Kazakhstan's First Nuclear Power Plant
Sector: Government • Location: Ulken, Almaty Province, Kazakhstan
Source: Global Voices
Kazakhstan's first nuclear power plant is being constructed by Russia's Rosatom in the village of Ulken, on the shores of Balkhash Lake in the southern Almaty province. The plant is expected to generate 2.4 GW of energy and cost around USD 15 billion. Construction began prior to 2025 and the plant is expected to be completed by 2035.
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Government, Nuclear, Power Generation (CCGT)
- Location
- Ulken, Almaty Province, Kazakhstan
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Global Voices
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Description | Kazakhstan's first nuclear power plant is being constructed by Russia's Rosatom in the village of Ulken, on the shores of Balkhash Lake in the southern Almaty province. The plant is expected to generate 2.4 GW of energy and cost around USD 15 billion. Construction began prior to 2025 and the plant is expected to be completed by 2035. |
Original sector | Energy |
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Country | Kazakhstan |
State | Almaty Province |
City | Ulken |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Government, Nuclear, Power Generation (CCGT) |
Article published date | 2025-12-14 |
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