SEOUL-- South Korean fuel cell maker Doosan Fuel Cell Co. said Friday that it has signed a preliminary deal with two local companies to develop fuel cells using biogas.

Under the deal with Korea Western Power Co. and KEPCO Engineering & Construction Company, Doosan Fuel Cell will develop fuel cells using biogas and provide the main parts for the fuel cells, the company said.

Korea Western Power and KEPCO Engineering & Construction Company will design and construct equipment to produce biogas, Doosan Fuel Cell said.

Biogas refers to a mixture of gases produced from food waste and animal manure.

Source: Yonhap News Agency