South Korea and Taiwan work more closely together on gas and safety

27. July 2023

For closer cooperation regarding gas and safety, the Korea Gas Safety Corporation (KGS) and BSMI Taiwan held a joint meeting earlier this year. At the KGS headquarters in South Korea, topics such as cooperation in the safety management of gas plants were discussed and increased mutual trade of products in the field of gas safety and technology was decided. The meeting with the Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection, in short BSMI, was also attended by representatives from companies in the gas industry from both countries. At the meeting, KGS presented its safety standard for butane tanks, a safety management system, accident notification and the current accident statistics.

In particular, the regulation on the mandatory fitting of butane containers with automatic closing valves was explained in detail by KGS and the background to this new regulation was explained. In addition, KGS presented an inspection system for gas-operated equipment as well as guidelines for the inspection of hydrogen gas plants to the visitors from Taiwan. KGS can draw on its many years of experience in the field of safety and product testing. In conclusion, Kwak Chae-Sik, KGS executive director for safety management, said: “Korean-Taiwanese trade volume has grown rapidly since 1989. To further strengthen mutually beneficial cooperation, it is necessary to expand our bilateral cooperation through technology exchange and network development.”

The Korea Gas Safety Corporation (KGS) is a government organisation under the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE). Gas safety regulations in Korea began in 1974 with the passage of the Compressed Gas Control Act. In 1995, the Institute of High Pressure Gas Safety was established, and after several restructurings, the Korea Gas Safety Corporation (KGS) was established in 2001. One year later, KGS was affiliated to MOTIE. KGS was accredited as a Korean Notified Body in 2006 and was also accredited to conduct KCs certification and testing of explosion-proof electrical equipment.

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