Nuclear Power

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding poor handling of the fly ash by Rajiv Gandhi Thermal Power Plant, Khedar, Hisar district, Haryana, 27/05/2025

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Rajaram Vs State of Haryana dated 27/05/2025. By the execution application, the applicant was seeking compliance of the NGT order July 5, 2024 passed in OA No. 735/2024. In the OA, the applicant has raised the grievance in respect of …

Dabaa nuclear plant contracts on Al-Sisi’s desk next week

The government has finished negotiations with Russia on the contracts for depleted fuel depots, operation, maintenance, and technical support for the Dabaa nuclear plant. The contracts will be sent to President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi next week to determine the date of signing the contracts. Sources said that the agreements include …

NFC to ramp up production in Hyderabad

New facility at Kota in Rajasthan to manufacture 500 MT of fuel assemblies Nuclear Fuel Complex (NFC) is embarking on expansion of the production facilities at Hyderabad and also setting up a new production a facility at Kota, Rajasthan, to manufacture 500 MT of fuel assemblies to cater to the …

NPCIL abandons Mithivirdi nuclear power plant plan; will shift to Andhra Pradesh

Following the nuclear deal between India and United States during the tenure of previous UPA-II government, the NPCIL had proposed a nuclear power project in Chhaya-Mithivirdi village. The Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) has abandoned its plan to set up a 6000 MW nuclear power plant at Chhaya-Mithivirdi …

India, Russia ink key pact for two nuclear power units in Kudankulam

In a big boost for the country's clean energy requirements, India and Russia on Thursday signed an agreement for setting up of Units 5 and 6 of Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant in Tamil Nadu. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Vladimir Putin inked five pacts on wide ranging issues like …

An overview of nuclear power in the context of additional capacity to Kaiga NPP

The decision by the govt. of India in May 2017 to commission ten nuclear reactors of the type PHWR of 700 MW capacity each, and the other proposal to add four more reactors of the type VVER of 1,000 MW capacity each at Kudankulam NPP, has given rise to serious …

Ghana inches closer to building a nuclear power plant

Ghana, Wednesday, made a giant step towards its nuclear agenda when it received the Integrated Nuclear Infrastructure Review Report (INIR) from a team of experts from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The report forms part of Phase 1 of Ghana’s Nuclear Power Program evaluated the status of major infrastructure …

Ensure water for animals near nuclear power plant: NGT to Haryana

The National Green Tribunal today directed the Haryana government and the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) to ensure availability of water for animals near a proposed 2800-megawatt nuclear power plant in the Fatehabad district of the state. The National Green Tribunal today directed the Haryana government and the …

Switzerland votes to phase out nuclear energy and switch to renewables

Swiss voters have backed government plans to replace the power from ageing nuclear reactors with renewable energy. A total of 58.2 per cent of voters supported the phaseout of nuclear energy in a binding referendum on Sunday. Under the Swiss system of direct democracy, voters have the final say on …

Nuclear, solar power both hold the key

The Modi government’s decision to ramp up generation of nuclear power with indigenous reactors is pragmatic and sensible but it has come after six years of wild goose chase in which we went after foreign reactors which proved to be of no avail. In retrospect, the Manmohan-George Bush partnership in …

Cabinet gives nod for 10 indigenous nuclear reactors

Approval shows strong belief in the capability of Indian scientists, says Centre The Union Cabinet on Wednesday cleared the proposal to construct 10 indigenous pressurised heavy water nuclear reactors with a total capacity of 7,000 MWe. Briefing the media on the Cabinet decisions, Power Minister Piyush Goyal said each of …

Kudankulam Nuclear plant: GFA for units 5, 6 awaits PMO clearance

With barely a fortnight to go for a meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin, a key pact on units five and six of Kudankulam nuclear plant awaits clearance from the Prime Minister's Office (PMO). The General Framework Agreement (GFA) for units 5 and 6 of …

Nuclear back on the table for SA

South Africa plans to sign new, more transparent nuclear power agreements with five foreign countries after a high court blocked a deal with Russia due to a lack of oversight, the energy ministry said on Saturday. Transparent nuclear new build plans South Africa signed intergovernmental agreements with Russia, France, China, …

South Africa may appeal court ruling on Russia nuclear pact

CAPE TOWN (Reuters) - South Africa's government may appeal last week's court judgment declaring a cooperation pact with Russia's state-owned nuclear company Rosatom unlawful, the energy minister said on Tuesday. South Africa and Russia signed an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) in 2014 for cooperation between Rosatom and South African utility Eskom, …

Load Generation Balance Report (LGBR) 2017-18

The Load Generation Balance Report (LGBR) is brought out annually by Central Electricity Authority towards fulfillment of its obligations under section 73(a) of the Electricity Act, 2003. The annual Load Generation Balance Report (LGBR) for the year 2017-18 is the thirty-sixth publication in the series brought out by CEA. The …

Kovvada nuke agitation to continue, pledge activists

VISAKHAPATNAM: The problem with nuclear technology is that it has been designed and used originally for destructive purposes while generating electricity has always been a secondary activity, said anti-nuclear power activist G Sundar Rajan. Addressing a large gathering of anti-nuclear power activists of the region at the Visakha Public Library …

Niti Aayog unveils ‘Three Year Action Agenda’ for power and energy

Identifying energy as one of the most complex sectors of the economy, the draft Three Year Action Agenda for FY18-FY20 released by the Niti Aayog, recommended a number of targets and policy guidelines. Energy efficiency was a key role in the formulation of the agendas. The suggestions touch upon all …

South Africa Nuclear Plans Stalled as Court Rules Process Unlawful

South Africa hasn’t complied with the constitution in seeking bidders for a nuclear-energy program and must cancel any deals that have already been signed, the Western Cape High Court ruled. The government must hold public hearings and debate the estimated 1 trillion-rand ($76 billion) program in Parliament, according to a …

Kenya to reap from Sh380m nuclear kitty

Kenya has been listed among 30 nuclear electricity newcomer countries that will benefit from a Sh380 million infrastructure development kitty. This is under the recently signed agreement between International Atomic Energy Agency and Rosatom. IAEA is an international organisation that serves as an intergovernmental forum for scientific and technical co-operation …

Nuclear Safety Regulatory Authority Bill: Statutory backing key to better safety

The proposed Nuclear Safety Regulatory Authority Bill is seen as a crucial step in strengthening the functional independence of the country’s atomic regulator and give it the necessary statutory backing. A planned move to bolster India’s nuclear regulatory mechanism continues to hang fire, even as the NDA government has reiterated …

LA notification for nuclear plant issued

Left parties allege due procedure was not followed; vow to oppose it The Andhra Pradesh government on Thursday issued notification for land acquisition for building India’s biggest nuclear power plant at Kovvada in Ranasthalam mandal of Srikakulam district. The outgoing Collector, P. Lakshmi Narasimham, signed on the crucial notification. The …

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