On June 20, on the margins of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, Alexey Likhachev, Director General of State Corporation Rosatom, and Almasadam Satkaliev, Chairman of the Agency for Atomic Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, met to discuss the implementation of the project for building a nuclear power plant in the Republic of Kazakhstan.
During the meeting the Indicative
Road Map was approved, envisaging the stages of project preparation and
implementation, including surveying, conclusion of an EPC contract and
development of project documentation.
In addition, Kazakhstan Nuclear Power Plants LLP (KNPP LLP) and Atomstroyexport JSC (Engineering Division of Rosatom) signed a framework agreement that defines the key principles of cooperation in implementing the project in Jambyl district of Almaty region.
The project is implemented within the framework of interstate cooperation in the peaceful use of atomic energy and is aimed at achieving the strategic objectives to ensure energy security and decarbonization of Kazakhstan’s economy. The parties emphasize the importance of setting about implementing the project, which is of a strategic nature for Kazakhstan, as soon as possible.
“We appreciate the trust the Kazakhstani party has placed in us to lead the international consortium that will build a nuclear power plant in Kazakhstan. This country has been our reliable historical partner in the nuclear industry. We are convinced that Russian nuclear technologies, which have proven their reliability, safety and efficiency, will serve the people of Kazakhstan, strengthening its energy sovereignty,” said Alexey Likhachev.
“The construction of a nuclear power plant in Kazakhstan is part of a comprehensive strategy to ensure the sustainable development of the country’s energy sector. We look forward to close and transparent cooperation with our partners to ensure a high level of safety and production localization,” commented Almasadam Satkaliev.
Russia is actively fostering cooperation with every nation interested. Many large-scale international projects are in progress. Rosatom and its divisions are active contributors to these activities.
The St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) is one of the most important events in the CIS economic space. Operated by the Roscongress Foundation, the Forum has been held annually since 1997. The SPIEF has gained a reputation of a key global event with action-oriented discussion of modern economic problems facing Russia, emerging markets and the world as a whole; making practical decisions; launching innovative large-scale projects; and new approaches to adapting the global economy to modern conditions taking tangible shape. In 2024, more than 21,800 people from 139 countries attended the Forum, while the value of signed agreements exceeded 6.49 trillion rubles. The main theme of the SPIEF 2025 is “Shared Values: The Foundation of Growth in a Multipolar World.” The program encompasses more than 150 events in various formats, including a plenary session, strategic sessions, discussions and business breakfasts. The guest country of this year’s Forum is the Kingdom of Bahrain.
Rosatom State Atomic Energy
Corporation is a multi-business holding company having assets in energy,
machine building, construction and other industries. Its strategy provides for
low-carbon power generation development, including wind power. The State
Corporation ranks first in the world in terms of its portfolio of orders for
NPP construction with 39 power plant units (including six small ones) in 10
countries at various implementation stages. Rosatom’s activities also cover
innovative non-nuclear products, logistics and development of the Northern Sea
Route, as well as implementation of environmental projects. The State
Corporation unites more than 450 enterprises and organizations employing about
420,000 people.
