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18 N-plants planned to generate 13,800 MW: Govt data
New Delhi, March 15: The Indian government proposes to build 18 more nuclear power reactors with a cumulative capacity of generating 13,800 MW of electricity and five sites have already been given in-principle approval, as per official documents.
Ashwini Vaishnaw urges investors to tap into nuclear power plant potential for Indian Railways
Bhopal, February 24: Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday encouraged investors to explore opportunities in establishing nuclear power plants, assuring that Indian Railways would purchase electricity generated from nuclear sources.
South Korea to supply 70 pc of electricity through carbon-free energies in 2038
Seoul, Feb 21: Carbon-free energy sources, including nuclear power and renewable energies, will account for over 70 per cent of South Korea's annual power generation by 2038 under the new national energy plan, the industry ministry said on Friday.
UAE marks Professional Day of Nuclear and Radiation Sector Workers
Abu Dhabi, February 16: The UAE today observed the Professional Day of the Nuclear and Radiation Sector Workers, which was approved by the UAE Cabinet in January 2023 to mark the anniversary of the 16th of February 2020, when the Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) issued the licence to operate unit 1 of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant.
UAE marks professional day of Nuclear and Radiation sector workers
Abu Dhabi, February 16: The UAE on Sunday observed the Professional Day of the Nuclear and Radiation Sector Workers, which was approved by the UAE Cabinet in January 2023 to mark the anniversary of the 16th of February 2020, when the Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) issued the licence to operate unit 1 of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant.
Nuclear plants to power railways: Ashwini Vaishnaw
New Delhi, Feb 9: The growing power requirements of Indian Railways (IR) are likely to be met with clean and reliable nuclear power, for which the Power Ministry has been approached, said Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.