, Aug. 13 -- The initial work, like engineering surveys to determine the optimal site and prepare design documentation for a high-capacity nuclear power plant (NPP) in the Hambyl district of Almaty Region in Kazakhstan, formally began last week.

Director General of the Russian State Corporation Rosatom Alexey Likhachev, Chairman of the Atomic Energy Agency of Kazakhstan for Almasadam Satkaliyev, and Akim of Almaty Region Marat Sultangaziyev were present at the launching event.

Specialists from Rosatom's Engineering Division started drilling the first exploratory borehole and soil sampling. These studies will assess seismic stability, hydrogeological features, and other parameters of the area, which are essential for the safety and relia...