Power Assets Holdings Limited, an investment holding company, engages in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity in Hong Kong, the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, mainland China, Netherlands, New Zealand, Thailand, the United States, and internationally. It generates energy from thermal, renewable energy, and waste sources. The company also develops green energy; distributes oil and gas; and provides trust administration and management services. Power Assets Holdings Limited was formerly known as Hongkong Electric Holdings Limited and changed its name to Power Assets Holdings Limited in February 2011. The company was founded in 1889 and is based in Central, Hong Kong.