LR and Pusan National University Partner to Advance Liquefied Hydrogen Carrier Technology in South Korea
Key Ideas
- Lloyd's Register and Pusan National University in South Korea have signed an agreement to collaborate on advancing liquefied hydrogen carrier technology and cryogenic engineering.
- The partnership includes joint research, technology development, technical knowledge exchange, and international academic cooperation to accelerate the commercialization of liquefied hydrogen carriers.
- The President of Lloyd's Register North East Asia highlighted the importance of this partnership for the future of the hydrogen economy and cryogenic technology.
- This collaboration aims to be a significant turning point in the development of liquefied hydrogen carriers, leveraging world-class cryogenic technology.
Lloyd's Register (LR) has entered into a partnership with the Hydrogen Ship Technology Center at Pusan National University (PNU) in South Korea to advance the technology for liquefied hydrogen carriers. This collaboration will focus on areas such as joint research, technology development, technical knowledge exchange, international academic cooperation, and shared policy initiatives. The goal of this partnership is to speed up the process of commercializing liquefied hydrogen carriers. Sung-Gu Park, President of North East Asia at Lloyd's Register, emphasized the significance of this agreement in the development of liquefied hydrogen carriers and cryogenic engineering technology. He believes that this partnership will play a crucial role in advancing key areas of the future hydrogen economy through international exchange activities based on top-notch cryogenic technology. This partnership signifies a strategic move towards the utilization of hydrogen as a clean energy source in the maritime industry. By combining expertise and resources, LR and PNU aim to drive innovation and progress in the field of hydrogen technology, ultimately contributing to a more sustainable future.