ALMATY, May 21 (Xinhua) -- Kazakhstan plans to boost local content in its nuclear industry to 30 percent by 2030, as it prepares to build at least three nuclear power plants, according to the Kazinform news agency.
The targeted localization volume is estimated at 4 billion to 4.5 billion U.S. dollars. The plan is expected to increase the involvement of domestic enterprises in critical nuclear energy infrastructure while advancing Kazakhstan's industrial and technological readiness, according to a Kazinform report on Thursday.
Current estimates show Kazakhstan can meet no more than 22 percent of the sector's demand.
The plan outlined several challenges facing the industry, including a limited number of domestic manufacturers capable of producing required materials and equipment, the inability of some facilities to meet international safety and quality standards, a shortage of skilled personnel, and insufficient experience in the nuclear sector and quality control. ■