Kazakhstan has selected Russia’s Rosatom to lead the construction of its first nuclear power plant, edging out bids from China, France, and South Korea, in a move that deepens energy ties with Moscow despite public unease over Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Russia’s state nuclear corporation Rosatom has been selected to lead an international consortium for the construction of Kazakhstan’s first nuclear power plant, the country’s atomic energy agency announced on Saturday.
Competing proposals were submitted by China’s state-owned China National Nuclear Corporation, as well as companies from France and South Korea. After evaluating various reactor technologies, the newly established Kazakh atomic agency—formed in March, chose Rosatom based on factors including safety, workforce training, and overall feasibility.
“The most optimal and advantageous proposal for Kazakhstan’s nuclear power plant came from Rosatom,” the agency stated, adding that discussions are underway to secure state-backed export financing from Russia in line with the proposal.
Russian President Vladimir Putin, during his visit to Kazakhstan in November, underscored the potential for expanded energy and industrial cooperation. Writing in 'Kazakhstanskaya Pravda', he noted that Rosatom is already engaged in several Kazakh projects and is “ready for new large-scale initiatives.”
In October, Kazakhstan—home to 20 million people—approved the construction of its first nuclear power plant in a national vote. The plan, supported by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, has drawn criticism from some citizens wary of partnering with Russia amid its ongoing war in Ukraine.
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