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A Nuclear Bent

He has something to tell us. ´Considering present energy demand and forecast for the future, the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) has taken the initiative to build an advanced heavy water reactor (AHWR), design life of which is over 100 years compared to the present 40-50 years for ongoing project..

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Power price stalls Jaitapurs plant

India and France are closing in on a deal to set up two nuclear power reactors at Jaitapur in Maharashtra, but various issues are postponing the process. Apart from the clearance of this ambitious power project,

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Government to set up six nuke plants in Maharashtra

The Union Government has approved the proposal for setting up six nuclear power plants at Jaitapur in Maharashtra. The state government has added that work on two units of 1,650 MW each is expected to start in the current plan period. With the assistance from French company Areva, it plans to establ..

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Govt clears Rs 6,500 crore FDI in power sector

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved FDI proposals worth Rs 6,500 crore of two power sector entities: Rs 4,500 crore for grid equipment and Rs 2,000 crore for Energy Grid Automation Transformers and Switchgears India.

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They bagged it! (November 2011)

BHEL has bagged a contract for a 1,200 MW thermal power project in Andhra Pradesh from Singareni Collieries Company Ltd (SCCL). The company will set up the 2 x 600 MW unit for SCCL' s upcoming super thermal power project at Adilabad.

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Nod expected for Maharashtra N-project

The Environment and Forests Ministry (MoEF) will announce environment clearance to the 10,000 MW nuclear project in Maharashtra.

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Contracts awarded in August 2010

BHEL has bagged power equipment orders from the Karnataka Power Corporation Ltd (KPCL) for setting up 2x800 MW of thermal power plants at Yermarus and Yeramarus in Raichur district.

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NPCIL inks uranium import agreements

Nuclear Power Corporation of India (NPCIL) has signed contracts with foreign firms for import of uranium.

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Areva to invest Rs 13,300 cr in solar energy

Areva, the French energy major, is betting big on solar power in India.

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Areva, NPCIL in talks on Maharashtra N-project

The agreement on the 10,000 MW nuclear power project to be set up in Maharashtra by Nuclear Power Corporation India (NPCIL)

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