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Uzbekistan

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

Rosatom Director General Alexey Likhachev said that in 2027 large-scale construction will unfold at the site of the first nuclear power plant in Uzbekistan, and the number of personnel will grow from 1,000 to 12,000–13,000 people. In 2026, the surveys and design of the large plant will be completed, concreting of the foundations of the small power units will continue, and personnel training will go on.

Otabek Yusupov
2 min read
Uzbekistan

Rosatom is ready to build new nuclear power plants in Uzbekistan and expects contracts for the small plant in 2027

Rosatom director general Alexey Likhachev said on October 23 that the company is ready to participate in new nuclear projects in Uzbekistan, noting that the choice of partners remains with Tashkent. According to him, the first contracts with specialists for servicing the small nuclear power plant are planned for 2027. It was previously reported that preparations were underway for a second nuclear power plant, which, according to Vucic, Mirziyoyev plans to build with China.

Aziz Karimov
3 min read
Uzbekistan

Rosatom: an international financial institution is participating in the financing of Uzbekistan's first nuclear power plant

On 23 October, Rosatom head Alexey Likhachyov, after a meeting with Shavkat Mirziyoyev, said that an international financial institution is participating in the financing of the construction of the integrated nuclear power plant in the Jizzakh region. All four power units are under construction at the site: two VVER-1000 and two RITM-200N. By the end of 2026, the foundation slab of the first power unit is planned to be completed.

Aziz Karimov
3 min read
Economy

President of Uzbekistan Announces Plans to Build Second and Third Nuclear Power Plants

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, at a meeting with energy sector investors, said that in addition to the nuclear power plant under construction in Jizzakh, a second and third nuclear plant are planned. He linked this to growing uranium production: according to the Geology Committee, in 2025 it reached 7 thousand tons, with 15 thousand tons planned by 2030.

Nilufar Karimova
2 min read