KHNP Partners with U.S. EPRI on Clean Hydrogen and Low-Carbon Energy Technologies

Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP) has entered into a partnership with the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) of the United States to advance clean hydrogen and low-carbon energy technologies. The collaboration, established on November 4 through a memorandum of understanding (MOU), aims to bolster KHNP's technological capabilities and facilitate the transition to a carbon-neutral energy system.

The memorandum was signed at KINTEX in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province. Under the agreement, KHNP and EPRI will engage in joint research and technical cooperation, focusing on the clean hydrogen value chain and energy storage. Their collaboration will span research, demonstration, project development, and commercialization stages, with technical reviews and assessments to aid project development and investment decision-making.

By pooling their technical expertise, the two organizations aim to assess the feasibility of low-carbon energy projects and identify ways to convert research outcomes into practical applications. Additionally, the partnership will involve exchanging technical information, engineering expertise, and industry best practices. Joint training programs and workshops are also planned to enhance professional capabilities and promote knowledge sharing in emerging energy technologies.

EPRI, founded in 1972, is a non-profit U.S. energy research organization with a global membership of electric utilities and industry stakeholders. It conducts research across the power sector, encompassing electricity generation, transmission, distribution, and end-use technologies. Through this partnership, KHNP aims to broaden its international research network and expedite the development of technologies crucial for the energy transition.

The company anticipates that cooperation with EPRI will aid in identifying promising technologies, evaluating their commercial potential, and creating new business opportunities in the low-carbon energy sector. Gong Young-gon, head of KHNP's Hydrogen Convergence Division, emphasized the significance of the partnership in achieving national carbon neutrality goals and enhancing energy security.

"We will maintain close cooperation with EPRI and actively develop hydrogen and other low-carbon technologies to contribute to the growth of domestic industries."