- Canada and Turkey have launched free-trade negotiations.
- Carney government negotiates possible trade deal with Turkey.
- Mark Carney travels to Turkey for bilateral talks and business meetings, while Turkey agrees to join Canada's Defence Security Bank.
- Canada and Turkey establish a strategic partnership, with a Canadian company bidding for nuclear energy supply to Turkish power plants.
AtkinsRéalis and Candu Energy Inc. sign MOA for nuclear feasibility study in Türkiye
What happened
AtkinsRéalis's subsidiary, Candu Energy Inc., signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Türkiye Nükleer Enerji Anonim Şirketi in Antalya, Türkiye. This agreement initiates a comprehensive feasibility study for CANDU nuclear technology in Türkiye, evaluating technical, environmental, infrastructure, and economic considerations. The program establishes a pathway from feasibility through to Front-End Engineering Design activities to support future investment decisions.
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Why it matters
The MOA supports Türkiye’s goals for economic and energy security by utilizing low-carbon, baseload power. It also advances the Government of Canada’s ambition to expand the global reach of Canadian nuclear expertise and strengthen international partnerships.
Canada and Türkiye are establishing a strategic partnership, which includes discussions regarding nuclear energy supply to Turkish power plants and financial cooperation.
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Who's involved
- AtkinsRéalisCanada-based engineering company that signed the MOA
- Candu Energy Inc.Canadian nuclear reactor company advancing international nuclear ambitions
- TurkeyCountry hosting the nuclear feasibility study and seeking energy security
- Government of CanadaFederal government of Canada supporting the expansion of Canadian nuclear technology
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- AtkinsRéalisSpeculative
Might secure major contracts for feasibility study and Front-End Engineering Design activities in Türkiye.
- TurkeySpeculative
Could see investment in nuclear energy infrastructure and development.
- Government of CanadaSpeculative
May strengthen its national nuclear export strategy and international partnerships.
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The entities involved
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AtkinsRéalis
Canada-based engineering company
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Candu Energy Inc.
Canadian nuclear reactor company
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