Alfa Laval partners with the Institute for Advanced Engineering to advance liquid air energy storage in South Korea
Alfa Laval has announced a partnership with the Institute for Advanced Engineering (IAE) to deliver cryogenic technology for South Korea’s first large-scale liquid air energy storage (LAES) facility. The collaboration targets enhanced grid stability and accelerated renewable energy integration as the country advances its low-carbon transition.
The project will deploy Alfa Laval’s cryogenic equipment, including brazed aluminium plate heat exchangers and a vertical high-pressure cryogenic pump with ten stages, designed to operate under extreme conditions with precision and reliability. The system is projected to produce up to ten tons of liquid air per day, enabling efficient energy storage and release to meet demand peaks.
“This partnership demonstrates how innovation and collaboration can drive meaningful progress toward a more sustainable energy system and will strengthen Alfa Laval’s position as a key supplier of LAES technology in South Korea,” said Alasdair Maciver, Head of Energy Storage Solutions, Alfa Laval. “Our cryogenic technologies are engineered to maximize efficiency and reliability, helping our partners unlock the full potential of renewable energy.”
“We are proud to collaborate with Alfa Laval on this pioneering project,” said Dr. Sungho Park, Director of Energy Systems at the Institute for Advanced Engineering. “Together, we are setting a new benchmark for energy efficiency and sustainability in South Korea.”
About liquid air energy storage (LAES)
LAES works by cooling air to cryogenic temperatures to form a liquid that can be stored in insulated tanks. When energy is needed, the liquid air is warmed and expanded to drive turbines and generate electricity. The technology offers scalable, long-duration storage to balance supply and demand, reduce renewable curtailment, and strengthen grid resilience.
Energy storage is a critical enabler for integrating intermittent renewables, enhancing grid resilience, and supporting the transition away from fossil fuels to a more reliable, sustainable, and low-carbon energy system.
Contacts
- David Averous, Director of Sales and Innovation, Business Unit Cryogenic Technologies, Alfa Laval
- Dr. Sungho Park, Director of Energy Systems, Institute for Advanced Engineering