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Chung-Hwan Jeon
Professor Chung-Hwan (Steve) Jeon is currently Vice President of External Affairs for Research and Industry/International Collaboration in Pusan National University. He has established and currently operates a significant research organization at the University. Specifically, the PCCC (Pusan Clean Coal Centre), which initially focused on fossil fuel-based power system, has evolved into the PCERI (Pusan Clean Energy Research Institute), a leading institute in carbon-free energy generation. Since a couple of years, he has served as the Chairman of the planning committee for the demonstration of ammonia co-firing, as part of the government’s energy transition policy. From last year onwards, he is driving the project to convert power plants to green energy (ammonia) fuel. For international collaboration, he has been appointed as the director of the Korea (PNU)-Australia (UoN, University of Newcastle) Global Hub Centre, designed for the production and utilization of green energy (ammonia). In the field of national committee, he is a member of the Korean Electro-Technical Standard Commission which is a higher government organization in the power generation technology (there are 3 sub-committees (REN/Thermal/Nuclear) and 15 expert technical committees). Also, he has appointed as a POSCO Affiliated Professor in recognition of his research in steel technologies in 2015, and THU Distinguished Visiting Professor as a result of international collaboration with China. Professor Jeon is also the technical advisor to multiple Korean energy companies. He has contributed to many national key projects on coal combustion and gasification, oxy-fuel, IGCC as well as the major project involving the upgrading coal. Professor Jeon has published over 300 technical papers in SCI(E) journals and other academic publications. Presentation title: Development Status of Green Ammonia Co-firing technology and Demonstrations Strategy in Korea Abstract: The international community has announced Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) with the aim of achieving carbon neutrality and actively engaging 137 countries in response to the climate change crisis. The South Korean government also unveiled its NDC in 2021, targeting a 40% reduction of CO2 emission compared to 2018 levels. Accordingly, the recent 10th Basic Plan for Electricity Supply and Demand (‘23.1) outlines a gradual reduction in the proportion of coal-fired and LNG power generation within domestic electricity production, with a projected share of 14.4% for coal and 9.3% for LNG by 2036. To replace these reductions, the government has set a goal to increase the production of hydrogen (H2)/ammonia (NH3)-based power generation to 7.1% by 2036. Incorporating ammonia co-firing into existing coal-fired power plants is considered a key element in achieving carbon-neutrality, low-carbon power generation. In pursuit of this goal, the South Korean government is focusing on the development of ammonia co-firing technology and aims to achieve a 20% co-firing demonstration in four plants (Pulverized coal: 2 units, Fluidized bed: 2 units) by 2027. To achieve this target, technological development and infrastructure construction are needed to address various technical aspects (combustion, performance, system, and environmental) associated with ammonia co-firing in existing boilers. Additionally, policy improvements related to laws and regulations for ammonia, the development of commercialization models, and the strategies for overseas market entry are necessary. After the successful ammonia 20% co-firing demonstration, the South Korean government has plans to expand ammonia 20% co-firing to more power plants and is considering the application of high-concentration (50%) ammonia co-firing. Accomplishing the ammonia co-firing demonstration is crucial for the future of South Korea, and it requires collaboration among various institutions to realize the carbon neutrality goals of both South Korea and the global community.