NPCIL Achieves Key Milestones at Rajasthan Atomic Power Project in January 2026

New Delhi, January 2026: Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) has recorded major operational progress at the Rajasthan Atomic Power Project (RAPP), strengthening India’s clean and reliable nuclear energy capacity. In a significant achievement, RAPP-7 has been successfully operating at 90% of Full Power since 29 December 2025, following the receipt of regulatory clearance. The milestone reflects stable reactor performance and marks an important phase in the unit’s commissioning journey.

Meanwhile, RAPP-8 has crossed another critical commissioning milestone with the successful completion of the Primary Heat Transport (PHT) System Hot Conditioning on 05 January 2026 at 04:35 hrs. This key technical achievement brings the unit substantially closer to the next phases of development, including Initial Fuel Loading, Criticality, and eventual Grid Synchronization.

These twin milestones underscore NPCIL’s commitment to precision engineering, rigorous safety standards and India’s long-term clean energy strategy. With RAPP-7 approaching full commercial operation and RAPP-8 advancing steadily through pre-commissioning activities, the Rajasthan Atomic Power Project continues to play a vital role in enhancing India’s base-load power capacity while supporting national climate goals.

NPCIL reaffirmed that every stage of commissioning is being executed with strict adherence to nuclear safety protocols and regulatory requirements, ensuring both operational excellence and environmental responsibility.