L&T Delivers First Steam Generator For India’s 1st Domestically Built 700 MW Nuclear Reactor

Technology News ,India :-  Larsen & Toubro's Heavy Engineering division has achieved a significant milestone by delivering the first Steam Generator (SG) for India's indigenous 10 X 700 MWe PHWR Fleet Programme, a full year ahead of schedule. This accomplishment surpasses L&T's previous benchmark in SG manufacturing.

A Steam Generator is a crucial component utilized in nuclear power plants, responsible for converting water into steam through the heat generated in the reactor core.

The timely delivery of these Steam Generators to the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd (NPCIL) is pivotal for advancing India's nuclear energy program and aligns with the country's commitment to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2070, as envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' initiative.

The flag-off ceremony took place at L&T's A M Naik Heavy Engineering Complex in Hazira, Gujarat, and was attended by senior officials from NPCIL and L&T.

Anil V Parab, Whole-time Director & Sr Executive Vice President of L&T Heavy Engineering & L&T Valves, expressed pride in the achievement, emphasizing L&T's dedication to supporting India's goal of net zero emissions by 2070. He also highlighted L&T's alignment with NPCIL's mission to rapidly expand India's nuclear power capacity to 22,480 MWe by 2032, a growth of over three times within a decade.

L&T's Heavy Engineering division has a strong track record of supplying advanced equipment and systems to various sectors globally, including refineries, oil & gas, petrochemicals, fertilizers, and nuclear power.

Previously, L&T played a significant role in projects such as the Kakrapar Atomic Power Station and the core fuel loading in the 500 MWe Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR). These endeavors contribute to India's progress towards clean energy and mark important milestones in the country's energy landscape.