Title: Uzbekistan Plans Second Nuclear Power Plant Before First Is Ready - The Times Of Central Asia URL Source: http://timesca.com/uzbekistan-plans-second-nuclear-power-plant-before-first-is-ready/ Published Time: 2026-08-21T11:39:24+00:00 Markdown Content: ![Image 2: Spinner: White decorative](https://cdn.userway.org/widgetapp/images/spin_wh.svg) ![Image 3](https://cdn.userway.org/widgetapp/images/body_wh.svg) ![Image 4: Spinner: White decorative](https://cdn.userway.org/widgetapp/images/spin_wh.svg) * KZT/USD = 0.00217 * TJS/USD = 0.10810 * UZS/USD = 0.00009 * TMT/USD = 0.29850 * KZT/USD = 0.00217 * TJS/USD = 0.10810 * UZS/USD = 0.00009 * TMT/USD = 0.29850 * KZT/USD = 0.00217 * TJS/USD = 0.10810 * UZS/USD = 0.00009 * TMT/USD = 0.29850 * KZT/USD = 0.00217 * TJS/USD = 0.10810 * UZS/USD = 0.00009 * TMT/USD = 0.29850 * KZT/USD = 0.00217 * TJS/USD = 0.10810 * UZS/USD = 0.00009 * TMT/USD = 0.29850 * KZT/USD = 0.00217 * TJS/USD = 0.10810 * UZS/USD = 0.00009 * TMT/USD = 0.29850 * KZT/USD = 0.00217 * TJS/USD = 0.10810 * UZS/USD = 0.00009 * TMT/USD = 0.29850 * KZT/USD = 0.00217 * TJS/USD = 0.10810 * UZS/USD = 0.00009 * TMT/USD = 0.29850 [![Image 5](https://timesca.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Hamburger-button-01.webp)Menu](http://timesca.com/uzbekistan-plans-second-nuclear-power-plant-before-first-is-ready/#) [![Image 6](https://timesca.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Icon.png) Search](http://timesca.com/uzbekistan-plans-second-nuclear-power-plant-before-first-is-ready/#) Search ![Image 7](https://timesca.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Icon.png) 21 August 2026 [![Image 8: The Times Of Central Asia](http://timesca.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/new_timeca_TC_C.svg)](https://timesca.com/)[![Image 9: The Times Of Central Asia](http://timesca.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/new_timeca_TC_C.svg)](https://timesca.com/) English [![Image 10](https://timesca.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Hamburger-button-01.webp)Menu](http://timesca.com/uzbekistan-plans-second-nuclear-power-plant-before-first-is-ready/#) [![Image 11: The Times Of Central Asia](http://timesca.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/new_timeca_TC_C.svg)](https://timesca.com/)[![Image 12: The Times Of Central Asia](http://timesca.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/new_timeca_TC_C.svg)](https://timesca.com/) English * [Kazakhstan](http://timesca.com/kazakhstan/) * [Kyrgyzstan](http://timesca.com/kyrgyzstan/) * [Tajikistan](http://timesca.com/tajikistan/) * [Turkmenistan](http://timesca.com/turkmenistan/) * [Uzbekistan](http://timesca.com/uzbekistan/) Previous * [Features](https://timesca.com/#features) * [Opinions](https://timesca.com/#opinions) * [Business & Economy](https://timesca.com/#business-and-economy) * [Local Politics](https://timesca.com/#local-politics) * [International Affairs](https://timesca.com/#international-affairs) * [Life & Culture](https://timesca.com/#life-and-culture) * [Justice](https://timesca.com/#justice) * [Environment](https://timesca.com/#environment) Next 21 August 2026 [Nuclear Energy](https://timesca.com/tag/nuclear-energy/) # Uzbekistan Plans Second Nuclear Power Plant Before First Is Ready * August 21, 2026 * Posted by![Image 13: author-avatar](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/b0dafe37197532138b0593f65b555140d3d1664639136c6a608273510ceb704f?s=32&d=https%3A%2F%2Ftimesca.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F12%2FNo-photo-author.png&r=g)[Times of Central Asia](https://timesca.com/our-people/editor/) [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://timesca.com/uzbekistan-plans-second-nuclear-power-plant-before-first-is-ready/)[](https://www.linkedin.com/sharing/share-offsite/?url=https://timesca.com/uzbekistan-plans-second-nuclear-power-plant-before-first-is-ready/)[](https://t.me/share/url?url=https://timesca.com/uzbekistan-plans-second-nuclear-power-plant-before-first-is-ready/)[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https://timesca.com/uzbekistan-plans-second-nuclear-power-plant-before-first-is-ready/) ![Image 14](https://timesca.