Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant
Sector: Nuclear • Location: Mersin, Türkiye
Source: Caliber.Az
The Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant is Türkiye's first nuclear power plant and the largest nuclear construction project in the world. It involves the construction of four power units with advanced Russian-designed VVER-1200 reactors near the city of Mersin. The project is part of Türkiye's plan to substantially increase nuclear power capacity to 20 gigawatts by 2050 through large nuclear units and modu
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Nuclear, Power Generation (CCGT)
- Location
- Mersin, Turkey
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Caliber.Az
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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 Türkiye's first nuclear power plant and the largest nuclear construction project in the world. It involves the construction of four power units with advanced Russian-designed VVER-1200 reactors near the city of Mersin. The project is part of Türkiye's plan to substantially increase nuclear power capacity to 20 gigawatts by 2050 through large nuclear units and modular reactors. |
Original sector | Energy |
Location
Country | Turkey |
City | Mersin |
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Source | Caliber.Az |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Nuclear, Power Generation (CCGT) |
Article published date | 2025-11-02 |
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