India targets domestic SCADA systems to reduce grid reliance on foreign technology by 2030

India's government is pursuing domestic development of SCADA systems—the control infrastructure that monitors and manages the national electricity grid—to reduce dependence on foreign technology and strengthen energy security. The Central Electricity Authority has outlined a phased approach targeting completion of software and hardware development by 2028–29, with an import ban scheduled for 2030.

Current local content in grid SCADA systems remains below 20%, despite a 50% minimum requirement set by the power ministry. The roadmap identifies 38 software modules and 25 hardware components for indigenous development, with 36 software modules and 16 hardware components expected to be ready within two years.

Testing and certification ecosystem to be established within two years, with pilot projects at state and regional load despatch centres
Power System Development Fund identified as potential funding source for development and validation infrastructure
Institutional mechanism—either a National SCADA Mission or specialized working group—proposed to drive implementation and coordinate between government entities

Strategic rationale

Reliance on foreign original equipment manufacturers creates vendor lock-in, interoperability constraints, and supply chain vulnerabilities. The report cites risks including delayed system upgrades, limited transparency in proprietary systems, and exposure to geopolitical disruptions affecting technology access and support services.

NECX 2026 Opens in Dallas with Focus on Nuclear Sector Growth

The Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX 2026) commenced in Dallas, Texas, with an opening plenary session featuring senior representatives from government agencies, regulatory bodies, and nuclear industry operators. The gathering addressed the expanding landscape of opportunities now available to participants across the nuclear energy sector.

NECX serves as the premier annual forum for the nuclear industry, jointly hosted by the American Nuclear Society and the Nuclear Energy Institute. The conference structure brings together stakeholders to identify and capitalize on emerging business prospects within the sector.

The opening session emphasized the current momentum in nuclear energy development, with participants examining how regulatory frameworks, government policy, and industry initiatives are creating pathways for growth. Supply chain professionals attending the conference are positioned to assess new vendor relationships, procurement strategies, and partnership opportunities as the sector expands.

The Dallas venue hosted discussions on how organizations can position themselves to benefit from increased nuclear capacity development and modernization efforts. The conference format combines plenary sessions with technical tracks and exhibition space, enabling attendees to engage with peers and explore solutions relevant to their operational needs.

For supply chain professionals, NECX 2026 represents a key opportunity to understand market trends, connect with established and emerging suppliers, and evaluate how their organizations can participate in the sector's growth trajectory. The conference agenda reflects the industry's focus on translating policy momentum into tangible project development and procurement activity.

NECX 2026 held its opening plenary in Dallas with government, regulatory, and industry leadership
The conference is cohosted by the American Nuclear Society and the Nuclear Energy Institute
Sessions addressed unprecedented opportunities emerging in the nuclear energy sector
The event provides supply chain professionals with networking and market intelligence opportunities

Blykalla advances SMR deployment with second Swedish plant application

Blykalla has submitted a second application for a small modular reactor project in Sweden, following an earlier proposal filed in May for a six-unit installation in Norrsundet within the Gävle municipality in east central Sweden. The company, which develops the SEALER (Swedish Advanced Lead Reactor) technology, targets locations where advanced nuclear power can serve industrial and regional needs beyond traditional large-reactor sites.

Blykalla's strategy emphasizes geographic flexibility. According to CEO Jacob Stedman, the company seeks "locations across Sweden where advanced nuclear power will deliver the greatest value," noting that lead-cooled reactors enable deployment "closer to industry, in new municipalities and inland locations where traditional nuclear power has historically not been possible."

Technology and timeline

Blykalla originated as a spin-off from KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, where lead-cooled reactor research has proceeded since 1996. The company was established in 2013 and is developing the SEALER-55 unit, rated at 140 MWt and 55 MWe. The company targets commercial operation of its first reactor in the early 2030s.

Swedish state-aid framework

Sweden's parliament approved state financing mechanisms for new nuclear investment in May of the prior year. The framework provides loans to reduce financing costs for qualifying projects, capped at approximately 5,000 MWe of total capacity across supported reactors. Eligibility requires co-location of reactors with combined output of at least 300 MWe.

Financial support takes the form of two-way Contracts for Difference, available once a reactor achieves operational status and receives a license for full-capacity electricity production. The state-aid act entered force on 1 August, opening applications to interested developers. Multiple companies have since applied, including Blykalla, positioning the framework as a significant mechanism for SMR and large-reactor deployment in the Nordic region.