Kudankulan nuclear power project – units 3 and 4, India
Name of the Project
Kudankulan nuclear power project – units 3 and 4.
Location
Kudankulam, in Tamil Nadu, India.
Client
Indian Atomic Energy Commission.
Project Description
Kudankulan operates two water-water energetic (VVER) reactors, which entered commercial operation in December 2014 and April 2017.
The project aims to build two additional 1 000 MW VVER reactors – units 3 and 4 – with improvements based on feedback from commissioning and operational experience gained from the first units built.
Jobs to Be Created
None stated.
Value
Not stated.
Duration
Not stated.
Latest Developments
India’s Atomic Energy Regulatory Board has granted clearance for the first pouring of structural concrete for units 3 and 4 of the nuclear project, which marks the formal start of construction of the plants.
Excavation of the main plant area for the two units has been completed and is ready for construction activities. First concrete is expected to be poured in late June or early July.
In addition, Russia and India have signed a framework agreement allowing for construction of the third stage – units 5 and 6 – of the project to start.
The agreement includes an intergovernmental credit protocol for implementation of the project.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
Rosatom (nuclear plant construction).
On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
Indian Atomic Energy Commission tel +91 22 022439.
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