation and management of electricity projects, development and utilization of clean energy
 
60%
 
60%
                         
Huaneng Shanghai Energy Sales Limited Liability Company
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 210,000,000
 
Power supply (except construction and operation of electricity network), technology services in energy conservation and environmental protection
 
100%
 
100%
                         
Huaneng Yushe Photovoltaic Power Generation Limited Liability Company
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 10,000,000
 
Production and supply of electric power
 
100%
 
100%
                         
Huaneng Anhui Energy Sales Limited Liability Company
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 210,000,000
 
Sales of electricity, heating gas and other energy products
 
100%
 
100%
                         
Huaneng (Shanghai) Power Maintenance Limited Liability Company
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 200,000,000
 
Contracting installation and repair of electricity facilities
 
100%
 
100%
                         
Huaneng Guanyun Clean Energy Power Limited Liability Company *
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 26,000,000
 
Sales of electricity
 
 100%
 
100%
 
59

 
Name of subsidiary
 
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Voting
                       
Huaneng Jianchang Photovoltaic Power Generation Limited Liability Company*
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 10,000,000
 
Production and supply of electricity, development and utilization of clean energy resources
 
100%
 
100%
                         
Huaneng Chaoyang Photovoltaic Power Generation Limited Liability Company*
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 10,000,000
 
Production and supply of electricity, development and utilization of clean energy resources
 
100%
 
100%
                         
Huaneng (Luoyuan) Port Limited Company (x) *
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 169,710,000
 
Port management, investment and development
 
100%
 
100%
                         
Huaneng Shijiazhuang Energy Limited Liability Company *
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 60,000,000
 
Production and supply of heating, purchase and sales of electricity
 
66.60%
 
66.60%
                         
Huaneng Jiangyin Combined Cycle Co-generation Limited Liability Company*
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 600,000,000
 
Production and supply of electricity, production and supply of heating
 
51%
 
51%
                         
Huaneng Anyang Energy Limited Liability Company *
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 10,000,000
 
Production and supply of electricity, production and supply of heating
 
100%
 
100%
                         
Huaneng Shanxi Comprehensive Energy Limited Liability Company *
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 120,000,000
 
Production and supply of electricity, production and supply of heating
 
100%
 
100%
                         
Huaneng Zhanhua Photovoltaic Power Generation Limited Company ("Zhanhua Photovoltaic Company") (vi)*
 
PRC
 
held indirectly
 
RMB 145,790,000
 
Photovoltaic power generation
 
46.40%
 
58%
                         
Huaneng Weishan New Energy Limited Company ("Weishan New Energy") (vi)*
 
PRC
 
held indirectly
 
RMB 167,000,000
 
Investment, production and sales of new energy power generation projects
 
40%
 
100%
                         
Huaneng Ruyi (Helan) New Energy Limited Company ("Helan New Energy") (vi)*
 
PRC
 
held indirectly
 
RMB 19,000,000
 
Photovoltaic power generation
 
40%
 
100%
                         
Huaneng Dezhou New Energy Limited Company (vi)*
 
PRC
 
held indirectly
 
RMB 2,500,000
 
Photovoltaic power generation, wind power generation, biomass power generation
 
80%
 
100%
                         
Zhaodong Huaneng Dechang Solar Power Generation Limited Company*
 
PRC
 
held indirectly
 
RMB 30,810,000
 
Solar energy generation and technology promotion, repair electricity facilities
 
100%
 
100%
                         
Daqing Huaneng Shuangyu Solar Power Generation Limited Company*
 
PRC
 
held indirectly
 
RMB 20,000,000
 
Solar energy generation
 
100%
 
100%
                         
Huaneng Taizhouwan Juji District Photovoltaic Power Generation Limited Liability Company*
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 100,000
 
Production and supply of electricity projects
 
100%
 
100%
 
60

 
Name of subsidiary
 
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Percentage of equity interest held
                   
Interest
 
Voting
                       
Huaneng Mingguang Wind Power Generation Limited Liability Company*
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 10,000,000
 
Production and supply of electricity; investment,construction, operation and management of electricity projects
 
100%
 
100%
                         
Huaneng Guangxi Energy Sales Limited Liability Company*
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 210,000,000
 
Power supply, contracting installation and repair of electricity facilities
 
100%
 
100%
                         
Huaneng Ruzhou Clean Energy Limited Liability Company*
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 80,000,000
 
Production and supply of electricity projects, investment, construction and operation of electricity projects
 
95%
 
95%
                         
Huaneng Hunan Lianping Wind Power Generation Limited Liability Company*
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 173,920,000
 
Production and supply of electricity
 
80%
 
80%
                         
Huaneng Abagaqi Clean Energy Limited Liability Company*
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 100,000
 
Production, supply and sales of electricity and thermal energy
 
100%
 
100%
                         
Huaneng Jiashan Photovoltaic Power Generation Limited Liability Company*
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 10,000,000
 
Production and supply of electricity
 
100%
 
100%
                         
Huaneng Zhejiang Energy Sales Limited Liability Company*
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 210,000,000
 
New energy technology development, technology consulting, transferring of results
 
100%
 
100%
                         
Huaneng Guangdong Shantou Power Generation Limited Liability Company*
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 10,000,000
 
Production and supply of electricity and thermal energy
 
100%
 
100%
                         
Huaneng Shantou Photovoltaic Power Generation Limited Liability Company*
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 100,000
 
Production and supply of electricity
 
100%
 
100%
                         
Huaneng Guigang Clean Energy Limited Liability Company*
 
PRC
 
 held directly
 
RMB 10,000,000
 
Production and supply of electricity, investment, construction and operation of electricity projects
 
100%
 
100%
                         
Huaneng Changxing Jiapu Photovoltaic Power Generation Limited Liability Company*
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 10,000,000
 
Production and supply of electricity, investment in electricity projects
 
100%
 
100%
                         
Huaneng Hainan Energy Sales Limited Liability Company*
 
PRC
 
held indirectly
 
RMB 210,000,000
 
Construction and operation of heat and power supply facilities, operation of heat resources, heat network and power supply facilities
 
91.80%
 
91.80%
                         
Huaneng Yangpu Co-generation Limited Company*
 
PRC
 
held indirectly
 
RMB 802,222,000
 
Investment, construction operation and management of electricity projects and heat pipe network
 
82.62%
 
82.62%

*
These companies were newly established in 2017.

61

 
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Name of subsidiary
 
Country of incorporation
 
Type of interest held
 
Registered capital
 
Business nature and scope of operations
 
Percentage of equity interest held
                   
Interest
 
Voting
                       
Huaneng (Suzhou Industrial Park) Power Generation Co., Ltd
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 632,840,000
 
Power generation
 
75%
 
75%
                         
Huaneng Qinbei Power Generation Co., Ltd. ("Qinbei Power")
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 1,540,000,000
 
Power generation
 
60%
 
60%
                         
Huaneng Yushe Power Generation Co., Ltd.
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 615,760,000
 
Power generation, power distribution, sales of power
 
60%
 
60%
                         
Huaneng Hunan Yueyang Power Generation Limited Liability Company
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 1,935,000,000
 
Power generation
 
55%
 
55%
                         
Huaneng Chongqing Luohuang Power Generation Limited Liability Company ("Luohuang Power")
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 1,748,310,000
 
Power generation
 
60%
 
60%
                         
Huaneng Pingliang Power Generation Co., Ltd.
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 924,050,000
 
Power generation
 
65%
 
65%
                         
Huaneng Nanjing Jinling Power Generation Co., Ltd.
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 1,513,136,000
 
Power generation
 
60%
 
60%
                         
Huaneng Qidong Wind Power Generation Co., Ltd.
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 391,738,500
 
Development of wind power projects, production and sales of electricity
 
65%
 
65%
                         
Tianjin Huaneng Yangliuqing Co-generation Limited Liability Company ("Yangliuqing Co-generation")
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 1,537,130,909
 
Power generation, heat supply, facilities installation, maintenance and related services
 
55%
 
55%
                         
Huaneng Beijing Co-generation Limited Liability Company ("Beijing Co-generation") (iii)
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 3,702,090,000
 
Construction and operation of power plants and related construction projects
 
41%
 
66%
                         
Huaneng Wuhan Power Generation Co., Ltd. ("Wuhan Power")
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 1,478,461,500
 
Investment, construction, operation and management of electricity projects, development and utilization of clean energy resources
 
75%
 
75%
                         
Huaneng Anyuan Power Generation Co., Ltd. ("Anyuan Power")
 
 PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 1,175,117,300
 
Construction and operation of power plants and related construction projects, Production of electricity
 
100%
 
100%
                         
Huaneng Hualiangting Hydropower Co., Ltd. ("Hualiangting Hydropower")
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 50,000,000
 
Generation and transfer of power supply, water supply (irrigation)
 
100%
 
100%
                         
Huaneng Chaohu Power Generation Co., Ltd. ("Chaohu Power") (iv)
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 840,000,000
 
Construction, operation, management of electricity projects,development and utilization of clean energy resources
 
60%
 
70%
                         
Huaneng Jingmen Thermal Power Co., Ltd. ("Jingmen Thermal Power")
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 780,000,000
 
Thermal power, power development and other service
 
100%
 
100%
 
62

 
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Enshi Qingjiang Dalongtan Hydropower Development Co., Ltd. ("Dalongtan Hydropower")
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 76,000,000
 
Hydropower development, production and management of electric power, urban water supply
 
97%
 
97%
                         
Huaneng Suzhou Thermal Power Co., Ltd. ("Suzhou Thermal Power") (v)
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 600,000,000
 
Construction, operation and management of electricity projects, development and utilization of clean energy
 
53.45%
 
100%
                         
Huaneng Hainan Power Generation Limited Company ("Hainan Power")
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 1,326,419,587
 
Investment, construction operation of various power plants, regular energy and new energy development
 
91.80%
 
91.80%
                         
Huaneng Ruijin Power Generation Co., Ltd. ("Ruijin Power Generation")
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 536,923,299
 
Construction, operation, management of electricity projects, development and utilization of clean energy
 
100%
 
100%
                         
Huaneng Yingcheng Thermal Power Co., Ltd. ("Yingcheng Thermal Power")
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 650,000,000
 
Construction and operation of power plants and production, sales of power and heat
 
100%
 
100%
                         
Huaneng Heilongjiang Power Generation Limited Company ("Heilongjiang Power")
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 783,350,000
 
Development, investment, construction, production and management of power (thermal) projects
 
100%
 
100%
                         
Huaneng Hegang Power Generation Limited Company ("Hegang Power")
 
PRC
 
held indirectly
 
RMB 1,092,550,000
 
The electricity power construction, energy conservation and development projects, heat production and supply
 
64%
 
64%
                         
Huaneng Xinhua Power Generation Limited Liability Company ("Xinhua Power")
 
PRC
 
held indirectly
 
RMB 284,880,000
 
Power generation, power equipment repair
 
70%
 
70%
                         
Huaneng Tongjiang Wind Power Generation Limited Company ("Tongjiang Wind Power")
 
PRC
 
held indirectly
 
RMB 330,000,000
 
Wind power generation, wind power plants operation, planning and design
 
82.85%
 
82.85%
                         
Huaneng Daqing Thermal Power Limited Company ("Daqing Thermal Power")
 
PRC
 
held indirectly
 
RMB 630,000,000
 
Power generation, thermal production and supply
 
100%
  100%
                         
Daqing Luyuan Wind Power Generation Limited Company ("Luyuan Wind Power")
 
PRC
 
held indirectly
 
RMB 451,000,000
 
Wind power generation
 
100%
 
100%
                         
Huaneng Yichun Thermal Power Limited Company ("Yichun Thermal Power")
 
PRC
 
held indirectly
 
RMB 534,000,000
 
Power construction, production and sales, thermal production and sales production of heat and hot water
 
100%
  100%
                         
Huaneng Heilongjiang Energy Sales Limited Company ("Heilongjiang Energy Sales")
 
PRC
 
held indirectly
 
RMB 210,000,000
 
Power supply,
 
100%
 
100%
 
63

 
                   
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Zhaodong Huaneng Thermal Power Limited Company ("Zhaodong Thermal Power")
 
PRC
 
held indirectly
 
RMB 10,000,000
 
Heating production and supply
 
100%
 
100%
                         
Huaneng Jilin Power Generation Limited Company ("Jilin Power")
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 1,917,130,000
 
Power (thermal) projects, development of new energy projects investment, construction, production, operation and sales
 
100%
 
100%
                         
Huaneng Linjiang Jubao Hydropower Limited Company ("Jubao Hydropower")
 
PRC
 
held indirectly
 
RMB 20,000,000
 
Hydropower development and operation, construction and operation of photovoltaic power generation
 
100%
 
100%
                         
Huaneng Jilin Energy Sales Limited Company ("Jilin Energy Sales-)
 
PRC
 
held indirectly
 
RMB 210,000,000
 
Thermal (cold) production and supply, power supply
 
100%
 
100%
                         
Huaneng Jilin Biological Power Generation Limited Company ("Jilin Biological Power')
 
PRC
 
held indirectly
 
RMB 183,800,000
 
Biomass power generation
 
100%
 
100%
                         
Huaneng Shandong Power Generation Limited Company ("Shandong Power")
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 4,241,460,000
 
Power (thermal) project development, investment. construction and management
 
80%
 
80%
                         
Huaneng Jining New Energy Limited Company ("Jining New Energy") (vi)
 
PRC
 
held indirectly
 
RMB 38,000,000
 
investment, construction and management of photovoltaic and wind power projects
 
80%
 
100%
                         
Huaneng Zibo Boshan Photovoltaic Power Limited Company ("Zibo Photovoltaic") (vi)
 
PRC
 
held indirectly
 
RMB 22,000.000
 
Solar power generation, sales
 
80%
 
100%
                         
Huaneng Rizhao Thermal Power Limited Company ("Rizhao Thermal Power") (vi)
 
PRC
 
held indirectly
 
RMB 52,000,000
 
Urban heat construction, maintenance and operation design and construction of heat engineering
 
80%
 
100%
                         
Huaneng Laiwu New Energy Limited Company ("Laiwu New Energy") (vi)
 
PRC
 
held indirectly
 
RMB 68,000,000
 
Photovoltaic power and wind power generation
 
80%
 
100%
                         
Huaneng Shandong Sishui New Energy Limited Company ("Sishui New Energy") (vi)
 
PRC
 
held indirectly
 
RMB 36,000,000
 
Solar energy grid connected generation
 
80%
 
100%
                         
Huaneng Shandong Electric And Thermal Power Marketing Limited Company ("Shandong Power Marketing") (vi)
 
PRC
 
held indirectly
 
RMB 200,000,000
 
Sales and service of power and heating products, investment in power industry
 
80%
 
100%
                         
Huaneng Shandong Information Technology Limited Company ("Shandong Power Information Company") (vi)
 
PRC
 
held indirectly
 
RMB 80,000,000
 
Information technology and management consulting services
 
80%
 
100%
                         
Huaneng Penglai Wind Power Generation Limited Company ("Penglai Wind Power") (vi)
 
PRC
 
held indirectly
 
RMB 177,210,000
 
Development, investment, construction and management of wind power projects
 
80%
 
100%
 
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Percentage of equity interest held
Name of subsidiary
 
Country of incorporation
 
Type of Interest held
 
Registered capital
 
Business nature and scope of operations
 
Interest
 
Voting
                       
Huaneng Zhanhua New Energy Limited Company ("Zhanhua New Energy") (vi)
 
PRC
 
held indirectly
 
RMB 235,298,200
 
Wind power, photovoltaic power generation
 
80%
 
100%
                         
Huaneng Venial Bajiao Thermal Power Limited Company ("Hajino Thermal Power") (vi)
 
PRC
 
held indirectly
 
RMB 540,000,000
 
Power generation projects preparation
 
80%
 
100%
                         
Huaneng Weihai Port Photovoltaic Power Generation Limited Company ("Port Photovoltaic") (vi)
 
PRC
 
held indirectly
 
RMB 24,960,000
 
Photovoltaic power generation projects development and construction, electricity sales
 
80%
 
100%
                         
Huaneng Zibo Baiyanghe Power Generation Limited Company ("Baiyanghe Power") (vi)
 
PRC
 
held indirectly
 
RMB 1,098,567,344
 
Power production, ongrid sales, thermal production and supply
 
80%
 
100%
                         
Huaneng Yantai Power Generation Limited Company ("Venial Power") (vi)
 
PRC
 
held indirectly
 
RMB 547,479,100
 
Production and sales of electricity power and heat
 
80%
 
100%
                         
Huaneng Jinan Huangtai Power Generation Limited Company ("Huangtai Power") (vi)
 
PRC
 
held indirectly
 
RMB 1,391,878,400
 
Electricity power production, heating management
 
72%
 
90%
                         
Huaneng Dezhou Thermal Power Limited Company ("Dezhou Thermal Power") (vi)
 
PRC
 
held indirectly
 
RMB 20,000,000
 
Urban heat construction, maintenance and operation design and construction of heat engineering
 
68%
 
85%
                         
Huaneng Dongying New Energy Limited Company ("Dongying New Energy") (vi)
 
PRC
 
held indirectly
 
RMB 87,906,822
 
Wind power projects development, wind power generation and sales of electricity
 
56%
 
70%
                         
Huaneng Shandong Power Generation Maintenance Technology Limited Company ("Shandong Maintenance Company") (vi)
 
PRC
 
held indirectly
 
RMB 50,000,000
 
Power engineering design, construction and construction
 
76.55%
 
100%
                         
Huaneng Shandong Electric Power Fuel Limited Company ("Shandong Fuel Company') (vi)
 
