South Korea to Ease Regulations for Hydrogen Charging Stations in Support of Industry Growth
Key Ideas
- South Korea plans to implement eased regulations for hydrogen charging stations in May to support the sector's ecosystem.
- New rules will focus on lowering barriers for building new stations by allowing reduced safety distances with proper safety measures.
- Stations will accommodate various hydrogen fuel cell transportation, promoting growth in the hydrogen mobility ecosystem.
- Government commitment to revamp regulations to further support the growth of the hydrogen industry.
South Korea's industry ministry announced plans to ease regulations for hydrogen charging stations in the coming year to bolster the hydrogen sector's ecosystem. The revised high-pressure gas safety control act, set to be implemented in May, will reduce barriers for constructing new stations. Safety distances between stations and surrounding facilities can be decreased with the installation of protection walls and safety measures. Additionally, the updated guidelines will permit the hosting of various hydrogen fuel cell transportation modes like forklifts, excavators, and trams at these stations. The ministry official highlighted the increasing public interest in the hydrogen mobility ecosystem following the introduction of new hydrogen vehicles. The government reaffirmed its dedication to revising regulations to foster the growth of the hydrogen industry.