Global Partnership 


CEO Park Dal-young served as the Team Leader of Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Research at the Korea Gas Corporation (KOGAS) for 22 years (1996–2018). During this time, he led and supervised national projects totaling KRW 76 billion, including residential fuel cell monitoring initiatives, the development of building fuel processors, and core components for High-Temperature Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cells (HT-PEMFC).

Building on this extensive practical experience, DR Fuel Cell has strategically focused on developing hydrogen generation solutions compatible with multiple fuels (Natural Gas, LPG, Biogas, Ammonia, e-Methanol, etc.) since its establishment in 2018.

By securing 'Fuel Flexibility' as a differentiated competitive advantage, we provide practical bridging solutions during the energy transition from fossil fuels to green hydrogen.

DR Fuel Cell aims to contribute to the advancement of the global hydrogen industrial ecosystem by building global partnerships. Through technical cooperation and joint projects with leading hydrogen economy nations in Europe, Japan, and North America, we will grow into a global hydrogen solution company playing a pivotal role in achieving carbon neutrality and sustainable energy transition.

Rationale and Background of the Core Mission: Global Partnership


"Fuel Flexibility," achieved through the development of multi-fuel (Natural Gas, LPG, Biogas, Ammonia, e-Methanol, etc.) compatible hydrogen generation solutions, has been a consistent strategic direction for DR Fuel Cell since its establishment in 2018. By aiming to serve as a "Bridge Technology" during the energy transition, we are strengthening our position as a provider of practical hydrogen infrastructure solutions that connect the present with the future.

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Necessity of Fuel Diversity

While natural gas-based hydrogen production dominates the early stages of the hydrogen economy, the transition to clean hydrogen sources such as biogas and ammonia is essential to achieve carbon neutrality goals.

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Regional Differences in Fuel Availability

Available fuel sources vary by country and region. For instance, Europe has well-developed biogas plants, whereas Japan and South Korea are focusing on building infrastructure for ammonia imports.

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Diversification of Customer Requirements

Fuel cell system manufacturers require hydrogen generators compatible with various fuels. This enables flexible responses to market changes and facilitates entry into global markets.

Technical Cooperation with Fraunhofer ISE

DR Fuel Cell has established Germany as a key hub for entering the European market and is strengthening its global technological competitiveness by building R&D infrastructure with Fraunhofer ISE. As the world's largest hydrogen market aiming for 10GW of electrolyzer installation by 2030, Germany is seeing rapidly increasing demand for distributed hydrogen production systems.

We are jointly developing direct biogas reforming process technology with Fraunhofer ISE, Germany's leading energy research institute. In 2024, we successfully completed a local PoC (Proof of Concept) in Europe, verifying technological reliability and laying the foundation for market expansion across the EU.

By combining Korea's non-precious metal catalyst and smart control technologies with Germany's system integration and safety standard expertise, we are securing both Asian manufacturing competitiveness and European technological reliability. Using Germany as a base, we are targeting the clean hydrogen market across the EU and strengthening global competitiveness by leading international standardization.

Cooperation Achievements

From 2024 to 2025, DR Fuel Cell successfully completed innovative technology verification projects with Fraunhofer ISE (Institute for Solar Energy Systems) in Germany.

Technology Synergy
• Korea's Innovation: Non-precious metal catalysts, smart control technology
• Germany's Advanced Standards: System integration, safety standards, quality control
• Mutual Complementarity: Asian manufacturing competitiveness + European technological reliability

Market Synergy
• German Domestic Market: Increasing demand for distributed hydrogen production systems
• Pan-European Expansion: Expansion across the EU using Germany as a hub
• Global Standardization: Joint efforts to lead international standards

PoC (Proof of Concept) Completion

Through technical development cooperation with Fraunhofer ISE, we successfully conducted a local demonstration project in Germany. This practically verified that DR Fuel Cell's hydrogen generator modules secure stable operation and safety in the local European environment, establishing a decisive milestone for entering the European market.

Confirmation of Technological Equivalence

Achieved performance equivalent to or exceeding local German technologies. We proved that our hydrogen production solutions, such as the direct biogas reforming hydrogen generator developed through cooperation, possess technological competitiveness. This serves as a foundation for future business expansion, including the development of ammonia crackers through collaboration with local German tech companies.

Fulfillment of Certification Standards

Secured essential requirements for European entry, such as CE marking. The successful completion of the German demonstration project means we have secured the technical basis to meet certification standards required for entering the European market, including CE marking. Through this, DR Fuel Cell has prepared a stepping stone to play a meaningful role in the global hydrogen ecosystem with solutions that possess both technological prowess and economic feasibility.

