Archive · 19 Dec 2025
Adani Group Plans Nuclear Power Project
The Adani Group is talking with the Uttar Pradesh government about building a nuclear power project.
This project will have eight small reactors, each making 200 MW of power, totaling 1,600 MW.
The Adani Group is new to the nuclear sector, so it will take about five to six years to complete after getting government approvals.
The project is part of India's plan to use more nuclear energy and reduce dependence on fossil fuels.
The government wants to have 100 GW of nuclear power by 2047.
Other big companies in India are also interested in building nuclear power plants.
Adani Group is in talks with the Uttar Pradesh government to build a nuclear power project with eight small modular reactors (SMRs).
The project aims to have a total nuclear capacity of about 1,600 MW.
The project is expected to take five to six years to complete after receiving government approvals.
The Adani Group is new to the nuclear sector, and the project will be a public-private partnership with NPCIL operating the plant.
India's government has set a target of achieving 100 GW of nuclear power capacity by 2047, and other conglomerates like Tata Group and Reliance Industries are also seeking access to the nuclear power sector.
- Who
- Adani Group, Uttar Pradesh government, Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd. (NPCIL)
- What
- Plans to set up a nuclear power project with eight SMRs
- When
- Currently in talks, project expected to take 5-6 years after approvals
- Where
- Uttar Pradesh, India
- Why
- To broaden renewable and low-carbon energy portfolio, meet India's energy demands, and achieve nuclear power capacity goals
- Company
- Adani Group
- Location
- Uttar Pradesh, India
- Project Details
- Eight small modular reactors (SMRs) of 200 MW each
- Total Capacity
- 1,600 MW
- Project Timeline
- 5-6 years after government approvals
- Partnership Model
- Public-private partnership with NPCIL
- Government Target
- 100 GW nuclear power capacity by 2047
Sources
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