Green Light for Kudankulam Expansion: Major Milestone Achieved

The Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) has granted permission for major equipment erection at Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project's Units 5 and 6. The approval follows a successful safety review and progresses civil works. The project, in collaboration with Russia, aims to bolster nuclear energy capacity in Tamil Nadu.

The Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) has paved the way for significant advancements at the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project (KKNPP) in Tamil Nadu by approving major equipment erection for Units 5 and 6.

This recent permission, issued on April 30, allows the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited to install critical components such as the Reactor Pressure Vessel, Steam Generators, and Coolant Pumps. This development comes after the facility underwent a rigorous multi-tier safety review against AERB's stringent safety requirements.

Located in the Tirunelveli district, the KKNPP is a key player in India's nuclear sector, with active collaboration from Russia. The first two units have been operational since 2013 and 2015, and with units 3 and 4 nearing completion, this expansion marks a significant step towards enhancing the region's nuclear energy capabilities.