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Participation from Hyundai Motor Group, Samsung C&T, Hanwha Aerospace, and Others
Expanding Opportunities to Join the Global Hydrogen Supply Chain and Value Chain

[Gas News = Reporter Han Sang-won] Korea showcased the competitiveness of its hydrogen value chain at a major international event attended by hydrogen industry stakeholders from around the world.

The Korea Hydrogen Alliance announced that, together with the Korea Institute of Energy Technology Evaluation and Planning (KETEP) and KOTRA, it operated the Korea Pavilion at the World Hydrogen 2026 Summit & Exhibition (WHS 2026), held at Rotterdam Ahoy in the Netherlands from May 20 to 21.

Celebrating its 7th edition this year, WHS 2026 is one of the world’s largest hydrogen-focused exhibitions and conferences, bringing together governments, companies, research institutes, and experts from more than 70 countries. The event serves as a global platform to share hydrogen policies, technologies, and market trends while discussing international cooperation opportunities.

The event took place over three days from May 19 to 21, with the exhibition held on May 20 and 21. Organized by the Sustainable Energy Council and RX Global, the exhibition covered the entire hydrogen industry value chain, including hydrogen production, storage, distribution, and mobility technologies and products.

A total of nine Korean companies representing the domestic hydrogen value chain participated in the Korea Pavilion. Hyundai Motor Group showcased key solutions and business strategies centered around its hydrogen business platform “HTWO.” Samsung C&T introduced its green hydrogen production plant technologies, while Hanwha Aerospace presented fuel cell technologies for maritime applications.

In addition, competitive Korean small and medium-sized enterprises also demonstrated a range of hydrogen technologies, including:

• MICOPOWER (solid oxide fuel cell systems)
• Wonik T&I (high-purity hydrogen reformers and hydrogen storage alloy systems)
• Cryos (liquid hydrogen storage and transportation systems)
• Duksan Aether CT (hydrogen storage vessels and tube trailers)
• GTC (large-scale hydrogen compressors)
• LT Metal (titanium materials for water electrolysis stacks)

Through the operation of the Korea Pavilion, the Korea Hydrogen Alliance actively promoted Korea’s hydrogen technologies and industrial ecosystem to the international community while supporting participating companies in expanding into overseas markets. In particular, the collaboration among the three organizations throughout the planning, operation, and company support processes helped create opportunities for Korean companies to participate more actively in the global hydrogen supply chain and value chain.

Kim Jae-hong, Chairman of the Korea Hydrogen Alliance, stated, “The operation of the Korea Pavilion at WHS 2026 was a meaningful opportunity to showcase the technological competitiveness of Korea’s hydrogen industry to the global market and to identify new opportunities for international cooperation. We will continue to provide follow-up support so that Korean companies can participate in the global supply chain and achieve tangible overseas business results.”

Source: Gas News (www.gasnews.com)