PRC
 
held indirectly
 
RMB 100,000,000
 
Wholesale operation of coal
 
76.55%
 
100%
                         
Shandong Rizhao Power Generation Limited Company ("Rizhao Power")(vi)
 
PRC
 
held indirectly
 
RMB 1,245,587,900
 
Heat, engaged in power business
 
88.80%
 
100%
                         
Huaneng Laiwu Power Generation Limited Company ("Laiwu Power") (vi)
 
PRC
 
held indirectly
 
RMB 1,800,000,000
 
Power production
 
64%
 
80%
                         
Huaneng Shandong Ruyi Coal Power Limited Company ("Ruyi Coal Power") (vi)
 
PRC
 
held indirectly
 
RMB 1,294,680,000
 
Development, investment, construction, operation and management of electricity power and coal
 
40%
 
100%
                         
Huaneng Jiaxiang Power Generation Limited Company ("Jiaxiang Power") (vi)
 
PRC
 
held indirectly
 
RMB 646,680,000
 
Power generation, electrical equipment maintenance
 
40%
 
100%
 
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Percentage of equity interest held
Name of subsidiary
 
Country of incorporation
 
Type of Interest held
 
Registered capital
 
Business nature and scope of operations
 
Interest
 
Voting
                       
Huaneng Qufu Co-generation Limited Company
("Qufu Co-generation") (vi)
 
PRC
 
held indirectly
 
RMB 300,932,990
 
Sales and production of electric power, thermal power
 
40%
 
100%
                         
Huaneng Jining Hi-Tech Zone Co-generation Limited Company ("Jining Co-generation") (vi)
 
PRC
 
held indirectly
 
RMB 118,699,760
 
Heat supply and power generation
 
40%
 
100%
                         
Huaneng Shandong (Hongkong) Investment Limited Company ("Hong Kong Investment") (vi)
 
Hong Kong
 
held indirectly
 
10,000 Shares
 
Investment
 
80%
 
100%
                         
Shandong Silk Road International Power Limited Company ("Shandong Silk Road") (vi)
 
PRC
 
held indirectly
 
RMB 35,000,000
 
Contracting overseas projects and domestic international bidding projects, construction and operation of power projects
 
80%
 
100%
                         
Shandong Changdao Wind Power Generation
Limited Liability Company ("Changdao Wind Power") (vi)
 
PRC
 
held indirectly
 
RMB 33,500.000
 
Wind power, on-grid sales
 
48%
 
60%
                         
Huaneng Rongcheng New Energy Co., Ltd.
("Rongcheng New Energy'', (vi)
 
PRC
 
held indirectly
 
RMB 36,540,000
 
Wind power generation
 
48%
 
100%
                         
Huaneng Jining Yunhe Power Generation Co., Ltd. ("Yunhe Power") (vi)
 
PRC
 
held indirectly
 
RMB 696,355,300
 
Electrical (thermal) production and on-grid sales, technology consulting and services
 
78.68%
 
98.35%
                         
Huaneng Linyi Power Generation Limited Company ("Linyi Power") (vi)
 
PRC
 
held indirectly
 
RMB 1,093,313,404
 
Power generation
 
60%
 
75%
                         
Liaocheng Changrun National Electric Heating Limited Company ("Liaocheng Changrun") (vi)
 
PRC
 
held indirectly
 
RMB 130,000,000
 
Heat operation, installation and repair of water, electricity, heating
 
60%
 
75%
                         
Linyi Lantian Thermal Power Limited Company
("Lantian Thermal Power") (vi)
 
PRC
 
held indirectly
 
RMB 36,000,000
 
Heat supply, maintenance of thermal power network, power sales, installation and maintenance of distribution facilities
 
54.40%
 
68%
                         
Yantai 500 Heating Limited Company ("Yantai 500") (vi)
 
PRC
 
held indirectly
 
RMB 20,500,000
 
Central heat services, plumbing and pipe installation services
 
64%
 
80%
                         
Huaneng Liaocheng Co-generation Limited Company
("Liaocheng Co-generation) (vi)
 
PRC
 
held indirectly
 
RMB 610,670,000
 
Power, heat production and sales
 
60%
 
100%
                         
Huaneng Henan Zhongyuan Gas Power Generation Co., Ltd. ("Zhongyuan Gas")
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 400,000,000
 
Investment, construction, operation and management of power projects. thermal supply, development and utilization of clean energy resources
 
90%
 
90%


The subsidiaries above and the Company are all controlled by Huaneng Group before and after the acquisitions.
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(iii)
Subsidiaries acquired from business combinations not under common control
 
                   
Percentage of equity interest held
Name of subsidiary
 
Country of incorporation
 
Type of Interest held
 
Registered capital
 
Business nature and scope of operations
 
Interest
 
Voting
                         
Huaneng Weihai Power Generation Limited Liability Company ("Weihai Power")
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 1,822,176,621
 
Power generation
 
60%
 
60%
                         
Huaneng Huaiyin Power Generation Limited Company
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 265,000,000
 
Power generation
 
100%
 
100%
                         
Huade County Daditaihong Wind Power Utilization Limited Liability Company
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 196,400,000
 
Wind power development and utilization
 
100%
 
100%
                         
Huaneng Zhanhua Co-generation Limited Company
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 190,000,000
 
Production and sales of electricity and thermal energy
 
100%
 
100%
                         
Shandong Hualu Sea Transportation Limited Company
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 100,000,000
 
Cargo transportation along domestic coastal areas, goods storage
 
53%
 
53%
                         
Huaneng Qingdao Port Limited Company
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 219,845,000
 
Loading and conveying warehousing, conveying, water carriage materials supply
 
51%
 
51%
                         
Huaneng Yunnan Diandong Energy Limited Liability Company ("Diandong Energy")
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 3,769,140,000
 
Electricity projects investment power generation and sales, coal exploitation and investment
 
100%
 
100%
                         
Yunnan Diandong Yuwang Energy Limited Company ("Diandong Yuwang")
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 1,700,740,000
 
Electricity projects investment power generation and sales, coal exploitation and investment
 
100%
 
100%
                         
Huaneng Suzihe Hydropower Development Limited Company
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 50,000,000
 
Hydropower, aquaculture, agriculture irrigation
 
100%
 
100%
                         
Enshi City Mawei Valley Hydropower Development Co, Ltd.
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 101,080,000
 
Hydro-resource development hydropower, aquaculture
 
100%
 
100%
                         
Huaneng Luoyang Co-generation Limited Liability Company
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 600,000,000
 
Production and sales of electricity and heating
 
80%
 
80%
                         
Huaneng Jinling Combined Cycle Co-generation Co., Ltd. ("Jinling CCGT") (vii)
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 356,350,000
 
Construction and management of power plants and related projects
 
51%
 
72%
                         
Huaneng Zhumadian Wind Power Generation Co, Ltd.
 
PRC
 
held directly
 
RMB 30,000,000
 
Wind power generation, new energy development and utilization
 
90%
 
90%
                         
SinoSing Power
 
Singapore
 
held directly
 
US$ 1,476,420,585
 
Investment holding
 
100%
 
100%
                         
Tuas Power
 
Singapore
 
held indirectly
 
S$ 1,433,550,000
 
Investment holding
 
100%
 
100%
                         
Tuas Power Supply Pte Ltd.
 
Singapore
 
held indirectly
 
S$ 500,000
 
Power sales
 
100%
 
100%
                         
TP Asset Management Pte Ltd.
 
Singapore
 
held indirectly
 
S$ 2
 
Render of environment engineering services
 
100%
 
100%
                         
TPGS Green Energy Pte Ltd.
 
Singapore
 
held indirectly
 
S$ 1,000,000
 
Provision of utility services
 
75%
 
75%
                         
NewEarth Pte Ltd.
 
Singapore
 
held indirectly
 
S$ 10,111,841
 
Consultancy in waste recycling
 
100%
 
100%
                         
NewEarth Singapore Pte Ltd.  
Singapore
 
held indirectly
 
S$ 17,816,050
 
Industrial waste management and recycling
 
100%
 
100%
 
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Percentage of equity interest held
Name of subsidiary
 
Country of incorporation
 
Type of Interest held
 
Registered capital
 
Business nature and scope of operations
 
Interest
 
Voting
 
Xuzhou Tongshan District Xiehe Wind Power Generation Limited Liability Company ("Tongshan Xiehe Wind Power Generation")
 
PRC
 
held indirectly
 
RMB 3,000,000
 
Wind power generation
 
100%
 
100%
                         
Luoyang Yangguang Co-generation Limited Liability Company ("Yangguang Co-generation")
 
PRC
 
held indirectly
 
RMB 250,000,000
 
Production and supply of electricity and heat power
 
100%
 
100%
                         
Shanxi Xiaoyi Economic Development Zone Huaneng Energy Service Co, Ltd. ("Shanxi Xiaoyi Energy") (viii) (Note 40)
 
PRC
 
held indirectly
 
RMB 100,000,000
 
Electricity sales, sales of raw coal and processed coal
 
51%
 
100%
                         
Ruzhou Xuji Wind Power Generation Limited Co. Ltd (Note 40)
 
PRC
 
held indirectly
 
RMB 4,000,000
 
Wind power and photovoltaic power generation
 
95%
 
100%

Note:

(i) 
According to its article of association, the other shareholder who holds the remaining equity interests of Shidongkou Power entrusts the Company to exercise all its voting rights in relation to the operation and financial policies of Shidongkou Power. Accordingly, the Company has control over Shidongkou Power.

(ii) 
The Company holds 90% interest in Liangjiang Power, and Liangjiang Power holds 60% interest in Huaqing Energy. Therefore, the company indirectly holds 54% equity interest in Huaqing Energy.

(iii) 
Pursuant to an agreement entered into between the Company and another shareholder, the Company is entrusted to vote the 25% voting rights held by the other shareholder as long as the Company remains as the largest shareholder of Beijing Co-generation. Thus, the Company has majority voting rights required by the article of association to control the operation and financial policies of Beijing Co-generation. Accordingly, the Company has control over Beijing Co-generation.

(iv) 
According to the voting in concert agreement entered into between the Company and one shareholder with 10% equity interests in Chaohu Power, the shareholder agreed to vote the same in respect of significant financial and operating decisions made by the Company. As a result, the Company has control over Chaohu Power.

(v) 
According to the voting in concert agreement entered into between the Company and the other two shareholders in Suzhou Thermal Power, the shareholders agreed to vote the same in respect of significant financial and operating decisions made by the Company. As a result, the Company has control over Suzhou Thermal Power.

(vi) 
These companies are subsidiaries of Shandong Power. The Company holds 80% interest in Shandong Power. Thus, the Company indirectly holds 80% interest in these companies through their parent company.

Zhanhua Photovoltaic Company is a newly established subsidiary of Shandong Power in 2017. Zhanhua New Energy, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Shandong Power, holds 58% equity interests in Zhanhua Photovoltaic Company. Thus, the Company indirectly holds 46.4% equity interests in Zhanhua Photovoltaic Company.

Weishan New Energy and Helan New Energy are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Ruyi Coal Power, a 50% owned subsidiary of Shandong Power. As a result, the Company indirectly holds 40% interest in Weishan New Energy and Helan New Energy.
 
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Shandong Power directly holds 58% interest in Shandong Fuel Company and Shandong Maintenance Company; meanwhile, Shandong Power indirectly holds a total of 37.68% equity interests in Shandong Fuel Company and Shandong Maintenance Company respectively through its own subsidiaries: Baiyanghe Power, Huangtai Power, Yantai Power, Linyi Power, Liaocheng Co-generation and Yunhe Power. Thus, the Company indirectly holds 76.55% interest in Shandong Maintenance Company and Shandong Fuel Company respectively.

The Company directly holds 44% equity interests in Rizhao Power and Shandong Power directly holds 56% interest in Rizhao Power; Thus, the Company holds 88.8% interest in Rizhao Power;

Jiaxiang Power, Qufu Co-generation, Jining Co-generation are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Ruyi Coal Power. Thus, the Company indirectly holds 40% interest in Ruyi Coal Power, Jiaxiang Power, Qufu Co-generation and Jining Co-generation;

In according to the voting in concert agreement entered into among the Shandong Power and other equity holders of Laiwu Power, Ruyi Coal Power, Rongcheng New Energy, Liaocheng Co-generation, the other equity holders agreed to vote the same in respect of significant financial and operating decisions made by the Shandong Power. As a result, the Company has control over these companies.

(vii) 
According to the voting in concert agreement entered into between the Company and one shareholder with 21% equity interests in Jinling CCGT, the shareholder agreed to vote the same in respect of significant financial and operating decisions made by the Company under the circumstances that its legitimate entitlements are guaranteed. As a result, the Company has control over Jinling CCGT.

(viii) 
In 2016, the Company accounted for the investment in Shanxi Xiaoyi Energy as a joint venture. On 15 February 2017, the Company entered into an agreement with other shareholder with 49% equity interests in Shanxi Xiaoyi Energy who agreed to vote the same in respect of significant financial and operating decisions made by the Company. As a result, the Company has control over Shanxi Xiaoyi Energy since February 2017.

(ix) 
Suzhou Combined Cycle Co-generation Limited Company was acquired by Suzhou Thermal Power, another subsidiary of the Company, which was accounted for as an equity transaction, resulting in reclassification of RMB28 million from non-controlling interest to reserve.

(x) 
The Company acquired 49% non-controlling interests of Huaneng (Luoyuan) Port Limited Company from the other equity holder, which was accounted for as equity transaction, with the difference of RMB4 million between consideration paid and derecognised non-controlling interest recorded in reserve.
 
 For the information of material non-controlling interest ("NCI"), please refer to Note 41.

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10
Available-for-sale financial assets

Available-for-sale financial assets include the following:
 
As at 31 December
 
2017
   
2016
 
Listed security (Fair value measurement)
           
China Yangtze Power Co., Ltd. 
   
-
     
1,820,255
 
Others 
   
9,223
     
458
 
                 
Subtotal
   
9,223
     
1,820,713
 
                 
Unlisted securities (Cost measurement)
               
10% of Shanxi Xishan Jinxing Energy Co., Ltd. 
   
531,274
     
531,274
 
9.09% of Ganlong Double-track Railway Co., Ltd. 
   
1,000,000
     
1,000,000
 
Others 
   
64,496
     
54,045
 
                 
Subtotal
   
1,595,770
     
1,585,319
 
                 
Total
   
1,604,993
     
3,406,032
 
 
There were no impairment provisions provided on available-for-sale financial assets in 2017 and 2016.

In 2017, all of the 143.78 million shares of China Yangtze Power Co., Ltd. held by the Company were disposed with cash consideration of RMB2.191 billion received. After deducting initial investment costs and related taxes, investment income was recognized amounting to approximately RMB1,480 million, with other comprehensive income of RMB1,135 million reclassified to profit or loss.
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11
Land use rights

The movements in the carrying amount of land use rights during the years are as follows:
 
   
2017
   
2016
 
Beginning of the year
           
Cost
   
10,525,537
     
10,059,872
 
Accumulated amortization
   
(1,792,367
)
   
(1,530,972
)
Accumulated impairment losses
   
(276,823
)
   
(215,134
)
                 
Net book value
   
8,456,347
     
8,313,766
 
                 
Movement:
               
Business combination (Note 40)
   
3,182,914
     
61,027
 
Addition
   
331,683
     
364,280
 
Amortization charge for the year
   
(368,898
)
   
(242,400
)
Impairment charge for the year (Note 7)
   
(108,590
)
   
(51,981
)
Disposals
   
(86,631
)
   
(1,969
)
Disposal of subsidiaries
   
(146,922
)
   
-
 
Currency translation differences
   
4,882
     
13,624
 
                 
End of the year
   
11,264,785
     
8,456,347
 
                 
Cost
   
13,775,976
     
10,525,537
 
Accumulated amortization
   
(2,128,752
)
   
(1,792,367
)
Accumulated impairment losses
   
(382,439
)
   
(276,823
)
                 
Net book value
   
11,264,785
     
8,456,347
 
 
All the lands located in the PRC and Singapore are leased from respective governments according to corresponding regulations applied across the countries. The Company and its subsidiaries will renew the leases according to the operation requirements of the Company and its subsidiaries and the related regulations of respective countries.

Land use rights without ownership certificate

As at 31 December 2017, the Company and its subsidiaries were in the process of applying for the ownership certificate for certain land use right with an aggregate net book value of RMB1,246 million (2016: RMB792 million). The management are of the opinion that the Company and its subsidiaries are entitled to the lawful and valid occupation and use of the above mentioned land.


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12
Power generation licenses

The movements in the carrying amount of power generation license during the years are as follows:
 
 
2017
   
2016
 
Beginning of the year 
   
3,849,199
     
3,679,175
 
                 
Movement:
               
Currency translation differences 
   
67,047
     
170,024
 
                 
End of the year 
   
3,916,246
     
3,849,199
 
 
The Company and its subsidiaries acquired the power generation license in connection with the acquisition of Tuas Power. The power generation license was initially recognized at fair value at the acquisition date. Tuas Power operates power plants in Singapore pursuant to the license granted by the Energy Market Authority for a period of 30 years from 2003 until 2032. The license was extended to 2044 during 2011 with minimal costs and is subject to further renewal. The Company and its subsidiaries expect that the applicable rules and regulations surrounding the renewal can be complied with based on the current market framework. The Company and its subsidiaries assessed the useful life of the power generation license at 31 December 2017 as indefinite and therefore the license is not amortized.

Impairment test of power generation license

Power generation license belongs to and has been assigned to Tuas Power, a CGU. The recoverable amount of the CGU is determined based on value-in-use calculation. Management prepared the impairment model based on budget approved by the Board and various factors, such as inflation, power demand and other factors as well as the terminal value.

