BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 5. Uzbekistan has issued a license for the construction of a nuclear power plant unit equipped with Russia’s RITM-200N reactor technology, marking another step in the country’s efforts to develop nuclear energy and diversify its power sector, Trend reports via the Industrial, Radiation and Nuclear Safety Committee.
According to the committee, the project materials submitted by the Directorate for Nuclear Power Plant Construction underwent a comprehensive examination by the Scientific and Technical Center for Radiation and Nuclear Safety.
Earlier, on March 23, Uzbek authorities granted approval for the use of the designated site for the placement of nuclear installations.
Evaluation process was conducted in accordance with national legislation, international best practices, and recommendations of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). International experts and representatives of specialized organizations, including leading experts from Russia’s scientific and technical nuclear safety center, participated in the review.
The newly issued license authorizes construction of a power unit utilizing the RITM-200N nuclear reactor, which is planned as part of Uzbekistan’s nuclear energy program.
The committee stated that it will maintain continuous regulatory oversight throughout the construction process, including monitoring compliance with licensing requirements, nuclear and radiation safety standards, and measures designed to protect the population and the environment.
Uzbekistan has been gradually developing the legal, institutional, and technical framework for its nuclear energy sector as part of broader efforts to expand low-carbon electricity generation and strengthen long-term energy security.
