Seoul: Doosan Enerbility Co., a significant South Korean plant builder, announced it has successfully exported gas turbine products to the United States, marking South Korea's inaugural deal to export domestically developed gas turbines.
According to Yonhap News Agency, Doosan Enerbility has entered into a contract with a "big tech" company to deliver two 380-megawatt-class gas turbines for power plants by the end of 2026. The company has not revealed the client's name or the contract's value, maintaining confidentiality regarding the details of the agreement.
In 2019, South Korea joined an elite group of countries capable of developing gas turbines, becoming the fifth in the world after the United States, Japan, Germany, and Italy. Prior to this development, South Korea had been entirely dependent on imported gas turbines.
Sohn Seung-woo, the chief executive officer of Doosan Enerbility's Power Service Business Group, stated, "This deal is a meaningful turning point for South Korea, transforming it from a major importer to an exporter of gas turbines." He emphasized the company's commitment to expanding its global market presence by strictly adhering to product quality and delivery schedules.