Korea Hydro and Nuclear Power (KHNP) said Shin-Wolsong Nuclear Power Unit 2, Korea’s last upgraded Korean-standard nuclear power plant (OPR1000), launched commercial operations on July 24.
Sin-Wolsong No. 2 , Korea’s 24th nuclear power unit, had its safety confirmed after a rigorous eight-month review, including a phase-by-phase power ascension test and reactor and turbine generator performance test. The unit obtained the go-ahead notification from the regulatory body. Commercial operation means the starting of full-scale power generation following the successful testing phase and approval from the government.
Korea now has 24 nuclear power plants in operation — six at Kori Nuclear Power Complex, six at Hanbit Nuclear Power Complex, six at Wolsong Nuclear Power Complex, six at Hanul Nuclear Power Complex — with a total power generation capacity of 21,716MW.
Al told, 24 nuclear power units in operation account for about 22.5 percent of the nation’s power generation capacity of 96,681MW. With an annual power generation capacity of 7.9 billion kWh (equivalent to about 13 percent of the total annual power consumed by Daegu and Gyeongsangbuk-do), Shin-Wolsong Nuclear Power Unit 2 is expected to make a big contribution to ensuring a stable power supply for Korea.
With investment volume reaching 5.31 trillion won, the construction projects for Shin-Wolsong Nuclear Power Units 1 and 2 benefit the local economy, creating economic ripple effects amounting to more than 700 billion won by generating around 6 million man years of jobs and launching local economy support programs.
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An official of Korea Hydro and Nuclear Power inspects the operation of Shin-Wolsong Nulcear Power Unit 2.(Photos:KHNP)
Yeongdeok Office Opens for Trust Building Prior to Nuclear Power Plant Project
Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Co. opened an office in Yeongdeok Gyeongsangbuk-do, on June 24, where the Cheonji Nuclear Power Plant will be built.
KHNP Yeongdeok Office located at Woogok-ri, Yeongdeok-eup includes a promotional hall that will be used to help residents gain a better understanding of the nuclear power plants, a lecture hall where seminars can be held and a lounge. There is also a designated work space for KHNP staff so that they can work on site for the construction of a nuclear power plant.
KHNP President Cho Seok said, “When it comes to the construction of a new nuclear power plant, the first priority is building a cooperative relationship to boost symbiosis with the region. This belief led us to open an office prior to establishing a basic plan for construction so that we can have efficient communication with the local residents. I hope that all the people living in this region feel free to come and use the facilities.”
He added that various other support projects would be explored and implemented in order to facilitate cooperation with Yeongdeok-gun. He also encouraged Yeongdeok-gun and its residents to take particular interest in the construction of a new plant.
Since September 2012, when the region was announced as the site for development of power sources following Yeongdeok-gun’s application for nuclear power plant construction, KHNP has maintained close communication with the region prior to the confirmation of the 7th Basic Plan for Power Supply.
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