Kazakhstan signs contract with Rosatom to build its first nuclear power plant

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First seen: Sep 3, 2026, 7:32 AM UTCUpdated: Sep 3, 2026, 1:17 PM UTC

WHAT HAPPENED

Kazakhstan has signed a construction contract with Russia's Rosatom for the country's first nuclear power plant. The agreement moves the long-planned project into a concrete implementation phase.

SO WHAT?

The deal will shape Kazakhstan's future electricity supply and deepen Russia's strategic role in its energy infrastructure.

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timesca.comen

Nuclear Power Plant - The Times Of Central Asia

Sep 3, 2026, 1:17 PM UTC

astanatimes.comen

Kazakhstan Signs Contract For Construction Of First Nuclear Power Plant

Sep 3, 2026, 1:17 PM UTC

timesca.comen

Kazakhstan Nuclear Power Plant Contract Signed with Rosatom - The Times Of Central Asia

Sep 3, 2026, 1:16 PM UTC

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Kazakhstan, Russia 's Rosatom seal key deal on first nuclear power plant

Sep 3, 2026, 7:32 AM UTC