NTPC has initiated site selection studies in Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Madhya Pradesh to develop nuclear power projects. This initiative supports a long-term goal of building 30 GW of nuclear capacity and contributes to the Centre's target of achieving 100 GW of nuclear power by 2047.
NTPC has initiated site selection studies in Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Madhya Pradesh to develop nuclear power projects. This initiative supports a long-term goal of building 30 GW of nuclear capacity and contributes to the Centre's target of achieving 100 GW of nuclear power by 2047.
Here are the key details regarding the expansion:
Capacity & Investments: -
The projects are part of a massive strategy that involves setting up nuclear capacity across at least 14 states, with total investments expected to reach several lakh crores.
State Advantages: -
Coastal states like Andhra Pradesh and Odisha are prime areas of interest for the company, as continuous water supply is a key logistical requirement for nuclear reactors.
Parent Projects: -
This drive builds on NTPC's ongoing 42,000crore 4×700MW nuclear project in Rajasthan, which is being constructed in a joint venture with the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd (NPCIL).
Dedicated Subsidiary: -
NTPC formed a wholly-owned subsidiary, NTPC Parmanu Urja Nigam Limited, specifically dedicated to advancing nuclear technologies.
Regulatory Approvals: -
According to the Economic Times, NTPC will soon submit its first feasibility study to the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) to seek formal approval.
A comparison between coastal and inland nuclear reactors regarding operational efficiency.
More details on how this 30GW pipeline impacts India's net-zero emissions timeline.
NTPC starts site selection studies in Gujarat, Andhra, Odisha, MP for nuclear projects
It will be beneficial for NTPC to set up projects in the coastal states, as out of various other inputs, continuous water supply is a key requirement for a nuclear energy.
MJF Lion ER YK Sharma
Comments
Post a Comment