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Narora atomic plant can withstand quakes: NPCIL

April 2011

With Japan's deadly quake raising questions over safety of nuclear reactors worldwide, the state-run nuclear operator NPCIL allayed any fears with regard to the Narora atomic power station which is located in seismic zone IV in Uttar Pradesh's Bulandshahr.

Tags: Japan, Safety, NPCIL, Nuclear Reactors, Narora Atomic Power, Uttar Pradesh, Bulandshahr, Sudhinder Thakur

Tarapur nuclear plant applies for licence renewal

April 2011

The Tarapur atomic power station, the country's largest nuclear plant, has applied to the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) for renewal of its licence, days after the Fukushima Daiichi plant in Japan suffered damage following the quake and tsunami, leading to radiation leaks.

Tags: Tarapur Atomic Power Station, Atomic Energy Regulatory Board, Fukushima Daiichi Plant, Japan, Tarapur Plant, NPC, RK Gargey

China to build 10 more mega nuclear reactors

March 2011

China will construct 10 more mega nuclear reactors at a whopping investment of $121.5 billion, in addition to 25 currently being built, to step up its atomic power generation to meet its rising energy demands.

Tags: China, Nuclear Reactors, Investment, Atomic Power Generation, 12Th Five Year Plan, CNNC

China to build 10 more mega nuclear reactors

March 2011

Tags: China, Nuclear Reactors, Investment, Atomic Power Generation, 12Th Five Year Plan, CNNC

Coal India, NPC mull JV for nuclear power

January 2011

Nuclear Power Corporation of India (NPCIL) is in talks with government-owned Coal India, the country's largest coal producer, on the latter's plans to enter the atomic power sector through a joint venture.