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This is a landmark moment for India's nuclear energy sector. Flowserve and CORE Energy have secured the first-ever transfer of Primary Coolant Pump technology to India. The collaboration will enable local manufacturing of these critical nuclear components. This advancement supports India's clean energy goals and strengthens national supply chain resilience.

Key Points: Flowserve and CORE Energy Seal First PCP Nuclear Tech Transfer to India

  • First-ever US-India nuclear tech transfer under civil cooperation framework
  • Strengthens India's Pressurised Heavy Water Reactor capabilities
  • Ensures uninterrupted coolant supply for safe reactor operation
  • Supports PM Modi's vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat energy independence
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Flowserve and CORE Energy seal first transfer of PCP technology to India

US-India nuclear collaboration achieves first-ever PCP technology transfer for local manufacturing, strengthening India's PHWR fleet and clean energy goals.

"This achievement marks a significant step forward in India’s nuclear growth and the global clean energy transition. - Ihab Botros, Flowserve"

New Delhi, September 2

In a landmark first for India's nuclear sector, CORE Energy Systems Ltd. and U.S.-based Flowserve Corporation have announced a collaboration to locally manufacture Primary Coolant Pumps (PCPs).

The agreement marks the first-ever transfer of this technology to India under the U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation framework. This milestone strengthens India's nuclear Pressurised Heavy Water Reactor (PHWR) fleet.

As per a press release by CORE, the collaboration was formalised at a signing ceremony in Washington, D.C., attended by representatives from the U.S. Department of Energy and the Indian Embassy.

PCPs are among the most critical parts of a nuclear power plant. They keep the reactor core safe by continuously supplying coolant to remove heat, which ensures uninterrupted and secure power generation.

The U.S. Department of Energy granted Flowserve authorisation under 10 CFR Part 810, enabling the transfer of this advanced PCP technology to India. It is the first approval of its kind for an Indian partner and follows an assurance from India's Department of Atomic Energy that the technology will only be used for peaceful civil nuclear purposes.

Ihab Botros, Vice President and General Manager for Engineered Pumps at Flowserve, said, "As a global leader in flow control technology and solutions for the nuclear power industry, Flowserve is excited to receive official approval from the U.S. Department of Energy to manufacture safety-critical pumps for India's reactors at our Coimbatore, India facility. This achievement, made possible through our collaboration with CORE, marks a significant step forward in India's nuclear growth and the global clean energy transition."

CORE Energy Systems Chairman and Managing Director, Nagesh Basarkar, highlighted the importance of this step for India's nuclear ambitions. "For over two decades, CORE has driven India's strategic engineering journey," he said.

Basarkar said, "This collaboration to indigenously manufacture PCPs not only delivers world-class technology to our nuclear sector but also strengthens national supply-chain resilience. It marks a pivotal milestone in India's march toward energy independence and a decisive step towards accomplishing the Prime Minister's vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat."

- ANI

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Priya S
Finally some positive news on the nuclear energy front. Hope this technology transfer leads to more such collaborations. We need clean energy solutions to meet our growing power demands.
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Aman W
While this is good news, I hope proper safety protocols are followed. Nuclear technology requires extreme caution - hope our regulatory bodies are keeping close watch on implementation.
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Nikhil C
Coimbatore facility getting this technology is excellent! South India is becoming a hub for advanced manufacturing. This will boost the local economy and create high-tech jobs 🚀
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Sarah B
As someone working in the energy sector, I appreciate how significant this is. PCPs are literally the heart of nuclear reactors. Local manufacturing capability is a game-changer for India's nuclear program.
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Karthik V
Hope the technology transfer includes proper training for Indian engineers. We need to build indigenous expertise, not just assembly capabilities. The real test will be maintaining quality standards long-term.

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