Resource Guide:
Energy Supply Breakdown in Turkey
- % Coal
- % Gas
- % Petroleum
- % Nuclear Power
- % Renewable Energy
Number of Operable Reactors 0
Number of Reactors Under Construction 0
Challenges
- There are no commercial nuclear plants currently operating in Turkey, despite the country’s long history with nuclear technology
- Turkey has limited nuclear reactor expertise, but has in place a plan to train a new generation of nuclear plant professionals, with assistance from Russia
Opportunities
- Turkey’s energy demand increased rapidly over the last few years, due to accelerated economic development and regional influence
- With a growing population of technology-savvy youth, energy demand will likely overwhelm the current mix of domestic and imported energy supply
- The projected energy deficit and a desire for greater energy independence from its traditional suppliers has led Turkish officials to conclude that additional nuclear plants are essential to meeting current and future energy demand.
