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    Korea Hydraulic Co. to Showcase Korean Hydrogen Compression Package for Automobile Hydrogen Fueling Stations at H2 MEET 2024: “Aiming to Contribute to Achieving Carbon Neutrality by 2050”

    Hydrogen Compression Package (5kg x 1000 bar) │ Provided by Korea Hydraulic Co.
    Hydrogen Compression Package (5kg x 1000 bar) │ Provided by Korea Hydraulic Co.

    Korea Hydraulic Co. (ENPOS) (CEO Seol Cheol-soo) announced its participation in the ‘H2 MEET 2024’, which will be held at KINTEX in Goyang City from September 25 (Wednesday) to 27th (Friday).

    Founded on January 1, 1989, Korea Hydraulic Co. has been operating for 35 years in the Noksan National Industrial Complex in Busan, with 27 employees. The company produces hydrogen compression packages, hydraulic equipment, pressure control systems, and gas test equipment. Continuous research and development have led to the domestic production of cycle test equipment and nitrogen and helium leak test equipment. The company also supplies various hydraulic equipment and tools to the shipbuilding industry domestically and internationally.

    Building on over 30 years of expertise and technology in gas energy, the company embarked on technology development using gas boosters and, anticipating the era of carbon neutrality, has devoted itself to the domestic production and development of new technologies for hydrogen compressors. In 2018, Korea Hydraulic Co. made its mark with the first delivery of a hydrogen compression package to the Yeoju station. Since then, the company has applied its technology to four highway locations, including Anseong and Haman rest areas, and as of August 2024, it is supplying equipment to 50 stations domestically and internationally. Additionally, in 2023, the company succeeded in reducing the weight of its hydrogen compression packages.

    Korea Hydraulic Co. has a network with world-renowned manufacturers related to hydrogen fueling and exports to countries like Malaysia and the United Arab Emirates, based on its extensive experience in production, installation, and operation from the early stages of hydrogen station installation. The company has also been recognized for its contributions to leading the hydrogen industry. It was designated a hydrogen-specialized company in May 2022 and received the Busan Regional Small and Venture Business Administration award in June 2023.

    The company plans to showcase a Korean-style hydrogen compression package for automobile hydrogen fueling stations at this exhibition. This package features two hydraulic double-acting hydrogen compressors capable of raising the hydrogen storage tank pressure to 1,034 bar. This system can stably supply a constant flow rate, demonstrating excellence in stability and energy efficiency.

    Korea Hydraulic Co. emphasizes that the package is designed and assembled in-house, ensuring optimal performance tailored to the domestic environment. The company maintains a network with global manufacturers related to hydrogen stations, operating distributorships with leading overseas companies like HASKEL, BUTECH, NOVA SWISS, and CEJN.

    Hydrogen Compressor Package │ Provided by Korea Hydraulic Co.
    Hydrogen Compressor Package │ Provided by Korea Hydraulic Co.

    Further, the company continues to invest in R&D, such as developing lightweight models and ultra-high-pressure boosting compressors, to ensure customer satisfaction through technological advancements.

    Korea Hydraulic Co. exports to China, India, Malaysia, the United Arab Emirates, Romania, and more, with China being the most significant market. The company exports various products designed and manufactured domestically, including hydraulic cylinders (rams), hand pumps, hydrostatic testers, gas boosters, and hydrogen compression packages. It aims to supply to various regions in Asia.

    Korea Hydraulic Co. stated, “As a hydrogen-specialized company, we are limited to the domestic market and cooperating with manufacturers in various countries. We are preparing to launch packages for off-site stations (using tube trailers), on-site stations, and liquefied hydrogen station BOG. We promise to satisfy our customers with the highest quality and service and to widely promote our technological capabilities domestically and internationally to contribute to the development of the hydrogen industry and achieve Carbon Neutrality by 2050.”

    H2 MEET is a specialized hydrogen industry exhibition for domestic and international companies and institutions involved in hydrogen production, storage, transportation, and utilization. This year’s exhibition aims to be a professional event that will enhance participation from global hydrogen industry companies, generate tangible results, and contribute to the understanding of South Korea’s hydrogen economy ecosystem. Starting this year, it will be held in conjunction with H2WORLD, and concurrently, the K-BATTERY SHOW 2024 and the Heating, Air-Conditioning, Refrigeration, and Fluid Exhibition Korea (HARFKO 2024) will also take place at KINTEX Exhibition Center 1.