Korea Hydro and Nuclear Power (KHNP) has made a so-called “technical and price proposal” to Poland for the construction of six APR-1400 nuclear reactors by 2033.
The proposal called for “the construction of six APR1400 reactors with a total capacity of 8.4 GW, the first of which could start operation in accordance with the schedule adopted in the Polish Nuclear Power Program, i.e. in 2033.”
The South Korean authorities express their full support for this proposal. The delegation was received by the Deputy Minister for Climate and Environment of Poland, Adam Gyburzhe-Chetvertinsky, and the country’s Plenipotentiary for Strategic Energy Infrastructure, Piotr Naimsky.
The Polish government noted that three nuclear energy suppliers showed interest in the country’s program: the American Westinghouse, the French EDF and the South Korean KHNP. In addition to the Korean proposal just received, the country already has a proposal from EDF based on the EPR2 reactor design, and by September of this year, Westinghouse has to submit its proposal, which will be based on the AP1000.
Poland’s nuclear program includes six reactors ranging from 1 GW to 1.5 GW, the first of which will be launched in 2033, and subsequent ones every two years. They will replace coal-fired power plants, which provide up to 73% of electricity. The first large power plant will be built in northern Poland, on the Baltic coast, and an environmental impact assessment was submitted to regulators at the end of March.
The APR-1400 is a pressurized water reactor with roots in the CE System 80+. It produces 1400 MW and has a design life of 60 years.
Source: ixbt
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