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EDF agreements with Canadian, Czech and Indian firms

EDF agreements with Canadian, Czech and Indian firms

French energy company EDF signed cooperation agreements relating to the potential deployment of its technology, and the involvement of local supply chains, in Canada, the Czech Republic and India on the first day of World Nuclear Exhibition 2023 in Paris.

New Nuclear 29 November 2023

Fuel loading begins at Kakrapar 4

Fuel loading begins at Kakrapar 4

Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd started loading the first fuel into the core of the pressurised heavy water reactor unit on 20 October, after receiving permission from India's Atomic Energy Regulatory Board.

New Nuclear 23 October 2023

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India eyes SMRs but focuses on large reactors

India eyes SMRs but focuses on large reactors

The Indian government is exploring options for small modular reactors, but large-size plants are still the mainstay of the country's plans to expand its nuclear generating capacity, Minister of State Jitendra Singh has told the country's parliament.

Nuclear Policies 03 August 2023

Argentina and India continue to develop nuclear cooperation

Argentina and India continue to develop nuclear cooperation

A variety of meetings and tours, including to nuclear fuel producer Combustibles Nucleares Argentino and the site of the RA-10 reactor, have taken place within the framework of the second meeting of India and Argentina's Joint Coordination Committee.

Nuclear Policies 03 August 2023

France, India expand cooperation to include SMRs

France, India expand cooperation to include SMRs

France and India are to launch a cooperation programme on small modular reactors and advanced modular reactors. The announcement came after a meeting in Paris between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President of France Emmanuel Macron, during which they noted progress made on the six-EPR power plant project in Jaitapur, India.

Nuclear Policies 17 July 2023

Russia begins new isotope product supply to India

Russia begins new isotope product supply to India

The first batch of germanium-68/gallium-68 generators has been delivered by Russia's Isotope JSC under a new contract with Esente Healthcare in India.

Other News 06 July 2023

India's Kakrapar 3 begins commercial operation

India's Kakrapar 3 begins commercial operation

The first Indian-designed 700 MWe pressurised heavy water reactor has begun commercial operation in Gujurat - almost three years after reaching first criticality.

New Nuclear 04 July 2023

Biden, Modi affirm commitment to nuclear as Kovvada plans intensify

Biden, Modi affirm commitment to nuclear as Kovvada plans intensify

Nuclear energy is a necessary resource for meeting climate, energy transition and energy security needs, the leaders of India and the USA said. They also noted "ongoing negotiations" for the construction of six AP1000 reactors in India, as well as discussions on small modular reactor development.

Nuclear Policies 23 June 2023

Private sector investment essential for SMR deployment, Indian think-tank says

Private sector investment essential for SMR deployment, Indian think-tank says

Successful deployment of small modular reactor technology must leverage private sector investment, a new report by the Indian government's NITI Aayog public policy think-tank has found.

Nuclear Policies 18 May 2023

Indian companies sign agreement for nuclear plant construction

Indian companies sign agreement for nuclear plant construction

The supplementary joint venture agreement between NTPC - the country's largest integrated energy company - and government enterprise Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd is for the development of six 700 MWe pressurised heavy water reactors across two sites.

Corporate 02 May 2023