Türkiye's 1st Akkuyu reactor set for initial startup by year-end

Türkiye's first Akkuyu nuclear reactor is scheduled to achieve its first self-sustaining nuclear chain reaction by the end of 2026, part of a $20 billion power plant project expected to supply about 10% of the country's electricity demand. Separately, Türkiye is exploring LNG cooperation with Russia's Novatek to diversify its energy sources and secure supply.

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