Kazakhstan’s Nuclear Power Plant: Who Will Be the Contractor?
Kazakhstan has shortlisted four companies as potential contractors for the country’s first nuclear power plant (NPP). The finalists are:
Rosatom (Russia)
KHNP (South Korea)
CNNC (China)
EDF (France)
The final decision will be made in 2025, considering national interests and international obligations.
Who Could Build the NPP?
The Kazakh Ministry of Energy has completed negotiations with potential suppliers and selected four finalists from leading nuclear nations:
- Rosatom (Russia) – A state-owned nuclear giant with projects in Belarus, Turkey, India, and China.
- KHNP (South Korea) – A Korean company involved in nuclear power plant construction in the UAE.
- CNNC (China) – China’s largest nuclear corporation, developing domestic and international projects.
- EDF (France) – Europe’s leading nuclear power plant operator.
What’s Next?
- Kazakhstan held talks with each bidder, including visits to Korea, France, China, and Russia.
- The final contractor selection is expected in 2025.
- President Tokayev has ordered an accelerated construction timeline and is exploring a second NPP.
Why Does Kazakhstan Need a Nuclear Plant?
- Rising energy demand, especially in the southern regions.
- Environmental sustainability – Nuclear energy reduces reliance on coal.
- Technology development and energy security.
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