MODERNIZATION OF PRODUCTION CAPACITIES OF JSC “NAC “KAZATOMPROM”: STRATEGIC ANALYSIS

The study examines the modernization processes of production capacities at JSC “NAC Kazatomprom” through a comprehensive strategic analysis based on SWOT, PESTLE, and BCG-matrix assessment methods. As the world’s largest uranium producer, the company faces the dual challenge of maintaining its cost leadership and adapting to global market volatility, technological change, and growing ESG requirements. The research identifies key drivers of modernization  including increasing extraction efficiency, capital investment growth, digitalization, and technological innovation — as well as constraints related to rising production costs and external geopolitical risks. The analysis demonstrates that modernization is essential for sustaining Kazakhstan’s competitive position in the global nuclear fuel market and ensuring long-term operational stability. Practical implications include recommendations for optimizing investment programs, enhancing technological upgrading, and strengthening strategic resilience in the context of the global energy transition.

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