Liquid Hydrogen Carrier Demonstration Project

Source: International Energy Agency
Last updated: 05 September 2025
Document drafted by the government envisioning that the three largest shipbuilding companies will work towards the demonstration and commercialization of liquid hydrogen ships. The plan includes a total investment of KRW 55.5 billion in 2025. A demonstration vessel (2000 m3) is to be designed by 2025 with construction in 2026-2027 and verification in 2028. After testing in 2028, the technology is expected to be completed by 2030. Subsequent plans include developing a 40000 m3 carrier by 2032 and one 160000 m3 carrier by 2040

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