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Support for the hydrogen industry
Participating in planning and operating of hydrogen supply infrastructure construction projects in accordance with government goals, contributing to the establishment of a stable hydrogen supply network and the expansion of public transportation networks in the hydrogen economy.
Hydrogen Production Base Construction
Building hydrogen production and supply infrastructure using a city gas pipeline network within bus depots to create a hydrogen bus-based public transportation network
- With an increasing demand for clean hydrogen production and supply due to 2050 carbon neutrality goals, new pursuit of water electrolysis in 2022 and carbon capture hydrogen production bases in 2023
- Projects
① Small-scale hydrogen production bases (7)
② Medium-to-large-scale hydrogen production bases (3)
③ Water electrolysis supply infrastructure (4)
④ Carbon capture hydrogen production base construction (1)
Shipping Center Construction Support
Building centers to purify hydrogen extracted from byproduct or natural gas through refinement facilities, compress hydrogen, and charge tube trailers
- Supported construction of 3 locations nationwide since 2021, 2 locations completed
Regional Distribution of Hydrogen Production Bases
Hydrogen Production Base Distribution Table
| Category | Region (Lead Organization) | Hydrogen Production Scale | Project Period | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small Scale | 2019 |
Gyeongnam Changwon (Changwon Industry Promotion Agency) |
1 t/day (460 Nm3/h) | Jun. 1, 2019 - Mar. 31, 2021 (22 months) | Construction Completed |
|
Gangwon Samcheok (Gangwon Technopark) |
1.3 t/day (600 Nm3/h) | Jun. 1, 2019 - Mar. 31, 2022 (34 months) | Construction Completed | ||
|
Gyeonggi Pyeongtaek (Gyeonggi Economic Science Promotion Agency) |
7.1 t/day (3,300 Nm3/h) | Dec. 1, 2019 - Apr. 30, 2022 (29 months) | Construction Completed | ||
| 2020 |
Daejeon (Daejeon Urban Corporation) |
1.3 t/day (600 Nm3/h) | May 1, 2020 - Feb. 28, 2023 (34 months) | Construction Completed | |
|
Busan (Busan Technopark) |
1.3 t/day (600 Nm3/h) | May 1, 2020 - Feb. 28, 2023 (34 months) | Construction Completed | ||
|
Incheon (Institute for Advanced Engineering) |
1.3 t/day (600 Nm3/h) | May 1, 2020 - Feb. 28, 2023 (34 months) | Construction Completed | ||
|
Jeonbuk Wanju (Woosuk University Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation) |
1.3 t/day (600 Nm3/h) | Dec. 1, 2020 - Mar. 31, 2023 (28 months) | Construction Completed | ||
| Medium-to-Large Scale | 2020 |
Gyeongnam Changwon (Korea Gas Corporation) |
10.8 t/day (5,000 Nm3/h) | Jan. 1, 2020 - Dec. 31, 2023 (36 months) | Construction Completed |
|
Gwangju Gwangsan (Korea Gas Corporation) |
4.3 t/day (2,000 Nm3/h) | Jan. 1, 2020 - Dec. 31, 2023 (36 months) | Construction Completed | ||
| 2021 |
Gyeonggi Pyeongtaek (Gyeonggi Economic Science Promotion Agency) |
16.2 t/day (7,500 Nm3/h) | Jul. 1, 2021 - Jun. 30, 2023 (24 months) | Under Construction | |
| Water Electro-lysis | 2022 |
Jeonbuk Buan (Jeonbuk Technopark) |
1 t/day (466 Nm3/h) | Jun. 1, 2022 - May 31, 2024 (36 months) | Under Construction |
|
Gangwon Pyeongchang (Korea Gas Technology Corporation) |
1 t/day (500 Nm3/h) | Oct. 1, 2022 - Sep. 30, 2024 (36 months) | Under Construction | ||
| 2023 |
Chungnam Boryeong (Korea Midland Power) |
1 t/day (466 Nm3/h) | Nov. 1, 2023 - Oct. 30, 2025 (36 months) | Selection completed | |
|
Gangwon Donghae (Korea East-West Power) |
1 t/day (466 Nm3/h) | Dec. 1, 2023 - Nov. 31, 2025 (36 months) | Selection completed | ||
| Carbon Capture | 2023 |
Chungbuk Cheongju (Chungbuk Technopark) |
3 t/day (1,500 Nm3/h) | Sep. 1, 2023 - Dec. 31, 2025 (28 months) | Selection completed |
| Shipping Center | 2021 |
Jeonnam Yeosu (Deokyang Energen Co., Ltd.) |
7.8 t/day 3,600 Nm3/h | Jul. 2021 - Aug. 2022 (14 months) | Construction Completed |
| 2022 |
Ulsan Metropolitan City (Linde Hydrogen Energy) |
15 t/day | Nov. 2022 - Dec. 2023 (14 months) | Construction Completed | |
|
Chungnam Seosan (Air Liquide Korea) |
15 t/day | Nov. 2022 – Dec. 2023 (14 months) | Under Construction | ||
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Planning and Discovery of Infrastructure Construction Projects
Planning and discovering new infrastructure construction projects necessary for the expansion of the hydrogen economy and industrial promotion in accordance with Article 33, Paragraph 2, Clause 5 of the Hydrogen Act and Article 15, Paragraphs 3, 4, and 6 of its Enforcement Rules
② The promotion agency shall carry out the following projects.
5. Other projects specified by the Ordinance of the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy to achieve the objectives of the promotion agency
“Projects specified by the Ordinance of the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy” in Article 33, Paragraph 2, Clause 5 of the Act refers to the following projects.
- Investigation, analysis, and utilization of information related to the hydrogen industry market and technologies for hydrogen production, storage, transportation, and utilization
- Support for startups and management related to the hydrogen industry and collection and management of related information
- Projects to enhance corporate competitiveness and support the discovery of new industries through the hydrogen industry
- Technical support projects for hydrogen production, storage, transportation, and utilization
- Support and management for the commercialization of hydrogen industry-related technologies
- Support projects for the construction, maintenance, repair, and operation of hydrogen production facilities and hydrogen fuel supply facilities
- Projects for the establishment and operation of an integrated information management system