Putin Confirms Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant First Unit to Launch in 2026
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Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed confidence that Rosatom will launch the first power unit of Turkey's Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant in 2026 as scheduled, following talks with Turkish President Erdogan during the SCO summit in Kyrgyzstan.
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The Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant is Turkey's first nuclear power plant, being built by Russia's Rosatom under an intergovernmental agreement. The project has faced delays but remains a key element of Russia-Turkey energy cooperation.
BISHKEK, September 1. /TASS/. Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed confidence that the Rosatom state corporation will launch the first power unit of the Akkuyu NPP in 2026 as planned.
"You set a task for our company Rosatom to launch the first unit this year. This is going to happen, the company is on schedule," Putin said.
The Russian leader arrived in Kyrgyzstan for the SCO summit on Monday. On Tuesday, he held talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The leaders emphasized energy cooperation, including on the Akkuyu NPP project.
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AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The first power unit of the Akkuyu NPP will be launched in 2026 as planned
Likely · Within months
Open Questions
- What is the exact timeline for subsequent units at Akkuyu NPP?
- How will the launch of the first unit affect Turkey's energy independence?
- Are there any remaining regulatory or technical hurdles before the 2026 launch?
