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Fourth Barakah unit starts up

Fourth Barakah unit starts up

The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation has announced the successful start-up by its operating and maintenance subsidiary Nawah Energy Company of the fourth unit at the Barakah nuclear power plant in the United Arab Emirates.

New Nuclear 01 March 2024


Tender launched for UAE nuclear fuel plant

Tender launched for UAE nuclear fuel plant

The UAE's Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation announced it has launched a tender for a domestic nuclear fuel assembly fabrication facility. The facility will produce fuel assemblies for the Barakah nuclear power plant.

Uranium & Fuel 24 January 2024


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Fourth Barakah unit prepares to start up

Fourth Barakah unit prepares to start up

The loading of fuel into the core of unit 4 of the Barakah nuclear power plant in the UAE has been completed, operator Nawah Energy Company has announced.

New Nuclear 19 December 2023


ENEC, NPPA to explore cooperation opportunities

ENEC, NPPA to explore cooperation opportunities

The company responsible for implementing the UAE's civil nuclear power programme and the owner of Egypt's first nuclear power plant are to explore potential areas for cooperation in the peaceful uses of nuclear energy under a new agreement signed during COP28.

Corporate 12 December 2023


ENEC signs multiple SMR MoUs

ENEC signs multiple SMR MoUs

The company responsible for implementing the UAE's civil nuclear power programme has signed separate agreements with several small modular reactor developers on the sidelines of the COP28 climate conference in Dubai.

Corporate 11 December 2023


ENEC to evaluate deployment of SMRs and micro-reactors

ENEC to evaluate deployment of SMRs and micro-reactors

Following the launch of a programme aimed at leveraging its experience in successfully delivering a nuclear power plant project, the UAE's Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation has signed a number of agreements with small modular reactor and micro-reactor vendors to explore opportunities for the commercialisation and global deployment of their designs.

New Nuclear 05 December 2023


ENEC and Kazatomprom sign commercial uranium contract

ENEC and Kazatomprom sign commercial uranium contract

Kazakhstan’s Kazatomprom has signed its first commercial uranium fuel supply contract with the Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation, for the United Arab Emirates' Barakah nuclear power plant.

Uranium & Fuel 04 December 2023


Fourth Barakah unit receives operating licence

Fourth Barakah unit receives operating licence

The United Arab Emirates' nuclear regulator has issued the licence to Nawah Energy Company, clearing the way for commissioning and commercial operation of the unit and marking a historic moment as the UAE realises its nuclear energy vision.

Regulation & Safety 17 November 2023


ENEC, OSGE cooperate to advance SMRs in Europe

ENEC, OSGE cooperate to advance SMRs in Europe

A memorandum of understanding between Polish company Orlen Synthos Green Energy and the Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation will see the parties work together to support decarbonisation efforts in Poland and Europe through investments in in small modular reactors.
 

Corporate 12 September 2023


UAE launches nuclear educational courses

UAE launches nuclear educational courses

A Diploma in Nuclear Technology course has been launched by Nawah Energy Company to educate and train UAE National High School graduates to become local operators at the Barakah nuclear power plant. Meanwhile, the UAE has launched its first MSc Programme in Medical Physics.

New Nuclear 20 July 2023