nuclear power plants
India's Nuclear Future: How Small Modular Reactors Could Transform Energy Production
Dec 03, 2025 03:15 pm CST
India is embracing Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) as part of its ambitious nuclear energy expansion. These compact, factory-built nuclear reactors offer flexibility, enhanced safety, and sustainability for remote areas and industrial clusters. With a Rs 20,000 crore Nuclear Energy Mission and plans for five indigenously developed SMRs by 2033, India is positioning itself at the forefront of nuclear innovation while pursuing its 100 gigawatt nuclear capacity goal and net-zero emissions by 2070.
Russia and Iran Sign $25 Billion Deal for Four New Nuclear Power Plants Amid Imminent UN Sanctions
Sep 26, 2025 08:54 pm CST
Iran and Russia have finalized a $25 billion agreement to build four nuclear power plants in Sirik, Hormozgan, each with a capacity of 1,255 megawatts. This deal comes just before the reimposition of UN sanctions triggered by European nations claiming Iran's non-compliance with the 2015 nuclear accord. Iran currently operates only one nuclear power plant in Bushehr, which provides just a fraction of the country's energy needs.
Russia Offers India Partnership in Nuclear Power Plant Localization: Expanding Strategic Energy Cooperation
Sep 26, 2025 05:20 pm CST
Russia's Rosatom has proposed collaborating with India on localizing both large and small nuclear power plants, building on their existing strategic partnership. The offer came during the IAEA conference in Vienna, as the two nations review progress on the Kudankulam NPP project and explore new opportunities for nuclear energy cooperation, leveraging India's strong industrial capabilities.