The Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) announced on April 11 that a research team led by Professor Kang Jeong-gu from the Department of Materials Science and Engineering has developed a high-energy, high-power hybrid sodium-ion battery capable of rapid charging.Hybrid energy
LS Eco Energy has recently supplied ultra-high-voltage cable to Denmark, the company announced on April 11.The supply consists of 220 kV underground cables worth US$13 million. These cables will be used to connect the North Sea’s “Thor Offshore Wind Farm” with the inland power network.Since 2017, LS
As the commercialization of all-solid-state batteries, often referred to as the “battery of dreams,” approaches, Korean battery materials companies are pumping up their efforts to build an ecosystem.According to industry sources on April 10, Samsung SDI recently started building a domestic supply ch
The domestic steel industry continues to remain tense despite favorable factors such as a decrease in raw material prices and production cuts in China. With demand continuing to shrink due to economic downturns, inventory buildup persists, leaving little room for relaxation.According to the steel in
Amid astronomical subsidies being poured into the semiconductor industry by countries like the United States and Japan, the South Korean government has decided to explore domestic investment incentives. There’s speculation that discussions on ‘semiconductor subsidy cash support’ could materialize, g
Samsung C&T Corporation will build the first mixed hydrogen compound power generation infrastructure in Korea.Samsung C&T Corporation inked a contract with KEPCO to build a 30,000-ton capacity hydrogen compound storage, loading and unloading infrastructure in Samcheok, Gangwon Province of Korea, the
Despite challenging business conditions, South Korean petrochemical companies have been disclosed to make record-high investments in research and development (R&D). This strategic initiative is seen as an endeavor to strengthen competitiveness in emerging business sectors like high-value added (spec
As Hanwha Ocean assumes control of wind power generation and plant operations from Hanwha Corporation, it is initiating a full-scale expansion of its offshore wind value chain.According to industry sources on April 8, Hanwha Ocean is poised to acquire the wind power business from Hanwha Corporation’
During his visit to the United States, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen met with China’s “second-in-command,” Premier Li Qiang, raising concerns once again over China’s issue of overproduction. Premier Li responded by stating that the low-cost production of solar panels and electric vehicles, which t
With the amendment of the Export-Import Bank of Korea Act, the legal capital limit for the Export-Import Bank of Korea (Korea Eximbank) has significantly increased. However, there is a discrepancy between the government and industry regarding how and how much the government will invest in Korea Exim
LG Energy Solution is investing 7.2 trillion won to build a battery production plant in Arizona in the U.S. This investment represents the largest single battery plant investment in history. Despite concerns about a “chasm” in the electric vehicle market, which refers to a temporary slowdown in mass
Governor Eric J. Holcomb, Secretary of Commerce David Rosenberg and Purdue University President Mung Chiang joined federal partners and executives of South Korea-based SK hynix Inc., the world’s leading producer of High-Bandwidth Memory (HBM) chips, today as the company announced plans to establish
GS Engineering & Construction(GS E&C) announced on April 3 that it has secured a contract for the Fadhili Gas Increment Program Package 2, specifically for the sulfur recovery processing facilities construction, ordered by Saudi Aramco, the state-owned oil company of Saudi Arabia. The contract is va
Hyosung, the leading company in the global spandex market, is accelerating its pace in fostering future businesses by making substantial investments in eco-friendly bio-material ventures.Hyosung TNC announced on April 3 that it received investment approval from the government of Ba Ria-Vung Tau Prov
LS Eco Energy announced on April 2 that it has signed a business agreement with the Institute of Energy (IE) under the Vietnam Electricity Authority regarding the superconducting cable project.The two parties plan to establish a cooperative system to apply superconducting cables to the Vietnamese po
Hyundai Steel is moving up the operational start date of its dedicated steel sheet processing plant for electric vehicles in the United States to September.According to industry sources on April 2, Hyundai Motor Company is advancing the start of its dedicated electric vehicle factory (HMGMA) in Geor
Samsung Electronics is set to reveal its “dream memory,” three-dimensional (3D) DRAM, in 2025, marking a first in the semiconductor industry. The move is seen as Samsung reigniting its “technology gap” in the high bandwidth memory (HBM) market where it has previously lost ground to SK hynix.Accordin
Hanwha Ocean announced on April 2 that it has signed a construction contract for four liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers with an Asian shipowner. The contract value amounts to 1.24 trillion won (US$916.16 million).Hanwha Ocean did not specify the exact contracting party. Considering factors such a
The second factory of Ultium Cells, a joint venture between LG Energy Solution and General Motors (GM) for electric vehicle batteries, has commenced commercial operations. LG Energy Solution has decided to continue proactive investments, particularly in North America, as part of its strategy to soli
OCI Holdings has begun reconsidering the expansion of its North American solar power module production line, which it has promoted as one of its core businesses for the future.According to industry sources, OCI Holdings’ Texas subsidiary Mission Solar Energy has begun to reconsider the expansion of