Vladivostok: Russia and Kazakhstan have entered into an engineering, procurement, and construction contract for Kazakhstan’s inaugural nuclear power plant, as reported by Anadolu Ajansi, referencing the Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom. This significant development was finalized during the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, with Rosatom’s Atomstroyexport engineering company and Kazakhstan Nuclear Power Plants formalizing the agreement.
According to Nam News Network, the contract outlines that Rosatom will spearhead an international consortium, managing the entire project cycle, which includes design, construction, and commissioning of the Balkhash nuclear power plant. The plant is set to feature two power units equipped with Russian-designed VVER-1200 Generation III+ reactors, collectively offering a capacity of 2.4 gigawatts.
Currently, engineering surveys are being conducted at the designated site. Once these are completed, the necessary documentation for obtaining a construction license for
the reactors will be prepared, as stated by the company. This project is a significant advancement in the collaborative efforts between Russia and Kazakhstan in the nuclear energy sector.