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Kazakhstan's second nuclear power plant to be built near Lake Balkhash

Kazakhstan's second nuclear power plant will be built on the shores of Lake Balkhash in southeastern Kazakhstan, the Kazinform news agency reported on Tuesday.

21 Apr 2026-23:34
Kazakhstan targets 2029 for start of first nuclear power plant construction

Kazakhstan’s first nuclear power plant, Balkhash, led by a Rosatom-headed consortium, is expected to begin construction in 2029, Almasadam Satkaliyev, Chairman of the country’s Agency for Atomic Energy, told journalists.

21 Nov 2025-11:59
Kazakhstan names first nuclear power plant 'Balkhash'

Kazakhstan has revealed the name of its first nuclear power plant as Balkhash, following a nationwide competition.

17 Nov 2025-17:22
How Kazakhstan revives the Northern Aral Sea

Editor’s note: Kazakh political scientist, and professor of the Department of Media Communication and History of Kazakhstan at MUIT JSC Saken Mukan. The article expresses the personal opinion of the author and may not coincide with the view of News.Az.

27 Jan 2025-01:15
Referendum on nuclear power plant in Kazakhstan: Challenges and prospects

On October 6, 2024, Kazakhstan held a referendum on the construction of a nuclear power plant (NPP), with voter turnout exceeding 50%, making the referendum valid according to the constitutional law.

07 Oct 2024-09:38
Kazakhstan on the eve of the referendum: Nuclear energy or a geopolitical trap?

Editor’s note: Kazakh political scientist, and professor of the Department of Media Communication and History of Kazakhstan at MUIT JSC Saken Mukan. The article expresses the personal opinion of the author and may not coincide with the view of News.Az.

04 Oct 2024-12:12

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