GS Caltex Unveils First Converged Energy Station in Seoul

Opening of Hydrogen Charging Station Jointly Completed with Hyundai at Gas Stations and LPG Stations in Gangdong-gu
Will Accelerate Expansion of Energy Services in Line with Future Mobility Changes

[Asia Economy Reporter Hwang Yoon-joo] GS Caltex, in collaboration with Hyundai Motor Company, has commenced operations of a hydrogen refueling station, introducing the first 'converged energy station' in Seoul and the metropolitan area.

On the 28th, GS Caltex completed and began operating the hydrogen refueling station ('H Gangdong Hydrogen Refueling Station | GS Caltex') on the site of a gas station and LPG refueling station located in Gangdong-gu, Seoul. Following the installation of a 100kW electric vehicle fast charger last October, the opening of this hydrogen refueling station has completed a converged energy station of approximately 3,300 square meters capable of supplying not only gasoline, diesel, LPG, and electricity but also hydrogen.

'H Gangdong Hydrogen Refueling Station | GS Caltex' is the first hydrogen refueling station installed on private land within Seoul city and is a commercial hydrogen refueling station directly operated by GS Caltex in response to the government's 'hydrogen economy activation' policy. It receives hydrogen supply externally, which is considered safer than facilities that produce hydrogen directly at the station. It operates from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. and can fully charge about 70 hydrogen electric vehicles per day.

The ultra-large converged energy station, over 100 meters in length, is equipped with two car washes and multiple self-service corners for interior vehicle cleaning, allowing eco-friendly vehicle customers to use the facilities as well. During the first month after the hydrogen refueling station opens, customers refueling hydrogen will receive free car wash services and bottled water. Plans are in place to continuously expand services specialized for eco-friendly vehicle customers, which is expected to improve accessibility and convenience for customers in the eastern Seoul and metropolitan areas.

Meanwhile, GS Caltex is also expanding electric vehicle charging facilities to promote eco-friendly vehicle infrastructure, including hydrogen refueling stations. To create a convenient charging environment for electric vehicle drivers, 41 units of 100kW fast chargers are currently installed and operated at 37 gas stations and LPG refueling stations nationwide. GS Caltex plans to install an additional 40 fast chargers nationwide by the end of this year and will continue to expand installations in line with the pace of electric vehicle adoption.

Additionally, GS Caltex has partnered with domestic car-sharing company Green Car and is placing electric vehicles at easily accessible gas stations, receiving strong responses from customers. GS Caltex plans to prioritize installing electric vehicle chargers at conveniently located gas stations and add Green Car vehicles, continuously expanding the base of eco-friendly electric vehicle users.

A GS Caltex official stated, "We provide eco-friendly energy such as electricity and hydrogen, as well as electric vehicle sharing services, in line with changes in mobility and customer lifestyles," adding, "We will continue to proactively respond to future environmental changes and accelerate the expansion of energy services."

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