SK Inno, Converts Fuel of 8 Ulsan CLX Power Boilers to LNG

Realizing the 'Net Zero Roadmap' Centered on Ulsan CLX

SK Innovation's Ulsan Complex (CLX) power boiler using only eco-friendly fuel liquefied natural gas (LNG). (Photo by SK Inno)

[Asia Economy Reporter Moon Chaeseok]

"In the future, energy will shift from oil-centered to decarbonization, that is, in the form of electricity. The Ulsan Complex (CLX) of SK Innovation, which has well established an oil-centered energy network, will continue to play the role of the heart of energy in South Korea. SK Innovation must continue to innovate to create bigger businesses."

Chey Tae-won, Chairman of SK Group, emphasized that achieving the 'Carbon to Green' strategy of SK Innovation and its oil business subsidiary SK Energy is crucial to accomplishing the group's net-zero (carbon neutrality) management. He stressed the need to create decarbonized energy business opportunities such as electricity, hydrogen, and energy storage systems (ESS) at the core facility, Ulsan CLX.

SK Energy created a 'Net Zero Roadmap' last year to reduce carbon dioxide emissions centered on Ulsan CLX. Viewing net zero as both an obligation and an opportunity, they are reducing carbon energy and increasing eco-friendly energy. They are also considering changing the refinery operation system to focus on eco-friendly process operations. Since July last year, SK Innovation has converted eight power boilers at Ulsan CLX to use only liquefied natural gas (LNG), an eco-friendly fuel. Power boilers are key facilities that produce steam necessary for operating the entire Ulsan CLX process, supplying 500 to 1000 tons per hour.

SK Innovation invested 69 billion KRW in the eight bunker C boilers to convert fuel to LNG and install denitrification facilities to reduce nitrogen oxides. By switching to LNG fuel, annual carbon dioxide emissions can be reduced by 160,000 tons and nitrogen oxides (NOx) by 858 tons, which corresponds to approximately 25% and 72% reductions respectively compared to before. Reducing 160,000 tons of carbon dioxide is equivalent to planting about 64,000 trees every year.

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