KOGAS-operated hydrogen refueling locations

State-run agency responsible for gas safety management, including standards, inspections and approvals for gas-related facilities and equipment.

National hydrogen economy development and leadership

State-run agency responsible for gas safety management, including standards, inspections and approvals for gas-related facilities and equipment.

A safety management system that uses real-time monitoring via compressors and other equipment connected to sensors to detect abnormalities at hydrogen fuel stations.

South Korea

A cooperation agreement signed in March 2021 between the environment ministry and major LPG fueling station operators to convert up to 2,000 LPG stations into dual-purpose locations for both LPG and hydrogen refueling.

A joint project by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy and Korea Gas Safety Corporation to implement real-time monitoring of hydrogen refueling locations using sensors and compressors connected to a central control tower.