Korea Gas Corporation (KOGAS) is South Korea’s state-controlled natural gas company, founded in 1983 and headquartered in Daegu. It is responsible for the country’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) import, storage, regasification, and nationwide transmission, supplying gas to power generators, industrial users, and households. KOGAS is among the world’s largest LNG buyers and plays a central role in South Korea’s energy infrastructure and security of supply.
The company operates multiple LNG receiving terminals—including Pyeongtaek, Incheon, Tongyeong, and Samcheok—and an extensive high-pressure pipeline network across the country. Beyond domestic operations, KOGAS participates in international LNG procurement, portfolio trading, and upstream gas development projects. It is publicly listed in Korea and majority-owned by the government, and it is active in initiatives related to hydrogen and low-carbon energy solutions.