Tongyeong-si Holds Final Report Meeting on Hydrogen Transportation Complex Base Construction Project

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Tongyeong City held the final report meeting for the basic plan and feasibility study service of the hydrogen transportation complex base construction project on the 19th.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Seryeong] Tongyeong City, Gyeongnam Province, completed the final report meeting for the ‘Hydrogen Transportation Complex Base Construction Project Basic Plan and Feasibility Study Service’ on the 19th.

The ‘Hydrogen Transportation Complex Base Construction Project’ is a project promoted as part of the 7th local government’s pledge to establish a ‘Hydrogen Energy Industry Mecca’ and was finally selected last October in the pilot project contest for hydrogen transportation complex base construction hosted by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport.

With a total project cost of 18.6 billion KRW including national funds, the project aims to establish the city’s hydrogen economy foundation and facilitate the transition to eco-friendly public transportation.

The city plans to supply hydrogen stably and inexpensively by linking with the Korea Gas Corporation LNG receiving base and gradually convert all 108 existing diesel city buses to eco-friendly hydrogen buses.

Once the base is established, up to 1,920 kg of hydrogen can be produced daily, allowing charging of up to 77 city buses or 384 general passenger cars per day.

When hydrogen buses operate, approximately 36,000 tons of air, which 6,500 adults can breathe annually, will be purified, and noise pollution will also be reduced.

As a hydrogen production hub in the southern coastal area, it will supply hydrogen to nearby regions and create employment for related companies, presenting possibilities for attracting and growing businesses.

Officials expect it to contribute to solidifying the image as a hydrogen-based eco-friendly city and achieving a healthy and clean city.

Mayor Kang Seok-ju said, “The establishment of the hydrogen transportation complex base will become a new growth engine for regional development,” and added, “I hope city council members and city officials actively join forces to successfully complete the project.”

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