SK ecoplant

SK ecoplant is providing various environmental·energy solutions based on the digital transition of the environmental industry. Zero4 Solution has improved the operational efficiency of incinerators and water treatment plants by grafting AI technology to technologies for monitoring and controlling these facilities, while WAYBLE service, a comprehensive solution transitioning the existing waste management method to a digital method, has connected the entire value chain of waste and recycled resources. Moreover, we are developing digital technologies for measuring and efficiently managing carbon emissions. We will secure the visibility of the entire environmental industry and achieve efficiency through digital technologies, and complete Net Zero as well as a circular economy.

SK ecoplant has built a circular economy value chain of batteries by securing and enhancing the elementary technologies of waste battery recycling. We are working hard to gain an edge in the technology competition based on efforts such as discovery of and investment in innovative technologies for the recycling of waste batteries, construction of pre-treatment facilities for recycling waste batteries, and development and verification of post-treatment technologies by collaborating with world-class research institutes and companies. In addition, we aim to become the center of the battery recycling ecosystem by recycling waste batteries in an eco-friendly, efficient way based on innovative technologies.

SK ecoplant is an environmental and energy solution provider developing and enhancing technologies for reuse, zero-discharge, energy saving, and bioenergy production to build a sustainable water circulation system and achieve carbon neutrality. In addition, we continue to have keen interest and invest in core technologies for producing and operating ultrapure water whose localization is being promoted by the government. We are also promoting the development and verification of ultrapure water elementary technologies. SK ecoplant is looking for a way to play a role as a company that can contribute to accomplishing technological independence and securing competitiveness at a national level with its own technology.

SK ecoplant is discovering waste recycling technologies with growth potential, then develop and verify them through industry-academia-research collaboration to secure innovative technologies in the area of adding high value to waste resources, eco-friendly combustion, and reduction of carbon dioxide. We aim to become a circular economy designer that preemptively introduces and spreads optimized solutions based on C-tech (Clean·Climate·Carbon technologies) and leads the way in establishing the “future energy and carbon neutral value chain.” In 2023~24, we plan to collaborate with domestic and foreign CCU technology companies and review related regulations to launch a pilot project for building and operating a commercial plant to turn CO₂ into resources.

SK ecoplant seeks to lay the technical foundation for the hydrogen industry ecosystem and create an environment capable of reducing carbon emissions and supplying stable power. In cooperation with Bloom Energy, SK ecoplant successfully demonstrated fuel cells with direct hydrogen injection, and is making investments to enhance the efficiency of fuel cells and achieve technological independence. Besides, we are continuing our efforts such as capturing carbon emitted from natural gas-based fuel cells and supplying them to sources of demand for carbon such as smart farms, etc. to achieve carbon neutrality.

After deeming that green hydrogen production technology is essential for lowering the Earth’s temperature, SK ecoplant is doing its best to develop a highly efficient hydrogen production system. SK ecoplant engaged in technical cooperation with Bloom Energy, which possesses world-class technologies, and has successfully demonstrated the SOEC water electrolysis system for the first time in Korea at the site of its joint venture Bloom SK Fuel Cell. Also, with the co-founding of Hydrogen Innovation Center (HIC), studies on optimizing and modularizing water electrolysis systems and BoP (Balance of Plant) facilities are underway. We are planning to produce green hydrogen and hydrogen compounds (ammonia, methanol) using the water electrolysis equipment (SOEC) in North America and Australia and conduct R&D and make investments in technology for the transport and utilization of hydrogen.

To respond to today’s business environment where demand for renewable energy is rising rapidly, SK ecoplant has secured an optimum solution for supplying renewable energy. We plan to build up a leading position by securing technology and capability related to renewable energy such as acquiring expertise throughout the offshore wind power value chain and carrying out demonstration projects as well as developing solar power and internalizing module production technologies.

SK ecoplant aims for the integrated management of eco-friendly decentralized energy resources based on data technology. SK ecoplant invested in “ENCORED,” an IoT-based renewable energy big data service company, and plans to build an AI·cloud-based platform for optimized resource management and control.

SK ecoplant is establishing a Zero Energy Building solution and promoting the development of waste solution that can enhance the resource circulation of buildings. We are increasing the use of low-carbon and recycled materials to cut down the carbon emissions generated during the life cycle of a building, and concentrating on improving building energy efficiency in the maintenance and operation stage by applying highly efficient, high-performance passive and active technologies and new and renewable energy solutions. In addition, SK ecoplant is building sustainable housing models such as a columnar plan that can respond to new lifestyles.

SK ecoplant not only performs renovations for converting existing industrial facilities into eco-friendly facilities and but possesses the capabilities for establishing the industrial foundation of global corporations with world-class clean energy technologies. We plan to grow into a partner providing the no.1 solution in the global eco-friendly market as a trustworthy EPC partner of the SK Group and global clean energy companies.

SK ecoplant applies BIM (Building Information Modeling) and Pre-construction, an advanced construction management technique, and leads the collaboration of 3 parties, clients·construction companies·suppliers, from the design phase. In addition, we aim to optimize projects by utilizing various capabilities to enhance efficiency of construction. Moreover, SK ecoplant is looking for ways to respond to strengthened environmental regulations based on EPC solutions capabilities and data technologies, and contribute to achieving the vision of a circular economy by implementing a technology applied with the 3R (Reuse, Recycle, Reduce) concept regarding water treatment, air, energy, and materials.

SK ecoplant is in the process of commercializing eco-friendly materials in the area of construction solutions to achieve the recycling of wastes. We realize and spread the value of recycling by utilizing industrial and domestic wastes as raw materials for key construction materials. Specifically, GFRP reinforcing bars (KEco-bar) made of rPET resin and glass fiber, which can replace the existing steel bars, are recognized for having sufficient business competitiveness. Furthermore, SK ecoplant is planning to contribute to the resource circulation and carbon reduction by reusing harmful gases generated from incineration and landfill for hydrogen production.