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Transformers and Rectifiers shares rally 8% after receiving order worth up to Rs 500 crore from MEIL

Transformers and Rectifiers shares rallied on Monday after the company secured a large order from MEIL for manufacturing transformers and related work. Valued at Rs 100 crore to Rs 500 crore, excluding GST, the order is scheduled for execution over 35 months and is expected to strengthen the company’s order…

The Economic Times

India's future nuclear fleet may need 5,400 tonnes uranium annually; domestic supply meets about 30%: Parliamentary panel

India’s nuclear expansion could sharply raise uranium demand, with PHWRs alone expected to require around 5,400 tonnes of uranium oxide annually. A Parliamentary Committee flagged that domestic production currently meets only 30% of this requirement and urged faster mining, strategic stockpiles, overseas sourcing and clearer timelines to secure long-term fuel…

The Economic Times

Naveen Jindal Group in talks with US, French tech companies for proposed nuclear projects

Naveen Jindal Group is discussing nuclear technology with global providers like EDF and Westinghouse. They are also exploring options with NPCIL for large module reactors. The conglomerate plans to develop eighteen gigawatts of nuclear power capacity. This initiative aims to contribute to India's ambitious nuclear energy targets. Discussions involve evaluating…

The Economic Times

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Madhya Pradesh set to emerge as a major nuclear power hub in country: Official

Madhya Pradesh is becoming a significant nuclear power center. Projects totaling 7,000 MW are underway, with more private sector proposals being considered. This development aligns with national goals for clean energy. The state's proactive approach is attracting new nuclear power projects, positioning it as a key hub for future energy…

The Economic Times

'Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant now being constructed': Vladimir Putin sees India-Russia trade reaching USD 100 billion

Speaking on the sidelines of the St Petersburg International Economic Forum on Thursday (local time) Putin said Moscow and New Delhi were aiming for more ambitious economic targets as trade between the two nations continues to grow. "We are not only talking about our plans in energy, including nuclear energy.…

The Economic Times

Tata Power in talks with three states for its nuclear power project plan

Tata Power is taking significant strides in its pursuit of nuclear energy. Currently, negotiations are underway with three states regarding its upcoming projects. Anticipation builds as a comprehensive project report is slated for release within the next six months. Additionally, Tata Power is teaming up with NPCIL to bring these…

The Economic Times

Power Ministry urged to ensure availability of KKNPP units during summer

SRPC seeks Ministry of Power intervention for higher power generation from Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant to meet peak demand.

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Tangedco seeks indicative tariff for KKNPP units 3 and 4

Tangedco seeks indicative tariff for upcoming units at Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant to determine electricity allocation.

The Hindu

Top brass of NPCIL, Russian suppliers to meet at Kudankulam; expected to discuss acceleration of ongoing reactor construction

Top officials from Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) and Atomstroyexport are meeting to review the progress of the ongoing construction of Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project (KKNPP) reactors 3 to 6 and address delays in the supply of critical components from Russia.

The Hindu

India will ‘commission a nuclear power reactor every year’: NPCIL chief

India's Nuclear Power Corporation plans to commission a nuclear power reactor every year, emphasising the role of nuclear power in its clean energy transition and decarbonisation efforts.

The Hindu

Kakrapar-4 nuclear reactor attains criticality

The KAPP-4 700-MWe nuclear power reactor in Kakrapar, in Surat, attained criticality on December 17, 2023. It is the NPCIL’s largest indigenous reactor.

The Hindu

Second home-built 700 MW nuclear plant at Kakrapar achieves first criticality

The KAPP-4 700-MWe nuclear power reactor in Kakrapar, in Surat, attained criticality on December 17, 2023. It is the NPCIL’s largest indigenous reactor.

The Hindu

Madras High Court dismisses PIL filed against Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project

Madras HC dismisses PIL against KKNPP, noting SC had found it complied with all safety norms. NPCIL, TN Govt ensuring only natural growth of population in sterilized zone. AERB, MoEFCC to monitor project regularly.

The Hindu

Corporates urged to finance R&D projects from CSR funds

CSIR-NGRI chief scientist Mahendra Darokarn invited industry to allocate CSR funding for research and development initiatives. Prakash Kumar shared insights of the institute's 62-year journey and Harsh K Gupta described the setting of the seismological observatory. Prakash Chauhan spoke about the Chandrayaan Missions and V.P. Singh discussed water security. Atreya…

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No plans to advance refuelling activity at Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant’s Unit-1: Union Minister of State Jitendra Singh

The Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd (NPCIL) has no plans to advance the refuelling activity of the 1,000 MW Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant (KKNPP) Unit-1.

The Hindu

T.N. power utilities seek advancing of refuelling activity at Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant’s Unit-1

Tamil Nadu power utilities have sought the advancing of the refuelling activity at Unit-I of the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant (KKNPP).

The Hindu

Nuclear liability issues not yet resolved for Jaitapur project: French company EDF

Two years after the French energy company Electricite de France (EDF) submitted its techno-commercial offer for the construction of six nuclear power reactors in Maharashtra’s Jaitapur, talks between Indian and French officials over several issues, including liability, have not resulted in any breakthrough yet.

Al Jazeera

Does India have enough insurance coverage for a nuclear disaster?

India has barely half the insurance amount required for current nuclear plants, and has many more plants in the works.

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The Times of India

NTPC going nuclear as focus shifts on small reactors in climate fight

NEW DELHI: State-run NTPC, the country’s largest coal-fired power producer, is going nuclear as the government shifts focus on the nascent SMR (smaller modular reactor) technology in search of clean energy for achieving net zero by 2070.

The Hindu

Power Grid arm seeks early decision on allocation of power from KKNPP units

CTUIL said it is considering two options one with full allocation to Tangedco and other with allocation to beneficiaries in the Southern Region.

The Hindu

Southern States urge KKNPP units to undertake refuelling shutdown during off-season

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Spent nuclear fuel storage should be ‘worked out’: SC

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Reactor Pressure Vessel installed in unit 3 of Kudankulam

‘NPCIL will make sincere efforts to fulfil India’s electricity needs’

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