# NTPC Expands Nuclear Feasibility Studies

> NTPC starts nuclear feasibility studies in more Indian states to reach 30 GW by 2047.
- Title: NTPC Expands Nuclear Feasibility Studies · The Economic Times
- Summary: NTPC starts nuclear feasibility studies in more Indian states to reach 30 GW by 2047. NTPC will begin feasibility studies for nuclear power projects in…
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- Source: The Economic Times — https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/energy/power/ntpc-to-begin-feasibility-studies-in-more-states-for-nuclear-programme/articleshow/135024885.cms
- Author: PTI
- Published: 2026-10-18T06:21:00+00:00
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- Topics: ntpc, nuclear power, feasibility studies, uttar pradesh, nuclear capacity, nuclear energy, atomic energy commission, nuclear project investment
## NTPC plans nuclear feasibility studies
State-owned NTPC will begin feasibility studies for nuclear power projects in more states including Uttar Pradesh.
## Target: 30 GW nuclear capacity by 2047
NTPC aims to set up 30 gw nuclear projects by 2047 to meet government's 100 gw nuclear capacity target.
## Completed studies in three states
NTPC has completed feasibility studies in Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and Odisha.
## Potential sites identified
Banka in Bihar, Basai in Madhya Pradesh and Nabarangpur in Odisha identified as potential sites.
## Project scale and timeline
Nuclear projects will average 1,400 mw with two units of 700 mw each, taking three years to commission.
## Global collaborations explored
NTPC explores collaborations with Westinghouse, Rosatom and EDF for nuclear projects.
## Key takeaway

NTPC will begin feasibility studies for nuclear power projects in additional states to meet 30 GW capacity by 2047.