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Kazakhstan

Total projects
5
Under construction
0
Companies
3
Upcoming reg. events
0

Nuclear overview

Kazakhstan has 5 SMR projects tracked on SMR Brief Pro, ranging from Planning to Operational.

Nuclear Readiness Score

6.2/10
Regulatory: 6Political: 7Grid: 5Public: 6Financing: 5Experience: 8

Kazakhstan has significant nuclear experience from its Soviet-era programs and uranium production, providing a strong foundation for SMR development. While political commitment is present, regulatory frameworks and grid infrastructure require further development and investment to fully support SMR deployment.

Score updated Jun 22, 2026

Projects in Kazakhstan

SMR — Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan Government / Multiple developers
Planning
300 MWe
Kazakhstan Balkash Nuclear Power Plant — Russia EPC
Kazatomprom / Rosatom / Kazakhstan Government
Planning
2400 MWe
Kazakhstan — SMR Feasibility Study and Training Centre
Kazakhstan Institute of Nuclear Physics / Holtec International / WSC Inc. / US State Department FIRST
Planning
300 MWe
Kazatomprom Uranium Production 2025-2026
Kazatomprom
Operational
0 MWe
Kazatomprom JV Inkai — Kazakhstan ISR Uranium Mine
Kazatomprom JSC (60%) / Cameco Corporation (40%)
Operational
0 MWe

Companies headquartered in Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan Institute of Nuclear Physics
Almaty, Kazakhstan
PWR
Kazatomprom
Astana, Kazakhstan
In-Situ Recovery
Kazatomprom JSC
Astana, Kazakhstan
PWR

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