A high-level meeting took place on September 9, 2025, in Astana to explore new perspectives for cooperation between Kazakhstan’s leading nuclear institutions and NUKEM Technologies Engineering Services GmbH (NUKEM).

Representatives from all major nuclear organizations in Kazakhstan joined the discussions, including the Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan for Atomic Energy, the National Nuclear Center of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Institute of Nuclear Physics, the Mangistau Atomic Energy Complex, and NAC Kazatomprom.

The forum opened with welcoming addresses from Gumar Sergazin, Deputy Chairman of the Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan for Atomic Energy, H.E. Yasumasa Iijima, Ambassador of Japan to Kazakhstan, and Thomas Seipolt, President of NUKEM.

Following a presentation of NUKEM’s capabilities relevant to Kazakhstan’s nuclear program, participants engaged in their first exchange on potential areas of cooperation. Discussions focused on site restoration, waste treatment, and specialized engineering services.

A key milestone of the meeting was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on future cooperation between the Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan for Atomic Energy and NUKEM, formally signed by Gumar Sergazin and Thomas Seipolt.

Thomas Seipolt, President of NUKEM, stated:

“NUKEM is proud to serve the visionary nuclear program in Kazakhstan by its worldwide recognized capabilities in back-end technologies as well as its ability to integrate international experts in high-performance teams working efficiently in challenging environments. We are looking forward to working hand-in-glove with local experts to build an important part of Kazakhstan’s future infrastructure.”

Ninomiya Nobuaki, Managing Director at NUKEM, emphasized:

“Kazakhstan, Germany, and Japan have demonstrated their commitment to uniting their respective expertise and experience to support the peaceful use and development of nuclear energy in the country. Building on decades of accumulated know-how, NUKEM is committed to contributing to Kazakhstan’s comprehensive nuclear energy strategy, placing the highest priority on safety, transparency, and adherence to international standards.”

This agreement marks the start of a strengthened partnership that supports Kazakhstan’s nuclear roadmap through local expertise and international collaboration. By bringing proven know-how in decommissioning and waste management, and by acting as a trusted Owner’s Engineer, NUKEM will provide full-cycle Technical Consulting Services, project optimization, and international best practices in safety, remediation, and regulatory compliance.

NUKEM Technologies Engineering Services GmbH in Karlstein am Main, Germany, is world-wide active in the areas of management of radioactive waste and spent fuel, decommissioning of nuclear facilities, engineering and consulting. For more than 60 years NUKEM provides high quality products, technologies and services, where Innovation, Solutions and Excellence are closely linked.

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