Work Continues on the Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant Project
While the construction of four reactors continues simultaneously in the project being built in Mersin, the power plant is targeted to meet 10 percent of the country's electricity demand.
Work on the four reactors at Akkuyu, Turkey's first nuclear power plant, is continuing at full speed. Critical assembly of the first unit has been completed in the mega project being carried out in Mersin.
Simultaneous Work on Four Reactors
Work carried out for the four reactors at Akkuyu, which holds the distinction of being Turkey's first nuclear power plant, continues simultaneously.
Critical Assembly Phase in the First Unit
In the mega project implemented in Mersin, the assembly operations of critical equipment belonging specifically to the first power unit have been successfully completed.
Ten Percent of Electricity Demand Will Be Met
With the facility coming into operation at full capacity, it is expected to meet approximately 10 percent of Turkey's total electricity demand.
Strategic Energy Supply and Human Resources
The Akkuyu project holds strategic importance in terms of ensuring the country's energy supply security and training qualified human resources in the nuclear field.