The layout of the new nuclear power plant has been approved in Uzbekistan. The new energy facility will be built with the participation of Rosatom. This was reported by the press service of the Agency for the Development of Atomic Energy of Uzbekistan (Uzatom).
The Scientific and Technical Council reviewed the results of engineering studies conducted at the selected site, which will form the basis of the project documentation and ensure a high level of safety of the facility. The layout of the SNPP in the Farish district of the Jizzakh region has been approved, which will effectively adapt the project to regional needs and optimize electricity production.
The contract for the construction of a nuclear power plant according to the Russian project was concluded in May 2024. The planned capacity of the station is 330 MW. The nuclear power plant will be equipped with six RITM-200N reactors with a capacity of 55 MW each. Rosatom is the general contractor for the construction. Local companies will also be involved in the construction of the station.
The selected construction site has already been investigated and its safety has been confirmed. Permission to build the nuclear power plant is scheduled to be obtained in early 2026.
Earlier www1.ru reported that RITM-200N reactors will form the basis of the first nuclear power plant in Uzbekistan.
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