“Uzatom” Denies Postponement of First Concrete Pour at Jizzakh Nuclear Power Plant

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — The “Uzatom” agency has denied reports of a postponement of the first concrete pour at the nuclear power plant under construction in Jizzakh Region.

In an official statement, the agency emphasized that the previously announced timelines remain in effect, and the date mentioned in project documents reflects only a conservative scenario accounting for the completion of all preparation and licensing stages.

Uzatom noted that construction work will commence only after obtaining the full set of permits and approvals from the authorized authorities, with strict adherence to national legislation and international nuclear and radiation safety standards.

The first concrete pour will be a landmark milestone for the project and will receive extensive media coverage.

The agency stressed its full commitment to completing the project within the optimal timeframe and continues to work intensively across all areas, ensuring transparency and timely communication with the public about key stages of construction.