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Potential for CANDU units in Turkey to be explored Potential for CANDU units in Turkey to be explored Wednesday, 4 March 2026 Candu Energy and Türkiye Nuclear Energy Company have signed a memorandum of understanding to assess the potential for the deployment of Canadian CANDU reactor technology as Turkey looks to expand its nuclear energy capacity. (Image: Turkey Energy Ministry) The Canadian company is part of AtkinsRéalis Group, which said the agreement provided a framework "for the exchange and sharing of relevant technical data, information, experience, know‑how and expertise" and the parties "will collaborate on the assessment of various CANDU reactor technologies and evaluate their suitability for sites" identified by Türkiye Nuclear Energy Company (TÜNAŞ). There will also be an evaluation of the regulatory and licensing requirements and the two parties will "examine potential business models, including financing and structuring options, ownership arrangements, project delivery approaches, an assessment of localisation opportunities, as well as workforce development and human capital requirements". TÜNAŞ is responsible for the development of nuclear power plants in Turkey - …

Turkey-Canada Nuclear Deal: CANDU Technology for Power Plants ... Turkey and Canada Agree on Nuclear Energy Cooperation 🇹🇷🤝🇨🇦 Turkey and Canada Agree on Nuclear Energy Cooperation Turkey and Canada have signed a memorandum of understanding to boost collaboration in the nuclear energy sector. The agreement was announced by Turkey's Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar following a meeting in Toronto with Canadian Energy Minister Tim Hodgson. The MOU between Turkey's Nuclear Energy Agency (TÜNAŞ) and Canadian company AtkinsRealis sets the stage for joint efforts in developing nuclear power plants in Turkey. A key focus of the agreement is exploring the use of Canada's CANDU technology, a heavy-water nuclear reactor design, in Turkish energy projects. ⚛️ Technology Focus: CANDU (Canada Deuterium Uranium) is a pressurized heavy-water reactor design known for using natural uranium as fuel and offering high efficiency and safety features. Minister Bayraktar emphasized that this partnership lays a strategic foundation for long-term cooperation , following prior technical studies conducted with AtkinsRealis on potential nuclear power station projects. Key Agreement Details 📄 Document: Memor…

AtkinsRéalis pursues market expansion into Turkey for its ... Director, External Communications,Montreal, Canada Montreal: March 3, 2026– AtkinsRéalis Group Inc. (TSX: ATRL), a world-class engineering services and nuclear company with offices around the world, today announced that its subsidiary Candu Energy Inc.  has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Türkiye Nuclear Energy Company (TUNAS) to explore opportunities for deploying CANDU® nuclear technology in support of the country’s plans to expand its nuclear program by adding three additional nuclear reactors to its existing fleet. “The signing of this MOU is a testament to the tremendous progress made with TUNAS over the past year,” said Joe St. Julian, President, Nuclear, AtkinsRéalis. “The global need for cleaner, more affordable, and reliable energy can only be met with nuclear power, and CANDU technology has an outstanding track record across four continents helping governments diversify their energy mix, meet their climate commitments, and strengthen their energy security. Today marks the beginning of ongoing collaboration with the Turkish government, the Government of Canada, and industry…

Türkiye explores CANDU technology - Nuclear Engineering International Türkiye Nükleer Enerji Anonim Şirketi (TÜNAŞ), the entity responsible for developing nuclear power plants in Türkiye, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Canada-based Candu Energy, a subsidiary of the AtkinsRéalis Group (formerly SNC-Lavalin). The agreement aims to conduct a detailed feasibility assessment on the potential deployment ofCANDU reactor technologyfor Türkiye’s future nuclear power plants, most likely at the Sinop or Thrace sites. The MOU was signed on the sidelines of the Canadian Association of Mining Researchers and Developers (PDAC) Congress by Turkish Minister of Energy & Natural Resources, Alparslan Bayraktar, and Canadian Minister of Energy & Natural Resources, Tim Hodgson. During his visit to Toronto, Bayraktar’s energy agenda centred on nuclear energy, critical minerals, and LNG infrastructure. Discussions with Ontario and Alberta energy ministers also covered small modular reactors (SMRs) and technical expertise exchange. “We attach great importance to the potential of joint work between the two countries to diversify our energy basket and increase the capacity of nuclear …