Key assumptions used for value-in-use calculation:

Management has assessed that one of the most sensitive key assumptions is the discount rate which was arrived at based on weighted average cost of capital. The discount rate applied in determining the recoverable amounts of the CGU was 7.30% (31 December 2016: 7.54%). An absolute increase in the discount rate of 0.5% (31 December 2016: 0.5%) would result in approximately RMB2,043 million (31 December 2016: RMB1,899 million) decrease in the recoverable amount of the CGU.

Other key assumptions include projection of its business performance based on estimation of gross margin from electricity sold, volume of electricity sold and other operating expenses, which are largely based on a combination of past performance of the CGU, its expectation of market developments and consistency with forecasts included in industry reports. On average, the growth rates of 3.0% was used in consideration of future expansion plans and new development projects as part of the long-term strategy. Cash flows beyond the terminal year was extrapolated using a growth rate of 2%.

Based on the assessments, no impairment was provided for the power generation license.
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Mining rights

The movements in the carrying amount of mining rights during the years are as follow:
 
 
2017
   
2016
 
Beginning of the year
           
Cost
   
2,406,567
     
2,406,567
 
Accumulated impairment losses
   
(760,296
)
   
(760,296
)
                 
Net book value
   
1,646,271
     
1,646,271
 
                 
Movement:
               
Addition
   
-
     
-
 
Impairment charge for the year
   
-
     
-
 
                 
End of the year
   
1,646,271
     
1,646,271
 
                 
Cost
   
2,406,567
     
2,406,567
 
Accumulated impairment losses
   
(760,296
)
   
(760,296
)
                 
Net book value
   
1,646,271
     
1,646,271
 
 
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Derivative financial instruments

Details of derivative financial instruments are as follows:
 
   
As at 31 December
 
   
2017
   
2016
 
Derivative financial assets
           
-Hedging instruments for cash flow hedge (fuel swap contracts)
   
330,966
     
264,535
 
-Hedging instruments for cash flow hedge (exchange forward contracts)
   
-
     
107,907
 
-Financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss (fuel swap contracts)
   
2,726
     
5,881
 
Total 
   
333,692
     
378,323
 
Less: non-current portion
               
-Hedging instruments for cash flow hedge (fuel swap contracts)
   
75,328
     
71,341
 
-Hedging instruments for cash flow hedge (exchange forward contracts)
   
-
     
28,380
 
Total non-current portion 
   
75,328
     
99,721
 
Current portion 
   
258,364
     
278,602
 
Derivative financial liabilities
               
-Hedging instruments for cash flow hedge (fuel swap contracts)
   
11,794
     
164,464
 
-Hedging instruments for cash flow hedge (exchange forward contracts)
   
68,102
     
454
 
-Hedging instruments for cash flow hedge (interest rate swap contracts)
   
130,643
     
169,201
 
-Financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss (fuel swap contracts)
   
125
     
619
 
Total 
   
210,664
     
334,738
 
Less: non-current portion
               
-Hedging instruments for cash flow hedge (fuel swap contracts)
   
2,026
     
31,673
 
-Hedging instruments for cash flow hedge (exchange forward contracts)
   
21,745
     
295
 
-Hedging instruments for cash flow hedge (interest rate swap contracts)
   
124,715
     
169,201
 
Total non-current portion 
   
148,486
     
201,169
 
Current portion 
   
62,178
     
133,569
 


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For the years ended 31 December 2016 and 2017, no material ineffective portion was recognized in the profit or loss arising from cash flow hedges.

The Company uses an interest rate swap contract to hedge its interest rate risk against one of its variable rate loans. The notional principal amount of the outstanding interest rate swap contract at 31 December 2017 was US$176million (RMB equivalents of RMB1,150 million) (2016: US$208 million (RMB equivalents of RMB1,443 million)). Through this arrangement, the Company pays an annual fixed interest of 4.40% while the original annual floating interest expense (6-month LIBOR+1%) attached in the loan is offset by the receivable leg of the interest rate swap. Such a swap is settled on a quarterly basis from September 2009 to September 2019.

TPG uses exchange forward contracts to hedge its foreign exchange risk arising from highly probable forecast purchase transactions. It also uses fuel oil swap contracts to hedge its fuel price risk arising from highly probable forecast purchases of fuel purchases.

TPG also uses various interest rate swap contracts to hedge floating semi-annual interest payments on borrowings with maturity dates up to 2020. The notional principal amount of these outstanding interest rate swap contracts at 31 December 2017 was S$1,069million (RMB equivalents of RMB5,220 million) (2016: S$1,359million (RMB equivalents of RMB6,522 million)). Through these arrangements, TPG swaps original floating interest (6-month SOR) to annual fixed interest determined by individual swap contracts. Such swap contracts are settled semi-annually from September 2011 to March 2020. As at 31 December 2017, these interest rate swap contracts are carried on the consolidated statements of financial position as financial liability of RMB108 million (2016: financial liability of RMB99 million).
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The analysis of contractual cash inflows/(outflows) of major derivative financial instruments are as follows:
 
         
Cash flows
 
    Carrying amounts     Contractual cash flows    
Within 1 year
   
Between 1 and 5 years
   
After 5 years
 
As at 31 December 2017 Derivative financial assets
Fuel derivatives used for hedging (net settlement)
   
330,966
     
330,966
     
255,638
     
75,328
     
-
 
Fuel derivatives that do not qualify as hedges (net settlement)
   
2,726
     
2,726
     
2,726
             
-
 
Derivative financial liabilities
                                       
Fuel derivatives used for hedging  (net settlement)
   
11,794
     
(11,794
)
   
(9,768
)
   
(2,026
)
   
-
 
Forward exchange contracts used for hedging
                                       
  - inflows
           
2,509,363
     
2,041,812
     
467,551
     
-
 
  - outflows
           
(2,568,034
)
   
(2,083,441
)
   
(484,593
)
   
-
 
     
68,102
     
(58,671
)
   
(41,629
)
   
(17,042
)
   
-
 
Net-settled interest rate swaps used for hedging
 - net cash inflows/(outflows)
   
130,643
     
(154,367
)
   
(82,533
)
   
(71,834
)
   
-
 
Fuel derivatives that do not qualify as hedges (net settlement)
   
125
     
(125
)
   
(125
)
   
-
         
As at 31 December 2016 derivative financial assets
Fuel derivatives used for hedging (net settlement)
   
264,535
     
264,535
     
193,194
     
71,341
     
-
 
Forward exchange contracts used for hedging
                                       
  - inflows
           
2,118,946
     
1,488,071
     
630,875
     
--
 
  -  outflows
           
(2,009,205
)
   
(1,407,606
)
   
(601,599
)
   
-
 
     
107,907
     
109,741
     
80,465
     
29,276
     
-
 
Fuel derivatives that do not qualify as hedges (net settlement)
   
5,881
     
5,881
     
5,881
     
-
     
-
 
Derivative financial liabilities
                                       
Fuel derivatives used for hedging (net settlement)
   
164,464
     
(164,464
)
   
(132,792
)
   
(31,672
)
   
-
 
Forward exchange contracts used for hedging
                                       
  - inflows
           
527,939
     
475,881
     
52,058
     
-
 
  - outflows
           
(528,454
)
   
(476,104
)
   
(52,350
)
   
-
 
     
454
     
(515
)
   
(223
)
   
(292
)
   
-
 
Netsettled interest rate swaps used for hedging
- net cash inflows/(outflows)
   
169,201
     
(228,905
)
   
(113,563
)
   
(115,342
)
   
-
 
Fuel derivatives that do not qualify as hedges (net settlement)
   
619
     
(619
)
   
(619
)
   
-
     
-
 
 

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15
Goodwill

The movements of goodwill during the years are as follows:
 
   
2017
   
2016
 
Beginning of the year
           
Cost
   
15,391,642
     
14,919,930
 
Accumulated impairment losses
   
(3,255,913
)
   
(3,242,748
)
Net book value
   
12,135,729
     
11,677,182
 
Movement:
               
Business combination (Note 40)
   
3,167,566
     
-
 
Disposal of subsidiary-cost
   
(309,269
)
   
-
 
Disposal of subsidiary-impairment
   
309,269
     
-
 
Currency translation differences-cost
   
186,015
     
471,712
 
Currency translation differences-impairment
   
(5,190
)
   
(13,165
)
End of the year
   
15,484,120
     
12,135,729
 
Cost
   
18,435,954
     
15,391,642
 
Accumulated impairment losses
   
(2,951,834
)
   
(3,255,913
)
Net book value
   
15,484,120
     
12,135,729
 
 
Impairment tests for goodwill

Goodwill is allocated to the CGUs of the Company and its subsidiaries.

The carrying amounts of major goodwill allocated to individual CGUs are as follows:
 
 
2017
   
2016
 
PRC Power segment:
           
Shandong Power
   
2,739,818
     
-
 
Wuhan Power
   
518,484
     
518,484
 
Hainan Power
   
506,336
     
506,336
 
Heilongjiang Power
   
265,319
     
-
 
Yangliuqing Cogeneration
   
151,459
     
151,459
 
Qinbei Power
   
109,913
     
109,913
 
Jilin Power
   
109,826
     
-
 
Yueyang Power Company
   
100,907
     
100,907
 
Beijing Cogeneration
   
95,088
     
95,088
 
                 
Singapore segment:
               
Tuas Power
   
10,561,956
     
10,381,131
 

 
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The recoverable amount of a CGU is determined based on value-in-use calculations. For domestic CGUs, these calculations use cash flow projections based on management's financial budgets covering periods of no more than five years. The Company expects cash flows beyond such periods will be similar to that of the respective final forecast years on existing production capacity.

For the goodwill allocated to Tuas Power, management has based their assessment of recoverable amount on value-in-use calculations. Management prepared the impairment model based on budget approved and various factors, such as inflation, power demand and other factors as well as the terminal value. On average, the growth rates of 3.0% was used in consideration of future expansion plans and new development projects as part of the long-term strategy. Cash flows beyond the terminal year was extrapolated using a growth rate of 2.0%.

Discount rates used for value-in-use calculations:
 
PRC Power segment
   
8.51%-13.59
%
Singapore segment
   
7.30
%
 
Key assumptions used for value-in-use calculations:

Key assumptions applied in the impairment tests include the expected tariff rates, demands of electricity in specific regions where these power plants are located and fuel cost. Management determined these key assumptions based on past performance and its expectations on market development. The discount rates used reflect specific risks relating to individual CGUs. Management believes that any reasonably possible change in any of these key assumptions on which recoverable amounts of individual CGUs are based may cause carrying amounts of individual CGUs to exceed their recoverable amounts. Please refer to Note 4 and 12 for details of respective sensitivity analysis on domestic and oversea CGU impairment testing.

In 2017 and 2016, the increase of goodwill in respect of Tuas Power was due to currency translation differences.

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Other non-current assets

Details of other non-current assets are as follows:
 
   
As at 31 December
 
   
2017
   
2016
 
VAT recoverable
   
2,741,604
     
1,651,891
 
Prepayments for pre-construction cost
   
937,161
     
-
 
Intangible assets *
   
697,884
     
411,308
 
Finance lease receivables
   
617,187
     
563,099
 
Prepaid territorial water use right **
   
374,743
     
777,994
 
Prepayments for capacity quota
   
303,399
     
-
 
Profit compensation from Huaneng Group (Note 40)
   
244,533
     
-
 
Prepaid connection fees
   
120,486
     
108,365
 
Others
   
1,659,848
     
809,288
 
                 
Total
   
7,696,845
     
4,321,945
 


*
The intangible assets primarily consist of software, patented technologies and etc. In 2017, there is no impairment provided for the intangible assets (2016: RMB nil).

**
The prepaid territorial water use right are amortized over the contractual period of 50 years.
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17
Inventories

Inventories comprised:
 
   
As at 31 December
 
   
2017
   
2016
 
Fuel (coal and oil) for power generation
   
5,684,824
     
5,391,068
 
Material and supplies
   
1,869,462
     
1,655,357
 
     
7,554,286
     
7,046,425
 
Less: provision for inventory obsolescence
   
168,875
     
167,282
 
Total
   
7,385,411
     
6,879,143
 
 
Movements of provision for inventory obsolescence during the years are analyzed as follows:
 
   
2017
   
2016
   
2015
 
Beginning of the year
   
(167,282
)
   
(162,389
)
   
(163,458
)
Provision
   
(1,520
)
   
(1,134
)
   
(2,867
)
Reversal
   
1,782
     
1,390
     
1,039
 
Disposal of subsidiaries
   
162
     
-
     
-
 
Currency translation differences
   
(2,017
)
   
(5,149
)
   
2,897
 
End of the year
   
(168,875
)
   
(167,282
)
   
(162,389
)


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18
Other receivables and assets

Other receivables and assets comprised the following:
 
   
As at 31 December
 
   
2017
   
2016
 
Prepayments for inventories
   
387,335
     
252,389
 
Prepaid income tax
   
150,838
     
141,423
 
Prepayments for pre-construction cost
   
-
     
885,051
 
Prepayments for capacity quota
   
-
     
303,399
 
Others
   
181,913
     
121,810
 
Total prepayments
   
720,086
     
1,704,072
 
                 
Less: provision for doubtful accounts
   
4,638
     
-
 
                 
Total prepayments, net
   
715,448
     
1,704,072
 
                 
Dividends receivable
   
273,897
     
861,408
 
Receivables from sales of fuel
   
290,040
     
-
 
Others
   
1,528,855
     
908,296
 
Subtotal other receivables
   
2,092,792
     
1,769,704
 
                 
Less: provision for doubtful accounts
   
29,241
     
28,961
 
                 
Total other receivables, net
   
2,063,551
     
1,740,743
 
Profit compensation from Huaneng Group (Note 40)
   
615,013
     
-
 
VAT recoverable
   
2,607,505
     
2,008,955
 
Designated loan to a joint venture
   
80,000
     
80,000
 
                 
Gross total
   
6,115,396
     
5,562,731
 
                 
Net total
   
6,081,517
     
5,533,770
 
 
Please refer to Note 36 for details of other receivables and assets due from the related parties.

The gross amounts of other receivables are denominated in the following currencies:
 
   
As at 31 December
 
   
2017
   
2016
 
RMB
   
1,966,971
     
1,635,051
 
S$ (RMB equivalent)
   
76,529
     
95,816
 
US$ (RMB equivalent)
   
49,292
     
38,837
 
Total
   
2,092,792
     
1,769,704
 


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Movements of provision for doubtful accounts during the years are analyzed as follows:
 
   
2017
   
2016
   
2015
 
Beginning of the year
   
(28,961
)
   
(27,957
)
   
(29,644
)
Provision
   
(5,890
)
   
(1,011
)
   
(9
)
Reversal/write-off
   
972
     
7
     
1,696
 
                         
End of the year
   
(33,879
)
   
(28,961
)
   
(27,957
)
 
As at 31 December 2017, there was no indication of impairment relating to other receivables which were not past due and no material provision was made (2016: nil).

As at 31 December 2017, other receivables of RMB140 million (2016: RMB113 million) were past due but not impaired. These amounts mainly represent funds deposited in a government agency and are fully recoverable. The ageing analysis of these other receivables was as follows:
 
   
As at 31 December
 
   
2017
   
2016
 
Within 1 year
   
61,189
     
42,103
 
Between 1 to 2 years
   
1,360
     
2,683
 
Between 2 to 3 years
   
1,130
     
847
 
Over 3 years
   
76,376
     
67,476
 
Total
   
140,055
     
113,109
 
 
As at 31 December 2017, other receivables of RMB41 million which were past due (2016: RMB36 million) were impaired and a provision of RMB29 million (2016: RMB29 million) has been provided against the receivables. The individually impaired receivables have been long outstanding without any repayment agreements in place or possibility of renegotiation. It was assessed that a substantial portion of the receivables is not expected to be recovered. The ageing of these other receivables was as follows:
 
   
As at 31 December
 
   
2017
   
2016
 
Within 1 year
   
7,535
     
752
 
Between 1 to 2 years
   
10
     
912
 
Between 2 to 3 years
   
463
     
285
 
Over 3 years
   
33,402
     
34,263
 
                 
Total
   
41,410
     
36,212
 
 

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19
Accounts receivable

Accounts receivable comprised the following:
 
   
As at 31 December
 
   
2017
   
2016
 
Accounts receivable
   
21,948,753
     
14,050,096
 
Notes receivable
   
3,610,928
     
2,432,264
 
     
25,559,681
     
16,482,360
 
Less: provision for doubtful accounts
   
112,086
     
88,889
 
                 
Total
   
25,447,595
     
16,393,471
 
 
The gross amounts of account receivables are denominated in the following currencies:
 
   
As at 31 December
 
   
2017
   
2016
 
RMB
   
24,633,465
     
15,586,989
 
S$ (RMB equivalent)
   
922,993
     
876,956
 
US$ (RMB equivalent)
   
3,223
     
18,415
 
                 
Total
   
25,559,681
     
16,482,360
 
 
The Company and its subsidiaries usually grant about one month's credit period to local power grid customers from the end of the month in which the sales are made, except for SinoSing Power which provides credit period that ranges from 5 to 60 days from the dates of billings. Certain accounts receivables of Singapore subsidiaries are backed by bankers' guarantees and/or deposits from customers. It is not practicable to determine the fair value of the collaterals that correspond to these accounts receivable.

As at 31 December 2017, no accounts receivable was secured to banks as collateral against loans (2016: nil).

For the collateral of notes receivable, please refer to Note 27 for details.

