AERB okays Mahi Banswara site to build 4 N-power plants
2
3
New Delhi: India's nuclear regulator has approved a proposal to build four 700MWe units of atomic power reactors at Mahi Banswara in Rajasthan.
The Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) granted the approval to the project site after a three-tier review subject to satisfactory compliance with the stipulations and conditions.
The Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) applied to the AERB seeking consent for the Mahi Banswara Rajasthan Atomic Power Project (MBRAPP) site to build four indigenously developed pressurised heavy water reactor (PHWR) of 700 MWe capacity.
"Consent is hereby granted for siting of MBRAPP 1 to 4, subject to satisfactory compliance to the stipulations and conditions specified in Annexure 1," the AERB said.
"The Consent will be subjected to re-review for any non-compliance to the stipulations and conditions. The Consent shall not be transferable without the prior approval of the Competent Authority," the nuclear regulator said.
The Mahi Banswara project is being implemented by Anushakti Vidyut Nigam, a joint venture between NPCIL and National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC).
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
&w=3840&q=100)
Business Standard
2 days ago
- Business Standard
Private sector likely to play a key role in nuclear power road map
A consultative process is underway, led by NITI Aayog along with NPCIL, involving state energy ministers as nodal points to ensure alignment with state-level energy priorities Puja Das New Delhi Listen to This Article The Union Government is formulating a comprehensive national nuclear energy mission, which was announced in the 2025-26 Union Budget, aiming to install 22 gigawatt (GW) of nuclear power capacity by 2032 and 100 GW by 2047. The current nuclear power capacity is 8.8 GW. The capacity expansion plan involves setting up nuclear power plants across states through joint ventures between the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd (NPCIL) and the private sector and amending several laws, it is learnt. A consultative process is underway, led by NITI Aayog along with NPCIL, involving state energy ministers as nodal points to ensure
India.com
05-08-2025
- India.com
Private companies may soon join India's nuclear sector, govt working on special code, may bring changes in key laws to...
Private companies may soon join India's nuclear sector, govt working on special code, may bring changes in key laws to... The Indian government is thinking about allowing private companies to take part in the nuclear energy sector. Right now, only government-owned companies are allowed to work in this field. To make this possible, the government may change some existing laws or bring in a new law. According to various media reports, the government wants to give a chance to private companies that are already established and have experience in handling big projects. They will also check if these companies are financially strong and stable before allowing them to enter the nuclear energy sector. Government may change the law in nuclear energy sector To allow private companies to actively take part in the nuclear energy sector, the government had proposed changes to two important laws in the Budget: Atomic Energy Act Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act The Civil Liability Act was made to ensure there is protection and proper compensation in case of a nuclear accident. Earlier, private companies were worried about having to pay compensation if any accident happened. Because of this fear, they stayed away from investing in nuclear projects. Now, as per reports, the government is planning to change both these laws so that private companies feel safe and confident to invest and work in the nuclear energy field. Steps being taken under 'Viksit Bharat 2047' The government will evaluate private companies before allowing them to work in the nuclear energy sector. This evaluation will be done either by the government itself or by an agency appointed by the government. The evaluation will check things like: The company's financial strength Technical ability Work experience Past performance and safety records This step is part of India's larger vision under the 'Viksit Bharat 2047' (Developed India 2047) mission. Currently, India has 23 nuclear power plants that produce about 8.8 gigawatts of electricity. These are all owned and run by the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL). The government aims to increase this to 22 gigawatts by 2032, and further to 100 gigawatts by 2047. Bringing in private companies is seen as a way to help speed up growth and meet these big targets on time.
Time of India
29-07-2025
- Time of India
BARC, NPCIL unveil India's first private test facility for depleted heavy water upgradation
New Delhi: State-owned Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) and the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) have jointly inaugurated India's first private sector test facility for the upgradation of depleted heavy water commissioned by TEMA India, a manufacturer of specialised equipment. The facility was inaugurated by Rajesh V, director – technical, NPCIL, and K T Shenoy, director, Chemical Engineering Group, BARC. According to the official press release, the modules manufactured by the company are slated for delivery to critical nuclear power plant projects such as RAPP 8, GHAVP Units 1–4, and KAIGA Units 5 & 6. 'BARC has transferred the indigenous technology to TEMA to build the vacuum distillation columns for upgradation of depleted heavy water at its private test facility,' it added. The new testing facility will help overcome the challenge of delayed deliveries by decentralising the nuclear supply chain, ensuring quality control, and reliability in components supplied to Indian nuclear utilities to accelerate the delivery and commissioning timelines of Pressurized Heavy Water Reactor (PHWRs). The technology transfer to TEMA India is a step towards narrowing the key infrastructure gap, overcoming the delayed deliveries and de-bottlenecking of nuclear facilities. As India prepares for the big leap to leverage the indigenous PHWRs as a part of the three stage programme to reach 100 GW of installed nuclear capacity by 2047, the demand of distillation columns for depleted heavy water upgradation will increase, added the release. India is a major producer and global exporter of heavy water primarily used as coolant in nuclear reactors. Nuclear reactors are filled with heavy water at the time of construction and refueling. During the operation of nuclear reactors, it is critical to upgrade the depleted heavy water to maintain the content of Deuterium to ensure consistent and efficient supply to the nuclear reactors. The process of producing reactor-grade heavy water involves ultra-high efficiency vacuum distillation columns that are specifically designed to handle the unique challenges of separating deuterium from other isotopes in water to support the nuclear reactors through their entire lifecycle of 60-70 years. The BARC has been instrumental in developing the indigenous technology for these vacuum distillation columns, including the design of efficient structured packings and has continued to supply to NPCIL across all the PHWRs installed in India.
