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  • L&T Partners with Holtec to Advance Heat Transfer Solutions for Global Nuclear Power Industry

    Heat Transfer Solutions

    Mumbai: Larsen & Toubro (L&T), through its Heavy Engineering business, has entered into a strategic partnership with the Asia division of US-based Holtec International to deliver advanced Heat Transfer Solutions for the global nuclear power sector.

    The two companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly offer design and build solutions for heat transfer equipment, leveraging their complementary strengths in engineering, manufacturing, and technology development.

    Strengthening Global Collaboration in Heat Transfer Solutions

    This new collaboration expands upon the existing partnership between L&T and Holtec, which already includes the global deployment of Holtec’s Small Modular Reactor, SMR-300. Supported by L&T’s 810 Authorization from the US Department of Energy, the alliance positions both companies to serve the growing international demand for clean and efficient nuclear power technologies.

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    Through this MoU, L&T’s advanced nuclear manufacturing capabilities will be combined with Holtec’s proven design expertise to develop next-generation Heat Transfer Solutions for both nuclear and conventional power plants.

    These systems will focus on optimizing thermal performance, maximizing plant efficiency, and ensuring operational reliability across diverse energy applications.

    Heat Transfer Solutions: Driving Energy Security and Sustainability

    Speaking on the partnership, Anil Parab, Whole-time Director & Senior EVP – Heavy Engineering & CE & IPDD, L&T, said, “In the post-pandemic era, energy security has emerged as a global priority, with more than 32 countries committing to triple their nuclear power generation capacity. Our association with Holtec is a strategic move toward accelerating efficient energy systems and shaping a sustainable energy future for India and the world.”

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    The collaboration aims to deliver robust and resilient heat transfer technologies that support the transition to sustainable energy, aligning with global efforts to decarbonize power generation and improve energy efficiency.

    L&T’s Engineering Legacy in Energy Solutions

    Larsen & Toubro, a USD 30 billion Indian multinational enterprise, has a diversified portfolio spanning EPC projects, Hi-Tech manufacturing, and services across geographies.

    The company’s consistent focus on quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction has positioned it as a leader in engineering excellence for over eight decades.

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    • Salil Urunkar

      Salil Urunkar is a senior journalist and the editorial mind behind Sahyadri Startups. With years of experience covering Pune’s entrepreneurial rise, he’s passionate about telling the real stories of founders, disruptors, and game-changers.

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