Astana, Kazakhstan, April 20. Kazakhstan has
concluded its competitive dialogue with potential technology
suppliers for the construction of a nuclear power plant, Trend reports, referring
to the Atomic Energy Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
“A ‘shortlist’ of potential suppliers for reactor technologies
has been created for the nuclear power plant project in Kazakhstan.
The list includes, alongside the Russian state corporation
‘Rosatom,’ the Korean company KHNP, the French company EDF, and the
Chinese company CNNC,” the Agency’s press service said.
Kazakhstan has finalized the competitive dialogue with potential
suppliers for the nuclear power plant construction project.
“The final decision on selecting a supplier or consortium for
the project will be made during a meeting of the Interdepartmental
Commission, considering the country’s national interests,” the
Agency for Atomic Energy added.
On October 6, 2024, Kazakhstan held a referendum on the
construction of nuclear power plants in the country. 71.12 percent
of Kazakhstani citizens voted in favor. Voter turnout was 63.66
percent.