South Korea Eases Regulations for Hydrogen Charging Stations to Support Industry Growth
Key Ideas
- South Korea plans to implement eased regulations for hydrogen charging stations to support the sector's ecosystem.
- New rules under the revised high-pressure gas safety control act focus on lowering barriers for building new hydrogen charging stations.
- The updated guidelines will allow for a reduction in the safety distance between charging stations and surrounding facilities with proper safety measures.
- Hydrogen charging stations will be permitted to host various types of hydrogen fuel cell transportation beyond automobiles.
South Korea's industry ministry announced plans to implement eased regulations for hydrogen charging stations in the country to support the growth of the hydrogen industry. The revised high-pressure gas safety control act, set to be implemented in May, aims to reduce barriers for the construction of new charging stations. The updated guidelines include the flexibility to decrease the safety distance requirement if stations have adequate safety features. Additionally, the stations will now be able to accommodate a range of hydrogen fuel cell transportation, such as forklifts, excavators, and trams. Park Chan-ki, the ministry official, highlighted the increasing public interest in the hydrogen mobility ecosystem and affirmed the government's commitment to revising regulations to facilitate industry expansion.
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