South Korea's Innovative Small Modular Reactor Development Agency (i-SMRDA) and Turkish nuclear technology firm Nuclean have inked a strategic cooperation agreement aimed at advancing the deployment and development of small modular reactor (SMR) technologies in Türkiye and the wider region, a report said Wednesday.
The agreement seeks to strengthen collaboration in SMR projects, evaluate business opportunities, and facilitate the integration of the Turkish industry into the global SMR supply chain, according to a report by Anadolu Agency (AA) citing a company statement.
The cooperation would support the establishment of a sustainable SMR ecosystem and contribute to Türkiye's long-term clean energy and nuclear power objectives.
The agreement comes as countries worldwide increasingly explore SMRs as a low-carbon energy solution capable of supporting energy security goals while complementing renewable energy sources.
Commenting on the agreement, Koray Tuncer, board member of Nuclean, said Türkiye has entered a critical phase in its nuclear energy transition.
