Rosatom Highlights Economic Impact of Uzbekistan Nuclear Plant

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — The Russian state corporation Rosatom has provided updated economic assessments for the construction of a nuclear power plant in Uzbekistan, supplementing earlier statements by the company’s CEO, Alexey Likhachyov.

Previously, Likhachyov noted that the project generates substantial orders for Russian companies, both private and state-owned. “The construction of a single small unit alone creates orders totaling up to 2 trillion rubles (US$24.7 billion). In terms of employment, this corresponds to around 1,000 jobs directly in Russia,” he said.

According to the corporation’s press service, the overall multiplier effect on the Russian economy from the project—including both large and small power units—could reach 2 trillion rubles over the plant’s lifecycle, which exceeds 80 years. This estimate covers design, construction, operation, and decommissioning phases.

The nuclear plant will provide Russian enterprises with orders valued up to 2 trillion rubles and serve as a significant economic multiplier, benefiting all project participants.

For Uzbekistan, the project carries major strategic significance. Once operational, the plant is expected to cover up to 14% of the country’s total electricity consumption, generating approximately 17.2 billion kWh annually. During construction, over 13,000 workers—primarily Uzbek specialists—are expected to be employed.

The plant will feature a new configuration with a total installed capacity of 2,110 MW across four reactors. Initial construction has already begun at the site in Jizzakh region. Azim Akhmedkhadjaev, Director of Uzatom, emphasized that safety remains the absolute priority and that current localization of procurement and work has reached 29–30%.