Rosatom submits preliminary feasibility study for small-scale NPP construction to Kyrgyzstan

BISHKEK. April 22 (Interfax) - Rosatom has delivered a preliminary feasibility study for constructing a small-capacity nuclear power plant in Kyrgyzstan to the country's Energy Ministry, Roastom's press service told Interfax.

The study has been submitted to the Kyrgyz side for evaluating key project aspects and technical parameters. Decisions regarding next steps fall under the Energy Ministry's purview.

"Rosatom remains ready to continue cooperation in whatever format suits our partners," Rosatom said.

Previously, when responding to questions from the Kyrgyz parliament, Energy Minister Taalaibek Ibrayev said that NPP construction represents a strategic priority being implemented by neighboring Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.

"While we keep reconsidering approaches, water resources diminish. We must progress too. Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk visited with Rosatom's deputy general director. Meetings occurred. Work continues uninterrupted. We must maximize hydropower while concurrently developing solar, wind and eventually nuclear generation before transitioning to hydrogen. Progress is underway," Ibrayev said.

In November 2022, the Kyrgyz Energy Ministry signed an agreement with Rosatom to prepare a full feasibility study for a small NPP. In 2024, Ibrayev informed parliament about ongoing site selection efforts for the prospective plant.