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Kazakhstan's First Nuclear Power Plant

Sector: Nuclear • Location: Astana, Kazakhstan

Source: Geopolitical Monitor

Project
Under Construction

Kazakhstan has started construction on its first nuclear power plant as part of a broader effort to build a competitive nuclear industry to support the country's long-term security and growth. The project is a key pillar of Kazakhstan's transition to a green economy, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2060. The plant is planned to be completed in the mid-2030s.

Status
Under Construction
Sector
Nuclear, Power Generation (CCGT), Government
Location
Astana, Kazakhstan
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
Geopolitical Monitor

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The project “Kazakhstan's First Nuclear Power Plant” is an infrastructure initiative in the Nuclear sector, located in Astana, Kazakhstan. Taiyo aggregates data on it from Geopolitical Monitor.

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2026-07-22

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Kazakhstan has started construction on its first nuclear power plant as part of a broader effort to build a competitive nuclear industry to support the country's long-term security and growth. The project is a key pillar of Kazakhstan's transition to a green economy, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2060. The plant is planned to be completed in the mid-2030s.

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Energy

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Kazakhstan

City

Astana

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Geopolitical Monitor

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Nuclear, Power Generation (CCGT), Government

Article published date

2025-11-06

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