By Vanetsov Georgy, The delay in putting into operation of the first two units of the Kudankulam nuclear power plant built in Tamil Nadu with Russia’s help costs the Indian budget Rs. 50 million or 1 million USD on a daily basis. S.A. Bharadwaj, the technical director of the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd (NPCIL), announced this figure.According to Bharadwaj, over the six months of forced delay the overall cost of the project grew by Rs. 10 billion. In reality, the true cost of the delay in the construction of the nuclear power plant is even greater. The entire South of India is facing severe shortage of electric power. Its industrial development is being stalled. It is clear that the authorities cannot postpone the opening of the power plant forever. An NPCIL representative believes that «the decision to put the Kudankulam nuclear power plant into operation can come any day». In his opinion, all issues of security raised by the protesting NGOs and activists have been reviewed and resolved by a group of experts specially set up by the Government. After the local authorities give their approval, it will take another six months before the first 1000 MW reactor will produce the electric energy, says Bharadwaj. The second unit can be put into operation in 8-9 months. «The Kudankulam power plant is still in good shape despite the spontaneous demonstrations and the siege», stated the NPCIL representative. «Besides that, due to such a long break most Indian and Russian subcontractors have left India and now the NPCIL has to call them back. This will also take some time». The Indian official also added that besides the reactors already built in Kudankulam two additional reactors of similar capacity of 1000 MW each are scheduled for construction. Tags: Business, NPP, World, India, nuclear energy , Commentary, Читать далее, Source: Voice of Russia. ***
Thursday, 15 March 2012
Fight for India
By Vanetsov Georgy, The delay in putting into operation of the first two units of the Kudankulam nuclear power plant built in Tamil Nadu with Russia’s help costs the Indian budget Rs. 50 million or 1 million USD on a daily basis. S.A. Bharadwaj, the technical director of the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd (NPCIL), announced this figure.According to Bharadwaj, over the six months of forced delay the overall cost of the project grew by Rs. 10 billion. In reality, the true cost of the delay in the construction of the nuclear power plant is even greater. The entire South of India is facing severe shortage of electric power. Its industrial development is being stalled. It is clear that the authorities cannot postpone the opening of the power plant forever. An NPCIL representative believes that «the decision to put the Kudankulam nuclear power plant into operation can come any day». In his opinion, all issues of security raised by the protesting NGOs and activists have been reviewed and resolved by a group of experts specially set up by the Government. After the local authorities give their approval, it will take another six months before the first 1000 MW reactor will produce the electric energy, says Bharadwaj. The second unit can be put into operation in 8-9 months. «The Kudankulam power plant is still in good shape despite the spontaneous demonstrations and the siege», stated the NPCIL representative. «Besides that, due to such a long break most Indian and Russian subcontractors have left India and now the NPCIL has to call them back. This will also take some time». The Indian official also added that besides the reactors already built in Kudankulam two additional reactors of similar capacity of 1000 MW each are scheduled for construction. Tags: Business, NPP, World, India, nuclear energy , Commentary, Читать далее, Source: Voice of Russia. ***
