KOGAS, KPX Sign MOU for Real-time Gas-Power Data Sharing
Korea Gas Corporation (KOGAS) and Korea Power Exchange (KPX) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on September 29 to establish a real-time information sharing and cooperation system for gas and electricity supply and demand. This initiative, scheduled to begin IT system improvements in October, aims to enhance national energy security and grid stability.
Our take
How will Korea's gas and power operators enhance energy security and grid stability?
This MOU formalizes critical real-time data sharing between Korea's primary gas supplier and electricity market operator, directly addressing energy security and grid stability by enabling proactive responses to supply fluctuations, particularly for gas-fired power generation.
By integrating power plant operational data (start/stop) with gas supply pressure, KOGAS and KPX can better anticipate and react to changes in energy supply and demand, reducing the risk of disruptions from fuel availability, which is vital for managing the grid amidst increasing DER and flexibility needs. This improved coordination aims to enhance the reliability of the overall energy supply chain.
What the source says
- The MOU establishes a cooperation system for sharing operational information, joint emergency response during crises, and technical exchange between the two organizations' system operation personnel.
- Following the MOU, KOGAS and KPX will commence 'supply and demand information IT system improvement work' in October to link and visualize real-time power plant start/stop information and gas supply pressure.
- Hong Eui-rak Hong Eui-rak, CEO of KOGAS, stated that 'gas is electricity,' and the competitiveness of gas in stably supporting electricity is national competitiveness, emphasizing the goal of building an AI/data-based integrated supply and demand management system.
- The collaboration is intended to contribute to the government's national agenda of 'Energy Highway Construction, the Great Artery of Economic Growth' and strengthen national energy security through robust inter-public institution cooperation.
- Both organizations expect the agreement to enhance real-time response capabilities, contribute to power supply stabilization in the AI era, and enable swift, systematic joint responses during emergencies.
For investors — Investors in gas-fired power generation or flexible DER assets in Korea should monitor the effectiveness of this integrated data system, as improved coordination could lead to more predictable fuel supply and grid operations, potentially reducing operational risks and enhancing asset utilization.
Watch: Commencement of the joint IT system improvement work in October 2026.
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