2 Possible Locations for Nuclear Plant Determined (TURKIJE)

2 april 2006, 17:09

http://www.zaman.com/?bl=economy&alt=&hn=30106

2 Possible Locations for Nuclear Plant Determined
By Omer Sahin, Ankara
Published: Thursday, February 23, 2006
zaman.com

The Turkish government has determined potential locations to establish
the country's first nuclear plant. Seven different regions have been
decided on, and nearly 45 criteria were examined for the nuclear
plants, considered as an efficient source to fill the energy gap.

The city of Sinop in the Black Sea region is one of the most probable
locations for the plant.

Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, informing his party's Central
Executive Board, announced Wednesday the facility will probably be in
Sinop or the Mediterranean region; with Mersin Akkuyu as the second
choice.

Sinop's geographical plane and the need for water bordering plants
have reportedly been effective in choosing the city, most recently
featured during the term of the late President Turgut Ozal.

The government examined seven regions including Mersin Akkuyu, Sinop,
Mugla, Konya and Mus, and will make its final decision after the
National Security Council (NSC) meeting to be held today.

Nuclear plants and their strategic placements will be thoroughly
discussed at the meeting that President Ahmet Necdet Sezer is to
preside over.

Erdogan will be briefed about preparations by the Ministry of Energy at
the meeting.

The US, France and Japan are known to be interested in the nuclear
plant project.

The Turkish government aims at realizing the projects through a
public-private sector partnership.

Several legal obstacles inhibit the private sector in the subject.

A change in the Electricity Market Law would be needed to pave the way
for the private sector.

The government included the proposed nuclear plants in its 2005
investment program.

Seven million new Turkish liras have already been earmarked for three
nuclear plants of 4,500 MW capacities; the Ministry of Energy plans to
start operations in 2012.

Nuclear energy initiatives appearing on the agenda at different times
in Turkey caused conflict between politicians and non-governmental
organizations. Environmentalist organizations asking for "recyclable
energy sources" oppose nuclear stations.

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ATATURK Berichten: n/a	2 Possible Locations for Nuclear Plant Determined (TURKIJE) http://www.zaman.com/?bl=economy&alt=&hn=30106 2 Possible Locations for Nuclear Plant Determined By Omer Sahin, Ankara Published: Thursday, February 23, 2006 zaman.com The Turkish government has determined potential locations to establish the country's first nuclear plant. Seven different regions have been decided on, and nearly 45 criteria were examined for the nuclear plants, considered as an efficient source to fill the energy gap. The city of Sinop in the Black Sea region is one of the most probable locations for the plant. Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, informing his party's Central Executive Board, announced Wednesday the facility will probably be in Sinop or the Mediterranean region; with Mersin Akkuyu as the second choice. Sinop's geographical plane and the need for water bordering plants have reportedly been effective in choosing the city, most recently featured during the term of the late President Turgut Ozal. The government examined seven regions including Mersin Akkuyu, Sinop, Mugla, Konya and Mus, and will make its final decision after the National Security Council (NSC) meeting to be held today. Nuclear plants and their strategic placements will be thoroughly discussed at the meeting that President Ahmet Necdet Sezer is to preside over. Erdogan will be briefed about preparations by the Ministry of Energy at the meeting. The US, France and Japan are known to be interested in the nuclear plant project. The Turkish government aims at realizing the projects through a public-private sector partnership. Several legal obstacles inhibit the private sector in the subject. A change in the Electricity Market Law would be needed to pave the way for the private sector. The government included the proposed nuclear plants in its 2005 investment program. Seven million new Turkish liras have already been earmarked for three nuclear plants of 4,500 MW capacities; the Ministry of Energy plans to start operations in 2012. Nuclear energy initiatives appearing on the agenda at different times in Turkey caused conflict between politicians and non-governmental organizations. Environmentalist organizations asking for "recyclable energy sources" oppose nuclear stations.