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Turkey Proposes Three-Way Nuclear Deal With Korea and Westinghouse
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By Staff Reporter
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Turkey has proposed a three-way partnership involving South Korea and U.S. nuclear company Westinghouse for the construction of a second nuclear power plant in the Sinop region.
Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar said at a press briefing for foreign media on Saturday that "we are working very closely with Korea for the Sinop project."
"We have been in discussions with Korea Electric Power Corporation over the past few months, and Westinghouse could also participate in a form of 'three-way cooperation,'" Bayraktar said.
Westinghouse had pursued intellectual property litigation claiming that Korea's latest reactor model, the APR1400, was based on its original technology. The company reached a settlement with Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power and KEPCO in January this year.
The settlement reportedly restricts KHNP and KEPCO from pursuing nuclear plant contracts in North America, Europe, and Ukraine, sparking controversy. However, the Middle East including Turkey, Southeast Asia, and South America are reportedly not subject to these restrictions.
"We need to wait a few months to see how the project develops," Bayraktar said, adding that "we are considering inviting financial investors to the project, and the Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) has shown interest."
An official from South Korea's Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy said regarding Turkey's mention of three-way cooperation that "we have been in discussions with Turkey for nuclear plant contracts for a long time."
"From the client's perspective, it is advantageous to mention as many potential competitors as possible, which is likely why they brought up this type of cooperation," the official explained.
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Q&A:
Q: What is Turkey proposing for the Sinop nuclear project?
A: Turkey is proposing a three-way partnership involving South Korea's KEPCO and U.S. company Westinghouse for the construction of its second nuclear power plant in the Sinop region.
Q: Which regions are restricted under the Westinghouse-KEPCO settlement?
A: According to reports, KHNP and KEPCO cannot pursue nuclear plant contracts in North America, Europe, and Ukraine, but the Middle East including Turkey, Southeast Asia, and South America are not subject to these restrictions.
