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World's largest liquefied hydrogen production plant in South Korea promises to produce 250.000 tons of clean hydrogen a year
WEG, one of the largest manufacturers of electrical equipment in the world, continues to contribute to the reduction of CO2 emissions globally through clean energy projects. Recently, the company supplied three large synchronous motors to the largest liquefied hydrogen production plant in the world, in South Korea.
The project, led by a South Korean energy and chemical group, aims to meet the growing demand for hydrogen in the Korean metropolitan area. The first phase of the plant, scheduled for completion in 2023, is expected to produce around 30.000 tonnes of liquid hydrogen, while the second phase, planned for 2025, intends to produce 250.000 tons of clean hydrogen per yearO. The plant includes a complete ecosystem ranging from production to distribution and residential, commercial and industrial consumption.
WEG and its contribution to the Project
To contribute to this project, WEG supplied three synchronous motors from the S line, with a power of 8.500 kW, voltage of 13.200 V, 20 poles and 60 Hz. The engines were specifically designed to meet the needs of the application and will be used to power the hydrogen production process.
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In addition, WEG also delivered three induction motors from the W60 line, with a power of 4.765 kW, voltage of 13.200 V, 4 poles and 60 Hz, which will be used to drive the plant's compressors. All supplied motors are Korean KOSHA certified, for hazardous area application, and feature Ex pzc, Zone 2, Group IIC, and T3 temperature class protection method.
Engine production and export
The synchronous motors were produced at the WEG plant in Jaraguá do Sul, weighing an average of 56 tons each. Due to its size and weight, specialized transport was necessary to the port of Navegantes, where the equipment was exported and shipped to South Korea.
With this project, WEG once again demonstrates its commitment to contributing to the production of clean energy and reducing the emission of CO2. The supply of these engines to the largest liquefied hydrogen production plant in the world in South Korea is an important step for the company, which continues to invest in technology and innovation to meet the demands of the global market.
