Uzbekistan is preparing a project for a second nuclear power plant, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev announced on August 17 during a ceremony to launch investment projects in the Khorezm region. The construction site, capacity, and completion timeline for the future plant have not yet been disclosed, Gazeta.uz reported.
According to Mirziyoyev, the development of nuclear energy is necessary to provide investors with a stable electricity supply and reduce electricity costs. He noted that without guaranteed electricity supplies and clear conditions for business, the country will not be able to maintain the required level of investment activity.
Uzbekistan's first major nuclear project is currently underway in the Jizzakh region. Its total capacity is expected to be 2,110 MW, with an annual output of up to 17 billion kWh. Completion of construction is expected in 2034–2035.
Uzbekistan's intention to develop a second nuclear project demonstrates Tashkent's long-term commitment to nuclear energy as a source of energy security. Rapid industrial growth, urbanization, and expanding investment activity are increasing the country's need for stable energy generation.
At the same time, the construction of a second nuclear power plant means not only increased electricity production but also further deepening technological and financial cooperation with external partners. Therefore, energy mix diversification, financing transparency, and compliance with international nuclear safety standards remain crucial for Uzbekistan.
If the first project is successful in terms of timeframe, cost, and safety, the second nuclear power plant could make nuclear energy a key element of Uzbekistan's long-term energy strategy.
CentralasianLIGHT.org
August 20, 2026