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On October 30, KEPCO E&C signed a contract for “Site Assessment Service for Jordan’s first NPPs construction” with Jordan Atomic Energy Commission(JAEC).

The project is to examine and assess the suitability of the candidate site that JAEC selected for its first NPPs constrcution in accordance with strict international standards, like those specified by IAEA.

For the next 24 months, KEPCO E&C is tasked to assess the site suitability, to examine and assess the detailed plan for site allocation, to assess general environmental impacts and environmental effects of radiation, and to provide licensing support for site approval. Based on the findings of service provided by KEPCO E&C, the Jordanian government will determine the construction site for its first NPPs. 

Meanwhile, the bid for this project was joined by world’s leading companies from seven countries like USA, Britain, and Canada, including KEPCO E&C. On April 20, KEPCO E&C was chosen as the most preferred partner, for it ranked first in terms of technological and price competitiveness, and sealed the deal through final negotiations. 

This success carries a huge significance in that KEPCO E&C is recognized for its technologicalexcellency in building NPPs, notably for outstanding technology and economic feasibility in the face of fierce competition with world’s leading companies. In the coming years, this gives a bright outlook on new exports of NPPs following UAE.