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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

25 Oct 2026 · 05:593 min read

Economy

Localization of Production and Personnel Training for the NPP Project in Uzbekistan Discussed in Tashkent

At a conference involving Uzatom, Rosatom, and Uzbek companies, participants discussed the construction of the world's first integrated NPP with VVER-1000 and RITM-200N reactors, the creation of joint ventures, localization of production, and training of specialists.

Sevara Azamova

21 Oct 2026 · 14:282 min read

World

Siroj Bekchanov Appointed Director of the Directorate for Construction of the Nuclear Workers' Town

Uzatom's press service announced the appointment of Siroj Bekchanov as director of the state institution 'Directorate for Construction of the Nuclear Workers' Town' under the Atomic Energy Agency. He previously served as deputy khokim of Khorezm region. The Directorate is responsible for building residential, social and infrastructure facilities for specialists of the nuclear power plant in Farish district of Jizzakh region.

Otabek Yusupov

19 Oct 2026 · 01:031 min read