Gangwon Province to Host 'Hydrogen Storage and Transportation Technology Exchange Seminar' on September 25-26

Exploring Carbon Neutrality Strategies
and Future Business Models

Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province (Governor Kim Jin-tae) announced on September 22 that it will host the 'Hydrogen Storage and Transportation Technology Exchange Seminar' from September 25 to 26 at the Donghae Mangsang Convention Center and throughout the Donghae and Samcheok areas.

Poster for the 'Hydrogen Storage and Transportation Technology Exchange Seminar.' Provided by Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province

This seminar has been organized to share innovative technologies in hydrogen storage and transportation for energy transition and carbon neutrality, and to strengthen cooperation among companies, universities, and research institutes. Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province, Donghae City, Samcheok City, Korea East-West Power Company, and the Hydrogen Safety Cluster Convergence Graduate School at Kangwon National University are jointly organizing and hosting the event. Numerous stakeholders from the hydrogen industry, including the Korea Institute of Advanced Technology and Seoul National University of Science and Technology, will participate.

On the first day of the seminar, presentations will be given on topics such as the current status of the Gangwon Special Hydrogen Cluster Project, strategies for hydrogen storage, transportation, and workforce development, the role and outlook of P2G technology in the era of energy transition, and the current status of hydrogen slush and e-methane technology development. This will be followed by a comprehensive discussion on the theme of 'Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province's Carbon Neutrality Strategy.'

On the second day, participants will visit key sites such as the Donghae Green Hydrogen R&D Cluster, the Samcheok Gyodong Complex Station, and the Hydrogen Pilot City to explore future business models and practical cooperation measures linked to the hydrogen-specialized cluster.

Son Chang-hwan, Head of the Global Headquarters of Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province, stated, "This seminar will serve as an important opportunity to attract companies and identify research and development projects for the establishment of the hydrogen-specialized cluster," adding, "We will do our utmost to ensure that Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province's hydrogen storage and transportation industry becomes a hub leading the realization of carbon neutrality and energy transition."

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