Union minister apprises Rajya Sabha about India's nuclear power generation and joint ventures
Dr Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Development of North-Eastern Region (DoNER), MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, replied in writing to the queries raised.
The minister sad that the present installed nuclear power capacity in the country in commercial operation is 5780 MW.
With the synchronisation of Kudankulam Unit-2 (KKNPP-2 1000 MW) to the grid in August 2016, additional capacity rose to 1000 MW.
The unit is presently generating infirm power (non-commercial) and is expected to commence commercial operation by the end of this year, which will enhance the present installed nuclear power capacity of 5780 MW to 6780 MW.
Bharatiya Nabhikiya Vidyut Nigam Limited (BHAVINI), a Public Sector Undertaking of Department of Atomic Energy, is constructing a Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) of 500 MW capacity at Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu, which is at an advanced stage of commissioning.
The Units-3&4 of Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project (KKNPP 3&4 - 2X1000 MW) were launched on October 15, 2016, when the foundation concrete was placed. These units will add a capacity of 1000 MW each on their progressive completion expected in the financial year 2023-24.
The generation from nuclear power during the XII Plan period (2012 - 17) is expected to be about 180 Billion Units of electricity.
The minister also said that Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) has incorporated joint venture (JV) companies - Anushakti Vidhyut Nigam Limited and NPCIL - Indian Oil Nuclear Energy Corporation Limited with National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) Ltd and Indian Oil Corporation Ltd, respectively, for setting up nuclear power plants.
Preliminary discussions have been held with ONGC Ltd. in this regard.
Exploratory discussions for setting up a JV with the Indian Railways to set up nuclear power plants has been held, the minister said.
Image: Dr Jitendra Singh Twitter
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