Uzbekistan First Nuclear Power Plant
One of 2 projects Taiyo tracks in Jizzakh region.
Source: The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine
Construction of Uzbekistan's first nuclear power plant is underway in the Forish district of Jizzakh region. The project involves the installation of six small modular reactors (SMRs) with a total capacity of 330 MW, initially starting with two RITM-200N reactors of 55 MW each, followed by two VVER-1000 reactors of 1 GW each. The plant is expected to meet over 15% of Uzbekistan's electricity needs
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Nuclear, Power Generation (CCGT)
- Location
- Jizzakh region, Uzbekistan
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine
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Original status | under construction |
Taiyo status | Under Construction |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | Construction of Uzbekistan's first nuclear power plant is underway in the Forish district of Jizzakh region. The project involves the installation of six small modular reactors (SMRs) with a total capacity of 330 MW, initially starting with two RITM-200N reactors of 55 MW each, followed by two VVER-1000 reactors of 1 GW each. The plant is expected to meet over 15% of Uzbekistan's electricity needs once operational. |
Original sector | Energy |
Location
Country | Uzbekistan |
State | Jizzakh region |
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Source | The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Nuclear, Power Generation (CCGT) |
Article published date | 2026-03-27 |
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