Korean company bids for NPP construction in Kazakhstan

An important meeting took place in Astana between Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP), a subsidiary of the Korea Electric Power Corporation and the operator of large nuclear and hydroelectric plants in South Korea and the newly established Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA) of Kazakhstan. The two sides discussed key prospects for a potential partnership, including nuclear energy development, personnel training, localization of production and the launch of joint initiatives. The talks were part of the bidding process to select a supplier of technologies for the construction of Kazakhstan’s first nuclear power plant (NPP).

According to Almassadam Satkaliyev, the head of the NEA, the South Korean company possesses vast expertise in the design, construction and management of state-of-the-art nuclear reactors.

He highlighted that Kazakhstan is striving for transparent and competitive collaboration with the industry’s global leaders. In turn, Whang Joo-ho, the president of KHNP, confirmed the company’s interest in forging ties with Kazakhstan, as well as its readiness to share South Korea’s advanced expertise in implementing the project.

Meanwhile, preparations for Kazakhstan’s first NPP construction are now underway in the Almaty region.