Events
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Policy and Investment Strategies for the Clean Transition of Petrochemical Complexes
Overview
Held in conjunction with GX (Green Transformation) Week, this event will focus on regional strategies to transform Yeosu into a leading "Clean Chemical City." Experts from industry, academia, and the local community will be gathered to explore the detailed design and priorities of GX (Korea Green Transformation), aiming to maximize the potential for a sustainable transition in Yeosu.
Details
Immediate technological shifts required for carbon neutrality in the Korean petrochemical industry.
Priority changes in policy and investment for the Yeosu Industrial Complex and region-specific strategies.
Assessing the competitiveness of Korea’s clean chemical industry under various CBAM (Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism) expansion scenarios.
[Event Highlights]
On April 21, a seminar titled “Policy and Investment Strategies for the Clean Transition of Petrochemical Complexes” was successfully concluded in Yeosu.
The session focused on region-specific transition strategies and investment roadmaps, particularly for the Yeosu industrial complex undergoing structural transformation.
Key discussions highlighted the importance of electrification-based process transitions, including e-furnaces and industrial heat pumps, as well as expanding the use of renewable energy.
Participants also addressed strategies for renewable-based power supply, the role of distributed energy zones, and the need for proactive responses to the potential expansion of CBAM.
