South Korea

Natural gas demand remains consistent in South Korea

Demand experienced a 26% year-on-year increase in 2023.

KHNP completes 20 MW Pohang Energy Park

Over $73m was provided to fund the project.

Amazon to develop 60 MW solar project in South Korea

This will support its target to reach net-zero carbon by 2040.

Over KRW 148.7b to be invested in 2024 for energy value chain projects

Over 100 proprietary technologies and 80 super-gap technologies will aid the energy value chain.

South Korea-based cable firm wins bid for $1.13b European wind energy project

LS Cable & System Ltd. will supply HVDC cables for offshore wind farms over the North Sea.

Corio, BP to fund $1.2b for Korean offshore wind power projects

The agreement is one of the deals formed during the South Korean President’s state visit.

South Korea, UK strengthen nuclear energy partnership

A total of nine MOUs were signed between the two countries.

GE Vernova starts commercial operations for 500 MW heating plant in South Korea

The facility will supply power and steam to 100,000 citizens in the district.

South Korea’s electricity costs remain elevated due to high import prices

Around 97% of the country’s energy needs are met by imported energy.

SK E&S, CIP reach financial close for 99 MW offshore wind project in Korea

Construction of the wind farm is expected to be completed by the end of 2024.

Aquila Clean Energy APAC invests in 300 MW solar projects in South Korea

This is the company’s first investment in South Korea.

South Korea targets to double new energy industry exports by 2030

The volume of exports is expected to triple by 2035.

South Korea’s 532 MW offshore wind project gets EIA approval

The project is targeted to begin construction in H1 2024.

South Korea sets up public-private SMR Alliance

The Alliance is composed of 11 government agencies and 31 private firms.