Korean Companies Explore Participation in US Industrial Facility Construction Projects... Ministry of Land to Hold Briefing on 27th

Ministry of Land Introduces US Infrastructure Collaboration Projects to Korean Companies

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport announced that it will host the "US Government Construction Project Briefing" in Seoul on the 27th.

Previously, when Minister Kim Yoonduk of the ministry visited the US in January of this year, the US Department of Energy proposed that Korea participate in local energy infrastructure construction industries. After high-level discussions between the two governments, about ten projects proposed by the US will be introduced to Korean companies to assess the potential for participation in each project. Approximately 40 representatives from construction companies and general trading companies seeking to enter the US market have been invited.

All of the projects proposed by the US are large-scale with long timelines. For example, the Willowlak Energy Storage Facility in California—currently under review by Hydrostor, a compressed air energy storage systems company—is valued at 2 billion dollars (about 2.7 trillion won). In addition, the US is seeking Korean participation in industrial infrastructure projects such as the Michigan Potash Plant (1.9 billion dollars) and the Nebraska Urea Plant (1.2 billion dollars).

Kim Itak, First Vice Minister of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, is taking a commemorative photo at the Nevada Lithium and Boron Plant business agreement signing ceremony held on the 7th of last month (local time) in Washington DC, USA. Provided by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport Yonhap News Agency

These projects are investment and development-type ventures involving a variety of stakeholders, and the two governments have agreed to cooperate to ensure smooth project implementation. Through G2G (government-to-government) collaboration, the Korean government anticipates a further expansion of overseas construction opportunities by identifying projects and matching them with local companies. To this end, a Team Korea initiative will be organized to support overseas entry by connecting lead contractors, financial institutions, and public entities.

Previously, in the FLNG offshore plant project in waters near Louisiana—which produces 4.4 million tons of liquefied natural gas (LNG) annually—the Korean government and public institutions invested about 200 billion won. Out of the total project cost of 7 trillion won, Samsung Heavy Industries won 4 trillion won in the EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) segment.

Kim Seokki, Director of Construction Policy at the Ministry, stated, "The key to making achievements through the construction order support mission is to swiftly connect collaborative projects discovered through intergovernmental diplomatic activities with Korean companies. We will continue to provide comprehensive support, combining strategic financial backing, so that our companies can dramatically enhance their chances of winning orders."

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