Construction of the first power unit at Turkey's Akkuyu nuclear power plant is complete, according to Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev. Cold hydrostatic testing has begun, with launch operations expected in a few weeks. The plant will feature four 1,200 MW VVER reactors.
Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant in Turkey is in its final stages for the first reactor's startup. The plant, with four 1200 MW reactors, will meet 10% of Turkey's electricity demand. Over 300 Turkish engineers, trained in Russia, are working on the project.
Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant's fourth unit received its four steam generators, produced by Rosatom's Atommash facility. The equipment, weighing over 7,000 tons for all four units, underwent a two-year production and quality control process, ensuring at least 60 years of reliable operation.
Akkuyu Nuclear AŞ General Manager Sergei Butckikh stated that work is progressing on all four units of the Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant. The first unit is in the final stages of preparation for fuel loading, with hydraulic tests and other crucial checks underway. The plant is expected to meet 10% of Turkey's electricity demand.
Akkuyu Nuclear AŞ General Manager Sergei Butckikh stated that work is progressing on all four units of the Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant. The first unit is in the final stages of preparation for operation, including hydraulic tests and fuel loading.
Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev says Turkish companies are highly interested in acquiring a stake in the Akkuyu nuclear power plant project, with specific dialogue already underway. The interest is driven by developments in the Persian Gulf prompting countries to seek reliable electricity sources, with VVER-1200 reactors offering predictable generation for decades.
