India Discovers Thorium Fuel for Nuclear Reactors
New Delhi: NTPC Ltd. and Clean Core Thorium Energy (CCTE) are discovering making use of thorium-based gas in India’s existing nuclear reactor.
- Partnership: NTPC, an Indian state-owned business, is working together with CCTE, an U.S. firm.
- Gas Type: CCTE’s ANEEL fuel, mixing thorium with enriched uranium, can be released in Pressurized Heavy Water Reactors (PHWRs).
- SHANTI Act: The current legislation enables economic sector involvement in India’s nuclear operations.
- Benefits: Thorium is bountiful in India, lowers waste, improves power security, and might boost security.
- Following Steps: Execution rests on regulative authorizations.