Turkey announces the date for producing electricity from a nuclear plant to be built with the help of Russia

Turkish Minister of Industry and Technology Mustafa Warank said that his country will start producing electric power from the Akkuyu nuclear plant by 2023.

Wrank emphasized that by operating the first unit of the aforementioned nuclear plant, Turkey would gain important experiences and capabilities in order to use its capabilities and technologies in this field.

He continued, “We continue our efforts to make Turkey a productive country in the field of nuclear technology.”

In December 2010, Turkey and Russia signed an agreement for cooperation on constructing and operating the Akkuyu D station in Mersin. The cost of the huge project is about $ 20 billion, and it would contribute to enhancing energy security in Turkey and creating new job opportunities, according to the news agency. Anatolia.

Source: Anatolia

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