Canadian, Turkish firms ink partnership deals to develop SMRs in ... Canadian nuclear services company Kinectrics and Turkish engineering firm Nuclean signed a cooperation agreement to assess opportunities for deploying SMRs and AMRs in Türkiye and other developing nuclear markets. The agreement brings together Kinectrics’ nuclear lifecycle services with Nuclean’s local engineering and project capabilities, focusing on Small Modular Reactor (SMR) and Advanced Modular Reactor (AMR) projects, the Turkish company said Monday. It also covers potential cooperation in the production and supply of modular reactor components, as well as broader nuclear technology services. Nuclean board member Koray Tuncer recalled that Türkiye has set a target ofreaching 5 gigawatts in SMR capacity by 2050,adding that this corresponds to at least 16 SMRs. He noted that the sector involves multiple production layers and that the domestic market is expected to reach approximately $30 billion. The cooperation aims to combine local and international capabilities to support SMR- and AMR-related activities, including component production and supply, he explained. Kinectrics President and CEO David Harris s…

Türkiye, Canada ink nuclear deal to assess CANDU reactors for energy mix REGIONNUCLEAR ENERGY Türkiye and Canada have formalized cooperation in nuclear energy development through a memorandum of understanding signed Tuesday in Toronto, Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar announced. The agreement was concluded between the Türkiye Nuclear Energy Corporation and Canadian-based nuclear company AtkinsRealis, witnessed by Bayraktar and Canadian Energy Minister Tim Hodgson. Bayraktar emphasized the strategic significance of evaluating Canada's CANDU reactor technology, describing it as a "globally proven and advanced technology" that could be implemented in Türkiye. The MoU outlines a framework for cooperation in developing nuclear power plants, with a detailed feasibility study of the CANDU system serving as a cornerstone of the partnership. The Canadian-designed heavy-water reactors are currently operating in several countries and offer an alternative to light-water designs more common in global markets. The minister stressed that Türkiye attaches great importance to potential joint work with Canada to diversify the national energy mix and expand nuclear generation capacity.…

Türkiye, Canada discuss nuclear investments talks: Energy Minister Turkish and Canadian officials held talks aimed at strengthening cooperation in energy and mining, with both sides exploring joint investments and concrete steps in nuclear power development, Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar said Tuesday. In a written statement following a meeting with Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand in Ankara, Bayraktar said the discussions focused on expanding bilateral ties across multiple energy sectors, including nuclear, oil and natural gas, and critical minerals. "During our meeting, we comprehensively discussed strategic steps to further strengthen the long-standing ties between our countries in the energy sector, as well as mutual investment opportunities," Bayraktar remarked. The minister emphasized that nuclear energy was a central topic, stressing Türkiye’s intention to move quickly toward tangible cooperation. "We expressed our determination to take concrete steps toward cooperation in the nuclear energy sector as soon as possible,” he added. The talks come as Türkiye continues to expand its nuclear energy program. The country plans to build two addit…

Türkiye, Canada ink nuclear deal to assess CANDU reactors for energy mix REGIONNUCLEAR ENERGY Türkiye and Canada have formalized cooperation in nuclear energy development through a memorandum of understanding signed Tuesday in Toronto, Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar announced. The agreement was concluded between the Türkiye Nuclear Energy Corporation and Canadian-based nuclear company AtkinsRealis, witnessed by Bayraktar and Canadian Energy Minister Tim Hodgson. Bayraktar emphasized the strategic significance of evaluating Canada's CANDU reactor technology, describing it as a "globally proven and advanced technology" that could be implemented in Türkiye. The MoU outlines a framework for cooperation in developing nuclear power plants, with a detailed feasibility study of the CANDU system serving as a cornerstone of the partnership. The Canadian-designed heavy-water reactors are currently operating in several countries and offer an alternative to light-water designs more common in global markets. The minister stressed that Türkiye attaches great importance to potential joint work with Canada to diversify the national energy mix and expand nuclear generation capacity.…

Türkiye inspects Canadian nuclear technology for its next plant Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar visited Romania on Wednesday to inspect a nuclear power plant using Canada's CANDU reactor technology as Türkiye eval...