QAZAQ GREEN. Almassadam Satkaliyev Kazakhstan’s Minister of Energy, took part in the first ministerial meeting of the World Fusion Energy Group, held in Rome under the auspices of the IAEA, as reported by the Ministry’s press service.

At the meeting, key global issues in developing fusion energy were discussed, including financing, technology, skilled workforce, and legal frameworks. Satkaliev emphasized fusion energy’s potential to address pressing global challenges like climate change, depletion of traditional resources, and the need for clean energy for future generations.

The Minister highlighted that for Kazakhstan, fusion energy offers a unique opportunity to build a secure, sustainable future. “We firmly believe that fusion energy requires a united international effort and mutual support. Fusion technologies present unique challenges, demanding a combination of scientific and technological expertise, resources, and strong political will,” Satkaliyev stated.

He informed the participants that Kazakhstan has been actively supporting fusion research and development, contributing significantly to global scientific infrastructure. Notably, the Kazakh Tokamak for Material Testing (KTM), a unique research complex located at the National Nuclear Center in Kurchatov, stands as a major achievement in this direction. The KTM is instrumental in establishing a robust technological foundation for future fusion energy development.

“We see that collaborative work accelerates research, enhances its quality, and creates favorable conditions for groundbreaking scientific discoveries. We encourage everyone here to expand collaborations with research institutions like Kazakhstan’s National Nuclear Center and ITER and to engage as many countries and partners as possible in this endeavor,” he urged.

Satkaliyev underlined Kazakhstan’s commitment to international partnerships and openness to providing access to its experimental facilities. “We are ready to establish an international fusion laboratory based on the KTM Tokamak,” he announced.

The KTM, a specialized fusion research facility and the world’s first tokamak designed specifically for studying materials and structures for future fusion reactors, operates in Kurchatov, Kazakhstan, at the National Nuclear Center. It enables testing of materials capable of withstanding the extreme conditions of fusion reactors, including high temperatures, plasma density, and radiation.