Russia is not providing nuclear technology, the basis of all these projects is the build-operate-transfer model. They are essentially building the nuclear powerplant (which is already contriversial for its location in a fairly earthquake prone area) in order to sell the energy to Turkey- which is already a high price . After the 15 year contract period, Turkey will still have to purchase the plant from Rosatom.........
You do realise that Western, or even Japanese companies didn't take the contract because of the immense environment costs and risks involved in building huge nuclear plants.
I can't find the sources now, but there's videos of the cement poured for the reactor building already showing cracks......i.e. its not being built properly.
Dear friend, you completely misunderstood me! I didnt mean the Akkuyu nuclear plant at all! What Iam talking about is the fact that Turkish scientists and Engineers are studying nuclear technology and science in Russian Universities. This is alone by itself a priceless treasure. Just imagine how many sacrifices (like what the French did to the Algerians), how many billions in R&D and how many years or decades it would take Turkey to obtain a decent workforce of nuclear scientists. What Russia did is giving you the thing that you want with literally many drawbacks being removed! What is even better is that some scientists actually graduated and are withing Turkey. Therefore, within the meager period of 3-5 years, Turkey has a, albeit small, workforce of nuclear scientists!
Russia, Turkey develop university, scientific cooperation - Anadolu Ajansı
www.aa.com.tr
As it is preparing to commission the first reactor for the Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) in southern Mersin province in 2023, Turkey has also been...
www.dailysabah.com
The Turkish Energy and Natural Resources Ministry is sending 32 students to Russia and China in a bid to provide human resources for planned nuclear power plants in Turkey.
www.hurriyetdailynews.com
Since you talked about the Akkuyu nuclear plant, let me indulge you on some facts
First of all, it is perfectly normal for cracks to appear during the building phase of the nuclear power plant. It isnt desirable per say ofcourse; however, it is common. For example, look at the Korean built nuclear reactor for the UAE and the Belgian Nuclear reactor where cracks have been found that is estimated to have been originated 40 years ago during construction and have just been found
Cracks are normal phenomenon in such structures, and is observed even during the construction phase. Moreover, the turkish authorities did indicate that they already remade the whole coatings after the cracks have shown up; so i dont think such an argument is valid either way
You can review some sources if you like
english.hani.co.kr
Belgium’s nuclear safety chief, Willy De Roovere, on Thursday said there could be thousands of cracks in the reactor vessel of the ageing Doel 3 nuclear reactor situated 25 km outside Antwerp and 3 km from the Dutch border.
euobserver.com
Statement by Akkuyu Nuclear A.Ş. About Crack Claim - Akkuyu Nuclear A.Ş. As a result, the allegations published on social media and some media outlets regarding the Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant construction works and
www.raillynews.com
Moreover, I would also like to point out that whatever Turkey gets from this nuclear power plant isnt
TECHNOLOGY by any means but rather mainly
EXPERTISE on how to operate and build nuclear power plants which is also beneficial per say
Russian energy giant did say that they employed Turkish contractors in nearly most of the stages of the building process of the Nuclear power plant; in addition to that, they promised to employ turkish nuclear engineers and scientists when the power plant is on
Other than this, Turkey will reduce the volatility of the lira in the international market by depending less on dollar bought crude energy sources which will aid in helping the lira in the further future. Ofcourse employments etc... will also be available when the plant is completed
Though it isnt all sunshine, as you did say, the Area is more prone to Earthquakes so while Rosatom and Turkish authorities promised to employ the highest safety standards possible, both ROSATOM and Turkish authorities dont like to talk about the project too much.... like they just say what is necessary and that is it. No more. So only the future will tell
This is my idea on the issue
Feel free to comment
Sorry for being way too long tbh
