HD Hyundai receives U.S. approval for barge-mounted power plant
SEOUL, Sept. 15 (Yonhap) -- South Korean shipbuilding group HD Hyundai Co. said ...
South Korean shipbuilding conglomerate HD Hyundai Co. has secured U.S. approval for its innovative barge-mounted power plant technology, opening doors for its entry into the burgeoning plant market. HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE), the intermediary holding entity for HD Hyundai's shipbuilding divisions, obtained a provisional approval (AIP) from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) for a 100-megawatt barge-mounted power plant.
The approval encompasses critical elements such as the fundamental concept, electrical single-line diagram, and stability assessment. Floating power plants are designed to generate electricity at sea through power-generation engines and transmit it to shorelines. These floating facilities find utility in regions where constructing land-based power infrastructure proves challenging or where substantial electricity demand continues to surge, such as in data centers and industrial complexes.
As the artificial intelligence boom and the swift growth of data centers escalate global electricity demand, floating power plants are gaining significant traction as an alternative to land-based power plants, which encounter limitations like scarce sites and stringent environmental regulations. HD KSOE expressed its intention to join the floating power plant market post-completion of comprehensive design work and acquisition of further certifications.
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