Utility and Kunwha E&C Collaborate on Carbon-Negative Hydrogen Plant Deployment in Support of South Korea's Hydrogen Economy
Key Ideas
  • Utility and Kunwha E&C have entered into a joint project development agreement to deploy H2Gen technology for carbon-negative hydrogen production from biogas in support of South Korea's Hydrogen Economy Roadmap.
  • The collaboration aims to create regional biogas-to-hydrogen hubs to supply power for heavy-duty mobility applications like hydrogen fuel cell buses, trucks, and trams, enhancing waste management and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
  • H2Gen technology offers benefits such as direct biogas conversion to hydrogen, lower capital costs, modular and scalable design, and operational simplicity, aligning with South Korea's low-carbon hydrogen goals.
  • The partnership between Utility and Kunwha E&C signifies a commitment to developing profitable, sustainable projects that strengthen the biogas-to-hydrogen value chain and accelerate decarbonization in various industries.
Utility, a company specializing in off-gas-to-value solutions, has announced a joint project development agreement with Kunwha E&C, a leading Korean engineering firm, to deploy carbon-negative hydrogen production plants in South Korea utilizing Utility's H2Gen technology. This initiative aligns with South Korea's Hydrogen Economy Roadmap, emphasizing biogas and hydrogen to reduce emissions and enhance waste management. Kunwha E&C brings its expertise in large-scale infrastructure and energy transition projects to the partnership, focusing on industrial decarbonization through innovative technologies like H2Gen. The collaboration targets the creation of biogas-to-hydrogen hubs for heavy-duty mobility applications, supporting the shift to cleaner energy sources. H2Gen technology offers several advantages, including direct biogas conversion to hydrogen, cost-effectiveness, modular design, and carbon intensity alignment with Korea's sustainability goals. The partnership aims to drive decarbonization in sectors like steel, petrochemicals, and mobility by providing clean, economical hydrogen production. Utility's H2Gen technology enables the conversion of low-value industrial off-gases and biogases into high-purity hydrogen, contributing to practical and cost-effective decarbonization. The collaboration between Utility and Kunwha E&C signifies a shared commitment to sustainable projects that advance the adoption of clean energy solutions and strengthen the hydrogen value chain.
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