Industry news
NTPC has issued an Expression of Interest for commercial and industrial entities to acquire a 26% equity stake in co-generation projects. This initiative aims to develop co-generation facilities for industrial steam and electricity needs, integrating solutions based on coal, renewable energy, and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
KEC International has secured new orders totaling ’1,014 crore in its India transmission and distribution business, including its first 765 kV transmission line project.
ROSATOM and IIT Bombay have launched 'Atomic Hack India 2026,' a national innovation challenge for engineering students to address energy grid stability by integrating nuclear and renewable sources.
Akkuyu 1, Turkey's first nuclear power plant, has successfully completed cold hydraulic tests on its primary circuit. This milestone confirms the integrity and readiness of safety-critical components, moving the unit closer to physical startup and its goal of supplying electricity by the end of 2026.
A new report from JAIF outlines the economic benefits of nuclear power plants, estimating a JPY4.3 trillion impact per plant over its lifecycle and highlighting high domestic procurement rates.
Zap Energy has met two U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) milestones for developing pulsed power capacitors essential for commercial fusion power plants. These milestones include a detailed design for a long-life capacitor and a prototype manufactured and tested in-house, demonstrating progress in both design and U.S.-based manufacturing capabilities.
The U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Dominance Financing has announced a conditional loan commitment of up to $4.2 billion for nuclear uprates and modernization across Vistra's nuclear fleet in Pennsylvania and Ohio. This investment aims to add 433 MW of new nuclear capacity and extend plant operations for an additional 20 years.
Swastika Infra Ltd has received a Letter of Award (LoA) valued at approximately ₹615.76 crore from Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL). The contract involves developing and strengthening power distribution infrastructure in the Bhandup Zone, Maharashtra, with a completion timeline of 24 months.
Mohammad Eslami, head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organisation, stated that Iran will not cease uranium enrichment or surrender its uranium, despite renewed US warnings concerning its nuclear facilities.
India and Singapore are considering a 2,000 MW cross-border power interconnection, with a potential 3,000 km land-based transmission corridor from Imphal to Singapore. This initiative aims to enhance regional energy security and facilitate clean energy integration.
Tianwan Unit 7, a VVER-1200 reactor, has connected to the grid in China, delivering its first electricity on October 8. This milestone follows the reactor achieving a self-sustaining controlled nuclear chain reaction. The unit will undergo further testing before commercial operation.
The American Nuclear Society will host a Supplier Showcase webinar on October 13, focusing on AI-driven diagnostics for the nuclear industry. The event, in partnership with Nuclearn, will explore how artificial intelligence can reduce equipment load and enhance performance.