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Heesung Catalysts Corp. has taken another step forward in the clean energy transition by joining the newly launched Clean Hydrogen R&D Innovation Alliance. The launch ceremony was held on September 9 at the Korea Institute of Energy Research (KIER) in Daejeon, hosted by the Ministry of Science and ICT to mark the first anniversary of the National Hydrogen Research Center. More than 150 representatives from government, academia, industry, and research institutions gathered to discuss how to localize clean hydrogen production technologies and accelerate their path to commercialization.

The alliance has been established as a nationwide, open collaboration platform designed to bring together stakeholders from all sectors. Its mission is ambitious yet clear: to achieve 100% localization of clean hydrogen production technologies by 2030. By covering the entire process—from planning and joint research to validation and industrial application—the alliance is expected to help Korea close the technology gap with global frontrunners while reducing its dependence on imported key materials and components.

For Heesung Catalysts, joining the alliance is a natural extension of its long-standing expertise in catalyst technology. The company will contribute particularly in the areas of water electrolysis and LOHC (Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carrier). Water electrolysis, a process that produces hydrogen by splitting water with electricity, is widely recognized as a core technology for securing clean hydrogen. LOHC technology, on the other hand, enables hydrogen to be stored, transported, and released through liquid organic compounds—an innovative solution considered crucial for building large-scale, long-distance hydrogen supply chains. Heesung Catalysts aims to use its accumulated know-how to improve catalyst performance and support demonstration studies in both of these fields.

During the event, the National Hydrogen Research Center shared its research achievements and outlined phased plans for future development, while participating companies and institutions formalized a framework for cooperation. For Heesung Catalysts, this collaboration means playing a direct role in shaping and expanding Korea’s clean hydrogen industrial ecosystem.

Looking ahead, the company plans to remain at the forefront of clean hydrogen technology, continuing to invest in development and partnerships for production, storage, and utilization. As a catalyst specialist, Heesung Catalysts Corp. is committed to contributing not only to Korea’s carbon-neutral goals but also to the broader global transition toward clean energy.