Doosan Enerbility said on the 11th that its Czech subsidiary, Doosan Škoda Power, signed a contract with ČEZ, a.s. (CEZ) for the generator replacement project at the Temelín Nuclear Power Plant Units 1 and 2. The contract is worth a total of about 300 billion won.
At the contract signing ceremony held on the 10th (local time) at CEZ headquarters in Prague, Czech Republic, attendees included Daniel Beneš, CEZ chief executive officer (CEO); Son Seung-woo, head of the Power Service BG at Doosan Enerbility; and Lim Young-gi, head of Doosan Škoda Power, along with officials from each company.
The contract covers the supply and replacement work of generators and balance of plant (BOP) equipment, as well as a 15-year long-term maintenance program after completion. Doosan Škoda Power will lead the project as the prime contractor, while Doosan Enerbility will supply generator equipment and provide technical support.
Temelín Nuclear Power Plant Units 1 and 2 in South Bohemia, Czech Republic, are each 1,125 MW-class facilities operated by CEZ. CEZ is pursuing a phased modernization program for long-term operation of at least 60 years, and this contract is part of that effort.
Son said, "This order is the first outcome since we announced the plan last year to transfer generator production technology to Doosan Škoda Power," adding, "Based on the nuclear business competitiveness of 'Team Doosan' confirmed through international competitive bidding, we will expand opportunities in the global market, including Europe."
Doosan Enerbility announced last year an investment and technology transfer plan to support Doosan Škoda Power in securing in-house generator production capabilities.