GE Vernova and Kepco joint venture KAPES will deliver equipment for the 500 kV Donghaean 2 to Dong-Seoul high voltage direct current (HVDC) converter station project (EP2) in South Korea.
Korea Electric Power Corporation (Kepco) has ordered the HVDC system, based on line commutated converter (LCC) technology, for EP2, part of a larger 4 GW HVDC transmission link, is planned to connect South Korea’s power generation complex on the east coast to the Seoul metropolitan area.
The EP2 project complements the EP1 project, which is also being executed by GE Vernova through KAPES.
Together, EP1 and EP2 projects are designed to provide a stable and reliable power supply to the Seoul metropolitan area, which accounts for approximately 40% of South Korea’s energy demand.
Both projects are expected to benefit from GE Vernova’s advanced HVDC technology, designed for efficient long-distance power transmission and enhancing grid resilience to meet growing energy needs, which include increasing renewables capacity.
GE Vernova’s scope for the EP2 project includes the engineering and delivery of HVDC valves and control systems based on LCC technology, essential for the stable transmission of large-scale power.
Kepco is prioritising advanced HVDC technology as a critical enabler of South Korea’s energy transition.
The EP2 project is designed to provide efficient and stable power transmission to key industrial regions while laying the groundwork for a sustainable and resilient energy network.
KAPES, the joint venture between KEPCO and GE Vernova established in 2012, has been instrumental in delivering various important projects that address South Korea’s unique energy needs.
In addition to EP1 and EP2, key initiatives include the Buk-Dangjin-Godeok HVDC Connection, a 3GW transmission link supplying power from the Dangjin power plant to Seoul and its surrounding regions, and the Shin-Bupyeong HVDC Link in Incheon designed to alleviate grid overloads.