March 03, 2026 [Storage Terminals Magazine]- Alfa Laval has announced a new partnership with the Institute for Advanced Engineering to deliver cutting-edge cryogenic technology for South Korea’s first large-scale liquid air energy storage facility. The collaboration marks a significant step toward improving grid stability and renewable energy integration as the country accelerates its transition to a low-carbon future.

The project will feature Alfa Laval’s advanced cryogenic equipment, including brazed aluminium plate heat exchangers and a vertical high-pressure cryogenic pump with ten stages, designed to handle extreme conditions with precision and reliability. The system will produce up to ten tonnes of liquid air per day, enabling efficient energy storage and release when demand peaks.

Alasdair Maciver, head of energy storage solutions at Alfa Laval, stated that the partnership demonstrates how innovation and collaboration can drive meaningful progress toward a more sustainable energy system and that it will strengthen Alfa Laval’s position as a key supplier of LAES technology in South Korea. He noted that the company’s cryogenic technologies are engineered to maximise efficiency and reliability, helping partners unlock the full potential of renewable energy.

Dr. Sungho Park, director of Energy Systems at the Institute for Advanced Engineering, expressed pride in collaborating with Alfa Laval on the pioneering project, adding that together the two organisations are setting a new benchmark for energy efficiency and sustainability in South Korea.