Kazakhstan has sufficient uranium reserves to supply its own nuclear power plants for the long term, said Gumar Sergazin, Deputy Chairman of the Agency for Atomic Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan. He made the statement to journalists on November 13, 2025, in the corridors of the Senate, reports Zakon.kz.
The comment followed recent statements by Meirzhan Yusupov, Chairman of the National Atomic Company Kazatomprom, about a potential structural uranium deficit on the global market after 2030, when many countries plan to accelerate the construction of new nuclear reactors.
Responding to journalists’ questions about whether Kazakhstan could provide enough raw material for its future nuclear plants, Sergazin emphasized that there is no cause for concern.
“There is enough uranium to supply our national nuclear power plants. According to official data from the authorized body, Kazakhstan’s natural uranium reserves total around one million tons,” he said.
The Agency representative also clarified that these reserves would last for more than half a century.
“Our reserves are sufficient — over 60 years. Additionally, the country has unexplored deposits, the potential of which still needs to be assessed,” Sergazin added.
Experts note that Kazakhstan has long held a leading position in the world for uranium mining and export, supplying up to 40% of global production. At the same time, national policy focuses not only on exports but also on the development of the country’s own nuclear energy sector.
Currently, plans are being discussed in Kazakhstan to build several nuclear power plants, the first of which could be constructed by the mid-2030s. According to specialists, implementing these projects will strengthen the country’s energy security, reduce carbon emissions, and ensure stable power supply for the growing economy.
Sergazin emphasized that, alongside uranium mining and processing, special attention is given to environmental safety and international cooperation. As a participant in global nuclear safety and non-proliferation agreements, Kazakhstan continues active collaboration with the IAEA and partners in the nuclear fuel cycle.
Thus, Kazakhstan maintains a strong position as a reliable uranium supplier on the global market while simultaneously developing its own nuclear energy capabilities, relying on vast natural resources and modern technologies.
CentralasianLIGHT.org
November 13, 2025