Public sector power major NTPC has identified three locations in Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and Odisha for setting up nuclear power plants as part of its plan to add 30 GW of nuclear capacity across 14 states by 2047.
The company has submitted detailed feasibility reports for the three sites to the Atomic Energy Commission for approval. NTPC is also evaluating technology partnerships with global nuclear power companies, including Holtec International and Westinghouse of the US, Rosatom of Russia and EDF of France, for deploying pressurised water reactor projects at these locations, according to an official aware of the development.
NTPC currently has an installed power generation capacity of 89 GW across thermal, hydro and renewable sources. The company is targeting 149 GW of installed capacity by 2032 and 244 GW by 2037, alongside plans to add significant battery energy storage and pumped storage capacity.
To expand its presence in the nuclear power sector, NTPC has established NTPC Parmanu Urja Nigam Ltd as its wholly owned nuclear subsidiary. However, its first nuclear project at Mahi Banswara in Rajasthan, comprising four 700-MW units, is being developed through Anushakti Vidhyut Nigam Ltd, a joint venture between NTPC and Nuclear Power Corporation of India.
Earlier this year, NTPC entered into non-disclosure agreements with Russia’s Rosatom and France’s EDF to explore technology collaboration for deploying large pressurised water reactor projects in India.
“Technology transfer and localisation will be key factors in finalising the technology. There will be a separate joint venture with a global player for technology and design engineering,” the official said.
Fuel availability will also be a key consideration in selecting the nuclear technology, the official added. Fuel sourcing falls within the domain of the Centre.
