SK On to Supply LFP Batteries to Flatiron Energy
Wedoany.com Report-Sept. 5, SK On, a South Korean battery manufacturer, has signed a supply agreement with Flatiron Energy Development, a U.S.-based company, to provide lithium iron phosphate (LFP) ba...
German and Korean Institutes Expand Cooperation in Hydrogen Safety
Wedoany.com Report-Sept. 3, The German Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM) and the Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology (KICT) signed a memorandum of und...
SK Telecom, Schneider Electric Expand AI Data Center Collaboration in Ulsan
Wedoany.com Report-Sept. 1, SK Telecom has formalized a partnership with Schneider Electric to advance the development of its Artificial Intelligence Data Center (AIDC) in Ulsan, South Korea. The agre...
South Korea’s Hanwha to Pour $5B Into US Philly Shipyard, Orders New Batch of Ships
Wedoany.com Report-Aug. 31, Hanwha Group, a South Korean shipbuilding company, has announced a $5 billion investment to enhance infrastructure at Hanwha Philly Shipyard in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This initiative aligns with South Korea’s $150 billion commitment to support the U.S. shipbuilding industry. The announcement was made during a vessel-naming ceremony for the U.S. Maritime Administration’s training ship on August 26, 2025, at the shipyard, attended by U.S. and South Korean officials.
Hyundai Gets Dnv Nod for Offshore Substation
Wedoany.com Report-Aug. 30, Hyundai Heavy Industries has received international certification for its self-developed 500MW offshore substation, a step intended to enhance its role in the global offsho...
South Korea to Construct ‘First’ Commercial Biomethanol Production Site
Wedoany.com Report-Aug. 29, On August 22, 2025, South Korean companies Biofriends, a clean fuel and renewable energy producer, and Cheongmyeong, a K-biogas manufacturer, signed a memorandum of underst...
Zimbabwe to Evaluate Deployment of Korean SMR
Wedoany.com Report-Aug. 28, Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP) has entered into a memorandum of understanding with Zimbabwe’s Centre for Education, Innovation Research and Development (CEIRD) to collaborate on a preliminary feasibility study for deploying an Innovative Small Modular Reactor (i-SMR) in Zimbabwe. The agreement, signed on August 22, 2025, at the Korea Institute of Radiological Health, aims to advance sustainable energy solutions in the southern African nation.
South Korea Petrochemical Overhaul Likely to Shut Small, Stand-Alone Naphtha Crackers
Wedoany.com Report-Aug. 28, South Korea’s petrochemical industry, facing an oversupply, is undergoing significant restructuring, with analysts predicting closures or mergers of small and standalone naphtha crackers. This overhaul aims to reduce surplus production and improve profitability, impacting the country’s naphtha demand, as South Korea is the world’s largest importer of this fuel after China and Japan.
Taihan Cable Wins Projects Worth 220 Bln Won From Qatar
Wedoany.com Report-Aug. 27, Taihan Cable & Solution Co., South Korea’s second-largest cable manufacturer, announced on Tuesday that it has secured two significant contracts in Qatar, totaling 220 billion won (approximately US$158 million). These projects strengthen the company’s presence in the Middle Eastern market.
Korea Hosts International Forum on Clean Hydrogen in Busan
Wedoany.com Report-Aug. 27, The International Clean Hydrogen Forum was held in Busan, South Korea, at the Bexco convention center, bringing together approximately 150 energy experts from organizations such as the International Partnership for Hydrogen and Fuel Cells in the Economy, the International Renewable Energy Agency, the Hydrogen Council, academia, and the private sector. Organized alongside the World Climate Expo, the single-day event, announced by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, focused on advancing hydrogen as a clean energy source and fostering international collaboratio