KHNP wins nuclear tender in Czech Republic, displacing EDF

South Korean giant Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP) has won a crucial tender to build two nuclear units at the Dukovany power plant in the Czech Republic. This victory marks a significant milestone in the European energy sector, where KHNP outperformed the French company EDF, the initial favorite. The tender, launched in 2022, was aimed at strengthening the Czech Republic’s nuclear capacity with modern, reliable technologies.
The Czech authorities, led by Prime Minister Petr Fiala, justified their choice by underlining the superiority of the Korean offer on all the criteria assessed, particularly in terms of cost and technology. The chosen reactor model, the APR1000, is a 1050 MW pressurized water reactor, designed specifically to meet European standards.