SK Energy Launches Korea's First Hydrogen Fueling Station for Trucks in Ulsan

SK Energy is operating the first hydrogen refueling station in Korea capable of charging large hydrogen trucks.

On the 7th, SK Energy held a completion ceremony for the Ulsan Sanggae SK Hydrogen Refueling Station at the SK Ulsan Netruck House located in Sanggae-dong, Nam-gu, Ulsan. About 80 officials attended, including Kim Doo-gyeom, Mayor of Ulsan Metropolitan City, Kang Joo-yeop, Director of Logistics Policy at the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, and Jang Ho-jun, Head of SK Energy S&P Promotion Team.

The Ulsan Sanggae SK Hydrogen Refueling Station is the first hydrogen refueling station for large trucks in Korea. The government and Ulsan City invested 4 billion KRW and 1.7 billion KRW respectively. SK Energy will operate the station until 2046, leveraging its experience in operating gas stations and LPG refueling stations.

Unlike the existing method of transporting hydrogen using hydrogen tanker trucks, hydrogen is supplied through underground pipelines to enhance operational stability. SK Energy invested 1.3 billion KRW to install approximately 1.5 km of underground pipelines connecting the hydrogen plant and the refueling station.

The refueling capacity is 80 kg per hour, enabling charging of 40 large trucks per day and 16 hydrogen passenger cars per hour. Located 7 km from Ulsan IC and 3 km from Cheongnyang IC, it is expected to improve refueling convenience for local hydrogen vehicle drivers.

SK Energy plans to hold an event offering free refueling for 10 vehicles per day until the 13th, followed by official commercial operation starting on the 14th.

SK Energy plans to expand its hydrogen refueling business for truck customers. Following the fuel cell power generation at gas stations started in February last year, the company is making efforts to shift its business structure toward eco-friendly energy by providing EV charging and car wash services, as well as complex energy stations utilizing hydrogen fuel cells.

Jang Ho-jun, Head of SK Energy S&P Promotion Team, stated, "The spread of hydrogen vehicles is key to carbon emission-free eco-friendly transportation, and establishing an appropriate refueling infrastructure is important. The Ulsan Sanggae SK Hydrogen Refueling Station will contribute to improving the conditions for hydrogen vehicle adoption, including smooth refueling of large hydrogen trucks in line with the expansion of hydrogen vehicle distribution."

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