South Korea’s KOSPO—an H-class evolution at its heart

South Korea is headed upward. With ranking 1st in the Bloomberg Innovation Index of 60 nations, the highest broadband penetration in the world at 97%, and a projected 4% annual GDP growth, South Korea is poised to bloom as a technology leader. Steadily powering 11% of the country as its largest utility, KOSPO sought state-of-the-art solutions to meet increasing demand while reducing carbon emissions.

“Only those who prepare themselves will meet a prosperous future” is KOSPO’s philosophy; one that well aligns with South Korea’s “Green New Deal”: a transition from fossil fuels, development of a hydrogen economy, and expansion of renewables, all aiming at carbon-neutrality by 2050.

With GE Vernova as partner, a proven H-class evolution was integrated into the new Shinsejong CCPP—the 7HA.03 gas turbine. It's the largest, most efficient turbine in the world, with the lowest cost conversion of gas to electricity in a 60-hertz platform. Its modular configuration also enables greater plant economics and faster installation for engineering, procurement, and construction vendors.

Complementing the turbine is GE Vernova’s DLN 2.6 combustion system with advanced premixing. This adds fuel flexibility and performance, also empowering KOSPO to lower NOx emissions.

GE Vernova's gas turbines provide more than 14,000 MW of generation capacity in South Korea. The new unit is driving the performance of KOSPO’s Shinsejong CCPP, which is the first plant in the region powered by one of GE Vernova's 7HA.03 gas turbines. GE Vernova is proud to help supply grid power, district heating, and air conditioning to Sejong City, the administrative capital of South Korea.