Nuclear Power Plant

Economy ноябрь 13, 2026

Kazakhstan delegation visits Türkiye’s Akkuyu nuclear power plant construction site

A Kazakhstan delegation visited the Akkuyu nuclear power plant construction site in Türkiye. It was briefed on construction progress and preparations to train operating personnel.

Economy ноябрь 13, 2026

Nuclear workers’ town planned in Ulken

Kazakhstan plans to develop the settlement of Ulken as part of the construction of a nuclear power plant. A town for nuclear workers is planned to accommodate up to 33,000 people.

Society ноябрь 6, 2026

National Nuclear Center to manage radioactive waste

The National Nuclear Center of the Republic of Kazakhstan has been designated the national operator for radioactive waste management. Its responsibilities include developing disposal infrastructure and monitoring relevant facilities.

Politics октябрь 28, 2026

Kazakhstan, US discuss nuclear energy

Almasadam Satkaliyev, head of Kazakhstan’s Atomic Energy Agency, met US State Department official Shauna Jane Wilson. They discussed peaceful uses of nuclear energy, small modular reactors and joint research.

Economy октябрь 25, 2026

Uzbekistan discusses first nuclear plant

Shavkat Mirziyoyev met Rosatom Director General Alexey Likhachev to discuss Uzbekistan’s first integrated nuclear power plant. They also considered plans for supporting infrastructure and a town for nuclear industry workers.

Kazakhstan октябрь 12, 2026

IAEA mission underway in Astana

A joint IAEA mission is taking place in Astana from October 12 to 15. It supports preparation of Kazakhstan’s nuclear infrastructure self-evaluation report and the main Phase 2 INIR mission.