Russia Pushes Ahead With Uzbekistan Nuclear Plans Despite Money Troubles
Despite apparent financing difficulties hovering over the construction of nuclear reactors in Uzbekistan, the Russian nuclear agency Rosatom has announced it is developing a training program for Uzbek technicians who will eventually operate the plant. Rosatom specialists need to develop new, specific training modules for what is envisioned as an “integrated nuclear plant” featuring the operation…
Russia's nuclear agency, Rosatom, is moving forward with plans to train Uzbek technicians for a planned nuclear plant, despite financing challenges. The training program will focus on specific modules for operating both large-scale and small modular reactors, requiring the development of tailored training materials and strengthening practical training components.
A training center capable of educating hundreds of Uzbek technicians will be built near the site of the plant in Uzbekistan's Jizzakh region, located approximately 125 miles southwest of Tashkent. This collaboration aims to establish a qualified workforce for the integrated nuclear power plant and promote advanced Russian training methodologies, thereby building a long-term foundation for developing human resources within Uzbekistan's nuclear industry.
However, financing concerns have plagued Rosatom since 2026, with Western sanctions due to Russia's military campaign in Ukraine reportedly severely impacting the agency's operations. In July, Rosatom's chief, Alexei Likhachev, announced cuts due to poor economic conditions, though he did not specify which projects would be affected.
The development of the training center indicates that the Kremlin views the Uzbek project as at least geopolitically significant.
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