Archive · 30 Dec 2025
Russia Completes Nuclear Fuel Delivery to India
Russia has finished sending special nuclear fuel called 'TVS-2M' to India.
This fuel will be used in a big power plant called Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant (KKNPP) in the southern part of India.
The fuel is for Unit 3 of the plant, which is almost ready to start working.
The fuel is made to last longer and work better, so the power plant doesn't need to stop as often for maintenance.
Right now, the plant has two units that are working and providing electricity.
When all six units are finished and working, the plant will be able to make a lot of electricity, about 6,000 Megawatts.
This is a big deal because it helps India have more reliable and cost-effective nuclear power.
Rosatom has completed the delivery of 'TVS-2M' nuclear fuel for the initial loading of the VVER-1000 reactor core at Unit 3 of the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant (KKNPP) in India.
The 'TVS-2M' fuel offers more reliable and cost-effective operation with an 18-month fuel cycle, reducing the need for frequent refueling.
KKNPP currently has two operational units (Units 1 and 2) supplying electricity to southern India, with Units 3, 4, 5, and 6 in various stages of construction.
When fully operational, KKNPP will generate about 6,000 Megawatts of power, significantly increasing India's nuclear power capacity.
Rosatom provides not only nuclear fuel but also engineering services to enhance the efficiency of power units.
- Who
- Rosatom (Russian Nuclear Power agency) and India
- What
- Delivery of 'TVS-2M' nuclear fuel for Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant (KKNPP) Unit 3
- When
- Not specified (recent)
- Where
- Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant, Tamil Nadu, India
- Why
- To support the initial loading of the VVER-1000 reactor core at Unit 3 and provide full lifetime fuel supply for Units 3 and 4
- Fuel Type
- TVS-2M
- Reactor Type
- VVER-1000
- Location
- Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant, Tamil Nadu, India
- Power Generation Capacity
- 6,000 Megawatts (when fully operational)
- Current Power Generation
- 2,000 Megawatts
- Fuel Cycle Duration
- 18 months
- Operational Units
- Units 1 and 2
- Units Under Construction
- Units 3, 4, 5, and 6