February 2023 - MPR Korea Certification

SK E&S presents hydrogen-powered drone at CES

SK Group’s natural gas division, SK E&S presented sustainable energy solutions at CES, which took place in January. At the US tech show in Las Vegas, SK E&S and partners showcased a fuel cell, hydrogen-powered drone and electric charging stations. Hydrogen is considered a green energy and a solution for achieving emission targets, as it does not emit pollutants when used. Hydrogen, or the fuel cell that runs on it, can be used to power forklifts, among other things. In the USA, SK E&S plans to market the GenDrive fuel cell and the GenFuel hydrogen dispenser together with the company Plug Power. SK E&S and its US subsidiary invested 1.6 billion US dollars in Plug Power last year. Machinery and components and products in this field often require KC certification to be approved for import and distribution in Korea.

SK E&S is also working on a hydrogen-powered drone that completed a 13-hour, 24-minute flight earlier this year, setting a record for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in its class. For propulsion, SK E&S uses liquid hydrogen, which has a higher energy density and stability than gaseous hydrogen. Drones with a tank for gaseous hydrogen can fly 26 times longer than drones with lithium-ion batteries and 6 times longer than drones with gaseous hydrogen as fuel. The Californian start-up EverCharge Inc., acquired by SK E&S, presented an EV charging solution for private users and the domestic sector called “COVE” at CES. At the show, SK E&S displayed diagrams for its CCUS technology, which can capture, store and use carbon dioxide from industrial processes. In Australia, SK E&S is pushing ahead with the development of a gas field where the CO₂ storage technology will be used. In May 2022, the South Koreans announced that they would invest in a project to capture and store up to 12 million tonnes of carbon dioxide currently emitted by 32 bioethanol plants in the United States Midwest.

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SKC presented semiconductor and battery materials at CES

SK Group’s chemicals and materials business, SKC Co, unveiled a range of new products at CES. At the tech show, which took place in Las Vegas in January, the Koreans unveiled a semiconductor glass substrate, copper foil for batteries and bioplastics, among other products. The glass substrate, described by SKC as a “milestone in development” for semiconductor production, was presented to the public for the first time at CES. SKC is investing around 600 million US dollars in the construction of a glass substrate plant in the US state of Georgia. Glass substrate is the name given to a thin layer of glass on which computer chips are created. It requires less space than plastic or silicone-based substrates and enables the production of faster and more energy-efficient chips. SKC’s US offshoot Absolics Inc. will be the first company in the world to mass-produce this important starting material. Machines and equipment needed to manufacture products in these product categories generally require KC certification to be approved for import and sale in Korea.

Furthermore, SKC showed a new type of copper foil for the production of EV batteries at CES. The SK Nexilis foil business is able to produce copper foil with a thickness of only 4 micrometres. This corresponds to one-thirtieth of the thickness of a human hair. The foil is produced at a width of 1.4 metres and a length of 77 kilometres. According to SKC, this would be the world’s thinnest, widest and longest copper foil ever produced. With materials for anodes made of silicone, the company will introduce another component for EV batteries next year, the silicone is supposed to improve the range and charging speed. SKC is investing in the British battery material manufacturer Nexeon for this purpose and will work with them in development in the future. At CES, SKC participated in a food truck event serving alternative foods such as plant-based milk and meat substitutes. SKC provided disposable tableware made from biodegradable plastics for the event.

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Lotte Chemical joins hands with RWE and Mitsubishi to embark on an ammonia venture

Lotte Chemical has joined forces with RWE, a German energy giant, and Japan’s Mitsubishi Corp. to form a world-wide partnership focused on clean ammonia. This partnership aims to establish a comprehensive system for the production and distribution of clean ammonia across Asia, Europe, and the United States, with a joint effort by all partners involved. Machinery and equipment involved in the production of chemicals often requires KC or KCs certification in order to be approved for the Korean market.

The first milestone in this venture was achieved on 7th February, when the three companies gathered at the Lotte World Tower in Seoul to officially sign a Joint Study Agreement (JSA).
The Joint Study Agreement (JSA) signed by the three companies has set the stage for a collaborative effort to launch production and export of clean ammonia (blue and green) at the Port of Corpus Christi in Texas, the largest energy export terminal in the United States. The project has ambitious goals, with plans to gradually produce a maximum of 10 million tons of clean ammonia, beginning in 2030. This ammonia will then be exported to Asia and Europe through shared shipment facilities.
The Corpus Christi area boasts a wealth of natural gas resources, making it a prime location to harness the power of renewable energy. Its abundant resources and advantageous location, along with its well-developed export infrastructure, including top-notch port facilities, make it an ideal spot for producing clean ammonia.

LG and Magna strengthen cooperation for autonomous driving solutions

LG Electronics and automotive supplier Magna announced in early January that they will strengthen their cooperation in the field of autonomous driving. The two companies are combining synergies of LG’s advanced in-car entertainment technology and Magna’s driver assistance systems. There are plans to develop a prototype for new systems and conduct a joint feasibility study. LG and Magna were also present at the CES electronics show in Las Vegas in January to make new business contacts with global car manufacturers. Parts and equipment used in the production of autonomous vehicles often require KCs certification to be approved for import and sale in Korea.

LG has been continuously developing its in-car entertainment systems in recent years and is the world’s number one with 23 per cent market share, according to market analyst Strategy Analytics. LG’s portfolio includes telematics, audio, video and navigation systems. The expanded collaboration between the two companies stems from the LG Magna e-Powertrain joint venture of 2021. After building plants in South Korea and China, LG Magna is now building a third automotive parts plant in Mexico at a cost of US$100 million.

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SK E&S presents hydrogen-powered drone at CES

SKC presented semiconductor and battery materials at CES

Lotte Chemical joins hands with RWE and Mitsubishi to embark on an ammonia venture

LG and Magna strengthen cooperation for autonomous driving solutions

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