Im Hae-jong, President of Gas Safety Corporation, Visits Hydrogen Fuel Cell Production Site

Lim Hae-jong, President of the Korea Gas Safety Corporation (second from the right), is visiting Doosan PureCell Power on the 3rd and receiving an explanation about the structure of hydrogen fuel cells.

[Sejong=Asia Economy Reporter Kwon Haeyoung] On the 3rd, Lim Haejong, President of the Korea Gas Safety Corporation, visited the hydrogen fuel cell production site of Doosan Fuel Cell Power in Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do, conducted a safety inspection, and listened to the difficulties faced by the manufacturer.

Hydrogen fuel cells are eco-friendly power generation facilities that produce electricity and heat, and are widely used in all industrial sectors including power generation and transportation. Safety must be ensured throughout this process. Since 2019, the Corporation has established its own comprehensive measures, including strengthening safety standards for hydrogen fuel cells, in accordance with the 'Comprehensive Hydrogen Safety Management Plan' established by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, and is carrying out detailed tasks.

During this visit, President Lim identified industry demands and on-site technology development trends, and plans to reflect them in the establishment of fuel cell standards. He will carry out hydrogen safety management tasks with a sense of urgency and support the development of the hydrogen industry.

Doosan Purecell Power is a major company in the polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) sector among hydrogen fuel cells produced domestically. PEM is mainly used for residential and transportation purposes because it operates at a lower temperature and has a shorter start-up time compared to other types of fuel cells. Currently, active development of high-efficiency hydrogen fuel cell products such as solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC) is also underway.

President Lim stated, "This year, led by the Hydrogen Safety Technology Institute, we will sequentially visit hydrogen production bases, hydrogen product manufacturers, and hydrogen-specialized complexes to thoroughly inspect safety at production sites," and added, "We will generously support securing the safety of the hydrogen industry and the growth of the green hydrogen industry."

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.