Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant
Sector: Power Generation (CCGT) • Location: Mersin, Turkey
The Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant is a $25 billion energy project led by Russia's Rosatom, located in Turkey. It will consist of four reactors with a total capacity of 4,800 megawatts, expected to supply about 10 percent of Turkey's electricity once fully operational. The project has faced multiple delays and concerns over financial burdens, sovereignty, safety, and environmental impact. The plant is
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Power Generation (CCGT), Nuclear, Government
- Location
- Mersin, Turkey
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Nordic Monitor
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Original status | Under Construction |
Taiyo status | Under Construction |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant is a $25 billion energy project led by Russia's Rosatom, located in Turkey. It will consist of four reactors with a total capacity of 4,800 megawatts, expected to supply about 10 percent of Turkey's electricity once fully operational. The project has faced multiple delays and concerns over financial burdens, sovereignty, safety, and environmental impact. The plant is largely controlled by Russia, with Rosatom holding 99 percent of the shares. |
Original sector | Energy |
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Location
Country | Turkey |
City | Mersin |
Source
Source | Nordic Monitor |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Power Generation (CCGT), Nuclear, Government |
Article published date | 2025-05-22 |
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