The BAM signed a cooperation agreement with Korea Gas Safety Corporation (KGS) last week. The agreement is related to a new research project on safe hydrogen technologies. The Korean government will contribute 150 million US dollars over the course of seven years to the research project.
Hydrogen technologies are important for a successful energy transition. Whether it's used to fuel vehicles or for energy storage, hydrogen is becoming increasingly significant as a green energy source.
In collaboration with KGS, BAM will be researching all safety-related issues surrounding the topic of hydrogen. Aspects of special importance include the production, storage, and transport of the gas.
Insight into the work of BAM
The guests from Korea were able to gain insight into research and testing that is conducted at BAM during a tour of the Gases, Gas Plants division. Among other things, BAM tests gas cylinder valves and valve protective caps for long term safe usage.
Representatives of the KGS also visited the BAM Testing Site for Technical Safety (TTS) in Horstwalde the following day to learn more about tests being performed at fire testing stations and to see the new site for testing explosives.
Deepening the collaboration
Both partners are further deepening their collaboration with the new cooperation agreement. An earlier cooperation agreement regarding the research of gas technologies was established in October 2015.
KGS is actively engaged in all areas of the gas industry, including the testing and certification of products and equipment, the safety diagnosis and assessment of systems, and the investigation of gas accidents.