Akkuyu
Reactor Data
Reactor Units
Every power reactor at this site as listed in the IAEA Power Reactor Information System (PRIS): reactor type and model, net electrical capacity, grid connection and commercial operation dates, and current status.
4 units: 4 under construction.
| Unit | Type | Model | Net MWe | Construction | Grid | Commercial Op | Shutdown | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akkuyu 1 | PWR | VVER V-509 | 1,114 | 2018-04-03 | Under Construction | |||
| Akkuyu 2 | PWR | VVER V-509 | 1,114 | 2020-04-08 | Under Construction | |||
| Akkuyu 3 | PWR | VVER V-509 | 1,114 | 2021-03-10 | Under Construction | |||
| Akkuyu 4 | PWR | VVER V-509 | 1,114 | 2022-07-21 | Under Construction |
Capacity, milestones and suppliers
| Unit | Design MWe | Gross MWe | Thermal MWt | First Criticality | Reactor Supplier | Turbine Supplier | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akkuyu 1 | 1,114 | 1,200 | 3,200 | Atomenergomash | ALSTOM | ||
| Akkuyu 2 | 1,114 | 1,200 | 3,200 | Atomenergomash | ALSTOM | ||
| Akkuyu 3 | 1,114 | 1,200 | 3,200 | Atomenergomash | ALSTOM | ||
| Akkuyu 4 | 1,114 | 1,200 | 3,200 | Atomenergomash | ALSTOM |
Operator: Akkuyu Nuclear Joint Stock Company (JSC)
Owner: Akkuyu Nuclear Joint Stock Company (JSC)
Source: IAEA Power Reactor Information System (PRIS), as of 2026-10-19.
Working Here
Per Diem Rates FY 2026
Per diem covers lodging and meals & incidental expenses (M&IE) for government and contractor travel near this facility. Rates are from the U.S. State Department foreign per diem tables for FY 2026.
$235
Lodging/Night
$98
M&IE/Day
$333
Total/Day
Turkey: rate for locations the State Department does not list separately
U.S. Department of State foreign per diem, for U.S. government and contractor travel.
Photos
Photos of this facility from the NukeWorker photo gallery. Click the header or any photo to browse the full album.
Facility Map
Interactive satellite map showing the facility's geographic location. Marker color indicates current status: green for online, red for offline, orange for reduced power. Click the header to open in Google Maps satellite view.
36.1465, 33.5331
Location & Contact
Physical address, phone number, and website for this facility. Use the directions link to get driving directions via Google Maps.
Plant Facts
About This Site
Written by NukeWorker from public records: facts that do not change. Operator, status and capacity come from the live data elsewhere on this page. Sources: Wikipedia: Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant.
The Akkuyu nuclear power plant site is on the Mediterranean coast of Turkey at Büyükeceli, in Gülnar District, Mersin Province. The design comprises four VVER-1200 pressurized water reactor units.
Read more
Turkey and Russia signed an intergovernmental agreement in May 2010 for the construction of four units. Site work began in 2011, and a launch ceremony was held in April 2015. Construction of Unit 1 began on April 3, 2018, followed by Unit 2 in April 2020, Unit 3 on March 10, 2021, and Unit 4 on July 21, 2022. The first nuclear fuel was delivered on April 27, 2023.