Electric energy export from Russia to South Korea to make up 4 GW
The export of electric energy from Russia to South Korea at the first stage of operation of the power bridge will make up 4 GW, the head of Rosseti, O. Budargin, said.
“We have been discussing this project for 3 years with KEPCО (Korea Electric Power Corporation). It is already being realized. A working group has been formed. It is engaged in the workout of the connection point, schedule of electric energy supply to South Korea. The first volume is only 4 GW but this is only beginning”, he said.
Previously Mr. Budargin said that the project of the power bridge “Vladivostok-Seoul” comprises the construction of 1,000 km of power lines. It is planned to construct the underwater cable.