The United Arab Emirates inaugurate the first Arab nuclear power plant
The Barakah nuclear power plant in the United Arab Emirates is now fully operational with its four reactors, providing 25% of the country’s electricity supply.
| Countries | Émirats Arabes Unis |
|---|---|
| Sector | Énergie Nucléaire, Fission |
| Theme | Développement de projets, Mise en service |
The Barakah nuclear power plant, located to the west of Abu Dhabi, becomes the first nuclear facility in the Arab world to reach full operational status.
Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) announces that the plant’s four reactors are now in operation, producing 40 terawatt-hours of electricity per year, which covers around a quarter of the United Arab Emirates’ electricity needs.
This development marks a strategic step forward for a country seeking to diversify its energy sources beyond oil and natural gas.
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