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Korea Southern Power Co., Ltd. (KOSPO) is one of South Korea's leading power generation companies and a subsidiary of the state-owned Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO). Established to handle electricity production in the southern part of the country, KOSPO operates a portfolio of power plants with a combined capacity that contributes significantly to the nation's electricity supply. Its main activities include the generation of thermal power from coal and liquefied natural gas, as well as the development of renewable energy projects such as wind and solar power.
The company is based in Busan, South Korea, and manages facilities across various locations in the southern provinces. As part of the KEPCO group, which dominates the South Korean energy market, KOSPO works alongside sister companies like Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power and Korea Western Power to meet the country's growing energy demands. It is increasingly focusing on sustainable practices, including the exploration of green ammonia as a fuel source for power plants to reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
In the broader industry context, KOSPO holds a key position in South Korea's efforts to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. The company participates in international collaborations for clean energy technologies and is recognized for its role in the power sector's modernization and environmental compliance.
Also known as Korea Southern Power Company.
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