Chinese energy giant opens new plant in South Korea as AI ambitions intensify power crisis

Chinese companies are deepening their participation in South Korea’s energy sector as state-owned nuclear giant CGN Energy International begins operations at a self-developed power project, helping supply China’s power-hungry neighbour amid a surge in electricity demand driven by an artificial intelligence boom. The gas-fired facility, located in Seosan, northwestern South Korea, commenced commercial operations on Friday. With an installed capacity of 557 megawatts, it was expected to generate..