AERB Sanctions Four 700 MWe Nuclear Units at Rajasthan’s Mahi Banswara

To improve India’s nuclear energy, the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) has endorsed locating four 700 MWe atomic power reactors at the Mahi Banswara site in Rajasthan. The approval was made after a careful and detailed review by three different groups which is a key step for India’s homegrown nuclear program.

The industry views this as a sign of Japan’s persistent effort to ensure secure energy by focusing on environmentally friendly sources. PHWRs of MBRAPP will be self-made to support the nation’s plan for long-term reliance in nuclear technology.

Key Highlights:

• AERB approved four 700 MWe PHWR units at Mahi Banswara after detailed review.
• NPCIL and NTPC will develop the project via their joint venture Anushakti Vidyut Nigam.
• This supports India’s fleet-mode nuclear expansion with more units planned nationwide.

The project will be developed by NPCIL and supported by NTPC in the joint venture Anushakti Vidyut Nigam.

"Consent is hereby granted for Siting of MBRAPP 1 to 4, subject to satisfactory compliance to the stipulations and conditions specified in Annexure 1," the AERB stated.

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Further emphasizing the stringent compliance regime, the AERB added, "The Consent will be subjected to re-review for any non-compliance to the stipulations and conditions. The Consent shall not be transferable without the prior approval of the Competent Authority."

Building this project is one of several efforts to fulfill India’s strategy of creating ten 700 MWe PHWRs using a fleet approach, approved in 2017. Among various nuclear power projects, Mahi Banswara is joined by those planned at Kaiga, Gorakhpur and Chutka, signaling the country’s growing interest in nuclear energy.