Discovery Reports
The International Atomic Energy Agency estimates the number of nuclear power plants worldwide will double by 2030 with about 300 new facilities. South Korea, through its nuclear fuel designer and manufacturer KEPCO NF (KNF), will help usher in this new atomic age.
Initially relying on foreign expertise, KNF has grown to develop its own pioneering technology. The company celebrates its 30th anniversary with the completion of its High Performance with Efficiency and Reliability (HIPER) nuclear fuel under the company's X-Gen programme. This marks the first time the company has independently developed its own proprietary nuclear fuel, as KNF had previously been developing technology with another company. HIPER is designed to burn up 20 per cent higher than regular fuels for enhanced safety. It is slated for commercial supply from 2017 after the tests.