South Korea Approves Hydrogen Infrastructure and CO2 Transport Regulatory Sandbox Projects

South Korea's Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy has approved 12 regulatory sandbox projects to accelerate green technology. Key initiatives include the development of underground hydrogen charging stations to enable urban hydrogen infrastructure and the use of single vessels for the dual transport of liquefied carbon dioxide and methanol. These regulatory exemptions aim to reduce operational costs for carbon capture and transport while testing the safety of high pressure gas facilities in urban settings. The move is part of a broader effort to remove bureaucratic barriers for emerging low carbon energy sectors.