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Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant Expected to Begin Production in 2026

Published January 17, 2026, 10:09
Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant Expected to Begin Production in 2026

Russian company Rosatom announced that it expects nuclear power generation at the Akkuyu nuclear power plant in Turkey to begin in 2026. Rosatom General Director Alexey Likhachev stated that the company will make every effort to achieve this goal, despite difficulties caused by international economic conditions and supply chain issues. Simultaneously, the project is facing political opposition in Turkey, with the main opposition party questioning the economic benefits of the agreement and calling for its cancellation.