New Delhi, Sept. 2 -- In a landmark first for India's nuclear sector, CORE Energy Systems Ltd. and U.S.-based Flowserve Corporation have announced a collaboration to locally manufacture Primary Coolant Pumps (PCPs).

The agreement marks the first-ever transfer of this technology to India under the U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation framework. This milestone strengthens India's nuclear Pressurised Heavy Water Reactor (PHWR) fleet.

As per a press release by CORE, the collaboration was formalised at a signing ceremony in Washington, D.C., attended by representatives from the U.S. Department of Energy and the Indian Embassy.

PCPs are among the most critical parts of a nuclear power plant. They keep the reactor core safe by continuously su...