Turkey's Nuclear Ambitions: A Future Powered by International Collaboration

Turkey plans to develop eight nuclear reactors in Sinop and Thrace regions. Discussions are ongoing with South Korea, Canada, China, and Russia. No agreements have been finalized, with Turkey aiming to choose a project with competitive terms and significant local benefits, according to Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Istanbul | Updated: 18-03-2026 14:35 IST | Created: 18-03-2026 14:35 IST
Turkey's Nuclear Ambitions: A Future Powered by International Collaboration
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Turkey is gearing up to expand its energy infrastructure with plans to construct eight nuclear reactors in the northern province of Sinop and the Thrace region. This ambitious project was announced by Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar during an interview with NTV.

The nation is currently in negotiations with international partners including South Korea, Canada, China, and Russia. Minister Bayraktar emphasized that while discussions are ongoing, no binding agreements have been signed yet.

Key factors for the project's selection will include competitive terms and a substantial contribution to localization efforts, ensuring that the benefits of this project extend beyond just energy supply.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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