Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Co. (KHNP) said on the 6th that it held the "KHNP-EGAT small modular reactor (SMR) technology seminar" jointly with the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) in Bangkok from the 5th for two days.
The seminar was prepared to concretize practical technical cooperation based on the memorandum of understanding (MOU) for cooperation in the SMR field that the two organizations signed in June last year.
About 80 experts from both countries, including KHNP, officials from the Thai Ministry of Energy, regulators, and figures from industry and academia, attended the seminar and exchanged broad views on conditions for introducing SMRs in Thailand and directions for cooperation.
In detailed sessions, the sides shared Korean and Thai energy policies and delivered presentations on topics including the characteristics and development status of the innovative SMR (i-SMR), safety analysis, and the supply chain.
KEPCO Engineering & Construction Company (KEPCO E&C), Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI), KEPCO NF, and Doosan Enerbility participated to exchange technology across the nuclear industry, including reactor design, fuel, and equipment.
Siriwat Chetchi, EGAT deputy governor, said, "Cooperation with KHNP, which has long-accumulated experience in nuclear plant operation, expertise, and technical know-how, will be of practical help to EGAT's push for a power transition policy," adding, "We expect this seminar to be a strong driver in building a foundation for SMR cooperation."
Park In-sik, head of KHNP's export business division, said, "Through this seminar, the foundation for technical exchanges with Thailand has become even more solid. We will work closely with EGAT to jointly promote Thailand's sustainable energy transition and expand SMR business opportunities in the ASEAN region, including Thailand."