Türkiye is preparing to expand its domestic role in nuclear energy development, shifting from a foreign-led model to one emphasising local content and joint ventures, as it nears the launch of its first nuclear reactor and prepares for further projects, the Nuclear Energy Association of Türkiye (NIATR) told NucNet.

The country, heavily reliant on imported fossil fuels, aims to improve energy security and meet ambitious climate targets. Authorities plan to deliver roughly 20 GW of nuclear capacity by 2050, with an interim target of 7.2 GW by 2035.