KOMS Group

What KOMS Group does

KOMS Inc. (operating as KOMS Group) is a South Korean renewable energy and offshore engineering technology company founded in 2020 and headquartered within the KRISO Deep Ocean Basin Center in Busan. The company is structured as a research-institute affiliate of KRISO (Korea Research Institute of Ships and Offshore Plant), a government-funded research body, and operates across three application areas: floating offshore wind with integrated green hydrogen, subsea engineering, and offshore oil and gas power solutions.

The technology portfolio centers on the K-WIND SYSTEM, a batch self-installation method for Floating Offshore Wind Turbines (FOWT) that claims 5x faster installation and 1/3 the cost and time of conventional methods by eliminating the need for Wind Turbine Installation Vessels. Adjacent systems include the KTW turret wind system (which halves FOWT construction periods), the DMS two-way latch mooring system, and the K-WIND P2G(H) electrolysis platform pairing 3MW of hydrogen production with 10MW of wind capacity in a grid-independent configuration. For the offshore oil and gas market, KOMS offers the FLPP Floating LNG Power Plant (DNV AIP-certified, 20/40/80MW configurations) and developing FAPP and FMPP variants for ammonia and methanol. Subsea execution is delivered through sister company LAMER, providing 70m-depth saturation diving, ROV operations, grouting, and construction services.

KOMS generates revenue through technology licensing of its proprietary systems, EPCIC services for offshore platforms and subsea infrastructure, hardware sales of FLPP and K-WIND P2G(H) units, and turnkey subsea solutions via LAMER. The company sells exclusively B2B to enterprise clients in offshore wind, oil and gas, and subsea industries via direct enterprise engagement, with industry partnerships and a 100+ partner network supporting lead generation. To date, no commercial customer logos or contract values are publicly disclosed.

Name

KOMS Group

Legal name

KOMS Inc.

Website

https://komsgroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

KOMS Group is a South Korean B2B offshore engineering firm affiliated with KRISO that develops floating offshore wind installation systems (K-WIND, KTW, DMS), green hydrogen production (K-WIND P2G), and floating LNG/ammonia/methanol power plants, selling technology licensing, EPCIC services, and hardware to enterprise offshore wind, oil and gas, and subsea clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Offshore Wind Technology & Engineering Services

NAICS

Wind Electric Power Generation (221115), Turbine and Turbine Generator Set Units Manufacturing (333611), Electric Power Generation (22111)

SIC

Engines & Turbines (3510), Cogeneration Services & Small Power Producers (4991), Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533)

akta.pro primary industry

Offshore Wind Power Generation (Floating) (EUACAFAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Advanced Wind Technology R&D (Floating Offshore, Airborne Wind, New Rotor/Blade Concepts) (EUAMAOAB), Wind Balance-of-Plant EPC (Crane Pads, Turbine Foundations, Internal Roads) (EUAEADAI), Marine & Offshore Wind BOP Construction (Foundations, Cables, Ports, Installation Support) (EUAMAFAI), Wind Farm Ownership & Operations (IPP/Utility-Owned Asset Operations) (EUACAFAF)

Keywords

• Offshore wind power
• Hydrogen generation systems
• Floating wind turbines
• Subsea engineering services
• Offshore EPCIC services

Headquarters

HQ city

Busan

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Technology Licensing: Licensing of proprietary offshore wind technology systems (K-WIND, KTW, DMS) to developers and operators of offshore wind farms.
2. EPCIC Services: Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Installation, and Commissioning services for offshore platforms, FPSO/FSO, subsea cable, and structures.
3. Subsea Services: Turnkey subsea solutions including construction, grouting, diving, ROV operations, and IRM (Inspection Repair Modification) services through sister company LAMER.
4. Equipment and Systems Sales: Sale of FLPP (Floating LNG Power Plant) systems in 20MW, 40MW, and 80MW configurations, plus custom engineering solutions.
5. Hydrogen Production Systems: K-WIND P2G(H) electrolysis systems integrated with offshore wind for green hydrogen production.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

KOMS Group develops and sells proprietary offshore wind power technology systems, including the K-WIND SYSTEM for floating offshore wind turbine (FOWT) installation, the K-WIND P2G(H) hydrogen production system, the KTW turret wind system, and the DMS mooring system. The company also offers FLPP (Floating LNG Power Plant) and FAPP/FMPP variants, EPCIC engineering services for offshore platforms and subsea structures, and turnkey subsea solutions via sister company LAMER.

Product overview

KOMS Group offers an integrated portfolio of offshore renewable energy and oil & gas solutions. The core K-WIND SYSTEM provides batch self-installation for Floating Offshore Wind Turbines (FOWT), which can be enhanced with the K-WIND P2G(H) for hydrogen production, the KTW SYSTEM for turret-based installation, and the DMS SYSTEM for mooring. Parallel to wind, the FLPP (Floating LNG Power Plant) with FAPP and FMPP variants addresses offshore oil & gas power needs. Services include EPCIC and subsea solutions (via sister company LAMER). All offerings leverage KRISO's basin facilities and are designed for eco-friendly deployment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LAMER: Sister company of KOMS that provides turnkey solutions related to offshore wind SUBSEA, including construction, grouting, diving, and ROVs.
• K-WIND SYSTEM
• K-WIND P2G
• KTW SYSTEM
• DMS SYSTEM
• FLPP

