KOGAS

R&D Organizations and Status

R&D Organization (based on research researchers)

(As of Aug 1, 2025, unit: person)

Organization, Research Personnel, Main Research Areas
Organization	Research Personnel	Main Research Areas
New Business Technology Research Division	18	Developing source technology for eco-friendly and future energy Research project execution, and technology development Hydrogen production technology development Development of hydrogen storage and transport processes such as synthesizing liquid hydrogen compounds and hydrogen liquefaction Development of technology in the field of hydrogen use such as complex energy hubs, hydrogen charging stations, and distributed power generation CO²capture, use and storage technology Evaluation of the entire hydrogen value chain, and development of unused energy technology Technical advice Operation, maintenance, and management of research facilities, equipment, and nonledger assets
Cryogenic Technology Research Division	19	Commercializing technology development, and business technology support Research project execution, and technology development LNG storage tank and LNG carrier cargo hold technology LNG plant technology (LNG liquefaction and regasification plant design, operation, and maintenance) LNG supply technology for transportation such as LNG bunkering Process technology utilizing LNG cold energy Hydrogen-receiving base design technology Technical advice Operation, maintenance, and management of research facilities, equipment, and nonledger assets
Gas Technology Research Division	20	Operational optimization technical support such as production and supply facilities Research project execution, and technology development Facility integrity, and lifespan prediction technology Predictive equipment maintenance technology Equipment risk assessment, safety diagnosis, and loss prevention technology Improvement of outdated production and supply facilities, and convergence of new technologies Development of localized facilities, and cooperation with small and medium-sized enterprises in technology development Technical advice and support for field departments Operation, maintenance, and management of research facilities, equipment, and nonledger assets
CCUS Research Team	8	A study on carbon dioxide underground storage technologies and technical support A study on carbon dioxide capture and use Short term on-site support for E&P Conducting long-term E&P technical analysis research projects Conducting joint research with related organizations Management of E&P assets including static and dynamic reservoir model
Calibration & Measurement Research Team	4	Research project execution, and technology development Technology for gas metering and quality optimization Development of weighing equipment Continuous development of ultra-precise flow measurement and calibration technology Monitoring and diagnosis technology to improve precision and accuracy of weighing equipment Technology for PNG introduction Operation of Korea Laboratory Accreditation Scheme (KOLAS), and maintaining status as test agency Periodic calibration and testing of weighing equipment for in-house trading Weighing and quality-related technical advice and training support Operation, maintenance, and management of research facilities, equipment, and nonledger assets
R&D Planning & Operation Team	3	Planning research projects Planning and management of annual R&D program Selection of short-term research projects Planning of technology development roadmap action plan Operation of research information system
Total	72