Movements of provision for doubtful accounts during the years are analyzed as follows:
 
   
2017
   
2016
   
2015
 
Beginning of the year
   
(88,889
)
   
(2,054
)
   
(11,809
)
Provision
   
(23,363
)
   
(88,818
)
   
(60
)
Reversal
   
-
     
397
     
1,833
 
Write-off
   
167
     
1,682
     
-
 
Transfer from a subsidiary to a joint venture
   
-
     
-
     
8,126
 
Currency translation differences
   
(1
)
   
(96
)
   
(144
)
                         
End of the year
   
(112,086
)
   
(88,889
)
   
(2,054
)
 
As at 31 December 2017, the Company and its subsidiaries recognised provisions for accounts receivable assessed on an individual basis, which mainly consists of receivables due from local customers for sales of electricity or heat. The provisions were provided based on operating results of the local customers and collectability of the receivables.
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(a)
Ageing analysis of accounts receivable was as follows:
 
   
As at 31 December
 
   
2017
   
2016
 
Within 1 year
   
24,787,284
     
16,152,038
 
Between 1 to 2 years
   
576,564
     
279,694
 
Between 2 to 3 years
   
155,360
     
29,123
 
Over 3 years
   
40,473
     
21,505
 
                 
Total
   
25,559,681
     
16,482,360
 
 
As at 31 December 2017, the maturity period of the notes receivable ranged from 1 to 12 months (2016: from 1 to 12 months).

(b)
Ageing analysis of accounts receivable and notes receivable that are neither individually nor collectively considered to be impaired are as follows:

   
As at 31 December
 
   
2017
   
2016
 
Neither past due nor impaired
   
24,936,171
     
16,063,215
 
                 
Less than 1 year past due
   
267,845
     
248,597
 
Between 1 to 2 years past due
   
206,188
     
63,094
 
Between 2 to 3 years past due
   
27,130
     
17,944
 
Over 3 years past due
   
10,261
     
621
 
                 
Total
   
25,447,595
     
16,393,471
 
 
Receivables that were past due but not impaired relate to a number of independent customers that have a good track record with the Company and its subsidiaries. Based on past experience, management believes that no impairment allowance is necessary in respect of these balances as there has not been a significant change in credit quality and the balances are still considered fully recoverable.

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Share capital
 
   
2017
   
2016
 
   
Number of shares
   
Share capital
   
Number of shares
   
Share capital
 
         
RMB '000
         
RMB '000
 
As at 1 January and 31 December
                       
    A shares
   
10,500,000,000
     
10,500,000
     
10,500,000,000
     
10,500,000
 
    Overseas listed foreign shares
   
4,700,383,440
     
4,700,383
     
4,700,383,440
     
4,700,383
 
                                 
Total
   
15,200,383,440
     
15,200,383
     
15,200,383,440
     
15,200,383
 
 

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21
Perpetual Corporate Bonds

(a)
Perpetual corporate bonds as at 31 December 2017
 
format only
 
Type of Bonds
 
Issuance Date
 
Category
 
Initial Annual Distribution Rates
 
Issue Price
 
Number
 
Par Value
 
Initial Period
 
Conversion Condition
 
Conversion Result
               
RMB '000
     
RMB '000
           
Bond A
 
September 2017
 
Equity Instrument
 
5.05%
 
0.1
 
25,000,000
 
2,500,000
 
3 Years
 
None
 
None
                                     
Bond B
 
September 2017
 
Equity Instrument
 
5.17%
 
0.1
 
25,000,000
 
2,500,000
 
5 years
 
None
 
None
                                     
Total
                     
5,000,000
           

(b)
Major Provisions
 
In 2017, the Company issued perpetual corporate bonds with the aggregate net proceeds of approximate RMB5,000 million. The perpetual corporate bonds are issued at par value with initial annual distribution rate of 5.05% and 5.17%. The interests of the perpetual corporate bonds are recorded as distributions, which are paid annually in arrears in September in each year and may be deferred at the discretion of the Company unless compulsory distribution payment events (distributions to ordinary shareholders of the Company or reduction of the registered capital of the Company) occurred.
 
The perpetual corporate bonds have no fixed maturity date and are callable at the Company's discretion in whole in August 2020 and 2022 respectively, the payment of the principal may be deferred for each renewal period as 3 and 5 years. The applicable distribution rate will be reset on first call date and each renewal period after first call date, to the sum of the applicable benchmark interest rate, the initial spread and 300 basis points per annum.
 
The perpetual corporate bonds were recorded as equity in the consolidated financial statements. During the year ended 31 December 2017, the profit attributable to holders of perpetual corporate bonds, based on the applicable distribution rate, was RMB69 million.
 
(c)
Changes of perpetual corporate bonds during 2017
 
The perpetual corporate bonds were recorded as equity in the consolidated financial statements. During the year ended 31 December 2017, the profit attributable to holders of perpetual corporate bonds, based on the applicable distribution rate, was RMB69 million.
 
 
As at 1 January 2017
   
Issurance
   
 
Cumulative Interests
   
As at 31 December 2017
 
Type of Bonds
 
Number
   
Amount
   
Number
   
Amount
       
Number
   
Amount
 
         
RMB '000
         
RMB '000
   
RMB '000
         
RMB '000
 
Bond A
   
-
     
-
     
25,000,000
     
2,499,975
     
33,897
     
25,000,000
     
2,533,872
 
Bond B
   
-
     
-
     
25,000,000
     
2,499,975
     
34,703
     
25,000,000
     
2,534,678
 
                                                         
Total
   
-
     
-
     
50,000,000
     
4,999,950
     
68,600
     
50,000,000
     
5,068,550
 
 
22
Surplus reserves
 
   
As at 1 January 2017 and 31 December 2017
 
       
Surplus reserves
   
8,140,030
 
 
According to the Company Law of the PRC, the Company's articles of association and board resolutions, the Company appropriates 10% of each year's net profit under PRC GAAP to the statutory surplus reserve. The Company has the option to cease provision for such reserve when it reaches 50% of the registered share capital. Upon the approval from relevant authorities, this reserve can be used to make up any losses incurred or to increase share capital. Except for offsetting against losses, this reserve cannot fall below 25% of the registered share after being used to increase share capital.

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As the statutory surplus reserve reaches 50% of the registered share capital in 2017, the Company made no provision this year.

Appropriation of discretionary surplus reserve is proposed by the Board of Directors, and approved by the general meeting of shareholders. This reserve can be used to make up any losses incurred in prior years or to increase the share capital after obtaining relevant approvals. For the years ended 31 December 2017 and 2016, no provision was made to the discretionary surplus reserve.

According to the articles of association, in distributing the Company's profits after tax for the relevant accounting year, the lower of amounts determined in accordance with PRC GAAP and IFRS shall be adopted. As at 31 December 2017, in accordance with PRC GAAP and IFRS, the balance of retained earnings for the Company and its subsidiaries amounted to approximately RMB31.965 billion and RMB35.793 billion, respectively.

23
Dividends

On 13 March 2018 the Board of Directors proposed a cash dividend of RMB0.1 per share, totaling approximately RMB1,520 million. This proposal is subject to the approval of the shareholders at the annual general meeting.

On 13 June 2017, upon the approval from the annual general meeting of the shareholders, the Company declared 2016 final dividend RMB0.29 (2015: RMB0.47) per ordinary share, totaling approximately RMB4,408 million (2015: RMB7,144 million).

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Long-term loans

Long-term loans comprised the following:
 
   
As at 31 December
 
   
2017
   
2016
 
Loans from Huaneng Group
           
and its subsidiaries (a)
   
7,427,183
     
3,818,807
 
Bank loans and other loans (b)
   
117,702,233
     
70,732,439
 
                 
     
125,129,416
     
74,551,246
 
                 
Less: Current portion of long-term loans
   
18,098,458
     
9,560,885
 
                 
Total
   
107,030,958
     
64,990,361
 


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(a)
Loans from Huaneng Group and its subsidiaries

Details of loans from Huaneng Group and its subsidiaries are as follows:
 
   
As at 31 December 2017
 
   
Original currency
   
RMB equivalent
   
Less: Current portion
   
Non current portion
   
Annual interest rate
 
     
000
                         
Loans from Huaneng Group
                               
Unsecured
                               
RMB
                               
- Variable rate
   
665,225
     
665,225
     
-
     
665,225
     
4.75
%
                                         
Loans from Huaneng Finance
                                       
Unsecured
                                       
RMB
                                       
- Variable rate
   
2,794,780
     
2,794,780
     
244,500
     
2,550,280
     
4.28%-4.66
%
                                         
Loans from Huaneng Tiancheng Financial Leasing Co., Ltd.
("Tiancheng Financial Leasing")
                                       
Secured
                                       
RMB
                                       
- Variable rate
   
3,967,178
     
3,967,178
     
1,878,994
     
2,088,184
     
4.06%-4.51
%
                                         
Total
           
7,427,183
     
2,123,494
     
5,303,689
         

   
As at 31 December 2016
 
   
Original currency
   
RMB equivalent
   
Less: Current portion
   
Non current portion
   
Annual interest rate
 
     
000
                         
Loans from Huaneng Group
                               
Unsecured
                               
RMB
                               
- Variable rate
   
665,015
     
665,015
     
640,485
     
24,530
     
4.75
%
                                         
Loans from HIPDC
                                       
Unsecured
                                       
RMB
                                       
- Variable rate
   
210
     
210
     
-
     
210
     
4.75
%
                                         
Loans from Huaneng Finance
                                       
Unsecured
                                       
RMB
                                       
- Variable rate
   
286,000
     
286,000
     
60,000
     
226,000
     
4.41%-4.75
%
                                         
Loans from Huaneng Tiancheng Financial Leasing
                                       
Secured
                                       
RMB
                                       
- Variable rate
   
2,867,582
     
2,867,582
     
154,737
     
2,712,845
     
4.42
%
Total
           
3,818,807
     
855,222
     
2,963,585
         
 

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(b)
Bank loans and other loans

Details of bank loans and other loans are as follows:

 
As at 31 December 2017
 
Original currency
 
RMB equivalent
 
Less: Current portion
 
Non current portion
 
Annual interest rate
 
000
               
Secured
                 
RMB
                 
- Fixed rate
7,080,379
 
7,080,379
 
1,213,150
 
5,867,229
 
4.41%-4.90%
- Variable rate
4,117,055
 
4,117,055
 
657,231
 
3,459,824
 
4.66%-4.90%
Unsecured
                 
RMB
                 
- Fixed rate
14,981,859
 
14,981,859
 
3,179,426
 
11,802,433
 
2.00%-5.00%
- Variable rate
76,467,082
 
76,467,082
 
10,013,829
 
66,453,253
 
1.80%-6.03%
US$
                 
- Variable rate
347,676
 
2,271,785
 
418,163
 
1,853,622
 
1.74%/2.26%
S$
                 
- Variable rate
2,538,619
 
12,396,329
 
419,570
 
11,976,759
 
2.73%/4.25%
                 
- Fixed rate
30,463
 
237,680
 
67,207
 
170,473
 
1.30%-2.15%
JPY
                 
- Fixed rate
2,592,661
 
150,064
 
6,388
 
143,676
 
0.75%
                   
Total
   
117,702,233
 
15,974,964
 
101,727,269
   

 
As at 31 December 2016
Original currency
 
RMB equivalent
 
Less: Current portion
 
Non current portion
 
Annual interest rate
 
000
               
Secured
                 
RMB
                 
- Fixed rate
8,305,310
 
8,305,310
 
1,202,430
 
7,102,880
 
4.41%-4.90%
- Variable rate
760,500
 
760,500
 
56,800
 
703,700
 
4.66%-4.90%
Unsecured
                 
RMB
                 
- Fixed rate
15,896,017
 
15,896,017
 
2,515,343
 
13,380,674
 
2.65%-5.00%
- Variable rate
30,095,494
 
30,095,494
 
4,270,910
 
25,824,584
 
4.17%-5.65%
US$
                 
- Variable rate
409,760
 
2,842,505
 
388,925
 
2,453,580
 
1.92%
S$
                 
- Variable rate
2,580,522
 
12,385,213
 
196,410
 
12,188,803
 
2.76%/4.25%
                 
- Fixed rate
39,187
 
286,329
 
68,271
 
218,058
 
2.00%/2.15%
JPY
                 
- Fixed rate
2,702,533
 
161,071
 
6,574
 
154,497
 
0.75%
                 
Total
   
70,732,439
 
8,705,663
 
62,026,776
   
 
As at 31 December 2017, long-term loans of RMB4,605 million (31 December 2016: RMB2,902 million) were secured by certain property, plant and equipment with net book value amounting to approximately RMB5,167 million (31 December 2016: RMB3,105 million).

Thereinto, certain subsidiaries of the Company had the sales and leaseback agreements with Tiancheng Financial Leasing and other financial leasing companies in previous years. According to the agreements, these subsidiaries have an option to buy back the equipment at a nominal price (RMB1) when the lease term expires. The substance of the transaction was to obtain financing secured by relevant assets within the leasing period. As at 31 December 2017, the equipment mentioned above has a total carrying amount of RMB4,064 million and RMB1,103 million (31 December 2016: RMB2,999 million and RMB0 million) while the long-term borrowings is RMB3,967 million and RMB638 million (31 December 2016: RMB2,868 million and RMB0 million) from Tiancheng Financial Leasing and other financial leasing companies, respectively.
 
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As at 31 December 2017, long-term loans of approximately RMB10,559 million were secured by future electricity and heat revenue (31 December 2016: RMB9,032 million).

The maturity of long-term loans is as follows:
 
   
Loans from Huaneng Group and its subsidiaries
   
Bank loans and other loans
 
   
As at 31 December
   
As at 31 December
 
   
2017
   
2016
   
2017
   
2016
 
         
RMB '000
         
RMB '000
 
1 year or less
   
2,123,494
     
855,222
     
15,974,964
     
8,705,663
 
More than 1 year but no more than 2 years
   
1,689,582
     
715,400
     
19,039,483
     
11,420,746
 
More than 2 years but no more than 3 years
   
1,281,082
     
953,082
     
18,624,576
     
11,081,242
 
More than 3 years but no more than 4 years
   
294,020
     
928,082
     
16,388,976
     
7,769,955
 
More than 4 years but no more than 5 years
   
728,225
     
232,021
     
11,927,930
     
7,618,953
 
More than 5 years
   
1,310,780
     
135,000
     
35,746,304
     
24,135,880
 
     
7,427,183
     
3,818,807
     
117,702,233
     
70,732,439
 
                                 
Less: amount due within 1 year included under current liabilities
   
2,123,494
     
855,222
     
15,974,964
     
8,705,663
 
Total
   
5,303,689
     
2,963,585
     
101,727,269
     
62,026,776
 
 
The interest payment schedule of long-term loans in the future years are summarized as follows:
 
   
As at 31 December
 
   
2017
   
2016
 
1 year or less
   
5,071,743
     
2,987,045
 
More than 1 year but not more than 2 years
   
4,225,736
     
2,577,363
 
More than 2 years but not more than 5 years
   
7,903,397
     
4,912,222
 
More than 5 years
   
4,864,084
     
3,133,578
 
                 
Total
   
22,064,960
     
13,610,208
 
 
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Long-term bonds

The Company issued bonds with maturity of 5 years, 7 years and 10 years in December 2007 with face values of RMB1 billion, RMB1.7 billion and RMB3.3 billion bearing annual interest rates of 5.67%, 5.75% and 5.90%, respectively. The total actual proceeds received by the Company were approximately RMB5.885 billion. These bonds are denominated in RMB and issued at par. Interest is payable annually while principal will be paid when the bonds fall due. The annual effective interest rates of those bonds are 6.13%, 6.10% and 6.17%, respectively. Interest paid per annum during the tenure of the bonds is RMB57 million, RMB98 million and RMB195 million, respectively. The bond with original maturity of 5 years had matured in December 2012 and the Company repaid the principal of RMB1 billion. The bond with original maturity of 7 years had matured in December 2014 and the Company repaid the principal of RMB1.7 billion. The bond with original maturity of 10 years had matured in December 2017 and the Company repaid the principal of RMB3.3 billion.

The Company also issued bonds with maturity of 10 years in May 2008 with a face value of RMB4 billion bearing an annual interest rate of 5.20%. The actual proceeds received by the Company were approximately RMB3.933 billion. These bonds are denominated in RMB and issued at par. Interest is payable annually while principal will be paid when the bonds fall due. The annual effective interest rate of bond is 5.42%. Interest paid per annum during the tenure of the bonds is RMB208 million. As at 31 December 2017, interest payable for these bonds amounted to approximately RMB135.06 million (31 December 2016: RMB135.06 million).

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The Company issued medium-term notes with maturity of 5 years in July 2014 with a face value of RMB4 billion bearing an annual interest rate of 5.30%. The actual proceeds received by the Company were approximately RMB3.988 billion. These notes are denominated in RMB and issued at par. Interest is payable annually while principal will be paid when the notes fall due. The annual effective interest rate of these notes is 5.37%. Interest paid per annum during the tenure of the notes is RMB212 million. As at 31 December 2017, interest payable for the bonds amounted to approximately RMB99.32 million (31 December 2016: RMB99.32 million).

The Company issued corporate bonds with maturity of 5 years and 10 years in June 2016 with face values of RMB3 billion and RMB1.2 billion bearing annual interest rates of 3.48% and 3.98%, respectively. The total actual proceeds received by the Company were approximately RMB4.2 billion. These bonds are denominated in RMB and issued at par. Interest is payable annually while principal will be paid when the bonds fall due. The annual effective interest rates of those bonds are 3.48% and 3.98%, respectively. Interest paid per annum during the tenure of the bonds is RMB104.40 million and RMB47.76 million, respectively. As at 31 December 2017, interest payable for the bonds amounted to approximately RMB57.78 million (31 December 2016: RMB57.78 million) and RMB26.43 million (31 December 2016: RMB26.43 million), respectively.

