Wedoany.com Report-Aug. 21, The Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd (NPCIL) and L&T Heavy Engineering held a ceremony in Gorakhpur, Haryana, to celebrate the completion and dispatch of a steam generator for the second phase of the Gorakhpur Haryana Anu Vidyut Pariyojana (GHAVP). This milestone advances India’s nuclear energy expansion, with the component delivered seven months ahead of schedule.

NPCIL stated: “Manufactured and dispatched seven months ahead of schedule, this Steam Generator underscores the capability of India’s industry to deliver critical nuclear components with speed and quality. As NPCIL spearheads the fleet of 10 indigenously designed 700 MWe PHWRs, this achievement strengthens the foundation of our proactive expansion strategy and reinforces our commitment to India’s vision of 100 GWe nuclear power capacity by 2047, ensuring reliable, clean and sustainable energy.”

The steam generator, a key heat exchanger, converts heat from the reactor core’s coolant into steam to drive the turbogenerator, linking the primary and secondary circuits. The Gorakhpur plant will house four 700 MWe Indian-designed pressurized heavy water reactors (PHWRs), constructed in two phases. The Atomic Energy Regulatory Board issued a siting license in 2015, with administrative approval and financial sanction granted for units 1 and 2 in 2014 and for units 3 and 4 in 2018 as part of a 10-unit PHWR fleet.

Construction of Gorakhpur units 1 and 2 began in 2018, with peripheral structures underway. Additional ground stabilization has delayed the main nuclear island, with completion now expected by 2031–32, based on recent parliamentary updates.

An L&T Heavy Engineering spokesperson said: “This early delivery showcases our expertise in manufacturing high-quality nuclear components, supporting NPCIL’s vision for sustainable energy growth.” The partnership highlights India’s industrial capacity to produce advanced nuclear equipment, contributing to national clean energy objectives.

The Gorakhpur project supports India’s goal of reaching 100 GWe of nuclear power by 2047, promoting sustainable development through reliable, low-carbon energy. The steam generator’s timely dispatch reflects NPCIL and L&T’s dedication to advancing India’s nuclear infrastructure with efficiency and precision.