Russia to Build First Small-Capacity Nuclear Plant in Uzbekistan with Six 55 MW Units

May 27, 2024, 02:42 PM

Russia is set to build the first small-capacity nuclear power plant in Uzbekistan, marking the first such project in post-Soviet Central Asia. The agreement, signed on Monday, involves the construction of up to six 55 MW power units by the Russian state nuclear firm Rosatom, according to documents published by the Kremlin. This development follows years of discussions between Moscow and Tashkent, which began in 2018. Uzbekistan, a significant supplier of uranium, will host this smaller-scale project compared to the previously agreed 2.4 gigawatts plant. The agreements, signed during Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit, also include projects worth $20 billion. Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev confirmed the details.