【环球财经】哈萨克斯坦首座核电站建设工程启动

Core Points - The construction of Kazakhstan's first nuclear power plant has officially begun, with a ceremony held in the Almaty region [1][2] - The project is led by Russia's state atomic energy corporation, utilizing the VVER-1200 reactor technology, with a designed capacity of 2.4 GW and an estimated total investment of approximately $14 to $15 billion, expected to be completed by 2035-2036 [1] - The plant will be owned and operated by Kazakhstan, with uranium supply sourced locally, and Kazakhstan will also gain expertise in nuclear technology [1] Group 1 - The nuclear power plant is considered a strategic project for Kazakhstan, aimed at driving the development of the national nuclear industry, technological innovation, and long-term economic growth [2] - The construction has received widespread support from local residents and the general public in Kazakhstan [2] - The Russian state atomic energy corporation will conduct drilling for 50 exploratory wells over the next 18 months to assess various critical parameters for site selection [1]