Since the transition to new renewable energy to achieve carbon neutrality is becoming a global requirement, abundant and eco-friendly hydrogen is gaining attention as a future energy source. In light of this, KOGAS is taking the lead in establishing hydrogen-related infrastructure to invigorate Korea’s hydrogen economy.

KOGAS laid the legal basis for including hydrogen in the scope of the company’s business in 2018 in order to lead the hydrogen industry in Korea, and was selected by the government as the exclusive hydrogen distributor through a public offering in July 2020. Going forward, we plan to play an active role in the entire hydrogen industry from production to sales through a step-by-step strategy.

KOGAS Hydrogen Business Development Strategy

KOGAS will lead the transition to a clean hydrogen society by establishing a green hydrogen ecosystem in 2040, based on the gray and blue hydrogen network established by 2030. By 2030, we will produce and supply blue hydrogen without greenhouse gas emissions by introducing carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) technology along with the establishment of hydrogen infrastructure such as base-type hydrogen production bases and hydrogen charging stations. Furthermore, we will create an eco-friendly hydrogen society by importing 1.21 million tons of overseas green hydrogen by 2040.

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*Gray Hydrogen: Hydrogen produced by reforming natural gas. Also called reformed hydrogen or extract hydrogen.
  Blue Hydrogen: Hydrogen that reduces greenhouse gas emissions by capturing carbon dioxide generated in the process of producing gray hydrogen
  Green Hydrogen: Hydrogen produced by electrolyzing water with electricity from renewable sources such as solar and wind power

KOGAS will establish a production and supply system for blue hydrogen and green hydrogen.

KOGAS will construct a total of 132 hydrogen charging stations by 2030 to promote the supply of hydrogen vehicles, an eco-friendly transport method.