Akkuyu
Akkuyu is a town in Mersin Province, Turkey, located on the eastern Mediterranean coast. It is best known internationally for hosting the Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant project, Turkey’s first nuclear energy facility. The plant site lies near the coast within Mersin Province and has been developed specifically to house a large-scale nuclear project.
The Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant is being developed by Akkuyu Nuclear JSC, a subsidiary of Rosatom, the
Construction of the plant began in 2018, with ongoing works including civil construction, equipment installation, and
Economically, the Akkuyu project is expected to contribute to Turkey’s energy security, diversify its energy mix,