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Decarbonization project

Yeosu By-Product Hydrogen Fuel Switching

This project is operational in South Korea.

Status
Operational
Estimated reduction
20,000 tCO2e in total
Countries
South Korea
Sector
Fuels and hydrogen
Announced
Not stated
Expected start
2023

About this project

The description is as the source gives it.

LG Chem invested in utilizing by-product hydrogen generated at the Yeosu plant to reduce fossil fuel use in NCC cracking furnaces. This fuel-switching initiative achieved cumulative carbon reduction of approximately 20,000 tons by 2024. Evidence: "As part of low-carbon fuel conversion in 2023, LG Chem implemented an investment to reduce fossil fuel use in NCC cracking furnaces by utilizing by-product hydrogen generated at the Yeosu plant and achieved cumulative carbon reduction of approximately 20,000 tons by 2024." — https://www.lgchem.com/upload/file/sustainability-reports/2024_LGChem_Sustainability_Report_ENG.pdf

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