Kazakhstan's First Nuclear Power Plant
Sector: Nuclear • Location: Kazakhstan
Source: bne IntelliNews
Rosatom, Russia's nuclear energy agency, was contracted to lead the consortium to build Kazakhstan's first nuclear power plant on the shores of Lake Balkhash. The project is contingent on Rosatom's ability to arrange financing, which is currently uncertain due to financial difficulties and lack of government support. Kazakhstan has also contracted China's National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) to bui
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Nuclear, Power Generation (CCGT), Government
- Location
- Kazakhstan
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- bne IntelliNews
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Description | Rosatom, Russia's nuclear energy agency, was contracted to lead the consortium to build Kazakhstan's first nuclear power plant on the shores of Lake Balkhash. The project is contingent on Rosatom's ability to arrange financing, which is currently uncertain due to financial difficulties and lack of government support. Kazakhstan has also contracted China's National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) to build a second nuclear power plant and announced CNNC will lead construction of a third plant, indicating a backup plan if Rosatom fails to deliver. |
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Country | Kazakhstan |
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Sector | Nuclear, Power Generation (CCGT), Government |
Article published date | 2025-09-16 |
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