Akkuyu Nuclear Power Station
Sector: Natural Gas • Location: Mersin, Turkey
Source: Cyprus Mail
The Akkuyu nuclear power station is under construction on the southern coast of Turkey’s Mersin province, 65 kilometres from Kyrenia. Construction began in 2018, with four reactors planned. Financing has been secured for the first two reactors, expected to enter service in 2026 and 2027 respectively, each providing 1,114 megawatts of electricity.
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Natural Gas, Power Generation (CCGT), Nuclear
- Location
- Mersin, Turkey
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Cyprus Mail
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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 station is under construction on the southern coast of Turkey’s Mersin province, 65 kilometres from Kyrenia. Construction began in 2018, with four reactors planned. Financing has been secured for the first two reactors, expected to enter service in 2026 and 2027 respectively, each providing 1,114 megawatts of electricity. |
Original sector | Energy |
Location
Country | Turkey |
State | Mersin |
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Source | Cyprus Mail |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Natural Gas, Power Generation (CCGT), Nuclear |
Article published date | 2026-05-02 |
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