Governor Kim Kyung-soo Visits Site for Future Eco-Friendly Ship Technology Development

Visit to the 'LNG Demonstration Facility' at Samsung Heavy Industries Geoje Shipyard

Gyeongsangnam-do Provincial Government Building Exterior

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Saeyan] On the 4th, Governor Kim Kyung-soo visited the 'Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Demonstration Facility' at Samsung Heavy Industries Geoje Shipyard along with Prime Minister Kim Boo-kyum to inspect the development status of eco-friendly ship technology and listen to the industry's difficulties.

The governor's visit was aimed at inspecting the domestic development site of future eco-friendly ship-related technologies and promoting the sustainable growth of the shipbuilding industry in Gyeongnam.

The LNG demonstration facility is the world's only integrated LNG research and development facility for shipbuilding and offshore that can develop core technologies required for each stage of the 'LNG value chain,' from natural gas production to transportation, storage, and supply.

With the completion of the LNG demonstration facility last month, it is expected to accelerate the localization of related equipment such as natural gas liquefaction and re-liquefaction processes, gas engines, and fuel supply systems.

Accordingly, Samsung Heavy Industries plans to open the LNG demonstration facility for use by small and medium-sized equipment companies to lead win-win cooperation between large and small businesses in the shipbuilding industry.

Governor Kim said, "I appreciate your efforts to allow local equipment companies to utilize the facility during the technology development process," adding, "I ask for your continued support in helping equipment companies develop their technologies."

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