Gangwon Holds Hydrogen Storage and Transportation Technology Seminar... Seeking to Attract Cluster Companies and Revitalize the Hydrogen Industry

Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province (Governor Kim Jin-tae) announced that it held the "Hydrogen Storage and Transportation Technology Exchange Seminar" for two days from November 10 to 11 at Sol Beach Resort Samcheok and the Donghae-Samcheok area, with the aim of revitalizing the hydrogen industry by attracting and supporting the relocation of companies specializing in hydrogen clusters.

Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province held a "Hydrogen Storage and Transportation Technology Exchange Seminar" on the 10th at Sol Beach Resort Samcheok and the Donghae-Samcheok area to promote the hydrogen industry, including attracting and supporting the relocation of companies specializing in hydrogen. Provided by Gangwon Province

More than 100 participants attended the seminar, including representatives from Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province, Donghae City, Samcheok City, Korea Institute of Energy Technology Evaluation and Planning, Korea East-West Power, Korea Institute of Industrial Technology, Korea Institute of Energy Research, Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology, Kangwon National University, and various hydrogen-related companies.

The attendees discussed innovative directions for hydrogen storage and transportation technologies to achieve energy transition and carbon neutrality, and explored ways to strengthen technical exchanges and cooperation among companies, universities, and research institutes.

On the first day, November 10, the event began with a briefing session for companies to promote the hydrogen cluster, including presentations on the current status of the Gangwon hydrogen cluster project, an introduction to the cluster site, and strategies for revitalizing the hydrogen industry in Gangwon Province.

In the second session, presentations were given on the latest trends in hydrogen storage and transportation technology, such as low-cost clean ammonia fuel production technology and liquid organic hydrogen carrier (LOHC) storage technology, reaffirming the commitment to practical cooperation among participating organizations.

On November 11, participants visited the Donghae Green Hydrogen R&D Cluster, Samcheok Gyodong Complex Station, and the Hydrogen Pilot City, where they discussed future-oriented business models and strategies for inter-industry collaboration that could be linked to the hydrogen cluster.

Meanwhile, Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province previously held a technology exchange seminar on September 25-26, covering topics such as "Current Status of Hydrogen Storage, Transportation, and e-Methane Production Technology," "Hydrogen Slurry Technology Development," and "Strategies for Achieving Carbon Neutrality." The province plans to continue holding regular seminars to monitor technological trends and share information within the hydrogen industry.

Son Changhwan, Head of the Global Headquarters, stated, "This seminar will serve as an important stepping stone for attracting companies to the hydrogen cluster and driving innovation in hydrogen storage and transportation technologies," adding, "We will do our utmost to ensure that Gangwon's hydrogen storage and transportation industry becomes a key hub for leading carbon neutrality and energy transition."

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