Kazakhstan’s first nuclear power plant near Ulken village, Almaty Region: two VVER-1200 units with a total capacity of 2,400 MW.
1. Site selection
Completed
What has been done
Comparative site studies, public hearings and a national referendum (6 October 2024) were held. The site near Ulken was approved.
Current work
Stage completed.
Next step
Hand over results to engineering surveys.
Documents
Site photos
2. Engineering surveys
In progress
What has been done
First exploratory boreholes drilled; seismic and weather stations installed.
Current work
Geological, hydrological and seismic studies of the site; monitoring of Lake Balkhash.
Next step
Survey report and handover of data to the designer.
Documents
Site photos
Site videos
Surveys on site
3. Design
In progress
What has been done
Design assignment approved.
Current work
Preparation of the investment rationale and design documentation.
Next step
State review of the design.
Site videos
About the NPP project
4. Licensing
Not started
What has been done
—
Current work
Preparing documents for the siting licence.
Next step
Submission of the application to the regulator.
5. Preparatory works
Not started
What has been done
—
Current work
—
Next step
—
6. Construction
Not started
What has been done
—
Current work
—
Next step
—
7. Commissioning
Not started
What has been done
—
Current work
—
Next step
—
Key dates calendar
|
|
|
|
|
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
2024-10-06 | 2024-10-06 |
|
|
|
2025-06-30 | 2025-06-14 |
|
|
|
2025-08-01 | 2025-08-01 |
|
|
|
2026-12-31 | — |
|
|
|
2029-06-30 | — |
|
|
|
2035-12-31 | — |
|