Products and services

• K-WIND SYSTEM A batch self-installation method for Floating Offshore Wind Turbines (FOWT) that enables installation 5 times faster at 1/3 the cost and time of conventional methods, without requiring WITV or special vessels, delivering 30% higher productivity. Targeted at offshore wind farm developers and operators.
• K-WIND P2G(H) World's only offshore wind-integrated hydrogen production system combining a 3MW electrolysis system with 10MW K-WIND SYSTEM, capable of producing hydrogen without grid connection. Designed for green hydrogen production at offshore wind farms.
• KTW SYSTEM (KOMS Turret Wind) Innovative turret system for FOWT that halves the construction period of offshore wind farms, enabling simultaneous mooring and subsea cable work with FOWT production. For offshore wind farm developers seeking faster construction cycles.
• DMS SYSTEM (Fairlead and Submersible Mooring Pully) Mooring system for FOWT featuring the world's first two-way latch system enabling rapid attachment and detachment of mooring lines. Designed for offshore wind turbine anchoring applications.
• FLPP (Floating LNG Power Plant) Floating LNG Power Plant available in 20MW, 40MW, and 80MW configurations. Economical jack-up type can be installed in 1 day at water depths up to 50m. Holds AIP certificate from DNV. Targeted at offshore oil & gas operators.
• FAPP (Floating Ammonia Power Plant) Floating power plant utilizing ammonia as fuel, developed alongside FLPP and FMPP. For offshore oil & gas and maritime power applications seeking alternative fuel flexibility.
• FMPP (Floating Methanol Power Plant) Floating power plant utilizing methanol as fuel, developed alongside FLPP and FAPP. For offshore oil & gas and maritime power applications seeking alternative fuel flexibility.
• EPCIC Services Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Installation, and Commissioning services for fixed platforms, FPSO/FSO, pipe laying, subsea cable, flexible pipe, subsea structures (SPM, PLEM), transportation, and installation. Targeted at oil & gas and offshore wind developers.
• Subsea Solutions (via LAMER) Turnkey subsea solutions including construction, grouting, diving, and ROV operations, along with IRM (Inspection Repair Modification) services for offshore wind farms, with depth capability exceeding 70m using saturation systems. Delivered via sister company LAMER. Targeted at offshore wind and oil & gas subsea operators.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5x faster installation speed with K-WIND system
• +5 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• LAMERcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company of KOMS providing turnkey solutions for offshore wind SUBSEA operations including construction, grouting, diving, and ROVs. LAMER possesses vessels and equipment for underwater operations domestically and internationally, and holds specific underwater and construction licenses.
• KRISO (Korea Research Institute Ship and Offshore Plant)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment-funded research institute. KOMS is a research company under KRISO, located within the KRISO Deep Ocean Basin Center. Provides access to world's largest basin for testing offshore wind turbines.
• Korean Government Research InstitutescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint research and development with over 100 PhDs from Korean research institutes in various fields.
• Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (산업통상부)minorOthersKorean government ministry sponsor shown in collaboration section.
• Ministry of Environment (기후부)minorOthersKorean government ministry sponsor shown in collaboration section.
• Korea SME Agency (중기청)minorOthersKorean government agency sponsor shown in collaboration section.
• Ministry of Land (국토부)minorOthersKorean government ministry sponsor shown in collaboration section.
• Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries (해수부)minorOthersKorean government ministry sponsor shown in collaboration section.
• Korea Offshore Wind Power Industry Association (풍력협회)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry association partner shown in collaboration section.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Principle Power: Principle Power develops the WindFloat floating offshore wind foundation and is a direct competitor to KOMS in floating offshore wind technology. Both target reduced-cost, vessel-independent FOWT installation, making them the closest functional peer.
• BW Ideol: BW Ideol designs floating offshore wind foundations (barge-based and dampening pool concepts) and pursues similar cost-reduction and serial-install strategies as KOMS's K-WIND system. Directly comparable in floating wind commercialization stage.
• SBM Offshore: SBM Offshore designs and operates Floating Production Systems including FLNG and power solutions for offshore oil & gas. Directly comparable to KOMS's FLPP/FAPP/FMPP floating power plant portfolio in target market and customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Equinor (Hywind): Equinor operates the Hywind floating wind farms (Hywind Scotland, Hywind Tampen) and is the most advanced commercial operator in floating offshore wind. Acts as a broad incumbent against which KOMS's installation and mooring IP must compete for adoption.
• Saipem: Saipem is a major offshore EPCIC contractor for fixed platforms, FPSOs, subsea structures, and cable/pipelay — directly overlapping KOMS's EPCIC and subsea service offerings via LAMER. Comparable in customer base (oil & gas majors, offshore wind developers).
• Subsea 7: Subsea 7 is a global subsea contractor offering SURF, pipelay, and IRM services — overlapping with LAMER's subsea construction, diving, and ROV capabilities. Comparable in offshore wind and oil & gas subsea delivery model.
• Wärtsilä: Wärtsilä supplies marine and offshore power solutions, including engine and power plant packages for floating and mobile applications. Comparable to KOMS's FLPP/FAPP/FMPP floating power plant franchise in technology and end-customers.

Others

• National Oilwell Varco (NOV): NOV supplies subsea and oil & gas field equipment, including mooring and turret systems relevant to FOWT. Comparable through KOMS's CTO background at NOV Korea and overlapping mooring/turret technology domains.

Regional players

• Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD Hyundai): Korean shipbuilding and offshore platform major; KOMS's CBO and CTO are former HHI/HSHI VPs. Comparable in offshore platform engineering, FPSO construction, and Korean offshore wind market positioning.
• Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME / Hanwha Ocean): Korean shipbuilder and offshore platform constructor; KOMS CEO JJ Kim is the former COO. Comparable in offshore engineering scale, FPSO/FLNG construction capabilities, and Korean offshore wind supply chain access.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/koms-inc

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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