India & France Step Up EPR Nuclear Cooperation With Focus On Supply Chain Localisation
New Delhi: India and France on Friday discussed the proposed deployment of European Pressurised Reactor (EPR) technology in India, along with localisation of the nuclear supply chain and cooperation on pumped hydro storage projects, the Ministry of Power said. Also Watch: Power Secretary Pankaj Agarwal held talks in New Delhi with Bernard Fontana, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of French…
New Delhi: Indian and French officials convened on Friday to explore a robust partnership involving European Pressurised Reactor (EPR) technology deployment in India, localisation of the nuclear supply chain, and collaboration on pumped hydro storage projects, according to the Ministry of Power. The discussions, led by Secretary (Power) Shri Pankaj Agarwal and Bernard Fontana, Chairman & CEO of French energy giant EDF, spanned the proposed EPR reactor deployment, India's evolving nuclear sector regulatory framework, and cooperation on pumped hydro storage projects.
EDF also provided an update on its efforts to develop a domestic ecosystem and supply chain for large-scale nuclear projects in India. The French delegation was briefed on the progress of India's regulatory framework for nuclear power, including the Draft SHANTI Rules and Regulations, which aim to streamline and expedite the licensing process, enabling private and foreign partners to participate in India's nuclear power programme.
Representatives from the Ministry of Power, Ministry of External Affairs, Central Electricity Authority, NTPC Limited, and NPCIL participated in the meeting, while EDF and the Embassy of France in India represented the French side.
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