Company
From lab-proven combustion technology
to carbon-free solutions in the field
A next-generation low- and zero-carbon combustion solutions company
PCENT was founded on the combustion research that the Clean Thermal Power Energy Research Institute (PCERI) at Pusan National University has carried out since 2007. Building on clean-fuel combustion technology for ammonia and hydrogen, we provide burners, crackers and combustion analysis solutions.
As a technology startup, PCENT pursues productization and commercialization together, turning the carbon-free transition of maritime, power and industrial sites into tangible results.
- PPusan
- CClean
- ENENergy
- ENENvironment
- TTechnology
Core Competence
PCENT Core Competencies
A technology company that combines research-based expertise with commercialization capability.
Built on
PNU PCERI Research
We carry forward the combustion R&D capabilities of the Clean Thermal Power Energy Research Institute.
Clean-Fuel
Combustion
We hold combustion technology for clean fuels such as ammonia and hydrogen.
Burners · Crackers ·
Combustion Analysis
From combustion equipment to analysis, delivered as one workflow.
Productization and
Commercialization
We connect technology to real value in the field.
19yrs
PCERI combustion research · Since 2007
2
Core patents transferred from PNU
8
Government programs selected & awarded
Core Technology
Core Technologies & Strengths
Leading the green transition with proven core technologies.
Ammonia firing
Improved flame stability and combustion efficiency
Low-NOx technology
Combustion design that reduces nitrogen oxides
Cold-start capability
Eases the initial preheating burden
CFD-based analysis
Predicts temperature, flow and flame stability
Patents and field validation
Patents, technology transfer and demonstration experience
Leading the green transition with proven core technology.
Creating real value beyond technology.
Building trust through data and validation.
Overview
Company Overview
- Company
- PCENT Co., Ltd.
- Full name
- Pusan Clean ENergy & ENvironment Technology
- Founded
- November 4, 2025
- CEO
- Lee Byeong-hwa, Jeon Chung-hwan
- Business
- Ammonia and hydrogen clean-fuel combustion equipment, ammonia crackers, combustion analysis (CFD) engineering
- Technology base
- Clean Thermal Power Energy Research Institute (PCERI), Pusan National UniversityR&D since 2007
- Address
- 3F, Hanshin Van Bldg., 116 Dongcheon-ro, Busanjin-gu, Busan, Republic of Korea
Leadership
Our Leadership
PCENT is led by two executives who bring together combustion research and industrial experience.
Co-CEO
Chung Hwan Jeon
Professor, School of Mechanical Engineering · Director, PCERI, Pusan National University
- 1985
- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Pusan National University
- 1987
- M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Pusan National University
- 1994
- Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Pusan National University
- 1995~1996
- Research Fellow, PERC, Pennsylvania State University
- 1996~1997
- Senior Researcher, Samsung Aerospace Engine Research Institute
- Researcher, Korea Institute of Machinery & Materials
- Member, National Energy Committee
- Deputy Director, Industry-University Cooperation Foundation, PNU
- 2014~Present
- POSCO Chair Professor
- 2019~2022
- Head, School of Mechanical Engineering, PNU
- 2019~Present
- Overseas Chair Professor, Tsinghua University
- 2023~2024
- Vice President for External Affairs, PNU
- Present
- Professor, PNU · Director, PCERI
History
History
20072026
Starting from combustion research at PCERI, Pusan National University, we have been rapidly commercializing our technology since our incorporation in 2025.
2026Technology Transfer · Growth
- Selected for Net-Zero Challenge X by the 2050 Carbon Neutrality and Green Growth Commission
- Selected as an outstanding company in the Busan Startup FLY Program (KIBO – guarantee + investment)
- Selected for the Eco-Startup Support Program of the Korea Environmental Industry & Technology Institute (KEITI)
- Selected for the “Bunicorn Build” program in Busan
- Core-technology patents transferred from the Pusan National University Industry-University Cooperation Foundation to PCENT
2025Incorporation
- Selected as an outstanding Pre-Startup Package company in Busan (fast-track pass to the Early Startup Package)
- Business registration completed
- PCENT Co., Ltd. incorporated
- Selected for the Pre-Startup Package (Deep Tech) of the Ministry of SMEs and Startups
- Excellence Award at the Busan IR Demo Day
- Selected for the Busan Pre-Startup Package program
2007– Present
- Research and development at the Clean Thermal Power Energy Research Institute (PCERI), Pusan National University
