Roman Sklyar proposes to assemble consortium of 5 countries max for NPP construction

“Kazakhstan’s objective is to take the best technologies from different countries during the design phase. There is already a wealth of global experience in that respect. One country may specialize in the construction of a nuclear island, another in the production of turbines, and a third in the manufacture of electrical switchgear. It is crucial to avoid becoming overly reliant on a single supplier or contractor,” Roman Sklyar pointed out.

According to him, a nuclear power plant is a comprehensive system comprising a range of facilities. A construction of such complexity requires thorough preparation. The documentation process is estimated to take approximately 1.5 years, while construction itself is expected to span a period of 5-10 years. Furthermore, it is premature to determine with certainty which companies and countries will be involved in this project.

Earlier, the Central Referendum Commission of the Republic of Kazakhstan had shared the results of the nationwide referendum.

On October 6, 2024, Kazakhstanis held a nationwide referendum on the issue of building a nuclear power plant. Through the referendum citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan had their final say in the long-standing debates about the future of nuclear energy in Kazakhstan.