NUKEM Technologies Engineering Services GmbH (NUKEM) has clarified its role as a technical implementation and engineering partner within a series of international cooperation frameworks promoted by its parent company, Muroosystems Corporation, in collaboration with partner institutions in Central Asia.

These initiatives are being advanced in the context of the Japan-Central Asia “5+1” Leaders’ Summit, held for the first time in December 2025 in Tokyo. The cooperation focuses on the peaceful use of nuclear energy, nuclear safety, radioactive waste management, engineering consulting, Owner’s Engineer services, and the development of resilient and sustainable energy infrastructure.

Overview of Memoranda of Understandings (MoUs) and Related Projects

In the Republic of Kazakhstan, Muroosystems Corp. cooperates with the National Nuclear Center of the Republic of Kazakhstan within the framework of a joint declaration of intent on cooperation in the peaceful use of nuclear energy and radioactive waste disposal. The objective of this collaboration is to enhance nuclear safety, strengthen national capacities in radioactive waste management, promote human resource development, and support alignment with International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) standards. NUKEM contributes to these efforts through technical assessments, engineering support, and expert consulting services.

Acting as international experts, NUKEM and Muroosystems will support long-term cooperation in Kazakhstan’s nuclear sector through engineering consulting and Owners’ Engineer services. This collaboration builds on a strategic partnership MoU signed by NUKEM with the Atomic Energy Agency of Kazakhstan on September 9, 2025, expanding a trusted framework for cooperation.

In the Republic of Uzbekistan, Muroosystems Corp. works with the Agency for Nuclear Energy (Uzatom) under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan based on a memorandum of understanding covering cooperation in the peaceful use of nuclear energy. This collaboration focuses on nuclear safety, regulatory support, technical consulting, and Owner’s Engineer services for nuclear-related projects. NUKEM provides technical consulting and evaluations in accordance with international best practices and IAEA requirements.

In addition, Muroosystems is supporting a pioneering SMR-powered data center project in Uzbekistan, exploring the integration of Small Modular Reactors with digital infrastructure. The project targets an approximate power demand of 50 MW, supplied exclusively by SMR-generated electricity. By combining nuclear energy with digital infrastructure, the initiative aims to establish a stable and predictable electricity supply for data centers while enabling efficient utilization of nuclear power generation capacity. The project demonstrates a new model linking energy infrastructure and digital development, highlighting the practical and flexible application potential of SMRs in power-intensive facilities..
NUKEM contributing through technical reviews and safety-oriented engineering expertise.

Statements

Thomas Seipolt, President of NUKEM, stated:
“This cooperation in Central Asia represents more than individual projects.it reflects a long-term partnership to advance nuclear and energy systems in a safe, transparent, and internationally aligned manner. As an independent engineering company, NUKEM is committed to providing technically sound solutions in line with IAEA standards and to contributing responsibly to energy systems for future generations. Together with our parent company Muroosystems, we are proud to bring the combined know-how of SMR technology and Intelligent data center concepts to the region.”

Nobuaki Ninomiya, Managing Director of NUKEM, added:
“This collaboration linking Japan, Germany, and Central Asia, including Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan stands as a symbol of international partnership built on technology and trust. 
As an Owner’s Engineer, NUKEM will work closely with the regulatory frameworks and specific needs of each country, delivering practical and sustainable energy solutions tailored to local contexts. 
We are also proud to bring the expertise of our parent company, Muroosystems Inc., to Central Asia — realizing the integration of nuclear energy and AI-driven data centers, and thereby contributing to the region’s long-term, resilient energy infrastructure.”

Outlook

Together with Muroosystems Corporation, NUKEM will continue to deepen cooperation with partners in Central Asia and fulfill its responsibility as a reliable international engineering partner. Through its expertise in nuclear safety, advanced SMR technologies, radioactive waste management, and sustainable energy infrastructure, NUKEM remains committed to supporting safe, transparent and future-ready energy systems worldwide.

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 65 years NUKEM provides high quality products, technologies and services, where Innovation, Solutions and Excellence are closely linked.

Muroosystems Corporation, established in 2006, is a Japanese IT company. It focuses on IT solutions centered around decentralized data centers and engages in power development projects primarily based on renewable energy.

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