Rosatom Seeks Role in Kazakhstan's Planned Second Nuclear Plant
Russia's state nuclear corporation Rosatom has expressed interest in building a second nuclear power plant in Kazakhstan. The announcement comes as a separate project at Balkhash moves toward final agreement.
financialpost.comRussia's state nuclear corporation Rosatom has expressed interest in participating in Kazakhstan's planned second nuclear power plant. The statement follows progress on a separate nuclear project at Balkhash.
Rosatom has already been selected for that site.
Rosatom stated it is prepared to take part in construction of an additional facility. No location or timeline for the second plant has been announced. Kazakhstan currently operates one nuclear power plant. Officials have said the country plans to expand nuclear capacity to meet growing electricity demand.
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