Nuclear Power Geopolitics

Just a heads up for Secretary Clinton's recent visit to India:

There is also one more hurdle to overcome before U.S. firms will bid to build nuclear reactors at the two sites approved by India -- liability protection. Clinton said she hoped the Indian government could secure this soon.

U.S. officials estimate the two nuclear sites represent up to $10 billion in business for U.S. nuclear reactor builders such as General Electric Co. (GE.N) and Westinghouse Electric Co, a subsidiary of Japan's Toshiba Corp (6502.T).

$10 billion in business. The liability protection story will be one to track.