- Hyundai Motor Group indicators a multilateral MoU with Pyeongtaek Metropolis and key stakeholders to develop carbon-neutral hydrogen port initiatives
- Kia and Hyundai Glovis to put in hydrogen gasoline cell-based energy turbines at Pyeongtaek Port
- The initiative will set up large-scale hydrogen infrastructure to decarbonize port
- Hydrogen purposes to broaden throughout port logistics, vitality programs and clear transport options
Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) at this time introduced a multilateral Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Pyeongtaek Metropolis and key companions to develop carbon-neutral hydrogen port initiatives. The partnership goals to ascertain Korean mannequin for port decarbonization and contribute to nationwide carbon neutrality objectives.
Beneath the settlement, Hyundai Motor Firm will oversee hydrogen-related enterprise technique, whereas Kia Company and Hyundai Glovis Co. will introduce and function hydrogen gasoline cell energy turbines at their amenities in Pyeongtaek Port. The initiative goals to put the muse for large-scale hydrogen use throughout port operations.
The plan consists of leveraging the hydrogen manufacturing advanced close to Pyeongtaek Port to ascertain a steady hydrogen-based energy provide system with a 15-km pipeline. The Group and companions will complement these efforts with joint expertise growth and demonstration initiatives for gasoline cell turbines at Kia and Hyundai Glovis amenities.
The Group and Pyeongtaek Metropolis will flip these plans right into a complete vitality framework for port operations. This framework will guarantee reliability via gasoline cell energy technology and an built-in hydrogen provide system. In parallel, they’ll broaden hydrogen-powered transport automobiles and port tools and set up hydrogen refueling stations.
Ken Ramirez, Head of International Power & Hydrogen Enterprise Division at Hyundai Motor Group mentioned: “Hyundai is honored to collectively drive this essential collaboration as a public-private partnership geared toward delivering real-world hydrogen purposes to realize the objectives of each, the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries’ ‘Hydrogen Port’ coverage and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport’s ‘Hydrogen Metropolis’ coverage. It represents the primary home initiative to ascertain a broad hydrogen ecosystem for port decarbonization, leveraging Pyeongtaek Port’s superior infrastructure.”
Lengthy-term plans for the undertaking embrace growing hydrogen and ammonia bunkering amenities to help future zero-emission vessels and exploring the adoption of Different Maritime Energy (AMP) programs to scale back emissions from berthed ships.
The Group and Pyeongtaek Metropolis goal to broaden the inexperienced hydrogen provide chain via ammonia imports and broaden hydrogen-based operations to boost stability and effectivity. Collaboration with Gyeonggi Pyeongtaek Port Company (GPPC) and the Pyeongtaek Regional Workplace of Oceans and Fisheries will give attention to enterprise growth methods and regulatory enhancements.
Beginning in November 2024, Hyundai Motor has piloted Korea’s first hydrogen-powered auto transport truck between its Asan plant and Pyeongtaek Port, underscoring the Group’s dedication to decarbonizing port logistics and constructing a complete hydrogen mobility ecosystem.
Hyundai Motor Group goals to contribute to the event of Pyeongtaek’s hydrogen ecosystem by leveraging its group-wide hydrogen enterprise capabilities via HTWO, the Group’s devoted hydrogen model and enterprise platform. The Group continues to advance scalable hydrogen options throughout the excellent worth chain whereas fostering collaboration, innovation, and funding with exterior companions to speed up the transition to a sustainable hydrogen financial system.
