GDES, KEPCO KPS team up for Spanish and French markets

The agreement was signed on 17 November at Korea Electric Power Corporation's headquarters in Naju-si, South Korea, in a ceremony led by Ho-Kwang Jun, Executive Vice President of KEPCO Plant Service & Engineering (KEPCO KPS), and Héctor Dominguis, CEO of Grupo Dominguis Energy Services (GDES). 

GDES said the alliance will enable both companies to share know-how, resources and capabilities "in pursuit of common objectives". It said the partnership "brings together GDES's long-standing expertise in the European nuclear sector and KEPCO KPS's strong technological capabilities as a leading South Korean provider of operation, diagnostics and maintenance services for energy facilities".

KEPCO KPS is a South Korean public company, operating in 25 countries and employing around 5,800 people. The company is widely recognised for its technical and operational excellence and specialises in diagnostics, performance improvement and operation and maintenance (O&M) services for both conventional and renewable energy facilities. Its technology-driven approach is supported by dedicated R&D centres focused on digitalisation, predictive maintenance and advanced solutions for the management of critical assets.

GDES has more than 45 years of experience in the nuclear sector. The group has participated in the construction of Spain's nuclear power plants, as well as in their maintenance and decommissioning, "becoming a European benchmark with a presence in projects in Spain, France, Sweden, Switzerland (CERN), the United Kingdom and Italy".

"Through this alliance, GDES strengthens and broadens its innovation, technology and O&M capabilities, reinforcing its value proposition for the Spanish nuclear sector while accelerating its strategic expansion in international markets," the company said.