Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant
Sector: Nuclear • Location: Mersin Province, Turkey
Source: POWER Magazine
Turkey's first nuclear power plant under construction in Mersin province, expected to have 4.8 GW generation capacity with four VVER-1200 reactors. Major construction began in March 2018. First unit expected to enter service in 2026 after delays.
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Nuclear, Government, Power Generation (CCGT)
- Location
- Mersin Province, Turkey
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- POWER Magazine
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | Turkey's first nuclear power plant under construction in Mersin province, expected to have 4.8 GW generation capacity with four VVER-1200 reactors. Major construction began in March 2018. First unit expected to enter service in 2026 after delays. |
Original sector | Energy |
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Location
Country | Turkey |
State | Mersin Province |
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Source | POWER Magazine |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Nuclear, Government, Power Generation (CCGT) |
Article published date | 2026-03-02 |
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