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- Samsung C&T completes Korea’s first off-grid green hydrogen production facility powered entirely by renewable energy in Gimcheon
- The 10MW facility produces 0.6 tons of green hydrogen daily, strengthening Samsung C&T’s global green hydrogen competitiveness
Samsung C&T’s Engineering & Construction (E&C) Group announced on March 25 that it has completed Korea’s first off-grid green hydrogen production facility powered entirely by renewable energy, marking another milestone in the company’s clean energy development efforts.
Located in Gimcheon, Gyeongsangbuk-do, the facility produces green hydrogen using solar power without relying on external electricity sources.
The completion ceremony was attended by key government and industry officials, including Minister of Climate, Energy, and Environment Sung-hwan Kim, National Assembly Member Eon-seok Song, Vice Governor for Economic Affairs of Gyeongsangbuk-do Geum-hee Yang, Gimcheon Mayor Nak-ho Bae, Daegu Regional Environmental Office Head Eun-hee Cho, Korea Institute of Energy Technology Evaluation and Planning President Seung-jae Lee, Korea Hydrogen Alliance Chairman Jae-hong Kim, and Samsung C&T CEO Se-chul Oh.
The project introduces a new off-grid model that produces green hydrogen using 100% renewable energy generated from an 8.3MW solar power system. Through 10MW water electrolysis, the facility can produce approximately 0.6 tons of green hydrogen per day, or more than 230 tons annually. The hydrogen produced at the site will be supplied to local hydrogen infrastructure, including hydrogen vehicle charging stations, supporting the expansion of clean hydrogen infrastructure and local hydrogen supply.
Building a New Green Hydrogen Model Through Full EPC Execution
This project represents Korea’s first off-grid green hydrogen production facility, meaning it generates hydrogen without relying on external power grids. By directly utilizing renewable energy, the project introduces a new model for green hydrogen production in Korea.
Samsung C&T performed the full EPC scope for the project, including the design, procurement, and construction of solar power systems, electrolyzers, and hydrogen production and storage facilities. The company also plans to participate in operations and maintenance (O&M) to ensure stable facility operations and continue advancing its technological capabilities.
Through this project, Samsung C&T plans to leverage its experience to expand into overseas green hydrogen projects while also contributing to the localization of electrolyzers and operational technologies designated as national strategic technologies.
Strengthening Global Competitiveness Across the Hydrogen Value Chain
“This project marks Korea’s first off-grid green hydrogen production facility and provides a technological foundation for future large-scale green hydrogen projects both domestically and globally,” said KiSuk Chung, Head of Samsung C&T’s Renewables Technology Laboratory.
He added that Samsung C&T will continue strengthening its competitiveness in the global green hydrogen market by leveraging eco-friendly energy technologies and business capabilities.
Samsung C&T’s Engineering & Construction Division is positioning green hydrogen and ammonia as key pillars of its future eco-friendly energy business. The company is actively pursuing related projects in global markets, including the Middle East and Australia.
In Korea, Samsung C&T is also participating in hydrogen and ammonia storage and supply infrastructure projects, expanding its presence across the entire green hydrogen value chain.
