Gyeonggi-do and the Gyeonggi-do Business & Science Accelerator (GBSA) participated in ‘H2 MEET 2024,’ held from September 25 to 27 at KINTEX, Goyang. They presented the innovative technological achievements of hydrogen companies based in Gyeonggi-do.
‘H2 MEET 2024’ featured 317 companies and institutions from 24 countries, showcasing the latest hydrogen technologies and trends, from production and storage to transportation and utilization.
Gyeonggi-do and GBSA set up a joint pavilion with five companies participating in the “Gyeonggi-do Next-Generation Hydrogen Energy Technology Development Project.” This project supports hydrogen energy-related R&D by selecting three projects and providing up to KRW 400 million per project for two years. The initiative funds necessary research expenses, including labor costs, to promote technological innovation and commercialization for hydrogen energy companies in Gyeonggi region.
The five participating companies recorded 75 consultations at the exhibition, exploring opportunities for international market expansion.
Anytech has developed a technology to convert carbon dioxide from hydrogen production into useful resources. This technology captures and processes carbon dioxide to produce calcium carbonate. It has also developed a hydrogen burner for semiconductor and display manufacturing processes.
EcoSystech introduced an innovative device integrating Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) and chemical absorption methods to improve hydrogen recovery rates.
Over two years, both companies have achieved visible research outcomes, including six patent applications, two patent registrations, and two program registrations.
Three companies participating in the exhibition for the first time also drew significant attention. ENERICH is working on localizing components used in Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Electrolysis Cells (PEMEC) equipment. The company focuses on developing a titanium porous transport layer (PTL) that enhances corrosion resistance, stability, and efficiency.
Nova Inc. is developing a fuel cell stack that can be installed and used in aircraft and ships. The 150kW-class product incorporates lightweight technology, significantly contributing to reducing carbon emissions from transportation.
YL Energy is developing certification testing and evaluation equipment for safety valves, a critical component of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.
An EcoSystech representative noted, “Interacting with global hydrogen industry experts allowed us to verify the competitiveness of our technology and increased our expectations for entering overseas markets.”
Han-gyu Jeong, Director of Gyeonggi-do’s Advanced Mobility Division, stated, “Gyeonggi-do hosts 27.2% of the nation’s hydrogen-related companies, the highest concentration in Korea. We will continue to support technology development for hydrogen companies in the region to drive sustainable energy innovation through hydrogen energy.”
H2 MEET is a specialized hydrogen industry exhibition for Korean and international companies and institutions involved in hydrogen production, storage, transportation, and utilization. From this year, H2 MEET aims to become a professional event that will enhance participation from global hydrogen industry companies, generate tangible results, and contribute to understanding South Korea’s hydrogen economy ecosystem. Starting this year, it will be held in conjunction with H2WORLD and concurrently with the K-BATTERY SHOW 2024 and HARFKO (Heating Air Conditioning Refrigeration and Fluid Exhibition—Korea) 2024 at KINTEX 1.