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Turkey Signs US Grant Deal to Prepare for Small Nuclear Reactors
The study will assess design, costs and licensing for SMRs and fourth-generation reactors from four U.S. companies, officials said.
- On Tuesday, Turkey's state-owned TUNAS and the US Trade and Development Agency signed a grant agreement in New York for next-generation nuclear technology, backed by about $2 million in funding.
- Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar said the initiative aligns with Turkey's 2053 net-zero emissions goal, committing the nation to diversifying its energy mix and building robust modern infrastructure.
- The technical study, expected to last at least one year, will evaluate SMR designs and fourth-generation reactor technologies, producing reports covering licensing, financing models, and supply chain considerations.
- Security Adviser Akif Cagatay Kilic noted Monday that bilateral ties extend beyond military cooperation, with NATO remaining a key pillar. "But I think NATO is an important part of our relationship," Kilic added.
- Ankara remains "a main and pivotal point in stability" within the region, officials noted. Bilateral ties have deep historical roots dating back to the 1830s, strengthening this strategic partnership.
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Turkey and America have signed an agreement to study the designs of small nuclear reactors and fourth-generation reactors, as part of Ankara ' s efforts to diversify the energy mix and support its goal of reaching zero net emissions by 2053.
The Turkish Nuclear Energy Company Tunash and the United States Trade and Development Agency (UNCTAD) signed an agreement on cooperation in nuclear energy, with a view to assessing the applicability of new-generation nuclear energy techniques in Turkey.
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