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ATM No 205 2026 FEB 4
DOE announces NEPA exclusion for advanced reactors
- The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced a categorical exclusion from National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) reviews for certain advanced nuclear reactor projects, streamlining authorization and construction.
- This change stems from Executive Order 14301 signed in May 2025, aiming to expedite environmental reviews for reactors with inherent safety and reduced risks.
- Exemptions will be granted case-by-case, ensuring projects meet strict safety and waste management standards.
Location of second Kazakh nuclear power plant announced
- Kazakhstan has announced that its second nuclear power plant will be built in the Zhambyl district of the Almaty region, near the site of its first planned plant at Ulken by Lake Balkhash.
- The project will be led by China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC), following Kazakhstan’s strategy to diversify energy sources and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
- The government aims for nuclear power to contribute 5% of national electricity generation by 2035.
First concrete for Uzbekistan SMR 'well before December’
- Uzbekistan plans to begin pouring the first concrete for its small modular reactor (SMR) project in the Jizzakh region well before December 2026, despite earlier speculation of delays.
- The plant will feature both two large VVER-1000 reactors (1 GW each) and two RITM-200N SMRs (55 MWe each), built in cooperation with Russia’s Rosatom.
- Once completed, the facility is expected to supply about 14% of Uzbekistan’s electricity demand.