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Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant

Sector: Nuclear • Location: Mersin, Türkiye

Source: Daily Sabah

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Under Construction

The Akkuyu nuclear power plant is Türkiye's first nuclear power plant, being constructed by Rosatom in the Mediterranean province of Mersin. The project involves a 4.8-gigawatt capacity with four reactors and is expected to generate around 10% of Türkiye's electricity once fully operational. Turkish companies are in talks to obtain stakes in the project, indicating joint ownership discussions.

Status
Under Construction
Sector
Nuclear, Power Generation (CCGT)
Location
Mersin, Turkey
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
Daily Sabah

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The project “Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant” is an infrastructure initiative in the Nuclear sector, located in Mersin, Türkiye. Taiyo aggregates data on it from Daily Sabah.

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The Akkuyu nuclear power plant is Türkiye's first nuclear power plant, being constructed by Rosatom in the Mediterranean province of Mersin. The project involves a 4.8-gigawatt capacity with four reactors and is expected to generate around 10% of Türkiye's electricity once fully operational. Turkish companies are in talks to obtain stakes in the project, indicating joint ownership discussions.

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Turkey

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Mersin

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Nuclear, Power Generation (CCGT)

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2026-04-24

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