NTPC seeks interest from global companies for nuclear power plant tech

According to the company, the move is aligned with the national objective of self-reliance in nuclear technology and localisation of the nuclear power plant supply chain

State-run NTPC has invited global tenders seeking partners to build large nuclear reactors with a combined capacity of 15 gigawatts (GW) in the country, a stepping stone towards India’s long-term aim to attain at least 100 GW of nuclear capacity by 2047.

 

The firm floated expression of interest (EoI) on March 26, saying it was looking at cooperation in indigenisation, and establishing large-capacity (1000 MW & above) pressurised water reactor (PWR) based nuclear power plants in India on concept to commissioning basis with a target capacity of 15 GW (with 10 per cent possible variation).

 

“India is committed to expanding