Domestic product contribution to Türkiye's Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) project has reached about $700 million and is expected to rise to nearly $10 billion by the time the plant is completed, according to the Turkish Standards Institution (TSE).
TSE President Mahmut Sami Sahin described Akkuyu as one of Türkiye's most significant energy investments, highlighting the increasing role of local manufacturers and institutions.
Underlining the strategic importance of the Akkuyu NPP, Sahin said TSE acts as a material approval body to facilitate the use of domestically manufactured products.
"By aligning Turkish products with Russian and European standards, TSE has enabled about $700 million in domestic contribution so far, a figure expected to reach around $10 billion upon completion of the plant," he said.
He added that TSE also carries out conformity assessment activities at Akkuyu, including third-party assessments during the reactor commissioning process.
He noted that the institution aims to rely entirely on domestic experts in the future nuclear power plant projects, adding that the experience gained at Akkuyu will form the basis for Türkiye’s long-term nuclear energy strategy.
Reporting by Ayse Bocuoglu Bodur
Writing by Humeyra Ayaz
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