Rosatom eyes 2027 for Uzbek large reactor construction

Rosatom plans to begin construction of two large 1,000 MW nuclear reactor units in Uzbekistan in 2027 at the same site as two small modular reactors already under construction, increasing total planned capacity to over 2,100 MW. The project includes significant involvement of Uzbek companies and the development of a 'nuclear city' to host plant workers and facilities.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Clean Energy, and 4 sources have reported it between 23 Oct 2026 and 26 Oct 2026.