Kazakhstan's First Nuclear Power Plant
Sector: Power Generation (CCGT) • Location: Ulken, Kazakhstan
Source: tovima.com
A $16.5 billion project to build Kazakhstan's first nuclear power plant near the village of Ulken on the shores of Lake Balkhash in southeastern Kazakhstan. The plant will feature two VVER-1200 III+ reactors and includes around $2 billion allocated for security and infrastructure. Construction is expected to begin in 2027, with the first reactor scheduled to enter operation in early 2034.
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Power Generation (CCGT), Government, Nuclear
- Location
- Ulken, Kazakhstan
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- tovima.com
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Taiyo status | Prospective |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | A $16.5 billion project to build Kazakhstan's first nuclear power plant near the village of Ulken on the shores of Lake Balkhash in southeastern Kazakhstan. The plant will feature two VVER-1200 III+ reactors and includes around $2 billion allocated for security and infrastructure. Construction is expected to begin in 2027, with the first reactor scheduled to enter operation in early 2034. |
Original sector | Energy |
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Location
Country | Kazakhstan |
City | Ulken |
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Source | tovima.com |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Power Generation (CCGT), Government, Nuclear |
Article published date | 2026-05-31 |
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