KHNP Sees Dukovany Groundbreaking On November 2029
The schedule to begin construction in November 2029 for the Czech Dukovany nuclear power plant is moving forward as planned. Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power held a joint project review meeting with EDU II, the ordering entity, from on Nov. 9 to 12 at KHNP’s Radiation Health Institute in Seoul to confirm
On November 9-12, 2029, Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP) convened a joint project review meeting with EDU II, the ordering entity, to confirm the progress of the Czech Dukovany nuclear power plant construction. Approximately 30 officials from EDU II, including President Petr Závodský, and around 70 members of Team Korea participated in the meeting held at KHNP's Radiation Health Institute in Seoul.
The two entities discussed critical aspects of the project, such as schedule, management, licensing, permitting, and design. They confirmed that significant milestones, including the construction permit application submitted in April 2027, are on track. A roadmap was also shared to increase the involvement of Czech local companies in the project.
In the auxiliary equipment sector, a series of tenders for approximately 200 items are set to commence through 2030, with the first tender scheduled for the end of the year. Cooling tower construction bidding began in the previous month, and a briefing session will take place in the Czech Republic starting November 18, aiming for a contract signing in the first half of 2027.
KHNP emphasized its commitment to expanding cooperation with local industry through supplier briefings in Prague and joint events with Czech companies. Executive Vice President of Project Management at KHNP, Choi Il-kyung, reported that key tasks, such as preparing design and technical documents for the licensing and permitting application, are progressing smoothly.
The company maintains a systematic approach to advancing the project as a whole, managing the construction sector while ensuring adherence to the planned schedule.
EDU II President Petr Závodský expressed confidence in Team Korea's ability to execute the project and assured that the construction permit application could be successfully completed by April 2027. The Dukovany nuclear power plant project, a massive undertaking to build two 1,000-megawatt APR1000 Korean-standard reactors in the Dukovany area of the Czech Republic, is scheduled to have its final contract signed with the Czech ordering entity in June 2025.
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