Nuclear plants & Technology: HCC's fusion

NEW DELHI, INDIA: Now a HCC announcement opens doors for Indian nuclear industry to access engineering technology consulting and project management practices, says a press release.

HCC, an engineering construction company, has signed a MoU with the international engineering and project management company AMEC plc (AMEC) to jointly explore the application of consulting and EPC services for the establishment of nuclear power plants in India.

HCC, claims it is known for its civil engineering capabilities innuclear power plant construction, has built over 50 per cent of India's installed nuclear capacity. This tie-up will further strengthen HCC's capabilities to execute services in the field of mechanical and electrical components of nuclear power plants by sourcing the latest prevailing global technologies through AMEC.

The release adds that AMEC has a 50-year history of delivering highly complex new build programmes in the nuclear sector. “From construction of the some of first civil nuclear power plants in the world to development of the latest Generation IV designs, AMEC has broad experience of various reactor technologies, and is wholly independent of vendors. AMEC has significant international experience in the nuclear sector and will bring world-class design, safety and project/programme management experience to support the development of new nuclear projects in India.”

"We are delighted to have the opportunity to join India's exciting nuclear new build programme. This mutually advantageous partnership is an evidence of the beginning of a new nuclear era in India and we are proud to be part of it," commented Didier Pfleger, Chief Operating Officer, Power and Process, AMEC.

Ajit Gulabchand, Chairman & Managing Director, HCC added: "This partnership will enhance India's ability to implement the new generation of nuclear power technologies."