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Kalpakkam PFBR Transmission Line Operation

Sector: Power Generation (CCGT) • Location: Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu, India

Source: DT Next

Project
Planned

The project involves the operationalisation of two key 230 kV transmission lines, BHAVINI-Kancheepuram Line-I and Line-II, to support the commissioning activities of the 500 MW Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam. These lines are crucial for ensuring a reliable and redundant off-site power supply mandatory for nuclear safety compliance. The lines are charged from the BHAVINI end but

Status
Prospective
Sector
Power Generation (CCGT), Nuclear, Commercial
Location
Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu, India
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
DT Next

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The project “Kalpakkam PFBR Transmission Line Operation” is an infrastructure initiative in the Power Generation (CCGT) sector, located in Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu, India. Taiyo aggregates data on it from DT Next.

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2026-07-22

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The project involves the operationalisation of two key 230 kV transmission lines, BHAVINI-Kancheepuram Line-I and Line-II, to support the commissioning activities of the 500 MW Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam. These lines are crucial for ensuring a reliable and redundant off-site power supply mandatory for nuclear safety compliance. The lines are charged from the BHAVINI end but not yet in service from the Kancheepuram substation side due to commercial issues.

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Energy

Location

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India

State

Tamil Nadu

City

Kalpakkam

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Power Generation (CCGT), Nuclear, Commercial

Article published date

2026-05-28

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