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KGS and KATECH Partner to Advance Hydrogen Safety and Carbon-Neutral Mobility
On the 19th, the Korea Gas Safety Corporation (KGS) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Korea Automotive Technology Institute (KATECH) to promote carbon neutrality and support the growth of the hydrogen economy. This partnership aims to strengthen both institutions’ capabilities—KGS in hydrogen safety management and KATECH in future mobility technologies—by combining their independently developed expertise to enhance the safety and reliability of the rapidly expanding hydrogen sector. Products and components used in hydrogen related systems usually require KGS certification in order to be approved for import and sale in Korea.
The agreement outlines a commitment to collaborate on technologies that support eco-friendly mobility and infrastructure, as well as initiatives to assist domestic companies entering international markets by providing access to testing and equipment resources. KGS plans to deepen its collaboration with KATECH through joint R&D projects and participation in government-led research initiatives, contributing to safer hydrogen applications and accelerating the transition toward a sustainable energy society. KGS President Park Kyung-guk emphasized during the signing ceremony that hydrogen is a core energy source for the carbon-neutral era, and securing a foundation for its safe use is critical to the industry’s long-term viability.
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Korea Introduces Acoustic Emission Testing for Reinspection of Hydrogen Vessel Tanks
The Gas Technical Standards Committee (GTSC) is currently collecting public comments until the 30th on a proposed revision of KGS AC116, the national inspection standard for high-pressure gas storage tanks and pressure vessels. The draft revision introduces non-destructive testing (NDT) methods—specifically acoustic emission testing—for the reinspection of Type-1 pressure vessels used in hydrogen refueling stations. The amendment also clarifies that compressed gas equipment refers to pressure vessels used in hydrogen charging facilities to store gas compressed by processing systems. Pressure vessels used in hydrogen refueling stations usually require KGS factory registration in order to be approved for import and sale in Korea.
The updated requirements include new inspection items based on KS B 6755 (In-service Inspection of Pressure Vessels), and add NDT as a reinspection criterion exclusively for Type-1 compressed gas equipment. Under the new provisions, acoustic emission testing must be performed three times to determine vessel integrity. If any signals indicating potential defects are detected, further NDT must be conducted to assess the depth of the flaw. To support implementation, a 24-month grace period has been proposed, allowing time for workforce training and development of detailed inspection guidelines. Individuals or organizations wishing to comment on the draft must submit their feedback to the GTSC by the 30th.
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