KHNP Hosts Clean Hydrogen Forum

Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP) convened an international two-day forum focused on creating a resilient clean hydrogen supply chain and driving demand to meet the nation's 2050 carbon neutrality goals. The 4th International Clean Hydrogen Forum took place on November 4 and 5 at KINTEX's Exhibition Hall 2.

The event attracted numerous attendees, comprising government officials from the Ministry of Climate, Energy, and Environment along with the National Assembly Hydrogen Economy Forum and the Korea Hydrogen Alliance. Representatives from the global hydrogen sector, including academia and research institutions, also participated.

On the first day, leading energy organizations from Japan, the United States, and China shared their national hydrogen strategies and the state of current technologies. Emphasis was placed on the significance of international collaboration.

The second day featured in-depth expert sessions for more hands-on discussions. Topics ranged from strategies for a global hydrogen market, the establishment of a clean hydrogen certification system, and trends in the water electrolysis market. Participants presented specific measures to stimulate market growth. Lee Kwang-hoon, KHNP's Executive Vice President for Quality and Technology, highlighted that establishing reliable supply chains and sustained demand for clean hydrogen is crucial beyond technological advancements.

He added that KHNP remains committed to hydrogen production and demonstration using diverse clean energy sources, actively collaborating with domestic and foreign institutions to help build a clean hydrogen ecosystem.