# USTDA Funds TÜPRAŞ SMR Study in Türkiye

On October 26, 2026, the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) signed an agreement with Türkiye’s largest crude oil refiner, TÜPRAŞ, to fund technical assistance evaluating small modular reactor (SMR) options for refinery electricity, heat, and steam. USTDA will post a request for proposals on its overseas-project bidding page, creating a forthcoming opportunity for U.S. firms with relevant nuclear, engineering, economic-analysis, sustainability, or regulatory expertise. The funding value and solicitation schedule have not been stated.

- The procurement is for a technical study assessing potential SMR applications at TÜPRAŞ refineries; it does not announce a reactor deployment or construction award.
- U.S. firms with experience in SMR evaluation, refinery energy systems, economic analysis, sustainability, or nuclear regulation can review USTDA’s overseas-project bidding page when the RFP is posted.
- Because no value or schedule is available yet, interested firms should use the published scope areas to assess relevant capabilities and potential teaming needs.

**Jurisdictions:** international
**Industries:** Energy & Utilities, Professional Services
**Topics:** Grants & Funding, Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** October 27, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA)

### Vendors
- Türkiye Petrol Rafinerileri A.Ş. (TÜPRAŞ) (grantee)

### Key Quotes
> This partnership with TÜPRAŞ provides an opportunity to showcase trusted U.S. SMR technologies while advancing Türkiye’s energy security.
> — Thomas R. Hardy, USTDA Deputy Director

### Sources
- [USTDA, TÜPRAŞ Partner on Small Modular Reactor Deployment in Türkiye  – USTDA](https://ustda.gov/ustda-tupras-partner-on-small-modular-reactor-deployment-in-turkiye/) - Ustda