Samsung and SK Hynix Reject KEPCO's $19 Billion Power Payment Plan
Samsung Electronics (SSNLF:OTCMKTS) and SK Hynix have rejected a proposal from Korea Electric Power Corp. (KEPCO) that would require them to pay up to 25 trillion won ($18.7 billion) in advance for power infrastructure related to their operations. The chipmakers are reportedly unhappy with the terms of the plan, which they view as excessive and potentially burdensome. The proposal was intended to help fund energy upgrades necessary due to increased demand from semiconductor manufacturing facilities operated by Samsung and SK Hynix. However, both companies have refused to agree to it without further negotiations or concessions on KEPCO’s part. The rejection highlights the ongoing tension between major industrial consumers and utility providers in South Korea. This development could affect energy planning for large-scale chip production expansions, particularly as semiconductor demand continues to rise globally.
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Topics: Capital Commitment KEPCO Power Infrastructure Samsung Electronics SK Hynix