Kazakhstan is examining several potential locations for its third nuclear power plant, including sites in the northern, eastern and western parts of the country.

Chairman of the Atomic Energy Agency Almassadam Satkaliyev said the country's nuclear energy development strategy envisages the construction of at least three nuclear power plants by 2050, The Caspian Post reports, citing Qazinform.

According to Satkaliyev, the Zhambyl district in the Almaty region is considered one of the most suitable locations for nuclear power facilities based on geological, hydrological and other studies.

However, no final decision has been made on the location of the third plant.

"We are considering several possible locations for Kazakhstan's third nuclear power plant, although no final plans have been made. Medium-capacity reactors could not only generate electricity but also provide heating and, in some cases, desalinate water," Satkaliyev told reporters on the sidelines of the World Atomic Days 2026 forum in Antalya.

He noted that the choice of location would depend on projected electricity demand and the possibility of using nuclear technology for other purposes.

"We are looking at a site in Kurchatov in eastern Kazakhstan, as well as a location on the Caspian Sea coast in the west. Following a recommendation from the national grid operator KEGOC, we are also considering an area near the Tobol River in northern Kazakhstan, where there is sufficient water for reactor cooling," Satkaliyev said.

He added that all three locations have potential and will undergo further studies as Kazakhstan continues developing its nuclear energy sector.