Kazakhstan plans to create a multi-tier state strategic uranium reserve to be used exclusively for domestic needs — primarily for its own nuclear power plants. The announcement was made by Almasadam Satkaliyev, chairman of the Agency for Atomic Energy, according to infohub.kz.
He spoke at the "World Nuclear Days — 2026" forum in Antalya. According to the agency head, some deposits will be frozen and set aside for future generations: they will not be exploited or developed in the near term.
"Some deposits will be frozen and reserved for future generations. That is, they will not be exploited or developed in the near term. Part of the finished uranium products will be stockpiled, and each plant will build up a reserve of fuel assemblies that will allow it to be used in the subsequent operation of these plants," Almasadam Satkaliyev said.
In addition, he said, Kazakhstan could draw on the experience of the International Low-Enriched Uranium Bank, which operates in the country under IAEA auspices, to build up its own reserves of such fuel.