The Company issued medium-term notes with maturity of 5 years in July 2017 with a face value of RMB5 billion bearing an annual interest rate of 4.69%. The actual proceeds received by the Company were approximately RMB5 billion. These notes are denominated in RMB and issued at par. Interest is payable annually while principal will be paid when the notes fall due. The annual effective interest rate of those notes is 4.69%. Interest paid per annum during the tenure of the notes is RMB234.50 million. As at 31 December 2017, interest payable for the notes amounted to approximately RMB111.15 million.

The Company issued debt financing instrument with maturity of 3 years in July 2017 with a face value of RMB500 million bearing an annual interest rate of 4.75%. The actual proceeds received by the Company were approximately RMB499 million. These bonds are denominated in RMB and issued at par. Interest is payable annually while principal will be paid when the bonds fall due. The annual effective interest rate of those bonds is 4.82%. Interest paid per annum during the tenure of the bonds is RMB23.75 million. As at 31 December 2017, interest payable for the bonds amounted to approximately RMB11.02 million.

The Company issued corporate bonds with maturity of 3 years in November 2017 with a face values of RMB2.3 billion bearing an annual interest rates of 4.99%. The actual proceeds received by the Company were approximately RMB2.299 billion. These bonds are denominated in RMB and issued at par. Interest is payable annually while principal will be paid when the bonds fall due. The annual effective interest rate of those bonds is 4.99%. Interest paid per annum during the tenure of the bonds is RMB114.77 million, respectively. As at 31 December 2017, interest payable for the bonds amounted to approximately RMB17.61 million.

Please refer to Note 36(c) for details of long-term bonds of the Company guaranteed by HIPDC and government-related banks.

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Other non-current liabilities
 
   
As at 31 December
 
   
2017
   
2016
 
Finance lease payables(a)
   
1,600,106
     
1,088,846
 
Government grants
               
  -Environmental subsidies(b)
   
1,245,810
     
1,122,406
 
  -Other government grants
   
179,226
     
174,216
 
Other deferred income
   
1,825,614
     
379,615
 
Others
   
969,052
     
870,597
 
                 
Subtotal
   
5,819,808
     
3,635,680
 
                 
Current portion of finance lease payables
   
(470,985
)
   
(568,645
)
Current portion of other non-current liabilities
   
(64,361
)
   
(247,537
)
                 
Subtotal
   
(535,346
)
   
(816,182
)
Total
   
5,284,462
     
2,819,498
 
 
(a)
The Company and its subsidiaries had obligation under finance leases as follows:
 
   
As at 31 December
 
   
2017
   
2016
 
Within 1 year
   
500,790
     
605,806
 
After 1 year but within 2 years
   
312,125
     
266,792
 
After 2 years but within 3 years
   
281,990
     
82,470
 
After 3 years
   
674,256
     
181,345
 
                 
     
1,769,161
     
1,136,413
 
                 
Less: total future interest expense
   
169,055
     
47,567
 
                 
Total
   
1,600,106
     
1,088,846
 
 
(b)
This primarily represented subsidies for the construction of desulphurization equipment and other environmental protection projects.

(c)
In 2017, the asset-related government grants which were credited to the statement of comprehensive income amounted to RMB140.13 million (2016: RMB102.21 million).
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Accounts payable and other liabilities

Accounts payable and other liabilities comprised:
 
   
As at 31 December
 
   
2017
   
2016
 
Accounts and notes payable
   
15,496,475
     
12,059,004
 
Payables to contractors for construction
   
14,491,632
     
10,832,444
 
Retention payables to contractors
   
2,008,106
     
1,445,383
 
Amounts received in advance
   
1,504,926
     
365,887
 
Accrued interests
   
947,302
     
676,462
 
Others
   
4,451,691
     
3,367,437
 
                 
Total
   
38,900,132
     
28,746,617
 
 
Please refer to Note 36(a)(iv) for details of accounts payable and other liabilities due to the related parties.

As at 31 December 2017 and 2016, there was no notes payable secured by notes receivable.

The carrying amounts of financial liabilities (excluding amounts received in advance) included in accounts payable and other liabilities are denominated in the following currencies:
 
   
As at 31 December
 
   
2017
   
2016
 
RMB
   
36,399,243
     
27,222,632
 
S$ (RMB equivalent)
   
556,881
     
669,797
 
US$ (RMB equivalent)
   
436,358
     
479,179
 
JPY (RMB equivalent)
   
2,469
     
6,917
 
EUR (RMB equivalent)
   
255
     
2,205
 
                 
Total
   
37,395,206
     
28,380,730
 
 
The ageing analysis of accounts and notes payable was as follows:
 
   
As at 31 December
 
   
2017
   
2016
 
             
Within 1 year
   
15,201,380
     
11,902,522
 
Between 1 to 2 years
   
196,082
     
100,092
 
Over 2 years
   
99,013
     
56,390
 
                 
Total
   
15,496,475
     
12,059,004
 
 
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Taxes payable

Taxes payable comprises:
 
   
As at 31 December
 
   
2017
   
2016
 
             
VAT payable
   
619,329
     
439,304
 
Income tax payable
   
430,703
     
440,791
 
Others
   
252,178
     
209,010
 
                 
Total
   
1,302,210
     
1,089,105
 
 
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Short-term bonds

The Company issued unsecured super short-term bonds with face values of RMB3 billion and RMB3 billion bearing annual interest rates of 2.50% and 2.60% in August 2016 and October 2016. Such bonds are denominated in RMB, issued at par and mature in 365 days. The annual effective interest rates of these bonds are 2.91% and 3.01%.The bonds had matured and were fully repaid in August 2017 and October 2017 respectively.

The Company issued unsecured super short-term bonds with face values of RMB4 billion, RMB3 billion, RMB3 billion, RMB4 billion, RMB2 billion, RMB3 billion and RMB2 billion bearing annual interest rates of 2.42%, 2.62%, 2.73%, 2.50%, 2.79%, 2.98% and 3.45% in April 2016, April 2016, May 2016, July 2016, November 2016, November 2016 and December 2016, respectively. Such bonds are denominated in RMB, issued at face value and mature in 270 days, 270 days, 270 days, 270 days, 270 days, 180 days and 270 days from the issuance dates. The annual effective interest rates of these bonds are 2.73%, 2.93%, 3.04%, 2.81%, 3.10%, 3.19%, and 3.78%, respectively. These bonds were fully repaid in January 2017, January 2017, February 2017, April 2017, August 2017, May 2017, and September 2017, respectively.

The Company issued unsecured super short-term bonds with face values of RMB4 billion RMB3 billion, RMB3 billion RMB4 billion, RMB2 billion, RMB4 billion, RMB4 billion, RMB2 billion, RMB1 billion and RMB4 billion bearing annual interest rates of 3.40%, 3.67%, 3.60%, 3.60%, 4.19%, 3.96% 4.10%, 4.19%, 4.17% and 4.17% in January 2017, February 2017, March 2017, April 2017, June 2017, August 2017, October 2017, November 2017, November 2017 and December 2017, respectively. Such bonds are denominated in RMB, issued at face value and mature in 270 days, 270days, 180 days, 90 days, 150 days, 60 days, 180 days, 180 days, 180 days and 90 days from the issuance dates. The annual effective interest rates of these bonds are 3.85%, 3.76%, 3.76%, 3.68%, 4.24%, 4.00%, 4.22%, 4.35%, 4.19%, and 4.35%, respectively. The six bonds issued in January 2017, February 2017, March 2017, April 2017, June 2017 and August 2017 were fully repaid in October 2017, November 2017, September 2017, July 2017, November 2017 and October 2017, respectively. As at 31 December 2017, interest payables for the outstanding bonds amounted to approximately RMB33.70 million, RMB10.80 million, RMB4.57 million and RMB14.17 million, respectively.

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Short-term loans

Short-term loans are as follows:
 
   
As at 31 December 2017
   
As at 31 December 2016
 
   
Original currency
   
RMB equivalent
   
Annual interest rate
   
Original currency
   
RMB equivalent
   
Annual interest rate
 
   
'000
               
'000
             
                                     
Secured
                                   
  RMB
                                   
  - Fixed rate
   
24,000
     
24,000
     
4.71%-5.50
%
   
13,500
     
13,500
     
3.00
%
  - Variable rate
   
-
     
-
             
112,034
     
112,034
     
2.77%-3.80
%
                                                 
Unsecured
                                               
RMB
                                               
  - Fixed rate
   
10,450,248
     
10,450,248
     
3.92%-4.35
%
   
3,319,947
     
3,319,947
     
3.70%-4.35
%
  - Variable rate
   
69,777,100
     
69,777,100
     
3.74%-4.35
%
   
54,223,393
     
54,223,393
     
3.57%-4.35
%
                                                 
Total
           
80,251,348
                     
57,668,874
         
 
As at 31 December 2017, short-term loans of RMB24million (31 December 2016: RMB126 million) represented the notes receivable that were discounted with recourse. As these notes receivable had not yet matured, the proceeds received were recorded as short-term loans.
92


As at 31 December 2017, a short-term loan borrowed from Xi'an Thermal Power Research Institute Co., Ltd ("Xi'an Thermal") amounted to RMB100 million (31 December 2016: 100 million) with annual interest rate of 4.13%(31 December 2016: 3.92%).

As at 31 December 2017, short-term loans borrowed from Huaneng Finance amounted to RMB6,505 million (31 December 2016: RMB3,355 million) with annual interest rate ranged from 3.92% to 4.35%(31 December 2016: from 3.92% to 4.13%).

As at 31 December 2017, short-term loans borrowed from a subsidiary of Huaneng Energy & Communications Holdings Co., Ltd. amounted to RMB753 million (31 December 2016: RMB0 million) with annual interest rate ranged from 3.92% to 4.13%(31 December 2016:nil).

31
Deferred income tax assets and liabilities

The deferred income tax assets and liabilities are as follows:
 
   
As at 31 December
 
   
2017
   
2016
 
             
Deferred income tax assets before offsetting
   
3,604,577
     
2,432,552
 
Offset amount
   
(1,304,486
)
   
(1,168,595
)
                 
Deferred income tax assets after offsetting
   
2,300,091
     
1,263,957
 
                 
Deferred income tax liabilities before offsetting
   
(5,871,166
)
   
(3,431,347
)
Offset amount
   
1,304,486
     
1,168,595
 
                 
Deferred income tax liabilities after offsetting
   
(4,566,680
)
   
(2,262,752
)
                 
     
(2,266,589
)
   
(998,795
)
 
The gross movement on the deferred income tax accounts is as follows:
 
   
2017
   
2016
   
2015
 
                   
Beginning of the year
   
(998,795
)
   
(1,429,752
)
   
(926,481
)
Business combination (Note 40)
   
(2,322,513
)
   
(58,929
)
   
(1,007,147
)
Disposal of subsidiaries (Note 6)
   
17,407
     
-
     
-
 
Credited to profit or loss (Note 33)
   
724,712
     
440,817
     
687,206
 
Charged to other comprehensive income
   
330,834
     
87,775
     
(198,525
)
Currency translation differences
   
(18,234
)
   
(38,706
)
   
15,195
 
                         
End of the year
   
(2,266,589
)
   
(998,795
)
   
(1,429,752
)
 

93

The movements in deferred income tax assets and liabilities during the year, without taking into consideration the offsetting of balances within the same tax jurisdictions, are as follows:

Deferred income tax assets:
 
   
Hedging reserve
   
Amortization of land use rights
   
Provision for impairment loss
   
Depreciation
   
Accrued expenses
   
VAT refunds on purchases of domestically manufactured equipment
   
Unused tax losses
   
Others
   
Total
 
                                                       
                                                       
As at 1 January 2016
   
199,876
     
14,417
     
399,418
     
572,379
     
40,938
     
230,442
     
235,984
     
696,403
     
2,389,857
 
                                                                         
Business combination
   
-
     
-
     
66,560
     
6,840
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
73,400
 
(Charged)/credited to profit or loss
   
-
     
(502
)
   
140,969
     
(41,015
)
   
1,185
     
(25,433
)
   
(5,128
)
   
71,610
     
141,686
 
Charged to other comprehensive income
   
(182,400
)
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
(182,400
)
Currency translation differences
   
-
     
-
     
207
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
132
     
9,670
     
10,009
 
                                                                         
As at 31 December 2016
   
17,476
     
13,915
     
607,154
     
538,204
     
42,123
     
205,009
     
230,988
     
777,683
     
2,432,552
 
                                                                         
Business combination(Note 40)
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
574,600
     
5,052
     
-
     
139,387
     
414,891
     
1,133,930
 
Disposal of subsidiaries(Note 6)
   
-
     
-
     
(10,686
)
   
(9,962
)
   
-
     
-
     
(5,566
)
   
(52,270
)
   
(78,484
)
(Charged)/credited to profit or loss
   
-
     
(493
)
   
(2,593
)
   
(70,209
)
   
7,076
     
(25,433
)
   
196,613
     
20,026
     
124,987
 
Charged to other comprehensive income
   
(11,905
)
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
(11,905
)
Currency translation differences
   
-
     
-
     
82
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
3,415
     
3,497
 
                                                                         
As at 31 December 2017
   
5,571
     
13,422
     
593,957
     
1,032,633
     
54,251
     
179,576
     
561,422
     
1,163,745
     
3,604,577
 


94

Deferred income tax liabilities:
 
   
Hedging reserve
   
Fair value gains
   
Amortization of land use rights
   
Depreciation
   
Power generation license
   
Mining rights
   
Territorial water use right
   
Others
   
Total
 
                                                       
As at 1 January 2016
   
-
     
(645,242
)
   
(904,173
)
   
(1,291,706
)
   
(625,460
)
   
(157,215
)
   
(74,201
)
   
(121,612
)
   
(3,819,609
)
                                                                         
Business combination
   
-
     
-
     
(10,423
)
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
(121,906
)
   
(132,329
)
Credited to profit or loss
   
-
     
-
     
24,948
     
169,088
     
-
     
27,832
     
1,769
     
75,494
     
299,131
 
(Charged)/credited to other comprehensive loss
   
(26,530
)
   
296,705
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
270,175
 
Currency translation differences
   
8,131
     
-
     
(1,507
)
   
(26,436
)
   
(28,903
)
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
(48,715
)
                                                                         
As at 31 December 2016
   
(18,399
)
   
(348,537
)
   
(891,155
)
   
(1,149,054
)
   
(654,363
)
   
(129,383
)
   
(72,432
)
   
(168,024
)
   
(3,431,347
)
                                                                         
Business combination (Note 40)
   
-
     
(1,736
)
   
(148,129
)
   
(3,209,672
)
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
(96,906
)
   
(3,456,443
)
Disposal of subsidiaries(Note 6)
   
-
     
-
     
1,761
     
22,162
     
-
     
-
     
68,696
     
3,272
     
95,891
 
Credited to profit or loss
   
-
     
-
     
27,457
     
525,780
     
-
     
-
     
1,327
     
45,161
     
599,725
 
(Charged)/credited to other comprehensive loss
   
(5,558
)
   
348,297
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
342,739
 
Currency translation differences
   
(304
)
   
-
     
(540
)
   
(9,490
)
   
(11,397
)
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
(21,731
)
                                                                         
As at 31 December 2017
   
(24,261
)
   
(1,976
)
   
(1,010,606
)
   
(3,820,274
)
   
(665,760
)
   
(129,383
)
   
(2,409
)
   
(216,497
)
   
(5,871,166
)
 

95

As at 31 December 2017 and 2016, taxable temporary differences relating to interest in equity method investees amounted to RMB2.95 billion and RMB3.39 billion, respectively. No deferred tax liabilities were recognized as at 31 December 2017 and 2016 as dividends from investments in associates and joint ventures are exempted from the PRC income tax and the Company has no plan to dispose any of these investees in the foreseeable future.

As at 31 December 2017 and 2016, taxable temporary differences relating to the undistributed profit of a wholly-owned foreign subsidiary amounted to RMB3.06 billion and RMB3.54 billion, respectively. No deferred tax liabilities were recognized in respect of the tax that would be payable on the distribution of these retained profit as at 31 December 2017 and 2016 as the Company controls the dividend policy of the subsidiary, and it has been determined that it is probable that the profits will not be distributed in the foreseeable future.

In accordance with the accounting policy set out in Note 2(u), the Company and its subsidiaries did not recognize deferred income tax assets in respect of certain deductible temporary differences and accumulated tax losses that can be carried forward against future taxable income as follow:
 
   
As at 31 December
 
   
2017
   
2016
 
             
Deductible temporary differences
   
4,672,788
     
2,957,316
 
Unused tax losses
   
8,665,079
     
6,669,820
 
                 
Total
   
13,337,867
     
9,627,136
 
 
The expiry dates of the tax losses of the Company and its subsidiaries for which no deferred income tax assets were recognized are summarized as follows:
 
   
As at 31 December
 
   
2017
   
2016
 
             
Year of expiry
           
2017
   
-
     
1,841,365
 
2018
   
1,557,045
     
1,122,070
 
2019
   
1,579,066
     
1,195,811
 
2020
   
1,524,531
     
1,061,468
 
2021
   
1,558,573
     
1,449,106
 
2022
   
2,445,864
     
-
 
                 
Total
   
8,665,079
     
6,669,820
 
 
32
Additional financial information to the consolidated statements of financial position

As at 31 December 2017, the net current liabilities of the Company and its subsidiaries amounted to approximately RMB107,413 million (2016: RMB93,230 million). On the same date, total assets less current liabilities were approximately RMB240,639 million (2016: RMB184,643 million).
96


33
Income tax expense
 
   
For the year ended 31 December
 
   
2017
   
2016
   
2015
 
                   
Current income tax expense
   
1,942,238
     
3,905,968
     
6,386,149
 
Deferred income tax (Note 31)
   
(724,712
)
   
(440,817
)
   
(687,206
)
                         
Total
   
1,217,526
     
3,465,151
     
5,698,943
 
 
No Hong Kong profits tax has been provided as there were no estimated assessable profits in Hong Kong for the year (2016: nil).

