SK E&S and partners ink MoU to build Korea’s largest low-carbon hydrogen plant

In the Netherlands, Offshore Energy reported that SK E&S, a part of South Korean conglomerate SK Group, has partnered with GE Vernova, Air Liquide Engineering & Construction, Chungcheongnam-do Government, and Korea Midland Power (KOMIPO) for the construction of a low-carbon hydrogen plant in Korea. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aims for the mass production of low-carbon hydrogen, leading to the early establishment of the domestic hydrogen ecosystem and contributing to global carbon neutrality, according to the report. The proposed plant will be located in Boryeong City, Chungcheongnam-do. Air Liquide Engineering & Construction will handle hydrogen production and liquefaction equipment, while GE will manufacture hydrogen/natural gas co-fired turbines. Chungcheongnam-do will provide administrative support and permits for the hydrogen project, and KOMIPO will support project management and maintenance for the entire plant construction. Through the agreement, SK E&S intends to play a key role in the stable production and supply of 250,000 tons of low-carbon hydrogen annually and use it for mobility and power generation, the report added.

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