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NPCIL, EDF ink Jaitapur nuclear power project pact

Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) and Electricite de France (EDF) Group signed Industrial Way Forward Agreement on Saturday to implement six European pressurised reactors (EPRs) at Jaitapur in Maharashtra.

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The six-reactor project with a capacity of 1650-MW each will be the largest nuclear power park in the country.
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Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) and Electricite de France (EDF) Group signed Industrial Way Forward Agreement on Saturday to implement six European pressurised reactors (EPRs) at Jaitapur in Maharashtra.

 The nuclear power plant in Jaitapur has been in news for protest by locals against the project citing environmental concerns. As per the plans, the power plant is touted to be the biggest nuclear power project of the world with a total power capacity of around 10 GigaWatt. On Saturday, Jean-Bernard Levy, EDF Chairman and CEO, and Satish Kumar Sharma, Chairman and CEO of NPCIL signed an Industrial Way Forward Agreement, read the announcement.

The agreement defines the project’s industrial framework, the roles, and responsibilities of the partners, as well as a planned timetable for the next steps.

 According to the terms of the agreement, EDF will act as the supplier of the EPR technology. The French nuclear electric power generation company will undertake all engineering studies and all component procurement activities for the first two reactors. While, for the other four units, the responsibility for some purchasing activities and studies may be assigned to local companies. EDF will also provide NPCIL with its experience from the construction of EPR reactors.

“In its capacity as owner and future operator of the Jaitapur Nuclear Power Plant, NPCIL shall be responsible for obtaining all authorisations and certifications required in India, and for constructing all six reactors and site infrastructures. EDF and its industrial partners will assist NPCIL during the construction phase,” the media statement mentioned.

 Only the last two of the six reactors will have 60% participation of local companies.

 The framework agreement has provisions for a preliminary tender by EDF to be submitted in the weeks following its signature, with the objective of producing a binding EDF tender towards the end of 2018.

 Jean-Bernard Lévy, Chairman and CEO, EDF said, “The industrial agreement just signed with NPCIL marks a decisive step in the development of the Jaitapur nuclear project, meaning we can now envisage with confidence the rest of this essential project for India and for EDF. We are proud to support the Indian government in its objective of achieving an energy mix that is 40% carbon-free in 2030. Our presence in India, already tangible in the areas of renewable energies and smart city, is a perfect illustration of our CAP 2030 strategy, which aims to develop a low-carbon mix and innovative energy services for urban and rural areas”.

In addition to the framework agreement with NPCIL, EDF has also signed two cooperation agreements with French and Indian industrial players, setting out the operational foundations for the Jaitapur project.

The first such agreement, signed with Assystem, Egis, Reliance, and Bouygues, covers the installation of an engineering platform for studies that fall within the scope of the Jaitapur project. Over the coming months, under the terms of the agreement, the five companies will define the rules for collaborative work with a view to creating a joint-venture. EDF will hold 51% of the joint-venture and will be responsible for engineering integration. The collaborative work aims to reinforce the project’s competitively and ensure increased participation from local companies.

While, the second agreement, signed with Larsen & Toubro, AFCEN and Bureau Veritas, covers the creation of a training center compliant with standards for the design and construction of equipment for the nuclear industry. The objective is to train local companies on the technical standards applicable to the manufacture of equipment for the Jaitapur project.

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