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Rosatom eyes 2027 for Uzbek large reactor construction
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Fusion42 · 24 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Rosatom plans to start construction of two large VVER-1000 nuclear reactor units in Uzbekistan in 2027, alongside ongoing work on two small modular reactors (SMRs); the project includes a nuclear city for 33,000 residents and targets localisation of construction work with Uzbek companies.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Energy Storage, and 4 sources have reported it between 23 Oct 2026 and 26 Oct 2026.
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You must prepare for a growing nuclear market in Uzbekistan as Rosatom's large-scale reactors create new demand for construction and operational services you can supply. Local partnerships will be key as the nuclear city and workforce scale up rapidly over the next year.
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4 sources · first reported 23 Oct 2026 · latest 26 Oct 2026
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