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  1. Rosatom has agreements to build nuclear plants in Kazakhstan and a preliminary agreement for Uzbekistan.
  2. Uzbekistan is seeking US technical assistance and tasking Rosatom with building a nuclear cluster, with oversight consortium formation announced.

Uzbekistan announces first nuclear plant location in Jizzakh

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Shavkat Mirziyoyev announced the location of Uzbekistan's first integrated nuclear power plant in the Forish district of the Jizzakh region. The facility is designed with a total capacity of 2,110 megawatts and an estimated total cost of $9.5 billion. Active construction began in June 2026, and preparations are also underway for a second nuclear power plant.

From trend.az

Why it matters

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The nuclear program is a key component of Uzbekistan's strategy to strengthen energy security and support long-term economic growth. The expansion aims to meet rising electricity demand from industrial production and population growth. Nuclear power also offers an opportunity to develop domestic engineering expertise and diversify the national energy mix.

Uzbekistan is seeking US technical assistance and tasking Rosatom with building a nuclear cluster, alongside forming an oversight consortium. Rosatom already has agreements to build nuclear plants in Kazakhstan and a preliminary agreement for Uzbekistan.

From trend.az

Who's involved

  • UzbekistanSovereign state advancing its nuclear energy program.
  • Shavkat MirziyoyevPresident directing the national energy security strategy.
  • JizzakhLocation of the first integrated nuclear power plant.
  • RosatomRussian state corporation involved in potential nuclear cluster construction.

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Possible knock-on effects

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  • UzbekistanSpeculative

    Might attract $9.5 billion in investment capital for the program.

  • RosatomSpeculative

    May receive direct contract opportunities for nuclear plant construction and technology supply.

  • KiaSpeculative

    Might benefit from lower industrial operating costs due to increased domestic energy generation.

  • Jizzakh Polytechnic InstituteSpeculative

    Could see increased demand for specialized talent as the project requires developing domestic engineering expertise.

  • Jizzakh State Pedagogical University named after Abdulla QadiriSpeculative

    Could see increased demand for specialized talent as the project requires developing domestic engineering expertise.

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