Joint Research Areas

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Development of High-Efficiency Fuel Processors

•Optimization of non-precious metal catalyst performance
•Improvement of system integration efficiency
•Verification of long-term durability

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Renewable Energy Integration Technology

•PV-to-H₂ system integration
•Response to Wind-to-H₂ variability
•Grid stabilization solutions

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Development of Carbon Neutrality Technology

•Direct biogas reforming technology
•Integrated E-fuel production system
•Carbon Capture & Utilization (CCU) technology

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Establishment & Expansion of Next-Gen Clean Fuel Tech Cooperation

•Expansion of clean hydrogen production capabilities
•Alignment with commercialization roadmap
•Preparation for the global clean hydrogen era

Global Cooperation

DR Fuel Cell is expanding strategic partnerships with major overseas companies for the global commercialization of clean hydrogen technology.

Amid the rapid growth of the ship decarbonization market following the IMO's international shipping carbon neutrality goals (20% reduction by 2030, Net-Zero by 2050), we are actively pursuing cooperation on ammonia-based fuel cell systems with global shipbuilders and the shipping industry, including Doosan Mobility Innovation (DMI), Hanwha Ocean, and Amogy (USA). We supply core components for marine fuel cell systems through ammonia cracker technology, securing an ammonia decomposition efficiency of over 99%.

We hold a US patent (Fuel Processor, US 9,839,898 B2) and a Japanese patent (Thermal Power Generation Device, Application 2015-200961). Recently, we completed the registration of a patent for a resource management method for distributed power networks (2022-212279) in Japan, laying the foundation for entry into the Asian market.

We are leading the global clean hydrogen market based on multi-fuel compatible technology covering natural gas, biogas, and ammonia. We are simultaneously promoting branch office projects to secure domestic and international sales networks, accelerating our entry into overseas markets with a goal of achieving KRW 10 billion in revenue by 2027.

Promoting Cooperation with Advanced Hydrogen Nations

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Building an Asian Hydrogen Technology Hub

Japan is a hydrogen pioneer that established the world's first Basic Hydrogen Strategy and achieved fuel cell commercialization. DR Fuel Cell contributes to the development of the Asian hydrogen ecosystem through technical exchange with Japan.

Cooperation Status
• Joint Patent Application: Thermal Power Generation Device (Japanese Patent)
• Tech Standardization: Development of products compliant with JIS standards
• Market Entry: Supply cooperation with Japanese FC manufacturers

Technology Benchmarking
• ENE-FARM: Residential fuel cell dissemination model 
• JHFC: Sharing experience in building hydrogen station infrastructure
• Tokyo Olympics: Hydrogen society demonstration case study

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Entry into North American Market
(Joining Clean Energy Transition)

With the implementation of the US IRA (Inflation Reduction Act) offering tax credits (up to $3/kg) for clean hydrogen production, opportunities in the North American market are rapidly expanding.

Entry Strategy
• Partnership: Technical cooperation with US fuel cell manufacturers
• Localization: 'Made in USA' compliance for core components
• Standards: Carbon emission intensity below 4kgCO₂e/kgH₂

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Asia-Pacific Network
(Pioneering ASEAN Markets)

Singapore: Hydrogen Hub Construction Project Participation
• Role as a hydrogen logistics hub in Southeast Asia
• Connection point for Japan-Australia hydrogen supply chains
• Port hydrogen infrastructure construction business

Australia: Green Hydrogen Production Cooperation
• Utilization of abundant renewable energy resources
• Participation in large-scale hydrogen production projects
• Role as a hydrogen export base for Asia

Building a Clean Hydrogen Future Together

DR Fuel Cell is seeking partners to lead the hydrogen economy.



Areas of Cooperation

  • Joint Technology Development
    •Joint development of hydrogen generators for new fuel sources
    •Technical cooperation on high-efficiency catalysts and reactors
    •Joint research on Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS) technologies
  • Product Supply & Distribution
    •Supply of hydrogen generator modules to fuel cell system manufacturers
    •Provision of exclusive regional dealerships
    •OEM & ODM cooperation
  • Joint Ventures & Projects
    •Establishment of joint ventures for overseas market entry
    •Joint participation in large-scale hydrogen production plant projects
    •Supply of ammonia cracker systems for marine applications
  • Sharing Research Infrastructure
    •Joint utilization of testbeds and demonstration facilities
    •Exchange of research personnel and technical seminars



Cooperation Process

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Partnership Inquiry

Inquiries via phone or email
(info@dr-fuelcell.com)
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Technical Review Meeting

Discussion on technical capabilities and cooperation plans via online/offline meetings
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NDA Signing

Signing of Non-Disclosure Agreement for mutual protection of technical information
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Cooperation Agreement

 Signing of formal agreement after negotiating specific scope and conditions
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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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