Akkuyu 1 is a 1,200MW nuclear reactor planned in Mersin, Turkey. According to GlobalData, who tracks and profiles over 170,000 power plants worldwide, the nuclear reactor is currently at the under construction stage. The construction on the reactor is likely to commence in Apr, 2018. The plant proponent is expected to achieve the first power from the reactor in 2025 and is planned for commissioning in the same year. Buy the profile here.
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Description
Akkuyu 1 is a Generation III+ nuclear reactor being developed by Atomstroyexport, the main contractor for the project.
The 1,200MW reactor is currently owned and will be operated by Akkuyu Nuclear. The company has a stake of 100%.
Akkuyu 1 is a type of PWR reactor. It will feature 163 fuel assemblies in the core of reactor, the place where fission occurs and energy is released.
Development status
The reactor construction is expected to commence from Apr, 2018. Subsequent to that it will enter commercial operation by 2025.
Contractors involved
The steam turbines for the reactor is likely to be supplied by GE Power and Turbine Technology AAEM. Atomenergoproekt is expected to be the architect engineer for the reactor. The reactor system is likely to be supplied by Atomenergomash and AEM-technology. The reactor vessel is expected to be supplied by Atomenergomash and AEM-technology.
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