NTPC Identifies Three Nuclear Plant Sites, Targets 30 GW Capacity by 2047

NTPC has identified three locations for new nuclear power plants, one each in Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, and Odisha. The company has submitted detailed feasibility reports for these sites to the Atomic Energy Commission for approval. Each of these potential sites could host 2-4 GW of nuclear capacity.

The public sector company aims to add 30 GW of nuclear capacity across 14 states by 2047. NTPC is exploring technology collaborations with global players, including Holtec International and Westinghouse of the US, Rosatom of Russia, and EDF of France, for pressurized water reactor projects. Technology transfer and localization are key factors in selecting the technology, with plans for a separate joint venture with a global partner for technology and design engineering. Fuel availability is also a consideration, with sourcing falling under the Centre's domain.

NTPC has established NTPC Parmanu Urja Nigam Ltd as a wholly owned nuclear subsidiary. Its first nuclear project, comprising four 700-MW units in Rajasthan’s Mahi Banswara, is being developed through Anushakti Vidhyut Nigam Ltd, a joint venture with Nuclear Power Corporation of India.

ITER Project Receives Final Major Component for Core Machine Assembly

The ITER Organization has announced the delivery of the ninth and final vacuum vessel segment, designated as vacuum vessel sector #2, to its facility in Cadarache, southern France. This shipment signifies a key milestone for the international fusion project, as all major components required for the construction of the core machine are now on-site.

The core machine components now present at the Cadarache site include the complete vacuum vessel, superconducting magnets, and the cryostat. The arrival of these critical parts enables the project to proceed with the assembly phase of the fusion device.

DOE Contractor Addresses Heat Risks in Nuclear Cleanup Operations

Savannah River Mission Completion (SRMC), a liquid waste contractor for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Environmental Management at the Savannah River Site (SRS) in Aiken, South Carolina, is addressing the challenges posed by summer heat for its workforce. In 2025, SRMC's safety leaders aimed to enhance their existing heat safety program.

The objective was to implement a solution that would integrate proactive methods for mitigating heat stress across the 310-square-mile work site.