The reconciliation of the effective income tax rate from the notional income tax rate is as follows:
 
   
For the year ended 31 December
 
   
2017
   
2016
   
2015
 
                   
Notional tax on profit before income tax expense, calculated at the applicable income tax rates in the countries concerned
   
26.13
%
   
25.16
%
   
25.11
%
Effect of tax losses not recognized
   
18.45
%
   
1.58
%
   
(0.12
%)
                         
Effect of deductible temporary differences not recognized
   
6.04
%
   
(0.20
%)
   
(0.16
%)
Effect of non-taxable income
   
(12.37
%)
   
(2.89
%)
   
(1.77
%)
Effect of non-deductible expenses
   
7.05
%
   
1.09
%
   
1.37
%
Others
   
(1.84
%)
   
0.35
%
   
0.39
%
                         
Effective tax rate
   
43.46
%
   
25.09
%
   
24.82
%
 
The Company and its PRC branches and subsidiaries are subject to income tax at 25%, except for certain PRC branches and subsidiaries that are tax exempted or taxed at preferential tax rates, as determined in accordance with the relevant PRC income tax rules and regulations for the years ended 31 December 2017 and 2016.

Pursuant to Guo Shui Han [2009] No. 33, starting from 1 January 2008, the Company and its PRC branches calculate and pay income tax on a consolidated basis according to relevant tax laws and regulations. The original regulation specifying locations for power plants and branches of the Company to make enterprise income tax payments was abolished. The income tax of subsidiaries remains to be calculated individually based on their individual operating results.

The income tax rate applicable to Singapore subsidiaries is 17% (2016: 17%).

34
Earnings per share

The basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the consolidated net profit attributable to the equity holders of the Company by the weighted average number of the Company's outstanding ordinary shares during the year:
97

 
   
2017
   
2016
   
2015
 
                   
Consolidated net profit attributable to equity holders of the Company
   
1,579,836
     
8,520,427
     
13,651,933
 
Less: cumulative distribution of perpetual corporate bonds
   
68,600
     
-
     
-
 
                         
Consolidated net profit attributable to ordinary Shareholders of the Company
   
1,511,236
     
8,520,427
     
13,651,933
 
                         
Weighted average number of the Company's outstanding ordinary shares ('000)*
   
15,200,383
     
15,200,383
     
14,485,383
 
Basic and diluted earnings per share (RMB)
   
0.10
     
0.56
     
0.94
 
 
*Weighted average number of ordinary shares:
 
   
2017
   
2016
   
2015
 
   
'000
   
'000
   
'000
 
                   
Issued ordinary shares at 1 January
   
15,200,383
     
15,200,383
     
14,420,383
 
Effect of share issue
   
-
     
-
     
65,000
 
                         
Weighted average number of
                       
ordinary shares at 31 December
   
15,200,383
     
15,200,383
     
14,485,383
 
 
There was no dilutive effect on earnings per share since the Company had no dilutive potential ordinary shares for the years ended 31 December 2017 and 2016.

35
Notes to consolidated statement of cash flows

Bank balances and cash comprised the following:
 
   
As at 31 December
 
   
2017
   
2016
   
2015
 
                   
Total bank balances and cash
   
9,364,823
     
7,881,630
     
7,537,813
 
Less: Restricted cash
   
82,433
     
71,129
     
59,563
 
                         
Cash and cash equivalents as at year end
   
9,282,390
     
7,810,501
     
7,478,250
 
 
The bank balances and cash of the Company and its subsidiaries are denominated in the following currencies:
 
   
As at 31 December
 
   
2017
   
2016
   
2015
 
                   
RMB
   
8,213,100
     
6,691,911
     
5,847,363
 
S$ (RMB equivalent)
   
835,995
     
869,591
     
1,130,356
 
US$ (RMB equivalent)
   
315,535
     
319,944
     
559,761
 
JPY (RMB equivalent)
   
193
     
184
     
205
 
HK$ (RMB equivalent)
   
-
     
-
     
128
 
                         
Total
   
9,364,823
     
7,881,630
     
7,537,813
 


98


There is no material non-cash investing and financing transactions for the years ended 31 December 2017 and 2016.

The table below details changes in the Company and its subsidiaries' liabilities from financing activities, including both cash and non-cash changes. Liabilities arising from financing activities are liabilities for which cash flows were, or future cash flows will be, classified in the Company and its subsidiaries' consolidated cash flow statement as cash flows from financing activities:
 
 
Items
 
Loans
(Note 24,30)
   
Bonds
(Note 25,29)
   
Accrued interests
(Note 27)
   
Finance leases payables
(Note 26)
   
Interest rate swaps contracts (liabilities)
(Note 14)
 
                                
 
As at 1 January 2017
   
132,220,120
     
42,788,810
     
676,462
     
1,088,846
     
169,201
 
                                       
(a)
Business combination
   
47,562,251
     
-
     
85,380
     
521,083
     
-
 
                                           
(b)
Changes from financing cash flows:
                                       
 
Proceeds from new bank loans
   
140,270,455
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
 
 
Repayment of bank loans
   
(113,769,036
)
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
 
 
Proceeds from new bonds
   
-
     
38,788,679
     
-
     
-
     
-
 
 
Repayment of bonds
   
-
     
(50,300,000
)
   
-
     
-
     
-
 
 
Capital element of finance lease rentals paid
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
(636,145
)
   
-
 
 
Interest element of finance lease rentals paid
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
(58,874
)
   
-
 
 
Interest paid
   
-
     
(885,000
)
   
(9,195,102
)
   
-
     
-
 
 
Others
   
(3,135
)
   
(80,643
)
   
-
     
-
     
-
 
                                           
(c)
Exchange adjustments
   
82,298
     
-
     
2,095
     
235
     
-
 
                                           
(d)
Changes in fair value
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
(38,558
)
                                           
(e)
Other changes:
                                       
 
New finance leases
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
659,895
     
-
 
 
Interest expenses
   
-
     
747,377
     
8,902,402
     
99,225
     
-
 
 
Capitalised borrowing costs
   
-
     
-
     
476,065
     
-
     
-
 
 
Disposal of subsidiaries
   
(1,166,899
)
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
 
 
Others
   
184,710
     
-
     
-
     
(74,159
)
   
-
 
                                           
As at 31 December 2017    
205,380,764
     
31,059,223
     
947,302
     
1,600,106
     
130,643
 


99

36
Related party balances and transactions

The related parties of the Company and its subsidiaries that had transactions with the Company and its subsidiaries are as follows:
 
Names of related parties
 
Nature of relationship
     
Huaneng Group
 
Ultimate parent company
HIPDC
 
Parent company
Huaneng Energy & Communications Holdings Co., Ltd. and its subsidiaries
 
Subsidiaries of Huaneng Group*
Huaneng Property Co., Ltd. and its subsidiaries
 
Subsidiaries of Huaneng Group
Xi'an Thermal and its subsidiaries
 
Subsidiaries of Huaneng Group
Huaneng Group Technology Innovation Center
 
A subsidiary of Huaneng Group
Huaneng Hulunbuir Energy Development Company Ltd.and its subsidiaries
 
Subsidiaries of Huaneng Group
Alltrust Insurance Co., Ltd.
 
A subsidiary of Huaneng Group
North United Power Co., Ltd. and its subsidiaries
 
Subsidiaries of Huaneng Group
Huaneng Group Clean Energy Technology Research Institute Co., Ltd.
 
A subsidiary of Huaneng Group
Huaneng Renewables Corporation Limited and its subsidiaries
 
Subsidiaries of Huaneng Group
Huaneng Carbon Assets Management Company Limited
 
A subsidiary of Huaneng Group
Huaneng Group Hong Kong Limited Company
 
A subsidiary of Huaneng Group
Huaneng Lancangjiang Hydropower Co., Inc. and its subsidiaries
 
Subsidiaries of Huaneng Group
Changping Huaneng Training Center
 
A subsidiary of Huaneng Group
Huaneng Hainan Industry Co.,Ltd.
 
A subsidiary of Huaneng Group
Huaneng Baishan Coal Gangue Power Generation Co., Ltd.
 
A subsidiary of Huaneng Group
Great Wall Securities Co., Ltd. ("Great Wall Securities")
 
A subsidiary of Huaneng Group
Huaneng Nuclear Power Development Company Ltd.
 
A subsidiary of Huaneng Group
Huaneng Tibet Yarlung Zangbo River Hydropower Development & Investment Company Ltd. and its subsidiaries
 
Subsidiaries of Huaneng Group
Huaneng Xining Power Co., Ltd.
 
A subsidiary of Huaneng Group
Huaneng Coal Business Sector Co., Ltd. and its subsidiaries
 
Subsidiaries of Huaneng Group
Huaneng Integrated Industries Co., Ltd.
 
A subsidiary of Huaneng Group
Huaneng Ningxia Energy Company Ltd.
 
A subsidiary of Huaneng Group
Huaneng Shaanxi Power Generation Limited and its subsidiaries
 
Subsidiaries of Huaneng Group
Huaneng Xinjiang Energy Development Company Ltd. and its subsidiaries
 
Subsidiaries of Huaneng Group
Huaneng Gansu Energy Development Company Ltd. and its subsidiaries
 
Subsidiaries of Huaneng Group
Huaneng Capital Services Co., Ltd.
 
A subsidiary of Huaneng Group
Huaneng Shaanxi Qinling Power Generation Co., Ltd.
 
A subsidiary of Huaneng Group
Ningxia Daba Power Generation Co., Ltd.
 
A subsidiary of Huaneng Group
Huaneng Shandong Shidao Bay Nuclear Power Co., Ltd.
 
A subsidiary of Huaneng Group
Huangtai #8 Power Plant
 
An investee with significant influence
Shanghai Time Shipping
 
A joint venture of the Company
Jiangsu Nantong Power
 
A joint venture of the Company
Huaneng Yingkou Port Limited Liability Company
 
A joint venture of the Company
Luyi Power
 
A joint venture of the Company
Ruyi (Hong Kong) Energy and its subsidiaries
 
Joint ventures of the Company
Suzhou Sugao Renewables Service Co. Ltd.
 
A joint venture of the Company
Liaocheng Luxi Fuel Co., Ltd.Company
 
An associate of the Company
Zhengzhou Airport Xinggang Power Co., Ltd.
 
An associate of the Company
 
100

 
Names of related parties
 
Nature of relationship
     
Chongqing Huaneng Lime Company Limited
 
An associate of the Company
Hainan Nuclear
 
An associate of the Company
Sichuan Hydropower
 
An associate of the Company and also a subsidiary of Huaneng Group
Hanfeng Power
 
An associate of the Company and also a subsidiary of Huaneng Group
Tiancheng Financial Leasing
 
An associate of the Company and also a subsidiary of Huaneng Group
Huaneng Shidao Bay Nuclear Power Development Co., Ltd.
 
An associate of the Company and also a subsidiary of Huaneng Group
Xiapu Nuclear Power Co., Ltd.
 
An associate of the Company and also a subsidiary of Huaneng Group
Huaneng Finance
 
An associate of the Company and also a subsidiary of Huaneng Group
Huaneng (Tianjing) Coal Gasification Power Generation Co., Ltd.
 
An associate of the Company and also a subsidiary of Huaneng Group
Huaneng Group Fuel Company and its subsidiaries
 
Associates of the Company and also subsidiaries of Huaneng Group
Other government-related enterprises**
 
Related parties of the Company
 
*
Transactions with subsidiaries of Huaneng Group which also are associates of the Company and its subsidiaries are presented as transactions with subsidiaries of Huaneng Group for note 36(a) and 36(b).

**
Huaneng Group is a state-owned enterprise. In accordance with the revised IAS 24, "Related Party Disclosures", government-related enterprises, other than entities under Huaneng Group, which the PRC government has control, joint control or significant influence over are also considered as related parties of the Company and its subsidiaries ("other government-related enterprises").

The majority of the business activities of the Company and its subsidiaries are conducted with other government-related enterprises. For the purpose of the related party balances and transactions disclosure, the Company and its subsidiaries have established procedures to determine, to the extent possible, the identification of the ownership structure of its customers and suppliers as to whether they are government-related enterprises. However, many government-related enterprises have a multi-layered corporate structure and the ownership structures change over time as a result of transfers and privatization programs. Nevertheless, management believes that all material related party balances and transactions have been adequately disclosed.

In addition to the related party information shown elsewhere in these financial statements, the following is a summary of significant related party transactions entered into in the ordinary course of business between the Company and its subsidiaries and their related parties during the year and significant balances arising from related party transactions as at year end.
101

(a)
Related party balances

(i)
Cash deposits in related parties
 
   
As at 31 December
 
   
2017
   
2016
 
Deposits in Huaneng Finance
           
  - Savings deposit
   
7,506,706
     
5,155,000
 
Deposits in Great Wall Securities
               
  - Savings deposit
   
-
     
2
 
                 
Total
   
7,506,706
     
5,155,002
 
 
For the year ended 31 December 2017, the annual interest rates for these savings deposits placed with Huaneng Finance and Great Wall Securities ranged from 0.35% to 1.35% (2016: from 0.35% to 1.35%).

(ii)
As described in Note 24 and 30, certain loans of the Company and its subsidiaries were borrowed from Huaneng Group, HIPDC, Huaneng Finance, Xi'an Thermal, a subsidiary of Huaneng Energy & Communications Holdings Co., Ltd. and Tiancheng Financial Leasing.

(iii)
Except for those disclosed in Note 24 and 30, the majority of the balances with Huaneng Group, HIPDC, subsidiaries of Huaneng Group, associates, joint ventures and other related parties are unsecured and within one year. As at and for the years ended 31 December 2017 and 2016, no provision is made on receivable balances from these parties.

Accounts receivable, other receivables and assets comprised the following balances due from related parties:
 
   
As at 31 December
 
   
2017
   
2016
 
             
Due from Huaneng Group
   
860,941
     
708
 
Due from HIPDC
   
99
     
-
 
Due from joint ventures
   
360,442
     
806,112
 
Due from associates
   
89,083
     
-
 
Due from subsidiaries of Huaneng Group
   
196,621
     
319,224
 
Due from Huangtai #8 Power Plant
   
903,671
     
-
 
                 
Total
   
2,410,857
     
1,126,044
 
 
(iv)
Accounts payable and other liabilities and other non-current liabilities comprised the following balances due to related parties:
 
   
As at 31 December
 
   
2017
   
2016
 
             
Due to Huaneng Group
   
260,306
     
12,232
 
Due to HIPDC
   
16,138
     
14,183
 
Due to joint ventures
   
336,170
     
325,590
 
Due to associates
   
5,751
     
263,154
 
                 
Due to subsidiaries of Huaneng Group
   
4,239,688
     
4,145,595
 
                 
Total
   
4,858,053
     
4,760,754
 

 
102


(v)
As at 31 December 2017, included in long-term loans (including current portion) and short-term loans are loans payable to other government-related enterprises amounting to RMB203 billion (2016: RMB130 billion).

The balances with government-related enterprises also included substantially all the accounts receivable due from domestic power plants of government-related power grid companies, the bank deposits placed with government-related financial institutions as well as accounts payables and other payables arising from the purchases of coal and property, plant and equipment construction and related labor service provided by other government-related enterprises. Except for bank deposits, these balances are unsecured and the majority of receivable/repayable is within one year.

(vi)
As at 31 December 2017, prepayment for construction materials to subsidiaries of Huaneng Group amounted to RMB21 million (2016: RMB67 million).

