Kazakhstan First Nuclear Power Plant
Sector: Nuclear • Location: Zhambyl District, Almaty Region, Kazakhstan
Source: CENTRE FOR AIR POWER STUDIES - CAPS India
Kazakhstan is actively planning the development of its first nuclear power plant, focusing on nuclear safety and learning from global best practices. The preferred site for construction is the Zhambyl District in the Almaty Region. Kazakhstan aims to achieve a 2 GW nuclear capacity mix by 2050, supported by the establishment of the Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan for Atomic Energy in March 20
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Nuclear, Power Generation (CCGT), Government
- Location
- Zhambyl District, Almaty Region, Kazakhstan
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- CENTRE FOR AIR POWER STUDIES - CAPS India
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Original status | Planned |
Taiyo status | Prospective |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | Kazakhstan is actively planning the development of its first nuclear power plant, focusing on nuclear safety and learning from global best practices. The preferred site for construction is the Zhambyl District in the Almaty Region. Kazakhstan aims to achieve a 2 GW nuclear capacity mix by 2050, supported by the establishment of the Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan for Atomic Energy in March 2025 and a referendum in October 2024 where 71% voted in favor of the plant's construction. |
Original sector | Energy |
Location
Country | Kazakhstan |
State | Almaty Region |
City | Zhambyl District |
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Source | CENTRE FOR AIR POWER STUDIES - CAPS India |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Nuclear, Power Generation (CCGT), Government |
Article published date | 2025-06-19 |
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