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Rosatom says major construction at Uzbekistan's nuclear power plant will begin in 2027
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Fusion42 · 26 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Rosatom will start major construction work on Uzbekistan's first nuclear power plant in 2027, incorporating both small modular reactors and large reactors. Local contractors are expected to execute up to 40% of the work, and specialist training is underway to support the new nuclear sector.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Climate Tech, and 4 sources have reported it between 23 Oct 2026 and 26 Oct 2026.
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You must engage Uzbekistan's growing nuclear market before construction fully ramps in 2027. Local contracts are open and specialist skills are developing fast, turning this from a distant opportunity into a near-term delivery challenge.
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4 sources · first reported 23 Oct 2026 · latest 26 Oct 2026
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