Kazakhstan's First Nuclear Power Plant
Planned · Kazakhstan · Last reported Jan 2024
Source: The Astana Times
Kazakhstan plans to build its first nuclear power plant to address growing electricity demand, replace aging coal plants, and meet decarbonization goals. The project aims to provide reliable, low-carbon power and support Kazakhstan's goal of net-zero emissions by 2060. Four suppliers are competing to deliver the project: China's CNNC, South Korea's KHNP, France's EDF, and Russia's Rosatom. The pro
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Government, Power Generation (CCGT), Nuclear
- Location
- Kazakhstan
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- The Astana Times
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Taiyo status | Prospective |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | Kazakhstan plans to build its first nuclear power plant to address growing electricity demand, replace aging coal plants, and meet decarbonization goals. The project aims to provide reliable, low-carbon power and support Kazakhstan's goal of net-zero emissions by 2060. Four suppliers are competing to deliver the project: China's CNNC, South Korea's KHNP, France's EDF, and Russia's Rosatom. The project will be financed through foreign loans without direct state funding, with different financing models offered by each supplier country. |
Original sector | Energy |
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Country | Kazakhstan |
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Source | The Astana Times |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Government, Power Generation (CCGT), Nuclear |
Article published date | 2025-05-22 |
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