Uzbekistan and the State Corporation "Rosatom" are in discussions regarding the construction of small nuclear power plants (NPPs), as reported during the government hour in the State Duma of Russia by the General Director of Rosatom, Alexey Likhachev, Sputnik reports.
He noted that there is a significant increase in demand for small NPPs.
"The demand for small NPPs is very high, and our analysts say that in the next 10-15 years, 30-40 GW of small-capacity NPPs will be created on the planet," said Likhachev.
He also mentioned ongoing negotiations on small NPP projects with several Russian companies, including "Nornickel," "Gazpromneft," and "Lukoil."
"And with several countries - Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Myanmar, and several island states in Southeast Asia," he added.
The construction of small nuclear stations is important for the Central Asian region as they require minimal investment and consume small amounts of water.
Previously, Uzbekistan and Rosatom were discussing the possibility of using water-saving technology, specifically "dry cooling," in the construction project of a nuclear power plant.
It is known that Rosatom plans to build a complex with two power units featuring VVER-1200 reactor installations in Uzbekistan. Earlier, the CEO of the state corporation, Alexey Likhachev, stated that the work on the contract for the construction of the NPP in Uzbekistan is in the final stage. He mentioned that Rosatom conducted a series of surveys on the site, provided additional proposals on low capacity, and workforce training.
CentralasianLIGHT.org
February 29, 2024