DR Fuelcell

A leading company specializing in multi-fuel hydrogen generators,
the core technology for clean hydrogen production

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Driving the hydrogen economy forward through technology innovation

Greetings. I am Park Dal-young, CEO of DR FuelCell Co., Ltd.

The most critical challenge facing humanity in the 21st century is sustainable energy transition. In the face of climate change and the imperative for carbon neutrality, hydrogen is no longer an option-it has become a necessity.

As a hydrogen and fuel cell expert who understands the entire technology lifecycle from R&D to commercialization, I carry a deep sense of mission. Based on over 30 years of experience dedicated to hydrogen and fuel cell R&D at Korea Gas Corporation, and academic insights gained from nurturing next-generation technology talent at Dongguk University, DR Fuel Cell is developing practical and validated hydrogen production technology.

The fuel processors we develop are more than just technology. Through the development of multi-fuel hydrogen generators supporting natural gas, LPG, biogas, ammonia, e-methane, and more, we aim to lead the hydrogen industry. This will become the core infrastructure for distributed clean energy systems.

Under our vision "Be Free with Nature," DR Fuel Cell will create a world where humanity can live in harmony with nature and achieve freedom from energy constraints. Through close collaboration with domestic and international partners, we will grow into a company leading the global hydrogen economy.

We ask for your continued interest and support.

Thank you.

Professional Experience

•CEO, DR Fuel Cell Co., Ltd. (October 2018–Present)
•Adjunct Professor, Dongguk University – Hydrogen & Fuel Cell (2023–Present)
•Chairman & Vice Chairman, Clean Building Fuel Cell Council (2021–2023)
•Adjunct Professor, Korea University of Technology and Education – Hydrogen & Fuel Cell (2000–Present)
•Research Team Leader (Hydrogen & Fuel Cell), Korea Gas Corporation (1996–2018, 22 years)
•Principal Investigator for Large-scale R&D Projects, Korea Gas Corporation (Total KRW 76 billion)
•Visiting Researcher, Osaka Prefecture University – Photocatalysis, Hydrogen Production, CO₂ Utilization Research (1996–1997)
•Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Sogang University (1984–1996)

Key Activities

•Established Global R&D Collaboration Network with Fraunhofer ISE (Germany) (2024)
•Selected for TIPS (Tech Incubator Program for Startup Korea) (2023)
•Successfully Raised KRW 800 Million in Pre-Series A Funding (2023)
•Served as Chairman, Clean Building Fuel Cell Council (2021–2023)
•Selected for and Executed Multiple Government-Funded R&D Projects (MOTIE, MSS, MOE, etc.)
•Led Residential Fuel Cell Monitoring Project (Total KRW 42 billion)
•Served as Principal Investigator for High-Temperature PEM Fuel Cell Core Component Development (Total KRW 22 billion)
•Executed Building Fuel Processor Development Project (Total KRW 12 billion)

Company History

2018

The Beginning of a Technology Startup – A Hydrogen Expert with 22 Years of Experience Takes on the Challenge

  • October 30: Established DR Fuel Cell Co., Ltd.
    - Founded by Dr. Park Dal-young after leaving Korea Gas Corporation, with 22 years of experience in hydrogen and fuel cell technology
    - Served as Research Team Leader for Hydrogen & Fuel Cells at Korea Gas Corporation (1996–2018)
  • Led large-scale projects including:
    - Residential Fuel Cell Monitoring Project (KRW 42 billion)
    - Building Fuel Processor Development (KRW 12 billion)
    - High-Temperature PEM Fuel Cell Core Component Development (KRW 22 billion)
2020

Year One of Commercialization – Product Launch and Full-Scale Market Entry

  • Commenced Product Sales: Launched commercialization of natural gas-based hydrogen generators
  • Obtained Venture Company Certification
  • Joined Clean Building Fuel Cell Council: Served as Chairman/Vice Chairman company
  • R&D Project Participation: Executing government-funded projects led by KETEP (Korea Institute of Energy Technology Evaluation and Planning)
2021

