Project

Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant

TürkiyeNuclear Energy, Power GenerationReviewed 1 October 2026

Türkiye's first nuclear power plant: four VVER-1200 units totalling 4,800 MWe, built, owned and operated by Rosatom through Akkuyu Nükleer A.Ş. Unit 1 has been in cold hydraulic testing since June 2026, with licensing and start-up operations targeted by end-2026. Units 2–4 are under construction.

Status

Under ConstructionStatus

Overview

Location
Mersin Province, Türkiye
Delivery Model
Build-own-operate under the 2010 Russia–Türkiye intergovernmental agreement

Participants & Roles

Sponsor / Developer

  • RosatomBuild-own-operate owner via Akkuyu Nükleer A.Ş.
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