Turkey Eyes Canadian Partnership for New Nuclear Ventures

Turkey is negotiating with Canada's Candu Energy and other international companies, including Russia, South Korea, and China, to build its second and third nuclear power plants. Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar aims to finalize partnerships soon, with plans for new facilities in the Sinop and Thrace regions.

Turkey is advancing discussions with Canada’s Candu Energy for the construction of two additional nuclear power plants. Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar indicated negotiations extend to Russia, South Korea, and China.

The goal is to finalize agreements this year for the planned plants, with specific focus on engaging with international firms including Candu Energy, a Canadian company recognized for its nuclear technology expertise.

Plans are underway for the second plant in Sinop and a third in Thrace. The development follows Rosatom's project on Turkey’s first nuclear facility in Mersin’s Akkuyu, initiated a decade ago.