Plant Construction

Concrete Pouring Ceremony

The plant site has been thoroughly investigated in accordance with international standards by national as well as international experts. Seismic aspects have also been reviewed by International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), who found the site suitable for construction of nuclear power plants.

Construction View of the Plant

The formal construction of the plant started on August 01, 1992 when first concrete was poured. After completion of civil work in 1996, major plant equipment such as reactor pressure vessel, turbine generator, steam generator, etc. were installed during 1996-97. After phase-1 commissioning, fuel was loaded into the reactor and comprehensive testing carried out at various power levels. The Plant was accepted provisionally by PAEC as owner on September 25, 2000.

A view of Intake Structure