New Delhi: NTPC Limited has signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Électricité de France (EDF) to explore cooperation in the development of nuclear power projects in India.
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The agreement, signed following approvals from relevant ministries and departments of the Government of India, aims to establish a framework for collaboration in the nuclear energy sector. The MoU has been signed by Arnada Prasad Samal, CGM (Nuclear Cell), on behalf of NTPC, and Vakisasi Ramany, Senior Vice President (International Nuclear Development), representing EDF.
Under the MoU, both companies will jointly assess the feasibility and modalities of cooperation, including evaluating EDF’s European Pressurised Reactor (EPR) technology for its suitability in India. The partnership will also explore opportunities for localisation for large-scale deployment, assess economic and tariff aspects, identify potential project sites, and extend technical support as mutually agreed.
In addition, the collaboration will focus on building human resource capabilities through specialised training programmes to support India’s nuclear energy ambitions.
The initiative is aligned with NTPC’s broader strategy to diversify into clean and reliable energy sources while contributing to the country’s long-term energy security.
NTPC, India’s largest integrated power utility, currently operates over 89 GW of installed capacity, with an additional 32 GW under construction. The company has set a target to reach 149 GW of total installed capacity by 2032, including 60 GW from renewable energy sources.
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Apart from conventional power generation, NTPC has been expanding into new business areas such as e-mobility, battery storage, pumped hydro storage, waste-to-energy, nuclear power, and green hydrogen solutions, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable and future-ready energy systems.
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