BN-350 reactor, Nuclear reactor in Aktau, Kazakhstan
The BN-350 reactor features a three-circuit cooling system that uses liquid sodium in the first two circuits and water in the third circuit.
The construction of this nuclear facility started in 1964, and it maintained continuous operations from its grid connection in 1973 until its final shutdown in 1999.
This reactor shaped the industrial development of the Mangystau region by providing electricity and enabling water desalination for the local population.
The facility generated 463.94 GWh of electricity in 1992, demonstrating its substantial contribution to the regional power supply during operational years.
The BN-350 operated as a dual-purpose facility, simultaneously generating electrical power and producing plutonium while supplying steam for desalination processes.
Location: Mangystau Region
Location: Aktau
Part of: BN reactor
Website: https://maek.kz
GPS coordinates: 43.60661,51.28328
Latest update: June 25, 2025 14:21
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