Rosatom and Agency for Atomic Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan Approved Roadmap for NPP Construction in Kazakhstan

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Rosatom, PUBLISHED 21.06.2025

On June 20, on the margins of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, Alexey Likhachev, Director General of State Corporation Rosatom, and Almasadam Satkaliev, Chairman of the Agency for Atomic Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, met to discuss the implementation of the project for building a nuclear power plant in the Republic of Kazakhstan.

During the meeting the Indicative Road Map was approved, envisaging the stages of project preparation and implementation, including surveying, conclusion of an EPC contract and development of project documentation.

In addition, Kazakhstan Nuclear Power Plants LLP (KNPP LLP) and Atomstroyexport JSC (Engineering Division of Rosatom) signed a framework agreement that defines the key principles of cooperation in implementing the project in Jambyl district of Almaty region.

The project is implemented within the framework of interstate cooperation in the peaceful use of atomic energy and is aimed at achieving the strategic objectives to ensure energy security and decarbonization of Kazakhstan's economy. The parties emphasize the importance of setting about implementing the project, which is of a strategic nature for Kazakhstan, as soon as possible.

"We appreciate the trust the Kazakhstani party has placed in us to lead the international consortium that will build a nuclear power plant in Kazakhstan. This country has been our reliable historical partner in the nuclear industry. We are convinced that Russian nuclear technologies, which have proven their reliability, safety and efficiency, will serve the people of Kazakhstan, strengthening its energy sovereignty," said Alexey Likhachev.

Topics: Rosatom, Asia, Kazakhstan

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