Korea Central Power's Green Initiatives and Hydrogen Power Plans
Key Ideas
- Korea Central Power's Boryeong Power Headquarters undertook an extensive environmental facility enhancement project to reduce pollutant emissions and achieved an 86% reduction in air pollutants in 2018 compared to 2017.
- The company installed a carbon dioxide capture facility, aiming to capture and reuse 35,000 tons of CO2 annually, contributing to agricultural and industrial sectors.
- Efforts towards water management include the establishment of 'ReWater 70' roadmap to increase water reuse, with plans to build a sewage treatment water reuse facility and reach a 70% water reuse rate by 2025.
- Korea Central Power is leading the way in hydrogen power generation by planning to commercialize hydrogen hybrid power generation, part of its strategy to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 through greenhouse gas reduction and renewable energy projects.
Korea Central Power's Boryeong Power Headquarters in South Korea has embarked on an ambitious environmental initiative to enhance performance and reduce pollutant emissions. The project, with an investment of approximately KRW 800 billion, focused on units 3 and 4, implementing new technologies like GGH and renovating absorption towers. The company excelled in reducing air pollutants by 86% in 2018, ranking at the top for four consecutive years in power generation companies. Additionally, a carbon dioxide capture facility capturing 35,000 tons annually was installed, emphasizing sustainability and reuse. The company also aims to increase water reuse through the 'ReWater 70' roadmap, with plans for a sewage treatment water reuse facility. Korea Central Power is pioneering hydrogen power generation, with a focus on carbon neutrality by 2050. Initiatives include a new complex power plant with hydrogen hybrid power generation, aiming for a 3% improvement in efficiency. The company also plans to replace old coal power plants with LNG plants, demonstrating commitment to eco-friendly energy and sustainable development.
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Blue Hydrogen
Renewable Energy
Climate Change
Green Technology
Power Generation
Environmental Sustainability
Carbon Capture
Water Management
Corporate Social Responsibility
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