Turkey working on nuclear energy plans

Turkey is working on plans to develop nuclear energy and intends to discuss the proposal soon with companies from nuclear energy…

Turkey is working on plans to develop nuclear energy and intends to discuss the proposal soon with companies from nuclear energy-producing countries, Energy Minister Mr Hilmi Guler said today.

Mr Guler told reporters the authorities were looking into possible locations for a nuclear power station, including a Mediterranean coastal area.

Turkey postponed similar plans in 2000.

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