Construction of the first nuclear power plant "AKKUYU" in Turkey has begun

Not far from the province of Mersin, the foundation was laid for the construction of the first
nuclear power plant in Turkey "Akkuyu". In a solemn ceremony,
participation Presidents of the Russian Federation and the Republic of Turkey, Vladimir Putin and Recep Tayyip
Erdogan.
At the very site of the Akkuyu NPP, the event was held with the participation of the Minister
Energy and Natural Resources of Turkey Fatih Donmez, General Director
Rosatom State Corporation Alexei Likhachev and General Director of Akkuyu JSC
Nuclear ”by Anastasia Zoteeva.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said that “... the consistent implementation of the project
Even the well-known difficulties associated with the pandemic could not prevent Akkuyu
coronavirus. (…) The implementation of the project will make a significant contribution to strengthening
energy security of the Republic of Turkey, will help stimulate
further growth of its economy, will provide Turkish consumers with an inexpensive and
environmentally friendly electricity ".
The Turkish President also spoke about the energy significance of the project for the country,
this station will provide 10% of the volume of electricity required by the country.
Construction and installation work is already underway on all four blocks.
power plants.
Thanks to this event, housing prices in Mersin began to rise. At the stage
the subway project is being discussed, the neighborhoods are being put in order
cities. A two-story historic mansion was recently renovated, in which
opened a new cultural center.