DR FuelCell Business Divisions

DR FuelCell is a hydrogen generator specialist leading the hydrogen economy era through multi-fuel based hydrogen production technology, with "Gas to Hydrogen" as our core mission.
Since our establishment in 2018, we have secured core technologies to produce high-purity hydrogen from various fuel sources including natural gas, LPG, biogas, and ammonia, and are supplying products to major domestic fuel cell system manufacturers.

Hydrocarbon-Based Hydrogen Generator Business
Our hydrocarbon-based hydrogen generator business focuses on supplying core components for building and residential fuel cell systems utilizing natural gas and LPG. We have developed a diverse capacity lineup ranging from 1kW to 500kW and established partnerships with major domestic fuel cell system companies.
In 2024, we secured our own manufacturing facility and equipment, establishing an annual production capacity of over 100 units. We plan to expand to an annual production capacity of 500 units by 2027.

Biogas-Based Hydrogen Generator Business
We are conducting business to produce clean hydrogen by directly reforming biogas generated from food waste, livestock manure, sewage sludge, and other sources.

Ammonia Cracker Business
The ammonia cracker business is a core technology for achieving IMO's (International Maritime Organization) international shipping carbon neutrality goals. In preparation for the rapid growth of the marine ammonia fuel cell market driven by reduction targets of 20% by 2030, 70% by 2040, and Net-Zero by 2050, we have developed electric heater-type catalytic pre-reformer technology, achieving over 99% ammonia decomposition efficiency and minimized NOx emissions.
We are preparing to enter the global market in collaboration with domestic shipbuilding and marine companies such as Doosan Mobility Innovation and Hanwha Ocean, as well as Fraunhofer ISE in Germany.

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Hydrocarbon-Based Hydrogen Generators & Modules

Business Overview

Manufacturing and supply business of hydrogen generators that produce high-purity hydrogen using natural gas and LPG as feedstock. We supply module-type products to major domestic fuel cell system manufacturers, serving as core components for building and residential fuel cell systems.

Technology Overview

1. Hydrogen Production Reaction Technology
  • Application of steam reforming and autothermal reforming reactions
  • Compact system implementation through integrated reactor design
  • Energy efficiency maximization through heat exchanger optimization
2. Catalyst System
  • Application of proprietary non-precious metal catalysts
  • Integration of desulfurization catalyst and hydrogen production catalyst
  • Long-term durability assurance and catalyst regeneration technology
3. Purification and CO Removal Technology
  • Application of Water Gas Shift (WGS) reactor
  • CO concentration reduction to below 10 ppm
  • High-purity hydrogen production (99.99% or higher)
4. BOP-Integrated Modular System
  • Smart operation system with load adjustment capability
  • Anode Off Gas (AOG) utilization optimization
  • Integrated operation control with fuel cell stack

Business Status

1. Major Clients and Track Record
  • Donga Fuel Cell: Hydrogen generator supply
  • S-Fuelcell: Hydrogen generator introduction and performance evaluation in progress
  • Micopower: Supply of evaluation equipment and desulfurizer
  • Doosan Mobility Innovation: Joint development of 50Nm³-class system underway
  • Doosan Enerbility: Terms negotiation and NDA signed
2. Production Capacity
  • In-house manufacturing facility and equipment (secured in 2024)
  • Diverse capacity lineup: 1kW, 5kW, 10kW, 50kW-class
  • Large-scale systems: 100kW, 500kW-class under development
3. Market Outlook
  • Increasing demand driven by expansion of building fuel cell market
  • Growing deployment of distributed power generation systems
  • Projected 2025 revenue: KRW 1.1 billion
  • Target 2027 revenue: KRW 10 billion
4. Competitive Advantages
  • Widest capacity lineup in Korea
  • Easy system integration through BOP-optimized technology
  • Established foundation for overseas market entry with completed European on-site PoC in collaboration with Fraunhofer ISE
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Hydrogen Generator

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Blue Hydrogen Generator

Biogas-Based Hydrogen Generator

Business Overview

Business producing clean hydrogen by directly reforming biogas generated from food waste, livestock manure, sewage sludge, and other sources. Contributing to the realization of circular economy and carbon neutrality through integration with biogas plants and hydrogen refueling stations operated by local governments nationwide.

