Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant
One of 46 projects Taiyo tracks in Mersin.
Source: Foundation for Defense of Democracies
The Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant project in Turkey is being financed through Russian funds, which have been transferred via American banks. This project has raised concerns regarding Turkey's role in helping Russia evade international sanctions imposed due to its invasion of Ukraine.
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Aerospace & Defense, Power Generation (CCGT), Nuclear, Government
- Location
- Gulnar, Mersin, Turkey
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Foundation for Defense of Democracies
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Status
Original status | Under Construction |
Taiyo status | Under Construction |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant project in Turkey is being financed through Russian funds, which have been transferred via American banks. This project has raised concerns regarding Turkey's role in helping Russia evade international sanctions imposed due to its invasion of Ukraine. |
Original sector | Energy |
Location
Country | Turkey |
State | Mersin |
City | Gulnar |
Source
Source | Foundation for Defense of Democracies |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Aerospace & Defense, Power Generation (CCGT), Nuclear, Government |
Article published date | 2025-02-28 |
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