Rosatom and the Uzatom agency are making significant strides towards the construction of a nuclear power plant in Uzbekistan, with additional proposals for low-power nuclear plants also on the table. This was announced by Deputy Prime Minister and Head of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation, Denis Manturov, during the international exhibition "Innoprom. Central Asia", TASS reported.
"The state corporation Rosatom and the Uzatom agency are working on a draft general contract for the construction of nuclear power plants, this is a large and multifaceted work. At the same time, Rosatom is ready to provide Uzbekistan with additional proposals, including for low-power nuclear plants," Manturov stated.
Manturov emphasized that ongoing efforts involve collaborating with Uzbekistan and international experts to address technical aspects such as integrating the nuclear power plant into the energy system, utilizing renewable energy sources, minimizing water usage for plant operation, and maximizing electricity production considering climatic conditions.
Negotiations between Rosatom and Uzbekistan regarding the construction contract have been described as "quite successful" by First Deputy General Director Kirill Komarov.
Discussions between Uzbekistan and Russia concerning the nuclear power plant initiative began in 2018. As per the deal, Rosatom will construct two VVER-1200 units, each generating 1.2 GW of power. The construction period is projected to span approximately six years. Uzbekistan aims for the nuclear facility to address its electricity shortfall and diminish dependence on gas. With Uzbekistan being among the leading uranium suppliers worldwide, fuel provision is expected to be manageable for the endeavor.
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