H2 Gas Turbine Retrofit & Upgrade
An approach that lowers expenses and carbon emissions by transforming aged LNG gas turbines into hydrogen turbines that can co-fire hydrogen and natural gas or burn only hydrogen.
H2 Turbine Power Generation Solution
Hydrogen Gas Turbine H₂GT
Gas Turbine
Hydrogen Combustor
Key Benefits
Current Status of Domestic LNG Power Plants
158 gas turbines
- Facility capacity
(29.9%, combined cycle basis)
- 39.6 GW
- Total power generation
(26.4%, including district energy)
- 145.4 TWh
- CO₂ emissions
(emission factor) based on 0.3625 kg/kWh
- 52.7
million tons
CO₂ reduction rate according to
hydrogen co-firing ratio
xHydrogen co-firing ratio(%)
yCO₂ emission
reduction rate(%)
Advantages of Utilizing Existing Assets
- Minimal facility investment, including combustor replacement
- Conversion to a low-cost, eco-friendly hydrogen power generator
- Utilization of existing power grid and infrastructure
- Reduced socioeconomic burden from the energy transition
NOx emissions according to the
hydrogen co-firing ratio*Hanwha Data
xH2 Volume Fraction
yNOx(ppm)
Hanwha demonstration results
5.5 ppm
Hydrogen Combustor
Our hydrogen combustion technology effectively addresses key challenges: the risk of equipment damage from flashback phenomena and vibration caused by rapid flame propagation during hydrogen combustion, and increased nitrogen oxide(NOx) emissions.
Additionally, it can be applied to major OEM gas turbines, enabling rapid conversion to hydrogen power generation with minimal modifications to existing power facilities.
FlameSheet™
Combustor Independently Developed by Hanwha for Hydrogen Combustion in Existing Gas Turbines
Achievement
Successful Development and Demonstration of Utility-Scale Hydrogen Turbine
With Korea's first successful demonstration of 100% hydrogen combustion in an 80 MW-class gas turbine, we are at the forefront of utility-scale hydrogen turbine development. Additionally, we are developing hydrogen co-firing power generating technology for Korea's most extensively installed F-class gas turbines.
80 MW-class Hydrogen Co-firing and Full-firing Power Generation Achievements
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April 2023 : Successful demonstration of 60% hydrogen co-firing ratio at 100% load
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November 2023 : Successful demonstration of hydrogen full-firing at no load
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May 2024 : Successful DLR test under 100% load conditions with hydrogen full-firing
Daesan Power Plant
150 MW-class Hydrogen Co-firing Power Development Process
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Executing national project(KETEP) for 150 MW-class hydrogen retrofit(60% hydrogen co-firing ratio)
- Domestic development of hydrogen combustor and hydrogen mixing station
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Hanwha/PSM's combustor capable of 80% hydrogen co-firing(2024), providing an Upgrade(GTOP) Solution
Hanwha/PSM FlameSheet and Turbine Upgrade-GTOP Retrofit Solution
Application
Our hydrogen turbine technology has been proven in international markets, and we have quickly attained high hydrogen co-firing ratios using the knowledge we have gathered from domestic demonstration projects.
Examples of Turbine Modification Demonstration.
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- 30%
- Operational hydrogen co-firing site
(Netherlands, 2018~)
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- 40%
- Operational hydrogen co-firing site
(USA, 2023~)
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- 60%
- Hydrogen co-firing ready site
(Daesan, 2025~)
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- 100%
- Successful hydrogen full-firing demonstration site
(Daesan, 2023~)
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Netherlands Uniper
9E(30%)
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Hanwha Total Energies, Republic of Korea
F5(60%)
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United States Linden Cogen
7F(40%)
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Hanwha Impact, Republic of Korea
7E(100%)
Fuel Gas(CH4 + H2) Compressors
Transition to Low Carbon Economy
Responding to energy transition demands in power generation
Fuel Gas Compressor for Combined Cycle Power Plant
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Secured solutions for various gas turbines(E~H Class)
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Track record of operating over 100 units worldwide
(providing reliable product stability)
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Using unique VFD technology to achieve world-class efficiency and help save energy
H2 Mixing Skid
Hanwha Power Systems(HPS) Mixing SKID™
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Essential control system for hydrogen(H₂) + gas(CH₄) co-firing power generation turbines
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Application of Hanwha Power Systems' proprietary control technology
(highly reliable control system)
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Adjustable hydrogen supply ratio(0~100%) according to customer operating environment Achieving optimal OPEX through efficient co-firing operation
Major Reference
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Location :Korea
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Application :Co-firing(hydrogen mixed gas) power generation
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Project Status :The pilot demonstration test completed
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Model Names :HPS Mixing SKID™
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Application Process :Hydrogen mixed gas supply system for power generation
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Features :Hydrogen supply ratio 0-100%
H2 Liquefaction Compressors
Solutions for precooling of Hydrogen Liquefaction
Hydrogen Liquefaction Process Diagram
Major Reference
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Location :Canada
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Application :Hydrogen liquefaction line
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Project Status :Delivery in 2024, commercial operation starting in 2025
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Model Name :SE-65N
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Application Process :Hydrogen Pre-Cooling
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Features :Compressor that uses nitrogen refrigerant to pre-cool hydrogen liquefaction