Mirziyoyev says Uzbekistan has plans for second and third nuclear plants

Uzbekistan plans to build a third nuclear power plant, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev said during an open dialogue with energy-sector investors. He said talks with investors on a second plant with new partners will begin, citing growing uranium production and experience gained in the sector.

The first plant is under construction in Farish district of Jizzakh region, with Russia. Its total capacity will be 2,110 MW, with expected annual output of up to 17 billion kWh. The base cost of the project is estimated at no more than $9.5 billion, and full completion is planned for 2034 to 2035.

Mirziyoyev mentioned the second plant during a visit to Khorezm region on August 17, but its location, capacity and timeline have not been officially disclosed. At a business forum in Belgrade on September 8, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said the second plant would be built with China.