Rosatom Plans Summer Launch Of NPP Construction In Uzbekistan

Russia’s state nuclear corporation Rosatom is aiming to begin main construction work on a nuclear power plant (NPP) in Uzbekistan’s Jizzakh region this summer, chief executive Alexey Likhachev told TASS.

He said preparatory concrete work is already underway, with the project expected to move to the first major concrete pour for two small power units by the summer. Initial groundwork began on March 24 and is due to be completed in April, involving around 900 cubic metres of concrete to form the foundation, including waterproofing and grounding systems.

Project Design And Capacity

Moscow and Tashkent have approved an updated configuration for the plant, which will include two large units using VVER-1000 reactors and two smaller units equipped with RITM-200N reactors, each with a capacity of 55 MW.

Once fully operational, the station is expected to generate about 15.4 bn kWh of electricity annually.

Site And Workforce

Uzatom said the selected site meets all safety requirements, with no evidence of tectonic faults, high seismic activity or karst risks. Experts have confirmed compliance with nuclear and radiation safety standards, as well as environmental and technical regulations.

Around 13,000 people are expected to take part in construction, including 10,000 Uzbek citizens and 3,000 Russian workers. At peak stages, the workforce could reach up to 20,000.

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