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First Small Modular Reactor in Uzbekistan Scheduled to Complete Base Slab Concrete Pouring by End of 2026

Recently, Rosatom announced that the concrete pouring of the foundation base slab for the first 55 MW small modular reactor (SMR) building of the Jizzakh nuclear power project in Uzbekistan is progressing steadily and is expected to be fully completed by the end of 2026. It is reported that 25 large construction machinery and equipment have been deployed at the project site, concentrating efforts on the continuous pouring of the reactor building foundation base slab. As Uzbekistan's first nuclear power plant, the project adopts Rosatom's land-based small modular reactor design developed based on RITM-200N technology, marking a solid step forward for Uzbekistan in advancing its national energy transition and...

2026-10-27

Uzbekistan and Russia Discuss Establishing a Nuclear Power Plant Construction Joint Venture and Localized Production of Multiple Core Supporting Materials

At a dedicated industry matchmaking seminar held in Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan, representatives of the Uzbekistan Atomic Energy Development Agency and Rosatom State Atomic Energy Corporation, along with experts from leading industrial enterprises of both Uzbekistan and Russia, gathered to conduct in-depth consultations on establishing a joint venture in Uzbekistan to advance the comprehensive national nuclear power plant development project. The meeting focused on expanding the participation share of Uzbekistan's domestic industrial enterprises throughout the entire nuclear power plant construction process and deepening bilateral industrial chain and engineering collaboration. Participants discussed introducing advanced engineering technologies into modern nuclear power plant construction systems, optimizing construction methods, and establishing in Uzbekistan key engineering materials and...

2026-10-25

Uzbekistan's Atomic Energy Agency and Rosatom Jointly Inspect the Planning of the New Nuclear Power Support City in Farish District

The Atomic Energy Development Agency under the Cabinet of Ministers of Uzbekistan and a senior delegation from Rosatom State Atomic Energy Corporation recently conducted a joint on-site inspection of the nuclear power project construction site in Farish District, Jizzakh Region, systematically assessing the comprehensive construction progress of the main works of the proposed nuclear power plant and the large-scale supporting residential city. The supporting new city highlighted in this joint survey is specifically tailored for the engineering and technical experts, operational personnel, and their families of the future Farish Nuclear Power Plant. According to the master plan, the residential area covers a total land area of approximately 200 hectares and is planned to include about 10,000 modern residential apartments, which upon full completion will accommodate nearly 33,000 residents. The new city is simultaneously equipped with...

2026-10-25

Rosatom Plans to Start Construction of Large Nuclear Power Units in Uzbekistan in 2027

Alexey Likhachev, Director General of Rosatom, stated during an inspection of the construction site of the planned nuclear power plant in Uzbekistan that the company plans to officially launch construction of the large nuclear power units at the plant in 2027. Prior to this, Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev held a working meeting with Likhachev on October 23 regarding the progress of the relevant project. Currently, two Small Modular Reactors (SMR) are already under construction at the project site in the Jizzakh region...

2026-10-24

Uzbekistan President Mirziyoyev Meets Rosatom Director General, Focusing on Implementation and Supporting Construction of the First Integrated Nuclear Power Plant Project

Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev met on October 23 in the capital Tashkent with visiting Russian State Atomic Energy Corporation (Rosatom) Director General Alexey Likhachev. The two sides held in-depth working talks on core topics including the comprehensive advancement and implementation of Uzbekistan's first integrated nuclear power plant project, the introduction and adaptation of cutting-edge nuclear energy technologies, and the intensive construction of supporting industrial infrastructure. According to the press service of the Uzbek presidential administration, the talks focused on the practical engineering fulfillment and key process interfaces of the country's first nuclear power project...

2026-10-23

IAEA and Uzatom Jointly Hold Workshop on SMR Deployment Modeling Tools

Recently, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the Uzbekistan Agency for Atomic Energy (Uzatom) jointly held a national workshop on Small Modular Reactor (SMR) deployment modeling tools at Uzatom headquarters. The event brought together key experts from Uzbek government agencies, research institutes, design organizations, and the energy sector. Dr. Hadid Subki, Technical Manager for SMR Technology Development at the IAEA, Senior Nuclear Energy Expert Vladimir Artisyuk...

2026-10-16

Global Major SMR Project Progress Review

As of now, global SMR competition has already formed several different tiers: Linglong One is advancing pre-operational testing, Darlington and Russia's land-based projects have entered the construction phase, Clinch River has just crossed the threshold for a U.S. commercial SMR construction permit, Long Mott is still under licensing review, and representative projects in the UK and South Korea are mainly advancing design and regulatory approval. In subsequent comparisons of these projects, the most valuable indicators will be first fuel load, first criticality, first grid connection, commercial operation, and whether construction can be replicated after the first-of-a-kind unit. Project progress: China's Linglong One is one of the more advanced projects among land-based SMR commercial demonstration projects. In December 2025, the project completed non-nuclear steam testing, verifying the functions of conventional island-related systems; public information in early 2026 shows that the project is still conducting pre-operational testing. The project adopts a 125 MWe pressurized water reactor design, mainly targeting applications such as power generation, heating, industrial steam, and seawater desalination.

2026-10-09

Uzbekistan and Turkey Discuss Cooperation on Civil Construction and Infrastructure Works for the First Nuclear Power Plant

The Uzbek Atomic Energy Development Agency (Uzatom) and a delegation from Turkey's large engineering and construction group Özaltın Holding held high-level working talks in Tashkent on September 25, focusing on the feasibility of multi-faceted engineering cooperation in the construction of Uzbekistan's first nuclear power plant project. It is understood that the talks were chaired by Azim Axmedxadjayev, Director of Uzatom, and Muzaffer Özdemir, CEO of Özaltın Holding, led the delegation. The two sides held discussions centered on the full-cycle construction...

