South Korea and the US discuss building 8 nuclear reactors in the US
According to Maeil Business Newspaper, Korea Electric Power Corporation is subject to about $2 billion per unit for eight large US nuclear reactors under talks with Westinghouse, with KHNP terms tying the technology fees and nuclear fuel costs to the Korea-type APR1400 for two units. The arrangement could limit US orders and influence design participation, while separate projects include a Texas gas-fired plant with $22.3 billion investment and up to $45.4 billion potential recoveries; the two nations plan to assess each project independently under the Korea-US Nuclear Framework.
Key facts
- 01Eight large US nuclear reactors under discussion with Westinghouse, with about $2 billion per unit payable to Westinghouse.
- 02KHNP terms connect technology fees and nuclear fuel costs to APR1400 for two units and may limit US orders.
- 03KEPCO Technology may participate as a core contractor for APR1400 design.
- 04Texas gas-fired project involves a $22.3 billion investment and up to $45.4 billion potential recovery; projects will be evaluated individually rather than as a bundle.
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