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Chandigarh: In a major boost to India’s civil nuclear energy programme, L&T Heavy Engineering has successfully despatched a Steam Generator for the Gorakhpur Haryana Anu Vidyut Pariyojana (GHAVP), situated in Fatehabad district, Haryana. The milestone reaffirms India’s indigenous capability in nuclear power equipment manufacturing and underlines L&T’s role as a trusted partner in the nation’s energy journey.
Flag-off from Hazira Manufacturing Complex
The Steam Generator was ceremonially flagged off from L&T’s state-of-the-art Hazira manufacturing facility in Gujarat. The event was graced by Mr. Bhuwan Chandra Pathak, Chairman & Managing Director, NPCIL; Mr. Rajesh Veeraraghavan, Director (Technical), NPCIL; and other senior dignitaries from both Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd. (NPCIL) and L&T.
This despatch marks the first of the four Steam Generators being manufactured by L&T for GHAVP Units 3 & 4. Importantly, it was completed and delivered seven months ahead of schedule, reinforcing L&T’s reputation for excellence, precision engineering, and reliability in the nuclear sector.
Supporting India’s Fleet Mode Nuclear Expansion
GHAVP 3 & 4 are part of the ten 700 MWe indigenous Pressurised Heavy Water Reactors (PHWRs) that NPCIL is setting up in the country under its fleet mode strategy. These projects are critical to India’s long-term energy security and its plan to increase the share of clean nuclear power in the overall energy mix.
The early despatch of such a vital component highlights industry readiness and technical capability, which are pivotal as India seeks to meet its 100 GWe nuclear power generation target by 2047, aligning with the vision of “Viksit Bharat – 2047”.
Leadership Statements
Addressing the gathering at the flag-off, NPCIL CMD Mr. Pathak lauded L&T’s execution capabilities:
“With a remarkable technology transformation, L&T Heavy Engineering has enhanced both speed and quality of its execution. This is a strong indication of industry preparedness in manufacturing critical equipment for nuclear power plants and will go a long way to achieve the target of 100 GWe by 2047.”
Adding to this, Mr. Anil V Parab, Whole-time Director and Senior EVP (Heavy Engineering and Construction Equipment & Industrial Product Design Development, L&T) said:
“Heavy Engineering continues to be the industry trendsetter in the manufacture of critical nuclear components. With end-to-end capability as a one-stop-shop solution provider, L&T will be a major contributor to India’s 100 GWe nuclear programme of Viksit Bharat – 2047.”
Global Benchmark in Nuclear Manufacturing
L&T has set a global benchmark by delivering the Steam Generator in just 33 months, a feat that underscores its world-class project management and manufacturing prowess. With this despatch, L&T has delivered five Steam Generators so far for NPCIL’s 10 x 700 MWe fleet programme, playing a pivotal role in the ongoing expansion of India’s nuclear energy infrastructure.
L&T’s Role in Nation Building
The successful despatch further cements L&T’s role as a cornerstone of India’s industrial growth story. Known for its diversified capabilities in EPC projects, hi-tech manufacturing, and engineering services, the company has consistently demonstrated leadership across infrastructure, defence, hydrocarbons, and now nuclear power.
With nuclear power emerging as a critical clean energy source to meet India’s growing electricity demands while reducing carbon emissions, L&T’s contributions in building nuclear reactors, steam generators, and other critical equipment are vital for achieving energy security.
About L&T
Larsen & Toubro is a USD 30 billion Indian multinational conglomerate operating across diverse sectors including infrastructure, power, manufacturing, defence, and technology services. Over the past eight decades, L&T has established itself as a global engineering giant, driven by a strong customer-centric approach and a relentless pursuit of excellence.
Conclusion
The early despatch of the Steam Generator for GHAVP marks a new chapter in India’s indigenous nuclear capability. As the nation accelerates its journey toward achieving 100 GWe of nuclear capacity by 2047, collaborations between NPCIL and industry leaders like L&T will play a defining role. This milestone reinforces India’s position not only as a self-reliant player in nuclear energy but also as a global benchmark setter in advanced manufacturing.
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