Türkiye announces development of indigenous nuclear reactor

Türkiye launched a national call to develop indigenous nuclear reactors, in what Turkish Industry and Technology Minister Mehmet Fatih Kacır called a new step in the country's energy strategy.

The minister said the initiative aims to strengthen Türkiye's energy security, reduce dependence on foreign sources and support the country's net-zero emissions target.

The call is part of Türkiye's National Technology Initiative, which seeks to meet the country's growing energy demands, from artificial intelligence and defense to chemistry to metallurgy, with local, carbon-free and uninterrupted sources.

"We aim to bring advanced nuclear reactors to our country through the production capabilities of Turkish industry," Kacır said.

Applications for the program will be accepted until December 31, 2025.

The first unit of the Akkuyu facility is due online soon, with a nameplate capacity of around 1,200 MW.