Full launch of Akkuyu nuke plant included in Türkiye’s development plan until 2028

The full commissioning of the Akkuyu nuclear power plant has been included in Türkiye’s strategic development plan until 2028, Report informs referring to TASS.

“All power units of the Akkuyu nuclear power plant will begin producing electricity. Efforts to increase the capacity of nuclear power plants will continue. Research will be carried out on new technologies, such as small modular reactors, nuclear fusion and next-generation reactor technologies,” reads the document.

The authorities also plan to work to create a landfill in the country for the safe disposal of nuclear waste.

In general, the plan sets the task of increasing the use of nuclear technologies in the electric power industry, “adding nuclear power plants to the portfolio of sources of electricity production” in the country.