Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — A delegation from Uzbekistan’s Nuclear Energy Agency under the Cabinet of Ministers, led by Director Azim Akhmedkhadjaev, began a working visit to the People's Republic of China on 22 April.

The visit, which will last until 25 April, aims to strengthen international cooperation in the nuclear energy sector and discuss key aspects of the nuclear power plant (NPP) project in Uzbekistan.

On the first day of the visit, a trilateral meeting was held at the office of CNOS—a division of the China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) responsible for international projects. The meeting brought together representatives from Uzbekistan’s “Uzatom” Agency, Russia’s State Corporation Rosatom, and Chinese firm Shanghai Electric.

The primary focus of the negotiations was the evaluation of Shanghai Electric’s capacity to produce turbine equipment and the potential adaptation of this equipment to the technical requirements of Uzbekistan’s future NPP. The parties thoroughly discussed the design, production, and delivery of systems for the non-nuclear island of the power plant. Special attention was paid to the technical specifications and parameters of the required technological equipment.

The Chinese side proposed drafting a trilateral agreement between “Uzatom,” Rosatom, and CNNC, clearly outlining the role of the Chinese corporation in the project’s implementation. Signing such a document would mark a significant step forward for the project.

The construction of a nuclear power plant in Uzbekistan is viewed as a strategic initiative to enhance the country’s energy independence and ensure sustainable growth. In cooperation with international partners, the “Uzatom” Agency places great importance on integrating advanced technological solutions and working with reliable equipment manufacturers.

Shanghai Electric is one of China’s leading manufacturers of energy and turbine equipment for nuclear and thermal power generation. The company has supplied equipment to 39 nuclear power plants—37 in China and 2 in Pakistan. Its portfolio includes turbo generators with capacities ranging from 50 to 1,240 megawatts.