Türkiye to begin physical start-up of first Akkuyu reactor within weeks

Türkiye's energy minister announced the imminent physical start-up of the first Akkuyu nuclear reactor, with plans for at least 15 GW of conventional nuclear capacity and at least 5 GW from small modular reactors. This marks a significant step in Türkiye's nuclear energy program, reducing reliance on imported gas and diversifying its energy mix. The timeline and full capacity build-out remain uncertain, but the start-up is a concrete milestone.

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