What is Rosatom's stated role in Kazakhstan's first nuclear power plant, the Balkhash NPP, and what timeline has been announced for its construction?

Rosatom will handle the technical design, specifications, and supply of key heavy engineering equipment for the Balkhash NPP, despite Kazakhstan having held talks with companies from South Korea, China, and France — a process to which Rosatom raised no objections. An intergovernmental agreement and preliminary contract covering timelines and pricing for the Balkhash project are set to be signed during Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to Kazakhstan, with active construction scheduled to begin in 2027 and completion expected in the mid-2030s.

What is Rosatom's current position regarding participation in Kazakhstan's planned second nuclear power plant, and what conditions does it attach to entering negotiations?

Rosatom has not yet been officially informed about the configuration or location of Kazakhstan’s second nuclear power plant and therefore has not begun formal discussions; however, it stated it will proceed immediately to practical negotiations as soon as it receives official information from the Kazakh side — possibly within the next few days — following Kazakhstan’s approval of the plant’s construction and its selection of China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) as the main constructor.

Russia's Rosatom Eyes Role in Second Kazakhstan Nuclear Plant as Balkhash Deal Nears

May 27, 2026

Rosatom may negotiate participation in Kazakhstan's second nuclear power plant while preparing to sign agreements for the first Balkhash NPP. Construction is planned to begin in 2027 with completion expected in the mid-2030s.

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