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Power Ministry discusses nuclear power expansion roadmap

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At a meeting of the Consultative Committee of the Ministry of Power on April 28, 2025, the Union Minister for Power and Housing & Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal, presented the government’s roadmap for expanding nuclear power generation in India. The meeting focused on how nuclear energy can support India’s clean energy goals and long-term energy security. The minister highlighted that nuclear energy is not limited to electricity generation. It can also support non-electric uses like…

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China approves construction of ten new nuclear reactors

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China has cleared the construction of ten new nuclear reactors in 2025, marking the fourth year in a row it has approved at least ten reactors, Bloomberg reported. As per local outlet The Paper, the new projects will involve an investment of 200 billion yuan (about USD27 billion or Rs 2.25 trillion). China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) will build four reactors at its Fangchenggang and Taishan plants. China National Nuclear, State Power Investment Corporation, and…

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MSPGCL signs MoU with Rosatom for thorium-based small modular reactors

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The Maharashtra State Power Generation Company Limited (MSPGCL) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Russia’s Rosatom State Atomic Energy Corporation on April 11, 2025, for the joint development of small modular reactors (SMRs) using thorium fuel.  The project will mark a potential first for any state government entering the nuclear energy space, which has traditionally been under the purview of the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE). The agreement outlines the objective to develop thorium…

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NPCIL explores joint nuclear projects with PSUs and states

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The Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd (NPCIL) is in talks with central public sector undertakings (PSUs), including Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) and Indian Railways, for joint development of nuclear power plants.   Several states have shown interest in acquiring minority stakes in upcoming nuclear projects. According to NPCIL, state participation would ease land acquisition and clearances, making the projects more feasible.   NPCIL already operates a joint venture with IOC and Neyveli Lignite Corporation. The collaboration…

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Rosatom ships VVER-1000 reactor vessel for Kudankulam Unit 6

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Rosatom State Atomic Energy Corporation has shipped the VVER-1000 reactor vessel for Unit 6 of the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant (KKNPP) Project in Tamil Nadu. A set of four steam generators for Unit 6 is scheduled for shipment in 2025. The Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) is developing the plant in Tirunelveli district. Kudankulam’s total installed capacity is projected at 6,000 MW, comprising six reactors of 1,000 MW each. Units 1 and 2…

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Vietnam and Russia sign nuclear energy deal

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Vietnam and Russia have signed an agreement to enhance nuclear energy cooperation during Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin’s visit to Hanoi, as reported by Reuters. The Southeast Asian nation is working to ramp up power production to support its growing industrial sector. The agreement, between Russia’s Rosatom and Vietnam’s state-owned EVN, is part of a broader set of cooperation deals, though details remain undisclosed. Despite ongoing US sanctions on Rosatom’s subsidiaries, Vietnam continues to strengthen…

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Constellation awarded over $1bn in contracts by US GSA

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Constellation has secured contracts worth more than $1bn from the US General Services Administration (GSA) to supply nuclear and other energy sources to multiple government agencies and implement energy-saving initiatives. The ten-year contract, valued at $840m, will supply one million megawatt-hours of energy annually from 2025 to 13 government agencies, including the Architect of the Capitol, GSA, and the Department of Veterans’ Affairs. Energy will be provided to facilities across five states, including Illinois and…

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EDF connects Flamanville 3 nuclear reactor to France’s power grid

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EDF has integrated the Flamanville 3 nuclear reactor into France’s national power grid, marking the first expansion of the country’s nuclear network in 25 years.  The reactor was connected on 21 December 2024, producing 100MW of electricity. With a capacity of 1.6GW, Flamanville 3 is France’s largest nuclear reactor and one of the most powerful worldwide. The reactor, located in Normandy, joins similar reactors in China and Finland. The project experienced a 12-year delay, with…

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Westinghouse Electric and Aecon partner to advance nuclear energy projects

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Westinghouse Electric Company and Aecon have signed two agreements to jointly develop and deploy advanced nuclear power projects, including the construction of AP1000 reactors in Canada. The collaboration is projected to generate up to C$28.7 billion ($20.1 billion) in GDP from a four-unit AP1000 project in Canada. Under a strategic cooperation agreement, the companies aim to target Canadian markets and expand the supply of critical components for advanced nuclear reactors globally. Aecon will leverage its…

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GE Hitachi advances BWRX-300 SMR to GDA Step 2 in UK

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GE Vernova’s nuclear division, GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GEH), has reached a significant milestone with its BWRX-300 small modular reactor (SMR) technology, advancing to Step 2 of the Generic Design Assessment (GDA) in the UK.   The GDA process began in January 2024 with an initial focus on establishing the scope and schedule for Step 2, which has now been completed.  The BWRX-300, a tenth-generation SMR design, builds on GEH’s extensive experience with boiling water reactors…