(b)
Related party transactions

(i)
Procurement of goods and receiving services
 
   
For the year ended 31 December
 
   
2017
   
2016
   
2015
 
Huaneng Group
                 
Technical services and engineering contracting services
   
-
     
-
     
50
 
Other purchases
   
446
     
451
     
-
 
                         
Subsidiaries of Huaneng Group
                       
Purchase of coal and transportation services
   
19,945,752
     
17,212,984
     
16,575,700
 
Technical services and engineering contracting services
   
1,024,369
     
1,055,251
     
769,176
 
Purchase of equipment
   
347,163
     
483,058
     
302,387
 
Purchase of power generation quota
   
-
     
195,528
     
287,779
 
Other purchases
   
716
     
6,472
     
7,073
 
                         
Joint ventures of the Company
                       
Purchase of coal and transportation services
   
2,054,209
     
2,150,844
     
1,816,954
 
Entrusting other parties for power generation
   
28,953
     
-
     
-
 
                         
An associate of the Company Other purchases
   
27,732
     
43,808
     
44,591
 
 
103


(ii)
Sales of goods and providing services
 
   
For the year ended 31 December
 
   
2017
   
2016
   
2015
 
Huaneng Group
                 
Service provided
   
907
     
-
     
-
 
                         
HIPDC
                       
Service provided
   
520
     
-
     
-
 
                         
Subsidiaries of Huaneng Group
                       
Sales of power generation quota
   
-
     
1,165
     
135,085
 
Sales of goods
   
1,114,347
     
-
     
-
 
Other sales
   
15,247
     
189,914
     
40,780
 
Service provided
   
25,229
     
31,135
     
50,627
 
Provision of entrusted power generation
   
58,639
     
-
     
-
 
                         
Joint ventures of the Company
                       
Service provided
   
319,844
     
59,049
     
133,332
 
Other sales
   
407,697
     
9,490
     
23,003
 
                         
Other related party
                       
Provision of entrusted power generation
   
-
     
-
     
33,129
 
 
(iii)
Other related party transactions
 
        
For the year ended 31 December
 
       
2017
   
2016
   
2015
 
 
(1
)
Rental charge on leasehold
                 
     
HIPDC
   
106,885
     
157,264
     
161,941
 
     
Subsidiaries of Huaneng Group
   
141,542
     
128,932
     
130,591
 
     
A joint venture of the Company
   
2,128
     
-
     
-
 
                               
 
(2
)
Rental income from leasehold
                       
     
A joint venture of the Company
   
7,448
     
7,750
     
10,759
 
     
Subsidiaries of Huaneng Group
   
2,509
     
5,724
     
9,115
 
                               
 
(3
)
Drawdown of loans
                       
     
Subsidiaries of Huaneng Group
   
15,374,480
     
4,035,000
     
2,660,500
 
     
HIPDC
   
-
     
210
     
-
 
     
Huaneng group
   
665,225
     
-
     
-
 
                               
 
(4
)
Interest expense on loans
                       
     
Huaneng group
   
33,481
     
30,514
     
32,573
 
     
HIPDC
   
10
     
13,136
     
114,687
 
     
Subsidiaries of Huaneng Group
   
589,012
     
217,098
     
158,695
 
                               
 
(5
)
Interest income on loans
                       
     
A joint venture of the Company
   
3,329
     
3,488
     
4,572
 
     
An associate of the Company
   
917
     
-
     
-
 
     
A Subsidiary of Huaneng Group
   
4,344
     
-
     
-
 
 
104

        
For the year ended 31 December
 
       
2017
   
2016
   
2015
 
 
(6
)
Capital injection from a subsidiary of Huaneng Group
                 
     
A subsidiary of Huaneng Group
   
274,752
     
-
     
286,312
 
                               
 
(7
)
Capital injection
                       
     
A subsidiary of Huaneng Group
   
-
     
157,500
     
683,550
 
     
An associate of the Company
   
52,200
     
100,418
     
206,230
 
     
Joint ventures of the Company
   
249,716
     
18,200
     
-
 
                               
 
(8
)
Pre-construction cost paid by
                       
     
A subsidiary of Huaneng Group
   
23,529
     
765
     
12,254
 
     
An joint venture of the Company
   
179
     
-
         
                               
 
(9
)
Finance lease payments received from
                       
     
A subsidiary of Huaneng Group
   
-
     
2,960,000
     
100,000
 
                               
 
(10
)
Entrusted management fee
                       
     
Huaneng Group
   
13,453
     
24,950
     
24,950
 
                               
 
(11
)
Trusteeship management income
                       
     
Huaneng Group
   
1,518
     
1,700
     
1,700
 
                               
 
(12
)
Net proceeds received from investee with significant influence
                       
     
Huangtai #8 Power Plant
   
72,920
     
-
     
-
 
                               
 
(13
)
Finance lease to investee with significant influence
                       
     
Huangtai #8 Power Plant
   
86,946
     
-
     
-
 
                               
 
(14
)
Interest income from finance lease
                       
     
Huangtai #8 Power Plant
   
11,626
     
-
     
-
 
                               
 
(15
)
Acquisition consideration
                       
     
In 2017, the Company acquired subsidiaries from Huaneng Group, please refer to Note 40(a) for details of the acquisition consideration.
 
                               
 
(16
)
Disposal subsidiaries
                       
     
In 2017, the Company disposed Taishan Power Limited Company to a subsidiary of Huaneng Group, please refer to Note 6 for details.
 
 
Transactions with government-related enterprises
 
For the years ended 31 December 2017 and 2016, the Company and its domestic subsidiaries sold substantially all their products to local government-related power grid companies. Please refer to Note 5 for details of sales information to major power grid companies
 
For the years ended 31 December 2017 and 2016, other collectively-significant transactions with government-related enterprises also include a large portion of fuel purchases, property, plant and equipment construction and related labor employed.
 
105


(c)
Guarantees
 
        
As at 31 December
 
       
2017
   
2016
 
                 
  (i
)
Long-term loans guaranteed by
           
   
- Huaneng Group
   
1,675,147
     
565,992
 
   
- HIPDC
   
2,099,600
     
2,142,000
 
   (ii
)
Long-term bonds guaranteed by
               
   
- HIPDC
   
4,000,000
     
4,000,000
 
   
- Government-related banks
   
-
     
3,300,000
 
 
(d)
Pre-tax benefits and social insurance of key management personnel
 
   
For the year ended 31 December
 
   
2017
   
2016
   
2015
 
                   
Salaries
   
7,676
     
8,225
     
9,064
 
Pension
   
1,511
     
1,521
     
1,470
 
                         
Total
   
9,187
     
9,746
     
10,534
 
 
(e)
Related party commitments

Related party commitments which were contracted but not recognized in the consolidated statement of financial position as at the end of reporting period are as follows:
 
(i)
Capital commitments
 
   
As at 31 December
 
   
2017
   
2016
 
             
Subsidiaries of Huaneng Group
   
290,041
     
439,571
 
 
(ii)
Fuel purchase and transportation commitments
 
   
As at 31 December
 
   
2017
   
2016
 
             
Subsidiaries of Huaneng Group
   
1,111,649
     
963,306
 
A joint venture of the Company
   
279,408
     
291,032
 
                 
Total
   
1,391,057
     
1,254,338
 
 
(iii)
Operating lease commitments
 
   
As at 31 December
 
   
2017
   
2016
 
             
Subsidiaries of Huaneng Group
   
171,804
     
286,340
 
HIPDC
   
76,202
     
65,554
 
                 
Total
   
248,006
     
351,894
 
 

106


37
Labor cost

Other than the salaries and staff welfare, the labor cost of the Company and its subsidiaries mainly comprises the following:

All PRC employees of the Company and its subsidiaries are entitled to a monthly pension upon their retirements. The PRC government is responsible for the pension liability to these employees on retirement. The Company and its subsidiaries are required to make contributions to the publicly administered retirement plan for their PRC employees at a specified rate, currently set at 14% to 22% (2016: 14% to 22%) of the basic salary of the PRC employees. The retirement plan contributions paid by the Company and its subsidiaries for the year ended 31 December 2017 were approximately RMB1156 million (2016: RMB873 million), including approximately RMB1110 million (2016: RMB832 million) charged to profit or loss.

In addition, the Company and its subsidiaries have also implemented a supplementary defined contribution retirement scheme for PRC employees. Under this scheme, the employees are required to make a specified contribution based on the number of years of service with the Company and its subsidiaries, and the Company and its subsidiaries are required to make a contribution equal to two to four times the employees' contributions. The employees will receive the total contributions upon their retirement. For the year ended 31 December 2017, the contributions to supplementary defined contribution retirement scheme paid by the Company and its subsidiaries amounted to approximately RMB312 million (2016: RMB244 million), including approximately RMB299 million (2016: RMB233 million) charged to profit or loss.

SinoSing Power and its subsidiaries in Singapore appropriate a specified rate, currently set at 6.5% to 16% (2016: 6.5% to 16%) of the basic salary to central provident funds in accordance with the local government regulations. The contributions made by SinoSing Power and its subsidiaries for the year ended 31 December 2017 amounted to approximately RMB19.92 million (2016: RMB18.47 million), all of which were charged to profit or loss.

The Company and its subsidiaries have no further obligation for post-retirement benefits beyond the annual contributions made above.

In addition, the Company and its subsidiaries also make contributions of housing funds and social insurance to the social security institutions at specified rates of the basic salary and no more than the upper limit. The housing funds and social insurance contributions paid by the Company and its subsidiaries amounted to approximately RMB784 million (2016: RMB604 million) and RMB901 million (2016: RMB699 million) for the year ended 31 December 2017 including approximately RMB748 million (2016: RMB572 million) and RMB857 million (2016: RMB664 million) were charged to profit or loss, respectively.
107


38
Directors', supervisors' and senior management's emoluments

(a)
Pre-tax benefits and social insurance of directors and supervisors

The remuneration of every director and supervisor of the Company for the year ended 31 December 2017 is set out below:
 
   
Fees
 
Basic salaries
 
Performance salaries
 
Pension
 
Total
Name of director
                   
Mr. Cao Peixi
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
Mr. Guo Junming1
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
Mr. Liu Guoyue
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
Mr. Fan Xiaxia2
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
Mr. Li Shiqi3
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
Mr. Huang Jian
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
Mr. Wang Yongxiang4
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
Mr. Mi Dabin
 
24
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
24
Mr. Guo Hongbo
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
Mr. Zhu Yousheng3
 
24
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
24
Ms. Li Song3
 
24
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
24
Mr. Cheng Heng4
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
Mr. Lin Chong4
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
Mr. Li Zhensheng3
 
37
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
37
Mr. Yue Heng
 
74
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
74
Mr. Geng Jianxin3
 
37
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
37
Mr. Xia Qing3
 
37
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
37
Mr. Xu Mengzhou
 
74
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
74
Mr. Liu Jizhen4
 
37
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
37
Mr. Xu Haifeng4
 
37
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
37
Mr. Zhang Xianzhi4
 
37
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
37
                     
Sub-total
 
442
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
442
                     
                     
Name of supervisor
                   
Mr. Ye Xiangdong
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
Mr. Mu Xuan
 
24
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
24
Ms. Zhang Mengjiao
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
Mr. Gu Jianguo
 
24
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
24
Ms. Zhang Xiaojun
 
-
 
137
 
466
 
124
 
727
Mr. Zhu Daqing
 
-
 
135
 
464
 
123
 
722
                     
Sub-total
 
48
 
272
 
930
 
247
 
1,497
                     
                     
Total
 
490
 
272
 
930
 
247
 
1,939
 
108


The remuneration of every director and supervisor of the Company for the year ended 31 December 2016 is set out below:
 
   
Fees
 
Basic salaries
 
Performance salaries
 
Pension
 
Total
Name of director
                   
Mr. Cao Peixi
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
Mr. Guo Junming
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
Mr. Liu Guoyue
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
Mr. Li Shiqi
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
Mr. Huang Jian
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
Mr. Fan Xiaxia
 
-
 
327
 
396
 
122
 
845
Mr. Mi Dabin
 
48
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
48
Mr. Guo Hongbo
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
Mr. Zhu Yousheng
 
48
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
48
Ms. Li Song
 
48
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
48
Mr. Li Zhensheng
 
74
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
74
Mr. Zhang Shouwen
 
37
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
37
Mr. Yue Heng
 
74
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
74
Mr. Geng Jianxin
 
74
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
74
Mr. Xia Qing
 
74
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
74
Mr. Xu Mengzhou
 
37
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
37
                     
Sub-total
 
514
 
327
 
396
 
122
 
1,359
                     
                     
Name of supervisor
                   
Mr. Ye Xiangdong
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
Mr. Mu Xuan
 
48
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
48
Ms. Zhang Mengjiao
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
Mr. Gu Jianguo
 
48
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
48
Mr. Wang Zhaobin
 
-
 
51
 
-
 
-
 
51
Ms. Zhang Ling
 
-
 
69
 
-
 
-
 
69
Ms. Zhang Xiaojun
 
-
 
92
 
314
 
89
 
495
Mr. Zhu Daqing
 
-
 
90
 
313
 
88
 
491
                     
Sub-total
 
96
 
302
 
627
 
177
 
1,202
                     
Total
 
610
 
629
 
1,023
 
299
 
2,561

109

The remuneration of every director and supervisor of the Company for the year ended 31 December 2015 is set out below:
 
   
Fees
 
Basic salaries
 
Performance salaries
 
Pension
 
Total
Name of director
                   
Mr. Cao Peixi
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
Mr. Guo Junming
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
Mr. Liu Guoyue
 
-
 
143
 
663
 
123
 
929
Mr. Li Shiqi
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
Mr. Huang Jian
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
Mr. Fan Xiaxia
 
-
 
356
 
494
 
131
 
981
Mr. Mi Dabin
 
65
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
65
Mr. Guo Hongbo
 
12
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
12
Mr. Zhu Yousheng
 
24
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
24
Mr. Xu Zujian
 
24
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
24
Ms. Li Song
 
65
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
65
Mr. Li Zhensheng
 
74
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
74
Mr. Qi Yudong
 
6
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
6
Mr. Zhang Shouwen
 
74
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
74
Mr. Yue Heng
 
100
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
100
Ms. Zhang Lizi
 
30
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
30
Mr. Geng Jianxin
 
37
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
37
Mr. Xia Qing
 
37
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
37
                     
Sub-total
 
548
 
499
 
1,157
 
254
 
2,458
                     
                     
Name of supervisor
                   
Mr. Ye Xiangdong
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
Mr. Mu Xuan
 
65
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
65
Ms. Zhang Mengjiao
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
Mr. Gu Jianguo
 
49
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
49
Mr. Wang Zhaobin
 
-
 
298
 
385
 
103
 
786
Ms. Zhang Ling
 
-
 
133
 
263
 
53
 
449
                     
Sub-total
 
114
 
431
 
648
 
156
 
1,349
                     
                     
Total
 
662
 
930
 
1,805
 
410
 
3,807
 
1 Resigned on 9 October 2017.
2 Resigned on 28 February 2018
3 Resigned on 13 June 2017.
4 Appointed on 13 June 2017.

During the year, no option was granted to the directors or the supervisors (2016: nil).

During the year, no emolument was paid to the directors or the supervisors (including the five highest paid employees) as an inducement to join or upon joining the Company or as compensation for loss of office (2016: nil).

No director or supervisor had waived or agreed to waive any emoluments during the years 2017 and 2016.
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(b)
Five highest paid individuals

The five individuals whose emoluments were the highest in the Company and its subsidiaries for the year include no director (2016: one director) whose emoluments are reflected in the analysis presented above. The emoluments payable to the all five (2016: remaining four) individuals during the year (within the range of nil to RMB0.79 million) are as follows:
 
   
As at 31 December
 
   
2017
   
2016
   
2015
 
                   
Basic salaries
   
1,524
     
1,213
     
910
 
Performance salaries
   
1,800
     
1,440
     
1,260
 
Pension
   
648
     
502
     
365
 
                         
     
3,972
     
3,155
     
2,535
 
 
39
Commitments

(a)
Capital commitments

Capital commitments mainly relate to the construction of new power projects, certain ancillary facilities and renovation projects for existing power plants. Details of such commitments are as follows:
 
   
As at 31 December
 
   
2017
   
2016
 
             
Contracted but not provided
   
16,985,439
     
18,603,559
 
 
(b)
Operating lease commitments

The Company and its subsidiaries have various operating lease arrangements for land and buildings. Some of the leases contain renewal options and most of the leases contain escalation clauses. Lease terms do not contain restrictions on the Company and its subsidiaries' activities concerning dividends, additional debts or further leasing.

Total future minimum lease payments under non-cancelable operating leases are as follows:
 
   
As at 31 December
 
   
2017
   
2016
 
             
Land and buildings
           
- not later than 1 year
   
196,870
     
181,441
 
- later than 1 year and not later than 2 years
   
118,272
     
144,088
 
- later than 2 years and not later than 5 years
   
143,628
     
133,984
 
- later than 5 years
   
1,028,014
     
970,896
 
                 
Total
   
1,486,784
     
1,430,409
 
 

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In addition, in accordance with a 30-year operating lease agreement signed by Huaneng Dezhou Power Plant ("Dezhou Power Plant") and Shandong Land Bureau for the land occupied by Dezhou Power Plant Phases I and II in June 1994, annual rental amounted to approximately RMB30 million effective from June 1994 and is subject to revision at the end of the fifth year from the contract date. Thereafter, the annual rental is subject to revision once every three years. The increment for each rental revision is restricted to no more than 30% of the previous annual rental amount. For the years ended 31 December 2017 and 2016, the annual rentals was approximately RMB34 million.

(c)
Fuel purchase commitments

The Company and its subsidiaries have entered into various long-term fuel supply agreements with various suppliers in securing fuel supply for various periods. All the agreements require minimum, maximum or forecasted volume purchases and subject to certain termination provisions. Related purchase commitments are as follows:
 
       
As at 31 December 2017
 
   
Periods
 
Purchase quantities
 
Estimated unit costs (RMB)
 
A government-related enterprise
   
2018-2039
 
2.8 million m3/day*
   
2.21/ m
3 
A government-related enterprise
   
2018-2023
 
541 million m3/year*
   
2.06/ m
3 
     
2018-2023
 
450 million m3/year*
   
2.06/ m
3 
     
2018-2023
 
541 million m3/year*
   
2.10/ m
3 
     
2018-2023
 
450 million m3/year*
   
2.27/ m
3 
A government-related enterprise
   
2018-2026
 
200 million m3/year*
   
2.38/ m
3 
Other suppliers
   
2018-2019
 
243 BBtu**/day
 
approximately 67,000/BBtu
 
     
2020-2021
 
242 BBtu**/day
 
approximately 67,000/BBtu
 
     
2022
 
248 BBtu**/day
 
approximately 67,000/BBtu
 
     
2023
 
247.5~256.6BBtu**/day
 
approximately 67,000/BBtu
 
     
2024-2028
 
49.9-81.5BBtu**/day
 
approximately 69,000/BBtu
 
                   
         
As at 31 December 2016
 
   
Periods
 
Purchase quantities
 
Estimated unit costs (RMB)
 
A government-related enterprise
   
2017-2039
 
2.8 million m3/day*
   
2.31/ m
3 
A government-related enterprise
   
2017-2023
 
541 million m3/year*
   
2.16/ m
3 
     
2017-2023
 
450 million m3/year*
   
2.16/ m
3 
Other suppliers
   
2017-2022
 
248BBtu**/day
 
approximately 63,000/BBtu
 
     
2023
 
247.5-256.6BBtu**/day
 
approximately 63,000/BBtu
 
     
2024-2028
 
49.9-59.0BBtu**/day
 
approximately 70,000/BBtu
 
 

112


* The quantities represent maximum volume, others represent minimum or forecasted volume if not specified.

