In April 2026, India’s largest power utility, NTPC Limited, formerly known as National Thermal Power Corporation, signed a strategic non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with France’s Électricité de France (EDF) ) to explore collaboration in the development of nuclear power projects in India.
- This agreement was signed by Arnada Prasad Samal, Chief General Manager(CGM) (Nuclear Cell), NTPC and Vakisasi Ramany, Senior Vice President, International Nuclear Development, EDF.
Key Details of Agreement:
Feasibility: Under the MoU, both companies will jointly assess the feasibility and modalities of cooperation, including evaluating EDF’s European Pressurised Reactor (EPR) technology for its suitability in India.
Implementation: The partnership will explore opportunities for localisation for large-scale deployment, assess economic and tariff aspects, identify potential project sites, and extend technical support as mutually agreed.
Training: The collaboration will focus on building human resource capabilities through specialised training programmes to support India’s nuclear energy ambitions.
Capacity: NTPC has an installed power generation capacity of over 89 GW (Gigawatts), with an additional 32 GW under construction. The company has set a target of achieving 149 GW of total capacity by 2032, including 60 GW from Renewable Energy (RE) sources.
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