2026-09-28

Uzbekistan and the United States Sign Memorandum of Understanding on Radiation and Nuclear Safety Cooperation

Uzbekistan and the United States have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at strengthening cooperation between the two sides in the field of radiation and nuclear safety. The Committee for Industrial, Radiation and Nuclear Safety of Uzbekistan disclosed this in a statement released. According to relevant information, the memorandum was signed on the sidelines of the 70th General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), which the Uzbek delegation is currently attending. The agreement was signed jointly by A. Rafigov, Chairman of the Committee for Industrial, Radiation and Nuclear Safety of Uzbekistan, and Ho Nieh, Chairman of the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission. The memorandum provides a framework for cooperation between the nuclear and radiation regulatory bodies of the two countries in multiple...

2026-09-20

Uzbekistan and Turkey to Strengthen Cooperation in the Field of Radiation and Nuclear Safety

Uzbekistan and Turkey reached an important agreement at the 70th General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency, aimed at strengthening cooperation between the two countries in the field of radiation and nuclear safety. The Scientific and Technical Center for Radiation and Nuclear Safety under the Committee for Industrial, Radiation and Nuclear Safety of Uzbekistan and the Turkish Nuclear Technical Support Joint Stock Company (NÜTED) signed the relevant documents, marking concrete steps forward in information exchange and technical collaboration between the two sides. The focus of cooperation lies in effectively utilizing their respective scientific and technological resources, sharing valuable experience, and applying modern safety methods in practical operations. Both sides recognize that in the field of nuclear safety, the exchange of experience and tech...

2026-09-18

Uzbekistan Presents Its Nuclear Energy Development Strategy in London

At the 51st World Nuclear Association (WNA) World Nuclear Symposium held in London, a delegation from the Uzbekistan Atomic Energy Agency (Uzatom) presented the country's strategic plans and initiatives for developing nuclear energy. At the special seminar on new approaches to nuclear energy, the Uzbek side highlighted the integrated nuclear power plant (AES) project that combines large VVER-1000 units with small Ritm-200N reactors, and stated that Uzbekistan is actively committed to expanding international cooperation and experience exchange in the nuclear energy field.. During the event, the Uzbek delegation also held talks with French nuclear fuel giant Orano, the World Nuclear Association, the World Nuclear University, Canadian engineering giant AtkinsRéalis (formerly SNC-Lavalin)...

2026-09-16

Uzbekistan Delegation Attends the 70th IAEA General Conference

The 70th International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) General Conference is being held in Vienna. This anniversary conference will continue until September 18, with representatives from IAEA member states, international organizations, and industry experts in attendance. The conference reviewed the agency's recent work achievements and set future priority development directions in nuclear energy, nuclear safety, safeguards, and humanitarian programs. The Uzbekistan delegation attended this conference. Azim Akhmedkhodjayev, Director of the Uzbekistan Atomic Energy Agency (Uzatom) and head of the delegation, presented the latest progress in Uzbekistan's cooperation with the IAEA, with a focus on Uzbekistan's...

2026-09-16

Serbian President Says China to Participate in Uzbekistan's Second Nuclear Power Plant Project

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić stated on September 8 at the Uzbekistan-Serbia Business Forum held in Belgrade that China will participate in Uzbekistan's second nuclear power plant project. He said the information came from a private conversation with Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev earlier that morning. Vučić relayed that Mirziyoyev briefed him on two nuclear energy projects in Uzbekistan, one implemented in cooperation with Russia and the other planned to advance with China. Vučić quoted Mirziyoyev as saying: One nuclear power plant is being built in cooperation with the Russians, and another is being built in cooperation with the Chinese...

2026-09-09

Uzbekistan's Jizzakh Nuclear Power Project Investment Estimate Reaches $9.5 Billion

The nuclear power project in the Jizzakh region, developed by Uzbekistan in cooperation with Russia's State Atomic Energy Corporation (Rosatom), has a total capital expenditure estimate of $9.5 billion. The investment scope includes site preparation, reactor construction, regulatory compliance, and high-voltage grid connection. Under the project arrangement, the nuclear power plant will adopt Russian-designed advanced reactor technology to meet regional baseload power supply demands and adapt to Uzbekistan's geographical and climatic conditions. The project site in the Jizzakh region is intended to enhance power supply reliability for the central industrial corridor of Uzbekistan and promote a reduction in the country's energy structure's dependence on natural gas. Uzbek President Shavkat...

2026-09-07

China and Uzbekistan Deepen Cooperation in Nuclear Safety Regulatory Training

Since the National Nuclear Safety Administration and the Industrial, Radiation and Nuclear Safety Committee of Uzbekistan signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on nuclear safety cooperation at the beginning of the year, the two sides have continued to deepen their cooperation in the field of nuclear and radiation safety regulation. As an important measure to implement the MoU, the Nuclear and Radiation Safety Center of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment has successively organized two special training sessions for Uzbek nuclear safety regulators and convened China-Uzbekistan technical exchange activities on nuclear safety regulation. In June, the first training session focused on China's regulatory oversight of civil nuclear safety equipment. Experts from the Nuclear and Radiation Safety Center and the Northeast Regional Office of Nuclear and Radiation Safety Supervision delivered a four-week special training program for Uzbek trainees based on regulatory practices, covering China's...

2026-09-05