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Cheemeni Nuclear Power Project

Sector: Power Generation (CCGT) • Location: Kasaragod, Kerala, India

Source: Kerala Kaumudi

Project
Planned

The Kerala government is exploring the Cheemeni Nuclear Power Project in Kasaragod district as part of its long-term strategy to tackle the state's growing electricity crisis. The project was previously proposed as a 440 MW nuclear power plant with preliminary studies conducted and around 150 acres of government land identified. The project had stalled due to local protests and lack of clear polic

Status
Prospective
Sector
Power Generation (CCGT), Nuclear, Government
Location
Kasaragod, Kerala, India
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
Kerala Kaumudi

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The project “Cheemeni Nuclear Power Project” is an infrastructure initiative in the Power Generation (CCGT) sector, located in Kasaragod, Kerala, India. Taiyo aggregates data on it from Kerala Kaumudi.

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planned

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Prospective

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2026-07-22

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The Kerala government is exploring the Cheemeni Nuclear Power Project in Kasaragod district as part of its long-term strategy to tackle the state's growing electricity crisis. The project was previously proposed as a 440 MW nuclear power plant with preliminary studies conducted and around 150 acres of government land identified. The project had stalled due to local protests and lack of clear policy decisions but is now back in focus with plans to study its feasibility including scientific, environmental, and safety aspects.

Original sector

Energy

Location

Country

India

State

Kerala

City

Kasaragod

Source

Source

Kerala Kaumudi

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Sector

Power Generation (CCGT), Nuclear, Government

Article published date

2026-07-20

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