Tuesday, April 5, 2011

‘BHEL is open to picking up equity in nuclear projects’

India has drawn up ambitious plans to add 63,000 mw of nuclear capacity by 2032. The government plans to buy about 21 additional foreign reactors for $175 billion (Rs 78,750 crore). Since this is likely to take some time, especially in the wake of the recent Japan disaster which has forced India to r evisit its security plans, Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) is currently focusing on nuclear power plants being developed through its tie-up with Nuclear Power Corporation of India. BP Rao, chairman and MD of BHEL speaks to HT about his company’s plans. Excerpts.

complete article at:
http://www.hindustantimes.com/BHEL-is-open-to-picking-up-equity-in-nuclear-projects/Article1-681634.aspx#

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