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Gujarat Plans Large Nuclear Power Project at Dhuvaran

The Gujarat state government is in discussions with the central government of India to build a large nuclear power project at Dhuvaran in Anand district. The project is proposed to be developed through a joint venture with 50% equity participation from each side, with a planned installed capacity of either 4,200 MW or 7,000 MW, with the final configuration still under high-level deliberation. Based on an estimated investment of approximately 35 million rupees per MW, the total project investment could range between 1.25 trillion rupees and 2.25 trillion rupees. If approved and implemented, the project would become one of the larger investments in Gujarat's power sector. Local government officials stated that approximately 1,100 hectares of land have been secured for the project, and a central government team has conducted a site visit, including...

2026-08-27

Gujarat seeks to attract small modular reactor manufacturing projects

On the fifth day of his visit to the United States, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel met with executives from several global companies in New York to advance investment outreach for the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2027. The meetings included Kyndryl, BlackRock, and Holtec International. During the talks with Holtec International, the two sides focused on nuclear technology and manufacturing cooperation. Holtec International primarily provides spent fuel storage and related solutions for nuclear power plants and has already established a precision manufacturing facility in Gujarat to meet growing demand for air-cooled condensers. According to an official statement, the company plans to expand this facility in 2025.

2026-08-23