Science1 hOctober 29, 2026, 14:02

South Korea's first homegrown large gas turbine sends power to grid

KOMIPO connected its 380 MW gas turbine at the Boryeong New Combined Cycle Unit 1 to the national grid, the first large domestically developed gas turbine in South Korea. Commercial operation is scheduled for March 2027 after the steam turbine is connected in December.

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South Korea's first homegrown large gas turbine sends power to grid

The 380 MW turbine was built by Doosan Enerbility
First ignition took place on September 29, 2026
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Commercial operation is planned for March 2027

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