Negotiation with Korea, Russia and China for new nuclear power plants

Salih Sarı, Head of the Department of Nuclear Power and General Directorate of International Projects, said that Turkey is in talks with Russia and South Korea for the construction of the second nuclear power plant in Sinop, and with China for the construction of the third. nuclear power plant. in the Thracian region.

The 5th Nuclear Power Plant Fair and the 9th Nuclear Power Plant Summit, where many nuclear power companies from all over the world participated, started in Istanbul.

Speaking at the opening session of the fair, Sarı affirmed that the necessary studies have been completed at the Sinop site, where the second nuclear power plant is planned to be built, saying, “We are currently negotiating with South Korea and the Federation Russia regarding this field”. saying.

Giving information about the work on the third nuclear power plant to be built in the Thrace region, Sarı said, “We are also negotiating with the Chinese government for the establishment of a third power plant in the Thrace region. In addition, we are in close contact with American, British and French companies for SMR (Small Modular Reactor). In addition, our field investigation for a fourth nuclear power plant continues.” he used the phrases.

THE END IS APPROACHING IN THE FIRST UNIT IN AKKUYU

Regarding the first reactor of the Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant (NGS) to come online, Akkuyu Nuclear AŞ Board Chairman Anton Dedusenko said: “It is to continue the work in the field to complete the construction works and installation of the first unit before the end of this year. We clearly understand that we are reaching the end of the first unit, with it we are paving the way for the other three units”. he said.

Noting that they value their partnership with Turkey and see great potential for the development of this partnership, Dedusenko said: “Rosatom is always open to discuss new ways of cooperation with Turkey. Of course, this can include new projects for the construction of large capacity nuclear power plants”. she made the assessment of him.

MESSAGE FROM CHINA

Wang Xiaohang, Turkey Project Head of China State Energy Investment Company, said that with the joint effort of China and Turkey, they are carrying out extensive cooperation with Turkish enterprises in the field of energy.

Stating that they follow Turkey’s footsteps in the field of nuclear power with admiration, Wang said, “We believe that Turkey will become a major nuclear power country in the coming decades.” saying.

In addition, the goodwill agreement signed in 2021 with the Nuclear Industry Cluster of the Ankara Chamber of Industry and the Korea Nuclear Association was updated, which aims to further involve Turkish industrialists in the field of nuclear technology. at the summit.

The summit, which welcomed many visitors from the business world, will continue tomorrow. (AA)