Nuclear Process Heat Demonstrator Unveiled at Kalpakkam
The article accurately describes India's recent inauguration of the world's first hydrogen production facility using nuclear process heat at IGCAR, Kalpakkam. The facility employs the Copper–Chlorine (Cu–Cl) thermochemical cycle, developed by BARC, to produce hydrogen. The inauguration was attended by DAE Secretary Ajit Kumar Mohanty and IGCAR Director Sreekumar G. Pillai. The information is corroborated by multiple reputable sources, including The Economic Times and the Press Information Bureau. The content is current, with the event occurring on June 26, 2026, and the article published on June 27, 2026.
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