KOSPO Pioneers Hydrogen-LNG Power Plant in Sejong City
Key Ideas
- KOSPO completes the first hydrogen and LNG co-firing power plant in South Korea, ensuring a stable energy supply to Sejong City.
- The New Sejong Bitdream power plant is a significant step towards energy transition, with plans to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by over 17% compared to LNG full combustion.
- The project involved the construction of a 630-megawatt power plant and facilities for thermal energy supply, benefitting 390,000 Sejong citizens.
- KOSPO's introduction of a gas turbine capable of co-firing hydrogen up to 50% marks a pioneering effort in the nation's energy sector.
Korea Southern Power Co., Ltd. (KOSPO) has made history by completing South Korea's first hydrogen and LNG co-firing power plant in Sejong City, the country's administrative hub. The New Sejong Bitdream power plant, a part of the government's energy plan, is a major milestone in the nation's energy sector. With a capacity to produce electricity and supply thermal energy, the plant is a collaborative effort involving KOSPO and Korea District Heating Engineering Co., Ltd. The project, initiated in 2007, reached completion in June last year, providing a stable energy source to 390,000 Sejong citizens. Noteworthy features include the incorporation of a gas turbine that can co-fire hydrogen up to 50%, a groundbreaking initiative in South Korea. KOSPO plans to expand hydrogen co-firing by 2028, anticipating a substantial reduction in carbon dioxide emissions compared to traditional LNG combustion. CEO Kim Joon-dong expressed gratitude for the support received and highlighted the plant's role in promoting energy self-sufficiency and future energy transitions in Sejong City.