International Hydrogen Consortium under Korean leadership begins work

18. August 2022 South Korea, the United States and 16 other countries established a working alliance in May to accelerate cooperation in the development of the hydrogen industry, an industry ministry spokesman said. Member countries of the Global Hydrogen Industrial Association Alliance reported on the current status of their hydrogen industries and planned policies at the founding event in Seoul. Led by South Korea, the alliance plans to establish a network for contacts and a hub for hydrogen data and information. According to the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, this should help develop the technology and reduce regulatory restrictions. Participating countries at the first meeting included China, the United Kingdom, Germany and Singapore. Pressure vessels and similar product categories associated with the production of hydrogen require approval through the Korea Gas Safety Corporation (KGS) to be distributed and used in Korea.     Deputy Industry Minister Park Il-jun promoted building large-scale hydrogen production plants in South Korea, as well as facilities for transport and storage both domestically and abroad. This is expected to create a complete system from production through distribution and use of the gas. South Korea’s efforts stem from its shift in energy production from nuclear power and coal to clean and sustainable energy sources. Hydrogen is an environmentally friendly alternative to fossil fuels because it releases only water during the combustion process. Hydrogen gas is produced as a byproduct in industry and petrochemical plants, among others. Feel free to contact us any time if you need assistance or have any questions regarding Korean certifications like KC, KC EMC, KCs, KCs for explosion safety products or KGS factory registration. Tel. Europe: +49-69-271 37 69 261 Tel. US: +1 773 654-2673 Email: info@korea-certification.com Urgent questions? Please do not hesitate to contact us via chat. You will find the chat window at the bottom right of each page (if this is not visible, please check your browser settings). For more information you can download our free brochure “Korea Certification Made Easy – The Booklet“.