24/12/2010 10:37
Japan, Turkey sign nuclear plant cooperation deal
Japan and Turkey have signed a memorandum of understanding to cooperate in building Turkey's second nuclear power plant, after a deal under negotiation between Turkey and South Korea apparently fell through, ITAR-TASS reports.
Japan and Turkey aim to conclude a deal within three months on a nuclear plant in the Black Sea coastal town of Sinop, Turkish Energy Minister Taner Yildiz and Japanese Trade Minister Akihiro Ohata said on Friday.
The Sinop plant, which would have four reactors and generating capacity of 5,600 megawatts, is targeted to start operations in 2019, Turkish government officials have said.
Analysts have estimated the project could cost $10 billion.