Daijiworld Media Network - Istanbul

Istanbul, Mar 18: Turkey is holding discussions with several countries, including South Korea, Canada, China and Russia, to develop additional nuclear power capacity as part of its strategy to diversify its energy mix.

Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Turkey’s Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar said the government plans to construct four nuclear reactors in the northern province of Sinop and another four in the Thrace region.

The proposed projects form a key component of Turkey’s long-term energy strategy aimed at strengthening domestic energy production.

Bayraktar said Ankara has not yet finalised any agreements, noting that the government is currently evaluating proposals from multiple countries before selecting a partner.

“We would choose the project offering the most competitive terms and the greatest contribution to localisation,” he said during the interview.

The nuclear expansion plans come as Turkey seeks to reduce its heavy dependence on imported energy and boost domestic industrial participation in major infrastructure projects through localisation requirements.