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1-13.png) @depositphotos Uzbekistan will soon begin preparations for the construction of a[second](https://www.gazeta.uz/ru/2026/08/20/nuclear-power-station) nuclear power plant (NPP), President Shavkat Mirziyoyev announced during an August 17 visit to Khorezm region. The announcement came a little more than two months after construction officially began on the country’s first NPP. The authorities have not yet disclosed where the new plant will be located or how much capacity it will have. They have also not named a technology partner. Discussing energy in connection with new industrial projects, Mirziyoyev said investors need an acceptable electricity price and a guarantee of uninterrupted supply. Uzbekistan is building its[first](https://gov.uz/ru/uzatom/news/view/173590) NPP with the participation of Russia’s state nuclear corporation Rosatom. On June 4, first concrete was poured for the foundation of the first unit of the integrated NPP in Farish district, Jizzakh region, officially marking the start of construction. Mirziyoyev and Russian President Vladimir Putin launched the project by video link. International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi also participated in the ceremony. The[project](https://timesca.com/from-gas-to-gigawatts-uzbekistan-powers-ahead-with-dual-nuclear-deal/) itself has changed considerably over the past two years. In 2024, Uzbekistan and Russia agreed to build a small nuclear power plant with six RITM-200N reactors, each with a capacity of 55 MW. Tashkent later decided to combine small modular and large-scale nuclear generation at a single site. Under the current configuration, the Jizzakh[project](https://gov.uz/ru/uzatom/news/view/145255) will have two large VVER-1000 units and two small RITM-200N units. The complex will have a total capacity of 2.11 GW and is expected to generate about 15.4 billion kWh of electricity annually. The[first small reactor](https://timesca.com/uzbekistan-plans-full-launch-of-large-nuclear-power-plant-by-2035/) is expected to come online in 2029. The first large unit could begin operating in 2033, with the entire complex expected to be commissioned by 2035. Plans for a second NPP come as electricity demand is rising rapidly. Uzbekistan’s 2020–2030 electricity plan[aimed](https://www.iea.org/reports/uzbekistan-energy-profile) to raise annual generation from 63.6 billion kWh to 120.8 billion kWh by 2030. A more recent[government forecast](https://gov.uz/en/news/view/47013) puts electricity consumption at 121 billion kWh by 2035. Some of the growing demand is expected to be met by solar and wind power. Nuclear energy is intended to provide baseload generation, including for industry. Mirziyoyev specifically linked preparations for the second plant to investors’ need for a stable electricity supply. Uzbekistan is therefore expanding its nuclear[program](https://www.iaea.org/newscenter/pressreleases/iaea-reviews-progress-of-uzbekistans-nuclear-power-infrastructure-development) before its first reactor has entered operation. The country is continuing to develop the infrastructure and expertise needed for the new industry. Following a June review, the IAEA said Uzbekistan had made significant progress but needed to complete work on its nuclear regulatory body and finalize feasibility studies. So far, Mirziyoyev has said only that preparations for the second NPP will begin. Its cost, timetable, capacity, and technology have not been announced, nor has a potential contractor been named. The first NPP involves long-term cooperation with Russia’s nuclear industry. Rosatom is participating in the project, which will use its reactor technology. Mirziyoyev[said](https://www.spot.uz/ru/2026/06/05/atomic-energy/) in June that Uzbekistan planned further nuclear power projects with Russia, but whether the same model will be used for the second plant or Tashkent will consider other partners remains unknown. ![Image 15](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/e8c68db8a399f3570e9cf103d84a15c41d947fde5ebd2a004320961fcbd4bae7?s=64&d=https%3A%2F%2Ftimesca.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F12%2FNo-photo-author.png&r=g) Sadokat Jalolova Jalolova has worked as a reporter for some time in local newspapers and websites in Uzbekistan, and has enriched her knowledge in the field of journalism through courses at the University of Michigan, Johns Hopkins University, and the University of Amsterdam on the Coursera platform. 21 Aug 2026 [Nuclear Energy](https://timesca.com/tag/nuclear-energy/) 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