Turkey's Akkuyu nuclear plant construction delayed, due to Germany's Siemens Energy withholding components and Turkey sourcing alternatives from China.

Turkey's first nuclear power plant, Akkuyu, is facing delays as Germany's Siemens Energy withholds essential components for its construction by Russia's Rosatom. Alternative parts are being sourced from Chinese companies, leading to a few months' delay in the reactor's launch, originally slated for 2023. Turkish President Erdogan has indicated that Germany's export restrictions have exacerbated the situation, causing customs hold-ups.

September 11, 2024
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