The hydrogen production base in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province, will begin operation in August. It is the second following the first, which began operations last year in the southeastern city of Changwon.
The hydrogen production plants will produce hydrogen from natural gas through the steam reforming process. The steam-methane reforming process produces hydrogen from a carbon source using high-temperature steam, about 700C to 1000C. The hydrogen derived from this process will then be used in vehicles leading to a reduction in carbon emissions compared to gasoline-powered cars. Hydrogen-fueled vehicles will contribute to the fight against climate change as they release water vapor after hydrogen is converted to electricity.
The new base is located at the Asan Industrial Complex, about 70 kilometers south of Seoul. It should produce up to 7 tons of hydrogen daily. As a result, more…
Korea Opens Hydrogen Base in Metropolitan Area
