Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev announced the anticipated timeframe for the first unit of the Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant in Turkey. Nuclear fuel loading into the reactor of Unit 1 is currently scheduled for fall 2026, with the unit’s launch expected to follow shortly after. The Akkuyu plant is being constructed by Rosatom, Russia’s state atomic energy corporation. This marks a significant step in the development of Turkey’s first nuclear power plant. The project aims to bolster Turkey’s energy independence and diversify its energy sources. Further details regarding the plant’s operational capacity and safety protocols were not immediately available in the announcement.