KHNP to promote i-SMR in Indonesia, Jordan

Korea Hydro and Nuclear Power Co. (KHNP) is promoting the introduction of innovative small modular reactors (i-SMR) in Indonesia and Jordan.

KHNP announced on Monday that it signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Indonesian power generation company PT PLN Nusantara Power to develop and build i-SMRs in Indonesia.

Nusantara Power, responsible for around 28% of Indonesia's total power generation capacity, is currently focusing on replacing its existing thermal power plants with eco-friendly energy sources.

Nusantara Power, responsible for around 28% of Indonesia's total power generation capacity, is currently focused on replacing its existing thermal power plants with clean energy sources.

In addition, Korea Hydro plans to pursue the deployment of innovative SMRs in Jordan. To achieve this, the company signed a cooperation agreement with the Jordan Atomic Energy Commission (JAEC) on Sunday in the research reactor annex building.

The two parties agreed to collaborate on comprehensive technology exchange and information sharing related to the innovative SMRs currently under development in Korea. They will also jointly conduct a feasibility study.

In addition, KHNP signed a business agreement with the Jordan Atomic Energy Commission (JAEC). Both sides will collaborate on comprehensive technology exchange and information sharing related to i-SMR.

Established in 2008 as a prime ministerial agency, JAEC has a goal to transfer, develop and promote the peaceful uses of nuclear energy. Jordan's government is considering the introduction of SMRs after 2030 to meet the growing power demand.

JAEC is preparing for bidding to select a preferred negotiator after technical evaluations and design reviews with leading international SMR developers next year.

KHNP aims to develop a roadmap for the construction of a 170 MWe integrated pressurized heavy water type SMR, with completion of standard design by the end of 2025 and obtaining standard design approval by 2028.

Write to Sul-Gi Lee at surugi@hankyung.com