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Tongyeong Eco Power’s 1GW LNG Plant begins operations in South Korea

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Tongyeong Eco Power’s combined-cycle power plant has commenced commercial operations in Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea, with a capacity exceeding 1GW, supplying electricity to nearly one million households. The liquefied natural gas (LNG)-fueled plant aligns with South Korea’s strategy to transition from coal to LNG and includes a 200,000 cubic meter LNG storage tank. GE Vernova has provided critical components for the plant, including two 7HA.02 gas turbines, one STF-D600 steam turbine, two heat recovery steam generators…

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Czech nuclear deal will go ahead despite controversy, South Korean President says

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South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has expressed confidence in moving forward with a multibillion-dollar project to build a nuclear plant in the Czech Republic, despite legal challenges from EDF and Westinghouse. In an interview with Reuters, President Yoon reassured that there is no need for concern over the project. In July, the Czech Government selected Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP) to build two reactors, marking South Korea’s first major overseas nuclear order since…