Türkiye’s TÜNAŞ and AtkinsRéalis subsidiary Candu Energy have signed an agreement to study a proposed CANDU power plant, with the feasibility work intended to inform future investment decisions.
Türkiye Nükleer Enerji Anonim Şirketi (TÜNAŞ) and Candu Energy Inc., an AtkinsRéalis subsidiary, signed the memorandum of agreement Nov. 12 at COP31 in Antalya. It covers a feasibility study and front-end engineering design, AtkinsRéalis said.
Türkiye’s Energy and Natural Resources Ministry said the work will assess the proposed plant site and financing, alongside plans for Turkish industry participation and workforce development. It will also include an implementation schedule, cost estimates and risk assessments.
AtkinsRéalis said the review will consider infrastructure and environmental requirements, as well as ways to develop local supply chains and nuclear expertise. The company expects the study to finish before the end of 2027.
The agreement follows a March memorandum between TÜNAŞ and AtkinsRéalis to assess whether CANDU technology could be used in Türkiye, the ministry said.
