Rosatom: large-scale construction of the nuclear power plant in Uzbekistan will begin in 2027

Large-scale work will begin in 2027

At the construction site of the first integrated nuclear power plant in Uzbekistan, large-scale construction will begin in 2027. The number of personnel at the site is planned to increase from the current 1,000 to a peak of 12,000–13,000 people. Alexey Likhachev, Director General of the state corporation Rosatom, told journalists about this on October 23, as reported by Spot.uz.

Current stage of work

According to Likhachev, next year the survey work and design of the large plant are planned to be completed. This year, the site is expected to finish concreting the foundation slabs of the reactor buildings of two small power units, as well as begin construction of the administration building, the reactor hall and the turbine hall.

Localization and personnel

According to Rosatom, local contractors, including a 'nominated' subcontractor, are actively involved in the project. According to the corporation's estimate, the localization of competencies may reach 40%. Likhachev explained that this will increase the project's economic efficiency and make it possible to train specialists who will later be able to participate in the construction of Rosatom facilities in other countries. 'The more work local contractors do, the more efficient the economic model will be. And it is also beneficial for us in terms of the project's personnel stability,' Spot.uz quotes him as saying. Personnel training is underway in parallel: about 350 people are studying at the Tashkent branch of MEPhI, and another roughly 900 at Russian universities, including Rosatom's specialized universities. Earlier, Spot reported that Rosatom is ready to build new nuclear power plants in Uzbekistan.

Why it matters

The announced timelines and the growth of personnel to 12,000–13,000 people mean that already in 2027 the project will become one of the largest construction employers in the country, and the declared localization level of 40% directly affects local contractors and their orders. For readers, this also serves as a practical career guide: training at the Tashkent branch of MEPhI and at Russian universities is shaping the plant's future workforce. Note that the figures and timelines cited are plans announced by the head of Rosatom, not confirmed results; the actual progress of the work and the final degree of localization remain unknown.