Kalpakkam Fast Breeder Reactor
Advanced commissioning · Tamil Nadu · Last reported Apr 2026
Source: The Indian Express
The Kalpakkam Fast Breeder Reactor (FBR) is India's first indigenous fast breeder reactor located in Tamil Nadu. It has attained criticality, marking the initiation of a self-sustaining nuclear fission reaction that will lead to power generation of 500 MWe. The reactor uses uranium-plutonium mixed oxide (MOX) fuel with a uranium-238 blanket that undergoes nuclear transmutation to produce more fuel
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Nuclear, Power Generation (CCGT)
- Location
- Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu, India
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- The Indian Express
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Original status | advanced commissioning |
Taiyo status | Under Construction |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Kalpakkam Fast Breeder Reactor (FBR) is India's first indigenous fast breeder reactor located in Tamil Nadu. It has attained criticality, marking the initiation of a self-sustaining nuclear fission reaction that will lead to power generation of 500 MWe. The reactor uses uranium-plutonium mixed oxide (MOX) fuel with a uranium-238 blanket that undergoes nuclear transmutation to produce more fuel. This project is a vital second stage in India's three-stage nuclear power programme, aiming to utilize thorium reserves for electricity generation. |
Original sector | Energy |
Location
Country | India |
State | Tamil Nadu |
City | Kalpakkam |
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Source | The Indian Express |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Nuclear, Power Generation (CCGT) |
Article published date | 2026-04-11 |
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