Russia’s state nuclear corporation Rosatom is set to assist Kyrgyzstan in addressing environmental contamination at a former industrial facility, officials announced today.
The Federal Environmental Operator, a division of Rosatom, recently took part in high-level discussions in Bishkek where authorities approved immediate remediation work at the Crystal plant complex.
Stanislav Zhabrikov, Director for Environmental Projects Implementation at the Federal Environmental Operator, highlighted the organisation’s credentials, noting: “Having amassed considerable expertise in managing environmental legacy issues within Russia, we are now expanding our role as a trusted partner to colleagues abroad.”
The Crystal facility, established in 1989 in Tash-Kumyr, was formerly involved in polycrystalline silicon manufacture. The site currently harbours hazardous chemical residues requiring specialist treatment.
The collaboration marks a significant step in addressing historical industrial pollution in the region, though specific details regarding the scope and timeline of the clean-up operation have yet to be disclosed.