Technology Overview

1. Direct Biogas Reforming Technology
  • Direct utilization of biogas with methane content of 60% or higher
  • Catalyst poisoning prevention technology for impurities such as sulfur compounds
  • Economic viability secured through minimized pretreatment process
2. Advanced Reactor Design
  • Reactor design optimized for biogas characteristics
  • Integration of impurity removal and reforming reaction
  • 50Nm³/h-class scale-up technology under development
3. Biogas-Hydrogen Co-Firing Burner
  • Mixed combustion technology for AOG and biogas
  • Maximized heat supply efficiency
  • Minimized external energy input

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Market Size and Outlook

Based on MOE's "Biogas Production and Utilization Activation Strategy" (2024)

  • 2025: Mandated biogas production of 390 million Nm³ → Hydrogen potential of 585 million Nm³
  • 2030: Biogas production target of 890 million Nm³ → Hydrogen potential of 1,335 million Nm³
  • Biogas-Based Hydrogen Generator Market Size
    • 2025: KRW 222.6 billion
    • 2030: KRW 509 billion
Major Project Cases

Chungju Bio-Green Hydrogen Refueling Station

  • Collaboration with Hyundai Motor Company and Institute for Advanced Engineering
  • Connected to Cheongju Sewage Treatment Plant
  • Daily average production and supply of 1,200kg hydrogen
Ongoing Projects
  • Biogas-to-Hydrogen Projects in 10 Local Governments Nationwide
    • Boryeong-si, Gwacheon-si, Chuncheon-si, etc.
  • Participation in MOE Eco-Startup Support Project
    • Development of biogas-integrated fuel cell system
Market Opportunities
  • Mandatory biogas production for public and private sectors
  • Need for high value-added utilization beyond composting and cogeneration
  • Market expansion driven by government's introduction of clean hydrogen certification system
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Hydrogen Purification System

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BIO Hydrogen Generator

암모니아 기반 수소 크래커

Business Overview

Business developing and supplying ammonia crackers that extract hydrogen by thermally decomposing ammonia (NH₃). Applicable to marine fuel cells, power generation systems, co-firing engines, and other applications, serving as core technology for achieving IMO's international shipping carbon neutrality goals.

Technology Overview

1. Electric Heater-Type Catalytic Pre-Reformer
  • Fast startup and load variation response within 2 minutes
  • Avoidance of harmful emissions such as NOx
  • Ammonia decomposition efficiency of 99% or higher
2. Pre-Heater Application Technology
  • Utilization of AOG (Anode Off-Gas) combustion heat
  • Improved system efficiency and minimized external energy consumption
  • Ensured stability during continuous operation
3. Catalyst Technology
  • Application of sphere-type and monolith-type catalysts
  • Optimization of Ru (Ruthenium)-based catalysts
  • Development of long-life and high-activity catalysts
4. System Integration Technology
  • Fuel cell stack poisoning prevention technology
  • Load-responsive operation technology
  • Customized capacity design for diverse customer requirements

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Market Background

IMO 80th Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) Resolution

  • 2030: Reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 20% or more
  • 2040: Reduce by 70% or more
  • 2050: Net-Zero carbon emissions
  • Rapid growth in ammonia-powered ships and fuel cell vessel markets
Potential Customers and Partners
  • Doosan Mobility Innovation (DMI)
    • Development of marine ammonia fuel cell systems
  • Hanwha Ocean × AMOGY
    • Collaboration on marine ammonia fuel cell systems
  • Fraunhofer ISE
    • Technology development collaboration and European market entry partner
Product Features and Differentiation
  • Minimized harmful emissions (NOx)
  • Fast startup and load variation response
  • Ammonia decomposition efficiency of 99% or higher
  • Diverse applications: power generation fuel cells, ammonia carriers, co-firing engines
Development Roadmap
  • 2025: Complete design and fabrication of 1kW-class cracker
  • 2026: System optimization with pre-heater application
  • 2027: Conduct ammonia fuel cell classification society testing
  • 2028: 50Nm³-class scale-up and commercialization
Global Market Outlook
  • Increasing hydrogen trade between Asia and Europe
  • Ammonia gaining attention as hydrogen carrier
  • Rapid market growth driven by strengthened ship decarbonization regulations
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Ammonia PowerCell 500

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Ammonia-ready Vessel

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.