NTPC explores nuclear projects with Rosatom and EDF

By Global Infrastructure Sherpa · Jan 1, 2026

Development Nuclear announced India Jan 1, 2026

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NTPC has signed NDAs with Russia’s Rosatom and France’s EDF to explore large nuclear power projects using Pressurised Water Reactor technology, aiming to boost Indian manufacturing, local supply chains and technology absorption.

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NTPC plans to add 30 GW of nuclear capacity. Quote: The exploratory discussions align with India’s 100 GW nuclear target by 2047, with NTPC planning to add 30 GW.

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Capacity

India has set a long-term target of producing 100 gigawatts (GW) of nuclear power by 2047.

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NTPC’s talks with these 2 firms focus on indigenisation, aiming to boost Indian manufacturing, local supply chains and technology absorption.

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Signing

NTPC has signed NDAs with Russia’s Rosatom and France’s EDF to explore large nuclear power projects using Pressurised Water Reactor technology.

PARTIES MENTIONED IN SOURCE

NTPC developer

"NTPC explores large nuclear reactor projects with Russia’s Rosatom and France’s EDF"

Rosatom developer

"NTPC explores large nuclear reactor projects with Russia’s Rosatom and France’s EDF"

EDF developer

"NTPC explores large nuclear reactor projects with Russia’s Rosatom and France’s EDF"

Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL)

"NTPC plans to contribute 30 GW of this capacity through its nuclear arm, NTPC Parmanu Urja Nigam Limited (NPUNL), and its joint venture ASHVINI with the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL)."

medium quality Enriched Feb 19, 2026