Cengiz Enerji Invests in the Future of Energy Through Youth

ReAktör Program Empowers Young Engineers with Mentorship and Field Experience

As one of Türkiye’s leading energy companies, Cengiz Enerji has officially launched its “ReAktör” program—developed in collaboration with the Chamber of Electrical Engineers (EMO) Ankara Branch—with a kickoff workshop held in Ankara. Under this initiative, the company will provide mentorship support, facility visits, real field exposure, and hands-on engineering experience to electrical–electronics engineering students from 11 universities in Ankara as they prepare for their professional careers.

At the energy workshop organized in partnership with the EMO Ankara Branch, Cengiz Enerji brought together students from the electrical–electronics engineering departments of Ankara University, Ankara Science University, Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University, Gazi University, Hacettepe University, METU, Ostim Technical University, Turkish Aeronautical Association University, Bilkent University, TED University, and TOBB ETU as part of the ReAktör program.

Designed as a strong example of university–industry collaboration, ReAktör blends the theoretical knowledge young engineers acquire in classrooms with practical, on-site application.

During the kickoff workshop, attended by approximately 100 students, the future energy leaders worked in teams to develop projects and delivered interactive presentations with support from Cengiz Enerji professionals. At the end of the event, students received their certificates digitally, and awards were presented to the top-ranked participants.

In the second phase of ReAktör, mentor–mentee pairings will be established, and students will be encouraged to develop projects particularly in the field of renewable energy. Participants will also join technical visits to Cengiz Enerji’s production facilities, gaining firsthand insight into real-world engineering environments.

“THE ENERGY OF YOUNG ENGİNEERS WILL SHAPE TÜRKİYE’S FUTURE”

Expressing his pleasure at meeting the engineers of tomorrow, Cengiz Enerji Executive Board Member Mustafa Eskiçırak said: “The energy sector plays a critical role in Türkiye’s sustainable development goals. We value raising young engineers who will stand at the center of this transformation with a knowledge-driven, productive, and innovative mindset. Through the ReAktör program, we aim to help students understand the field, develop projects, and build self-confidence. We believe that the young engineering talent of today has the power to shape the energy vision of tomorrow.”

“OUR GOAL IS TO TURN UNIVERSITY–INDUSTRY COLLABORATION INTO A TRUE DEVELOPMENT PLATFORM”

Chairman of the EMO Ankara Branch Cevdet Aslan emphasized that they embrace an approach that supports professional development long before graduation: “The ReAktör program offers students the opportunity to combine theoretical knowledge with practical application, receive professional mentorship, and experience real working environments firsthand. We believe this collaboration will contribute qualified talent to Türkiye’s energy transformation.”

About Cengiz Enerji

Cengiz Holding has carried out its energy operations under Cengiz Enerji since 2000 and has focused exclusively on renewable energy investments for more than a decade. The company has commissioned Türkiye’s first and Europe’s largest integrated renewable energy production facility. As a major player in the sector, Cengiz Enerji operates with an integrated structure from generation to distribution. With more than 20,000 employees, Cengiz Enerji operates natural gas combined-cycle power plants both in Türkiye and Uzbekistan, and has a total installed capacity of 5,739 MW across domestic and international operations.

About EMO Ankara Branch

Established in 1954, the Chamber of Electrical Engineers (EMO) works to support the professional development of electrical, electronics, control, and biomedical engineers in Türkiye. The EMO Ankara Branch contributes to the development of young engineers through student member structures, professional training programs, sectoral collaborations, and community-focused projects.