** BBtu: Billion British Thermal Unit.

40
Business combinations

(a)
Acquisition from Huaneng Group
 
On 14 October 2016, the Company entered into equity transfer agreements with Huaneng Group to acquire:
 
  80% equity interests of Shandong Power
 100% equity interests of Jilin Power
 100% equity interests of Heilongjiang Power
  90% equity interests of Zhongyuan Gas

These entities are all mainly engaged in power generation and sales business. The acquisition was completed on 1 January 2017(the acquisition date), when the Company obtained the control over above mentioned entities through the corresponding voting rights obtained and consolidated them in its financial statement. The acquisition is expected to increase its generation capacity in relevant areas. The acquired business contributed consolidated revenue of RMB31.207 billion and consolidated net loss of RMB1,051 million to the Company and its subsidiaries for the period from the date of acquisition to 31 December 2017.

The total consideration is RMB15.501 billion after certain adjustment of the profits generated from the date of valuation to the acquisition date in accordance with the equity transfer agreements, which has been settled in cash by 31 December 2017 after netting off with the receivables due from Huaneng Group.
 
   
Acquisition Date
 
       
Total consideration
   
15,500,770
 
Non-controlling interests
   
6,292,577
 
Fair value of pre-existing interest in a subsidiary of Shandong Power
   
690,967
 
Less: Fair value of total identifiable net assets
   
19,316,748
 
         
Goodwill
   
3,167,566
 
         
Total consideration
   
15,500,770
 
Less: Net settlement of the receivables due from Huaneng Group
   
2,361,871
 
Bank balances and cash of acquirees
   
2,342,766
 
Less: Restricted cash
   
(20,974
)
         
Cash consideration paid for acquisition of subsidiaries, net of cash acquired
   
10,817,107
 
 

113


Goodwill arising from the acquisitions is attributable to the synergies expected to arise after the acquisitions of the equity interests in the subsidiaries stated above. None of the goodwill recognised is expected to be deductible for tax purposes.

In addition, according to the profit compensation agreement associated with the Acquisition, Huaneng Group should compensate the Company in cash based on the shortfall of accumulated actual net profit compared with the accumulated forecast net profit of certain subsidiaries of Shandong Power during the compensation period from year 2017 to 2019.

As at 31 December 2017, the fair value of above mentioned contingent consideration from Huaneng Group amounted to RMB860 million was recognized (as at acquisition date: nil), which was recorded in other receivables and assets of RMB615 million, and other non-current assets of RMB 245 million, respectively. The actual amount of compensation will be adjusted in line with the actual performance of those subsidiaries in 2018 and 2019.

The Company incurred acquisition related cost amounted RMB26 million for financial advisory, legal and audit fees.

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The assets and liabilities arising from the acquisitions of above entities are as follows:
 
   
Shandong Power (consolidated)
Fair value
 
Jilin Power (consolidated)
Fair value
 
Heilongjiang Power (consolidated)
Fair value
 
Zhongyuan Gas
Fair value
Property, plant and equipment
 
41,366,757
 
8,496,028
 
12,525,071
 
1,381,060
Investment in associates and joint ventures
 
1,021,566
 
-
 
-
 
-
Available-for-sale financial assets
 
4,000
 
100,895
 
-
 
-
Land use rights
 
2,272,181
 
228,173
 
655,485
 
27,075
Deferred income tax assets
 
334,055
 
323,522
 
10,404
 
-
Other non-current assets
 
1,285,838
 
213,589
 
210,965
 
48
Bank balances and cash
 
1,621,276
 
103,045
 
385,295
 
222,939
Inventories
 
952,510
 
89,333
 
123,889
 
1,136
Trade receivables
 
2,509,641
 
293,455
 
127,219
 
124,636
Other receivables and other current assets
 
2,992,094
 
2,393,835
 
889,392
 
119,974
Long-term borrowings
 
(15,647,367)
 
(8,330,929)
 
(6,742,580)
 
(1,200,000)
Deferred income tax liabilities
 
(2,447,672)
 
(214,642)
 
(280,945)
 
(47,235)
Other non-current liabilities
 
(1,688,306)
 
(10,291)
 
(253,671)
 
-
Short-term borrowings
 
(8,082,200)
 
(600,000)
 
(1,920,000)
 
-
Tax payables
 
(270,531)
 
(10,311)
 
(54,302)
 
(419)
Dividends payables
 
(136,955)
 
-
 
-
  -
Salary and welfare payables
 
(41,667)
 
(2,969)
 
(22,462)
 
(717)
Payables and other liabilities
 
(9,725,591)
 
(2,668,626)
 
(3,083,130)
 
(606,115)
                 
Total identifiable net assets
 
16,319,629
 
404,107
 
2,570,630
 
22,382
 
The fair value of the identifiable assets and liabilities acquired in the acquisition were assessed based on independent valuation prepared by external valuers.
115

(b)
A subsidiary transferred from a joint venture

Shanxi Xiaoyi Economic Development Zone Huaneng Energy Service Co., Ltd. ('Shanxi Xiaoyi Energy') was previously a joint venture of the Company. In 2017, non-controlling shareholder with 49% equity interests in Shanxi Xiaoyi Energy entered into a voting in concert agreement with the Company whereby it agreed to vote the same in respect of significant financial and operating decisions made by the Company effective from 15 February 2017. As a result, the Company acquired control of Shanxi Xiaoyi Energy since 15 February 2017.
 
   
Acquisition Date
 
Non-controlling interests
   
10
 
Fair value of pre-existing interest in Shanxi Xiaoyi Energy
   
10,200
 
Less: Fair value of total identifiable net assets
   
10,210
 
         
Goodwill
   
-
 
 
Shanxi Xiaoyi Energy is a limited liability company established on 8 October 2016 in Xiaoyi, Shanxi Province. Shanxi Xiaoyi Energy is primarily engaging in selling of electricity, construction, operation and maintenance of power distribution and regional transmission and distribution grid. Financial information of Shanxi Xiaoyi Energy is as follows:
 
   
From acquisition date to 31 December 2017 acquiree's
 
   
Revenue
   
Net Profit
 
             
Shanxi Xiaoyi Energy
   
704
     
228
 
 
The identifiable assets and liabilities of Shanxi Xiaoyi Energy as at the acquisition date are as follows:
 
   
Fair Value
 
       
Bank balances and cash
   
10,211
 
Accounts payable and other liabilities
   
(1
)
Total identifiable net assets
   
10,210
 

116


(c)
Acquisition of Ruzhou Xuji Wind Power Generation Co., Ltd.

The Company has entered an Agreement on establishing Huaneng Ruzhou Clean Energy Co., Ltd. ("Ruzhou Clean Energy") with Beijing Xuji New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. ("Beijing Xuji") in 2017. The Company committed to contribute RMB76 million for 95% equity of Ruzhou Clean Energy. Beijing Xuji contributed the net identifiable assets of its wholly-owned subsidiary, Ruzhou Xuji Wind Power Generation Co., Ltd. ("Xuji Wind Power") which amounted to RMB4 million, for 5% equity of Ruzhou Clean Energy.
 
   
Acquisition Date
 
       
Consideration
   
4,000
 
Less: Fair value of total identifiable net assets
   
4,000
 
Goodwill
   
-
 
 
Xuji Wind Power was established on 23 November 2015 in Ruzhou, Henan Province, and is mainly engaged in wind power generation and photovoltaic power generation. On the acquisition date, the project is under construction. From the acquisition date to 31 December 2017, Xuji Wind Power had not commenced operation.
 
   
From acquisition date to
31 December 2017 acquiree's
 
   
Revenue
   
Net Profit
 
Xuji Wind Power
   
-
     
-
 
 
The identifiable assets and liabilities of Xuji Wind Power as at the acquisition date are as follows:
 
 
Fair Value
 
       
Other receivables and assets
   
16,080
 
Property, plant and equipment
   
11,893
 
Accounts payable and other liabilities
   
(23,973
)
Total identifiable net assets
   
4,000
 
 

117


41
Non-controlling interests

The following table summarizes the information relating to each of the Company and subsidiaries that have material non-controlling interests ("NCI"):
 
   
Qinbei
Power
   
Beijing
Cogeneration
   
Luohuang
Power
   
Weihai
Power
   
Jinling
Power
   
Yueyang
Power
   
Shidongkou
Power
   
Yangliuqing
Cogeneration
   
Shandong
Power
   
Other
individually
immaterial
subsidiaries
   
Total
 
                                                                   
NCI percentage
   
40%
 
   
59%
 
   
40%
 
   
40%
 
   
40%
 
   
45%
 
   
50%
 
   
45%
 
   
20%
 
           
                                                                                     
31 December 2017
                                                                                   
Non-current assets
   
10,553,775
     
6,841,918
     
4,055,507
     
4,664,868
     
5,049,079
     
4,875,004
     
3,712,623
     
2,541,803
     
47,665,952
             
Current assets
   
1,738,000
     
1,257,485
     
887,225
     
633,012
     
494,312
     
987,812
     
494,073
     
497,441
     
6,891,086
             
Non-current liabilities
   
(3,053,535
)
   
(394,590
)
   
(242,944
)
   
(81,048
)
   
(1,541,444
)
   
(1,042,093
)
   
(731,640
)
   
(205,205
)
   
(19,681,891
)
           
Current liabilities
   
(5,821,543
)
   
(2,501,516
)
   
(2,064,897
)
   
(2,462,363
)
   
(1,854,441
)
   
(2,590,470
)
   
(1,919,701
)
   
(869,071
)
   
(18,695,005
)
           
Net assets
   
3,416,697
     
5,203,297
     
2,634,891
     
2,754,469
     
2,147,506
     
2,230,253
     
1,555,355
     
1,964,968
     
16,180,142
 
           
Carrying amount of NCI
   
1,380,594
     
3,050,283
     
1,032,938
     
1,101,787
     
859,024
     
1,019,016
     
777,678
     
883,340
     
4,697,283
     
5,171,095
     
19,973,038
 
                                                                                         
Revenue
   
4,587,612
     
4,262,547
     
2,303,079
     
3,421,115
     
3,423,688
     
3,149,190
     
2,117,052
     
2,010,872
     
22,566,737
                 
Net (loss)/profit
   
(169,261
)
   
541,602
     
(60,758
)
   
324,335
     
269,949
     
47,224
     
164,557
     
121,853
     
(800,622
)
               
Total comprehensive (loss)/income
   
(169,261
)
   
541,602
     
(60,758
)
   
324,335
     
269,949
     
47,224
     
164,557
     
121,853
     
(943,860
)
               
(Loss)/profit allocated to NCI
   
(67,704
)
   
319,545
     
(24,303
)
   
129,734
     
107,980
     
21,251
     
82,278
     
54,834
     
(287,923
)
   
(331,321
)
   
4,371
 
Other comprehensive (loss)/income allocated to NCI
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
(28,648
)
   
152
     
(28,496
)
Cash flow from operating activities
   
970,585
     
1,071,888
     
195,282
     
681,568
     
731,714
     
426,437
     
311,668
     
334,842
     
3,848,712
                 
Cash flow from investment activities
   
(252,441
)
   
(1,190,093
)
   
(383,004
)
   
(231,142
)
   
(47,518
)
   
(242,288
)
   
(93,434
)
   
(64,179
)
   
(3,967,060
)
               
Cash flow from financing activities
   
(613,010
)
   
70,299
     
156,483
     
(405,196
)
   
(680,226
)
   
(191,231
)
   
(384,317
)
   
(288,299
)
   
(282,625
)
               
Net increase/ (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
   
105,134
     
(49,605
)
   
(31,239
)
   
45,230
     
3,970
     
(7,082
)
   
(166,083
)
   
(17,586
)
   
(402,950
)
               
Dividends paid to NCI
   
150,000
     
532,966
     
-
     
160,000
     
179,023
     
65,675
     
133,700
     
71,103
     
220,321
                 
 
118


   
Qinbei
Power
   
Beijing
Cogeneration
   
Luohuang
Power
   
Weihai
Power
   
Jinling
Power
   
Yueyang
Power
   
Shidongkou
Power
   
Yangliuqing
Cogeneration
   
Other
individually
immaterial
subsidiaries
   
Total
 
                                                             
NCI percentage
   
40%
 
   
59%
 
   
40%
 
   
40%
 
   
40%
 
   
45%
 
   
50%
 
   
45%
 
           
31 December 2016
                                                                           
Non-current assets
   
11,210,604
     
5,821,110
     
3,966,880
     
4,988,112
     
5,426,759
     
4,958,325
     
3,917,340
     
2,654,085
             
Current assets
   
1,472,192
     
1,041,957
     
864,069
     
508,493
     
649,446
     
826,089
     
380,641
     
563,023
             
Non-current liabilities
   
(2,206,586
)
   
(152,911
)
   
(284,064
)
   
(104,952
)
   
(1,773,332
)
   
(1,150,021
)
   
(1,055,640
)
   
(224,373
)
           
Current liabilities
   
(6,475,340
)
   
(1,665,750
)
   
(1,601,236
)
   
(2,504,410
)
   
(1,835,090
)
   
(1,828,581
)
   
(1,584,142
)
   
(991,614
)
           
Net assets
   
4,000,870
     
5,044,406
     
2,945,649
     
2,887,243
     
2,467,783
     
2,805,812
     
1,658,199
     
2,001,121
             
Carrying amount of NCI
   
1,614,264
     
2,928,015
     
1,157,242
     
1,154,897
     
987,135
     
1,260,591
     
829,099
     
899,609
     
5,352,890
     
16,183,742
 
Revenue
   
5,006,349
     
4,476,729
     
2,436,586
     
3,217,209
     
3,734,108
     
2,716,817
     
1,915,915
     
1,773,869
                 
Net profit
   
457,311
     
788,899
     
122,508
     
507,900
     
655,568
     
243,913
     
297,211
     
177,447
                 
Total comprehensive income
   
457,311
     
788,899
     
122,508
     
507,900
     
655,568
     
243,913
     
297,211
     
177,447
                 
Profit allocated to NCI
   
182,924
     
465,450
     
49,003
     
203,160
     
262,227
     
109,761
     
148,606
     
79,851
     
326,578
     
1,827,560
 
Other comprehensive income allocated to NCI
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
484
     
484
 
Cash flow from operating activities
   
1,400,042
     
973,352
     
550,346
     
1,045,828
     
1,293,565
     
568,379
     
890,615
     
295,547
                 
Cash flow from investment activities
   
(312,604
)
   
(540,151
)
   
(189,599
)
   
(273,117
)
   
(37,274
)
   
(62,622
)
   
(258,892
)
   
(197,600
)
               
Cash flow from financing activities
   
(1,247,836
)
   
(344,718
)
   
(319,643
)
   
(786,471
)
   
(1,255,955
)
   
(521,249
)
   
(462,075
)
   
(58,293
)
               
Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents
   
(160,398
)
   
88,518
     
41,104
     
(13,760
)
   
336
     
(15,492
)
   
169,648
     
39,616
                 
Dividends paid to NCI
   
433,090
     
687,679
     
120,000
     
366,983
     
308,923
     
-
     
273,900
     
128,857
                 

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Subsequent events

(a)
After the end of the reporting period, the directors proposed a final dividend. Further details are disclosed in Note 23.

(b)
On 28 September 2017, Huaneng Group entered into a guarantee agreement with Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Limited ("ICBC"), to provide guarantee amounted USD100 million for short-term loans of Huaneng Shandong Ruyi (Pakistan) Energy (Private) Ltd., a subsidiary of "Ruyi (Hong Kong) Energy", which is a joint venture of Shandong Power. According to the "Proposal of Shandong Power's takeover of the guarantee agreement for short-term loans of the Sahiwal Project in Pakistan". Shandong Power is expected to issue the confirmation letter upon the approval from the general meeting of shareholders, which officially confirms with ICBC, Huaneng Group and Shandong Ruyi Technology Group Co., Ltd. that it will take over the obligation of Huaneng Group under the aforementioned guarantee agreement thereon.

On January 30 2018, the first extraordinary general meeting of the Company approved the proposal. At the date on which financial statements were approved for issue, Shandong Power is in the process of takeover the guarantee agreement. Huaneng Group are still held responsible for the guarantee agreement before the confirmation letter is issued.

(c)
The Company issued super short-term bonds with face value of RMB4 billion bearing annual interest rate of 4.35% in February 2018. The bonds are denominated in RMB and mature in 90 days, with a par value of RMB100.

The Company issued super short-term bonds with face value of RMB2 billion bearing annual interest rate of 4.35% in March 2018. The bonds are denominated in RMB and mature in 90 days, with a par value of RMB100.

(d)
On 5 February 2018, the Public Offering Review Committee of the China Securities Regulatory Commission reviewed the application of the Company for the non-public issuance of A Shares. According to the review results, the Company's application for non-public issuance of A Shares was approved.
 
 
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Signature


The registrant hereby certifies that it meets all of the requirements for filing on Form 20-F and it has duly caused and authorized the undersigned to sign this annual report on its behalf.


Date: April 12, 2018
Huaneng Power International, Inc.
     
 
By:
/s/Huang Chaoquan
 
Name:  
Huang Chaoquan
 
Title:
Secretary to the Board



 
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