Business Desk

First two power units of the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant have so far delivered 100 billion kWh of electricity to the Indian national grid. Constructed with the support of Russia’s Rosatom Engineering Division the power units have been operating with safety and efficiency for the last ten years.

Currently, the units operate in the routine mode and demonstrate efficiency above the rated values. The NPP units are reducing emissions of about 16 million tons of carbon dioxide equivalent annually, and supplying about 50 million Indian families with electricity.

Another four power units each of 1,000 MW capacity are at different stages of construction. After their start-up, nuclear power generation will grow by 66%.

“The effective operation of the Kudankulam NPP has been achieved owing to the application of proven design solutions, reliable equipment, high-quality construction and installation, and commissioning work. Starting from design to operation, all works are conducted in close and comprehensive cooperation between India and Russia. Each party contributed its expertise to the project, which culminated in a technologically complex and efficient industrial project meeting the most stringent requirements of both quality and safety,” noted Alexey Zhukov, First Vice President for Construction, ASE.

The Kudankulam NPP was implemented as part of the Intergovernmental agreement on cooperation in the area of NPP construction in India, concluded on November 20, 1988, and the Addenda of June 21, 1998. Kudankulam NPP will consist of six power units, each of them being 1000 MW capacity.

Under the technical and financial support from Russia, Bangladesh is implementing its first-ever nuclear power plant at Rooppur. The plant hosts two units each of 1,200MW capacity. The latest 3+ generation VVER 1200 reactors are being used at the plant.