US Finalizing Steps to Remove Indian Nuclear Companies from 'Entities List,' Opening Door to Enhanced Civil Nuclear Trade and Research

In a major step towards strengthening India-US civil nuclear cooperation, the United States has announced its intention to remove several Indian companies from its restricted 'entities list'. This move aims to dismantle decades-old barriers that have hindered nuclear trade between the two nations.

US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan, speaking at the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, confirmed that the US is finalizing the steps to eliminate these long-standing regulations. "Today, I can announce that the United States is now finalizing the necessary steps to remove long-standing regulations that have prevented civil nuclear cooperation between India's leading nuclear entities and US companies," Sullivan stated.

This development is crucial as it opens avenues for increased collaboration in the nuclear sector. Indian entities previously restricted from engaging with US firms will now be able to participate in civil nuclear projects. The removal from the 'entities list' will facilitate not only commercial engagements but also collaborations in technological and scientific research, enhancing both countries' capabilities in nuclear energy.

Sullivan further elaborated on the potential of this move, stating, "The paperwork will be done soon, but this will be an opportunity to turn the page on some of the frictions of the past and create opportunities for entities that have been on restricted lists in the United States to come off those lists and enter into deep collaboration with the United States, with our private sector, scientists, and technologists to move civil nuclear cooperation forward together."

This announcement comes as India seeks to expand its nuclear energy capacity to meet its growing energy demands and achieve a significant share of non-fossil fuel energy by 2030. The US decision to lift these restrictions could lead to a surge in investment and technology transfer in the nuclear sector, potentially worth billions, involving both Indian and American companies.

The cooperation is expected to extend beyond trade to include advancements in safety protocols, reactor technology, and the integration of small modular reactors (SMRs), identified as a future area of interest by both nations. This step signifies a deepening of the strategic partnership between India and the US and aligns with global efforts towards sustainable energy sources.

 

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[Sandeep]

The problem is that even if they remove these barriers the USA are still not going to provide a lot of advanced technology and it won’t be cheap.

Right now we are already building our own nuclear reactors which is going to increase as well. We also need to improve our nuclear fuel production capacity by mining the uranium and processing it in India.

What India desperately needs is to develop nuclear reactors fuelled by thorium which will provide clean fuel for centuries because of the large amount that’s available in India.

 

[Sparkle Studio]

USA has become a laggard in civil nuclear tech, their reactors are built with 1970s tech. SMRs are unproven tech & commercial trails haven't even begun as yet in USA. Thorium molten rock reactors are years from prototype... USA needs India to kickstart her industrial base. We can't purchase 2nd generation technology at present market prices, if USA gives away its R&D at throw away discounted prices & it fits our industrial needs we should proceed with caution. EKLA CHALO RE !!