Building Collaboration Network – Expanding Major Corporate Partnerships

  • Business Agreement with Major Corporations: Partnership agreement for commercialization of building and power generation fuel cell systems
  • R&D Project Participation: Executing government-funded projects led by MSS (Ministry of SMEs and Startups)
  • CEO Park Dal-young: Appointed as Chairman/Vice Chairman of the Clean Building Fuel Cell Council (2021–2023)
2022

Successful Investment Attraction – TIPS Selection and Securing Growth Momentum

  • Pre-Series A Funding: Successfully raised KRW 800 million
  • TIPS Selection: Selected for Startup Growth Technology Development Project
  • R&D Project Participation: Executing Success-Based Deferred Payment SME Support Project led by KIER (Korea Institute of Energy Research)
2023

R&D Diversification – Launching Biogas and Ammonia Technology Development

  • R&D Business Diversification
    - Eco-Startup Support Project led by MOE (Ministry of Environment) : Biogas-integrated fuel cell system R&D
    - Global Collaboration R&D Support Project led by MSS (Ministry of SMEs and Startups): Ammonia hydrogen extraction system R&D
2024

Global Expansion and Production Infrastructure Completion

  • European On-Site Proof of Concept (PoC): In collaboration with Fraunhofer ISE (Germany) – Completed technology validation for European market entry
  • R&D Project Participation: Executing "Turquoise Hydrogen Production and Continuous Carbon Material Manufacturing Technology Development" project led by KEIT (Korea Evaluation Institute of Industrial Technology)
  • In-House Manufacturing Facility and Equipment Secured: Completed production infrastructure establishment
  • Major Client Base Expansion:
    - Ilhae System (Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology): Supply of syngas generator (E-fuel)
    - Donga Fuel Cell: Supply of hydrogen generators
    - Doosan Mobility Innovation: Joint development of 50Nm³ biogas-based hydrogen generator
    - S-Fuelcell: Hydrogen generator introduction and performance evaluation in progress
    - Micopower: Supply of evaluation equipment and desulfurizer
    - Doosan Enerbility: Terms negotiation and NDA signed for biogas-based hydrogen generator
2025

Accelerating Business Expansion – Simultaneously Executing 7 Government-Funded Projects

  • Continuous Participation in Government-Funded R&D Projects:
    - Renewable Energy Core Technology Demonstration Project (MOTIE·KETEP)
    - Public Procurement-Conditional New Product Development Project (MSS·TIPA)
    - Success-Based Deferred Payment SME Support Project (MOTIE·KIER)
    - Turquoise Hydrogen Production Technology Development (MOTIE·KEIT)
    - Eco-Startup Support Project (MOE·KEITI)
    - Global Collaboration R&D Support Project (MSS·TIPA)
    - Startup Growth Technology Development Project TIPS (MSS·TIPA)

Partnership Network

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Directions

Head Office:
Rm. 203, Bldg. B, Gwacheon Sangsangzi Tower, 65 Gwacheon-daero 7-gil, Gwacheon-si, Gyeonggi-do, Korea

R&D Center / Plant:
Rm. 305, Bldg. B, 215 Galmachi-ro, Jungwon-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, Korea

DR Fuelcell
DR Fuel Cell Co., Ltd.

Head Office: Rm. 203, Bldg. B, Gwacheon Sangsangzi Tower, 65 Gwacheon-daero 7-gil, Gwacheon-si, Gyeonggi-do, Korea
R&D Center / Plant: Rm. 305, Bldg. B, 215 Galmachi-ro, Jungwon-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, Korea

E-mail: info@dr-fuelcell.com

Mission & Vision
  • A hydrogen generator developer with core technology essential for hydrogen supply in the hydrogen society. Leading the hydrogen industry through the development of multi-fuel hydrogen generators supporting natural gas, LPG, biogas, ammonia, e-methanol, and more.
  • Realizing clean hydrogen technology innovation through phased commercialization strategies-including supply to fuel cell system companies, entry into public procurement markets, and solutions for biogas plants and shipbuilders-combined with global R&D collaborations.

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