Surge in Hydrogen Demand in South Korea’s Mobility Sector by 59 Percent Through September.

Seoul: South Korea's demand for hydrogen in the mobility sector jumped 59 percent through September from a year earlier, data showed Wednesday. The combined consumption of hydrogen in the sector reached 6,389 tons over the January-September period, rising sharply from 4,016 tons recorded a year earlier, according to the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy.According to Yonhap News Agency, Deputy Minister for Energy Policy Lee Ho-hyeon mentioned that the increasing number of hydrogen buses in the country is providing more opportunities for people to experience hydrogen products in their daily lives. He emphasized the importance of a stable hydrogen supply to foster the hydrogen mobility industry and noted that the government plans to monitor the market closely and maintain communication with related ministries, regional governments, and companies.The Korea Petroleum Quality and Distribution Authority, responsible for hydrogen supply, is set to conduct on-site inspections at hydrogen facilities across the country this month to ensure market stability, as stated by the ministry.