South Korea Power and Renewables Briefing

Wood Mackenzie's power and renewables experts are hosting a briefing discussing the nation’s energy plan, energy transition investment and the role of clean energy plays in achieving the net zero emission goal.

Date and time: 2-6 PM, Korea Standard Time, 24 September

Venue: Novotel Ambassador Seoul Gangnam (130 Bongeunsa-ro, Gangnam District, Seoul, South Korea)

• The 11th Basic Plan: overview and implications, with Ken Lee, Head of Asia Pacific Power Research

How will a U-turn to nuclear change Korea's energy transition pathway? What role will gas power play in the future? How will the plan impact wholesale power prices? What is the outlook for renewable energy certificate (REC) prices? Are RECs enough to incentivise new renewable investments?

• Winds of Change: Is South Korea’s offshore wind tender roadmap the key to success, with Chenyuan Diao, Senior Analyst, Asia Pacific Offshore Wind Research

What are the main features of South Korea's new offshore wind roadmap?​ How do offshore wind tenders function in other global markets?​ What are the implications for South Korea?

• How are Korean players investing in the Energy Transition, with Antoine Gaudin, Principal Consultant, Asia Pacific Power and Renewables Consulting

What are some key characteristics and trends of Energy Transition-related investments in Korea and abroad? ​ How might new technologies, like offshore wind, and new market characteristics, driven by the rise of corporate demand for decarbonised energy, influence upcoming investment decisions and partnerships for Korean companies?

• Gas and LNG market outlook, with Mangesh Patankar, Vice President, Gas and LNG Consulting

How will the LNG market evolve over the next 10 years?​What are the recent contracting trends and how should buyers play out the market?

• Hydrogen and ammonia market outlook, with Flor Lucia De La Cruz, Principal Consultant, Asia Pacific Power and Renewables Consulting

Where can hydrogen and ammonia imports to South Korea come from? What will be the landed cost? What will be the emissions intensity of hydrogen vs ammonia? What does low-carbon contracting look like and does it differ from conventional products?

We closed the registration on 20 September. For any further inquiries, please contact Jason.lee@woodmac.com.