Reports have suggested that the construction of a nuclear power plant (NPP) has commenced in Uzbekistan based on a Russian project. However, these claims have been officially denied by the Uzatom agency, which oversees nuclear energy projects in the country.
Gulrukhsor Ravshanova, the press secretary of the Uzatom agency, clarified the situation to Daryo, stating,
"The reports about the start of construction of the NPP are false. When the construction of the project starts, we will announce it officially."
During the state visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin to Uzbekistan, a protocol was signed on May 27 in Jizzakh, amending the intergovernmental agreement on cooperation in the construction of a nuclear power plant. This signing marked a step forward in the collaboration between the two nations.
Additionally, a contract was signed on the same day between the NPP Construction Directorate under the Uzatom agency and Atomstroyexport, an engineering company within the Rosatom structure. This contract outlines the construction of a low-power nuclear power plant in Uzbekistan.
According to the signed agreements, the proposed nuclear power plant will have a capacity of 330 MW, consisting of six reactors, each with a capacity of 55 MW. The NPP will be built in the Jizzakh region, utilizing Russian technology and expertise. Rosatom, the Russian state nuclear energy corporation, will serve as the main contractor for the construction.
In addition to the involvement of Rosatom, Uzbek companies will also participate in the construction of the NPP, leveraging local expertise and resources to contribute to the development of the country's nuclear energy infrastructure.
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