India is currently operating 24 nuclear power reactors across seven sites with a total installed capacity of 8.78 Gigawatt. The country is also constructing 10 additional reactor units with a combined capacity of 8,000 Megawatt, reflecting its continued commitment to expanding nuclear energy generation.
The operational and upcoming facilities include Pressurised Heavy Water Reactors, Boiling Water Reactors, and Light Water Reactors. India primarily uses natural uranium fuel to operate its Pressurised Heavy Water Reactors for the production of nuclear energy, making a consistent supply of uranium essential for sustaining and expanding power generation.
The finalisation of the Administrative Arrangement under the India-Australia Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement marks a major outcome of the 3rd India-Australia Annual Summit in Melbourne. The agreement enables long-term exports of Australian uranium to India exclusively for peaceful purposes, strengthening bilateral cooperation in the civil nuclear sector.
The supply of Australian uranium is expected to ensure a steady availability of the primary fuel required to operate India's nuclear power reactors. As the country continues to expand its nuclear energy capacity through existing operations and new reactor projects, the agreement represents a significant step in supporting India's long-term energy security and clean economic growth objectives.
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