Under ConstructionIndia

Kudankulam-3

Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant (or Kudankulam NPP or KKNPP) is the largest nuclear power station in India, situated in Kudankulam in the Tirunelveli district of the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Construction on the plant began on 31 March 2002, but faced several delays due to opposition from local fishermen.

Kudankulam-3

Technical Specifications

Capacity
1000 MW
Reactor Type
PWR
Model
VVER V-412
IAEA ID
1059

Timeline

Construction Started
June 29, 2017
Current Status
Under Construction

Location

Country
India
Coordinates
8.1670°, 77.7080°

Operator & Owner

Operator
Nuclear Power Corporation of India

Data source: WNA/IAEA • Last verified against IAEA PRIS database