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The Central Asian states of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan are exploring the development of nuclear power.
Last fall, Kazakhstan passed a controversial referendum to build a nuclear power plant. In 2024, both Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan signed memorandums of understanding with Rosatom to construct smaller plants. Despite the region’s ample hydrocarbons and hydroelectric resources, the Central Asian states continue to experience regular power shortages.
How could nuclear power factor into longer-term energy strategies in Central Asia? How does Rosatom view these markets? And how do local and international politics influence these decisions?
