Doosan Enerbility Moves to Expand Local Cooperation in Czech Nuclear Equipment Sector

Assessing the technical capabilities of local companies
Exploring potential cooperation on nuclear power equipment
Strengthening supply chain cooperation based on technical expertise, quality, and competitiveness
Follow-up discussions planned for

Doosan Enerbility is expanding its cooperation with local companies in the Czech nuclear power equipment sector. The company plans to broaden opportunities for cooperation with Czech firms to support the successful execution of the Dukovany Units 5 and 6 project and prepare for future projects, including Temelin Units 3 and 4.

According to industry sources on November 11, Doosan Enerbility explained the technical requirements for safety- and non-safety-class equipment and its supplier evaluation procedures to four Czech companies—Skoda JS, MICo, BAEST, and VITKOVICE—from November 2 to 5 local time.

Skoda JS is a nuclear power equipment company affiliated with Czech utility CEZ. Doosan Enerbility conducted a preliminary capability assessment of Skoda JS, reviewing key areas including project management, engineering, manufacturing, and quality. It also visited the company's heavy equipment factory and control rod drive mechanism (CRDM) factory to inspect their production facilities. After reviewing the potential for technical cooperation on certain items, including reactor internals, Doosan Enerbility plans to hold follow-up technical discussions with Skoda JS in early 2027 and conduct further assessments of items with potential for cooperation.

Doosan Enerbility explained the technical requirements for safety- and non-safety-class equipment and its supplier evaluation procedures to Czech companies including MICo, BAEST, and VITKOVICE. For non-safety-class equipment, Doosan Enerbility is reviewing whether Czech companies can participate in bidding. Participation will be determined according to objective evaluation criteria, including technical capability, quality, and price, as well as related procedures, which apply equally to domestic and overseas suppliers.

While maintaining its core supply chain centered on domestic partners, Doosan Enerbility plans to work with capable local companies to comply with local regulatory requirements, including those of the Czech State Office for Nuclear Safety, and minimize the risk of permitting delays. The company aims to strengthen its supply chain competitiveness and support the stable progress of the project through this approach.

A Doosan Enerbility official said, "This visit was a meaningful opportunity to directly assess the technical capabilities of Czech companies and explore the potential for cooperation. We will reinforce coordination with our domestic partners while also working with Czech companies that have strengths in responding to local regulations to achieve both safety and timely completion."

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