Photograph) LS Cable & System's R&D Lab


■ Aiming to secure hydrogen transport safety, maximize construction efficiency, and reduce construction costs
■ To enhance safety with real-time diagnostic technology based on optical cables
■ To provide turnkey solutions for construction and management in preparation for hydrogen economy


LS Cable & System announced on the 27th that it will pursue the localization of non-metallic hydrogen pipes as a national project together with the Korea Gas Safety Corporation.

By carrying out this task, LS Cable & System plans to enter the hydrogen energy value chain early and strengthen its position in the market.

Non-metallic hydrogen pipe technology solves the brittleness (a phenomenon in which hydrogen destroys the inside of metal) and corrosion problems of existing metal pipes, and improves safety through the use of plastic composite materials with high strength and flexibility. 

These pipes can be produced and transported at lengths of 150 m or more. This is much more economical than metal pipes, which come in lengths of 10 to 12 m.

LS Cable & System plans to further enhance safety by monitoring areas where abnormalities may occur in real time through the world’s first hydrogen pipe real-time diagnostic technology developed using optical cables.

“Non-metallic hydrogen pipes are a key technology that will help bring in the hydrogen economy era,” said Lee In-ho, chief technology officer (CTO) of LS Cable & System. “We plan to expand our business to the installation, monitoring, and maintenance of hydrogen pipes to provide turnkey solutions.” 

This project will be carried out based on LS Cable & System's long-distance cable production technology and material research experience, with the aim of completing prototype production in 2026 and verification testing in 2028.