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Nuclearelectrica and ENEC sign MoU on cooperation

Nuclearelectrica and ENEC sign MoU on cooperation

Romania's Nuclearelectrica and Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation have signed a memorandum of understanding to cooperate on the "potential development and expansion of nuclear energy programmes in the United Arab Emirates and Romania as well as within central and eastern Europe".

New Nuclear 22 March 2023

Third Barakah unit begins commercial operation

Third Barakah unit begins commercial operation

The third unit at the UAE's nuclear power plant has been declared in commercial operation, less than a year after Barakah 2 reached the same milestone.

New Nuclear 24 February 2023

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UAE celebrates its nuclear professionals

UAE celebrates its nuclear professionals

The UAE will celebrate the Professional Day of the Nuclear and Radiation Sector Workers on 16 February every year after receiving approval from the country's Cabinet.

Corporate 17 February 2023

France, India and UAE announce cooperation roadmap

France, India and UAE announce cooperation roadmap

The foreign ministers of the three nations have formally announced a trilateral initiative which will focus on solar and nuclear energy, as well as the fight against climate change and the protection of biodiversity, particularly in the Indian Ocean region.

Energy & Environment 06 February 2023

Korea and UAE agree to expand nuclear cooperation

Korea and UAE agree to expand nuclear cooperation

South Korea and the United Arab Emirates have agreed to "deepen and accelerate collaboration in the peaceful nuclear energy sector". Several memorandums of understanding were signed during a meeting between Korean President Yoon Seok-yeol and UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nayhan.

Nuclear Policies 16 January 2023

Grid connection for third Barakah unit

Grid connection for third Barakah unit

Barakah unit 3 is now supplying its first electricity to the UAE's grid. Barakah, the country's first nuclear power plant, is a key component of the UAE's Net Zero 2050 Strategy.

New Nuclear 10 October 2022

Third Barakah unit starts up

Third Barakah unit starts up

The 1400 MWe unit is now producing heat from nuclear fission, and will be connected to the UAE's electricity grid in the coming weeks, Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation said. Two units at the site, in the Al Dhafra Region of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, are already in commercial operation.
 

New Nuclear 22 September 2022

IAEA finds operational safety enhanced at UAE plant

IAEA finds operational safety enhanced at UAE plant

The operator of the UAE's Barakah nuclear power plant has strengthened operational safety by fully addressing the findings of an initial safety review mission five years ago, an International Atomic Energy Agency review has concluded.

Regulation & Safety 12 September 2022

Nuclear right choice for sustainable development, conference told

Nuclear right choice for sustainable development, conference told

Nuclear has "come into the limelight" as the most realistic energy option for sustainable development, KEPCO President and CEO Seung-Il Cheong told delegates at the World Nuclear Symposium 2022 in London today. However, speakers in a panel discussing sustainable development agreed one challenge to the increased use of nuclear is public opinion.

Nuclear Policies 08 September 2022

Barakah 4 completes hot functional tests

Barakah 4 completes hot functional tests

Hot functional testing of the fourth and final unit at the Barakah nuclear power plant in the UAE has been completed, Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation announced. The Korean-designed APR-1400 reactor is scheduled to start operating next year.

New Nuclear 21 July 2022