Ecopro HN to Supply 21 Billion Won Greenhouse Gas Reduction Facilities to US Semiconductor Plant

Accelerating Expansion into North American Clients
on the Back of Growing AI Semiconductor Investments

95% Reduction in Energy Consumption
Through Catalyst-Based Low-Temperature Decomposition Technology

Ecopro HN will supply large-scale greenhouse gas reduction facilities worth 21 billion won to a semiconductor production facility in Idaho, USA. Amid booming investment in the semiconductor sector fueled by the rise of the artificial intelligence (AI) industry, the company aims to expand its greenhouse gas reduction solution business to local production sites in the United States.

Exterior view of the headquarters of EcoproHN located in Ochang, Cheongju, Chungbuk. EcoproHN

On August 24, Ecopro HN announced that it had signed a contract with Hoffman Construction, a comprehensive American construction and engineering company, to supply large-scale greenhouse gas reduction equipment.

The contract is valued at approximately 21 billion won (15.06 million USD), which is about 15% of last year’s revenue. The supply period runs from this month through July of next year.

The large-scale greenhouse gas reduction equipment, independently developed by Ecopro HN, is designed to handle perfluorocarbons (PFCs) generated in semiconductor manufacturing processes. PFCs have a global warming potential (GWP) thousands to tens of thousands of times higher than carbon dioxide, making PFC reduction a critical task for semiconductor companies seeking carbon neutrality.

The equipment applies a catalyst-based low-temperature decomposition technology, breaking down greenhouse gases at approximately 750 to 800°C. According to the company, this method reduces energy consumption by about 95% compared to conventional thermal decomposition methods (1,300–1,400°C), while still achieving a world-class removal efficiency.

Ecopro HN supplies this equipment tailored to the operating environments and regulatory standards of overseas sites, thereby expanding its customer base to semiconductor facilities abroad.

A representative from Ecopro HN stated, “This contract demonstrates that Ecopro HN’s greenhouse gas reduction technology is recognized by international semiconductor companies. In line with the growing trend of investments in semiconductor production bases both domestically and overseas, we will continue to expand our business territory to customers in North America and other international markets.”

Previously, during the company’s second-quarter earnings conference call, Ecopro HN explained, “While there are currently some short-term adjustments being made to the details of large-scale orders in progress, these do not affect the overall direction of our annual business plan.”

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