US EditionPutin in India: Russia's Nuclear Corporation Rosatom Delivers Nuclear Fuel to Kudankulam Plant
Rosatom will supply nuclear fuel for Kudankulam Units 3 and 4 under a 2024 contract, with seven flights planned to deliver the full reactor core and reserve fuel.
- On December 05, 2025, Rosatom's Nuclear Fuel Division began delivering nuclear fuel for initial loading of Unit 3 at the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project, coinciding with Vladimir Putin's India visit.
- The 2024 deal commits Russia to supply fuel for Units 3 and 4 of the KKNPP for their entire service life, with seven cargo flights planned to deliver the full core and reserve fuel.
- Advanced fuel and longer cycles have raised efficiency at Kudankulam operational units, with TVS-2M fuel introduced in 2022 extending fuel cycle duration from 12 to 18 months.
- As President Vladimir Putin visits, deliveries coincided with bilateral defence talks on S-400, S-500 and Su-57 proposals as the Kudankulam plant expands to six VVER-1000 reactors with 6,000 MW capacity.
- Beyond shipments, Rosatom State Corporation provides fuel and engineering services for more than 70 reactors in 15 countries, enhancing efficiency with new fuel and fuel-cycle solutions.
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Russia's Rosatom Delivers Nuclear Fuel To Kudankulam Plant In Tamil Nadu
Russia's state-run nuclear corporation has said it has delivered the first consignment of nuclear fuel for initial loading of the third reactor at the Kudankulam nuclear power plant in Tamil Nadu.
Putin in India: Russia's nuclear corporation Rosatom delivers nuclear fuel to Kudankulam Plant
The shipments are provided under a contract signed in 2024, which includes fuel supply for the third and fourth VVER-1000 reactors of the Kudankulam plant for the entire service life, starting from initial loading
Russia delivers nuclear fuel for Kudankulam plant amid Putin's high-stakes India visit
The Kudankulam nuclear power plant is designed to house six VVER-1000 reactors, collectively generating 6,000 MW of electricity. The initial two reactors were integrated into India's power grid in 2013 and 2016, while construction continues on the remaining four units.
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Russia's Rosatom delivers nuclear fuel to Kudankulam plant
Russia's state nuclear corporation has delivered the initial nuclear fuel for the third reactor at India's Kudankulam plant. This marks a significant step in expanding the plant's capacity. The delivery coincides with Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to New Delhi.
Russia Delivers First Batch Of Nuclear Fuel For Kudankulam-3 Nuclear Plant - NucNet - Pro-Nuclear Power Blogs - Nuclear Street - Nuclear Power Plant News, Jobs, and Careers
Russia’s state-owned nuclear corporation Rosatom has made the first delivery of nuclear fuel for India’s Kudankulam-3 nuclear power plant, in Tamil Nadu state, a statement said. Rosatom said a cargo flight transported the first batch of VVER-1000 fuel ...
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