HD Hyundai Heavy Industries completes key fusion reactor components for ITER

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries announced the successful completion of assembly for four vital vacuum vessel sectors, marking a significant milestone for the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) project. This achievement signifies the final module assembly for these critical components of the world's largest fusion experiment.

Located in Cadarache, southern France, ITER is a collaborative international effort involving seven member countries, including South Korea, the United States, China, and the European Union. The project aims to advance the understanding and application of nuclear fusion as a potential energy source.

The vacuum vessel sectors are integral to ITER's operation. They are engineered to maintain a high-vacuum environment while containing plasma heated to over 100 million degrees Celsius. The completion of these four sectors by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries is essential for the ongoing construction and future operation of the experimental reactor.