The Minister of Energy and Natural Resources of Turkey Alparslan Bayractar noted that nuclear energy plays a central role in Turkey’s energy strategy: “We can use the potential of atomic energy to combat climate change, ensure energy safety and sustainable development.”
The Minister took part in the 69th General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency (Magate) Online mode.
in his appeal, Bayractar noted that the Turkish National Energy Strategy is based on sustainable development, energy security and the goal of achieving zero emissions by 2053. The Minister emphasized that nuclear energy plays a central role in the energy strategy of Turkey.
emphasizing that the demand for electricity in Turkey in the next 30 years will increase by 3 times, he added that the power of electricity production in all areas increases, including atomic and renewable energy. In 2035, it is planned to commission 7 gigavatt atomic energy: “With the addition of small modular reactors, the power of Turkey will reach 20 gigavatts by 2050. In accordance with the decision adopted on COP29, Turkey is also committed to triple the global nuclear power by 2050, and we actively maintain the efforts of the agency to create power and exchange and exchange Experience. “
Bayractar said that in the framework of the ongoing scientific potential in the field of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes, Turkey plans to more actively use the research reactor in Istanbul.
Emphasizing the importance of nuclear science and technology, the minister noted that the Magate has developed programs in the field of food security, agriculture, industrial, management, and management. Water resources, health and environmental protection.
“In this context, Turkey is proud of participation in such initiatives as” Atoms4food “, and the fact that our research institute Tenmak is recognized as one of the centers of cooperation of the agency. Turkey is still committed to close cooperation with the agency and all member states for purposes for the purpose ensuring safe, reliable and peaceful use of nuclear energy for global well -being, thanks to joint responsibility and mutual support, we can use the full potential of nuclear energy to combat climate, ensuring energy security and sustainable development, ”Alparslan Bayractar summarized.