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ENEC and ADNOC team up to support UAE energy diversification
ENEC and ADNOC team up to support UAE energy diversification

The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation and government-owned diversified energy group ADNOC are to evaluate the deployment of advanced nuclear technology such as small modular reactors to support the UAE's energy diversification strategy, and will look into using excess heat from the Barakah nuclear power plant in ADNOC's oil and gas operations.

Tuesday, 26 November 2024
Barakah 4 landmark announced as World Nuclear Symposium gets under way
Barakah 4 landmark announced as World Nuclear Symposium gets under way
Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation has announced that the fourth unit of the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant has entered into commercial operation, with the company's CEO Mohamed Al Hammadi stressing the global nuclear industry's growth opportunity as demand soars for carbon-free energy, at World Nuclear Symposium.
Nuclear Policies · Thursday, 5 September 2024
CNNC extends cooperation with ENEC, EDF
CNNC extends cooperation with ENEC, EDF
China National Nuclear Corporation has signed a memorandum of understanding with Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation on strategic cooperation in the peaceful use of nuclear energy. CNNC has also signed a comprehensive cooperation agreement with France's EDF on nuclear energy.
Corporate · Tuesday, 4 June 2024
KEPCO, ENEC to jointly promote overseas nuclear projects
KEPCO, ENEC to jointly promote overseas nuclear projects
Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation of the UAE and Korea Electric Power Cooperation have signed a memorandum of understanding to bolster research and investment opportunities in nuclear energy in third countries.
Corporate · Thursday, 30 May 2024
Fourth Barakah unit connected to grid
Fourth Barakah unit connected to grid
The 1400 MWe pressurised water reactor has begun delivering electricity to the United Arab Emirates' grid, weeks after achieving first criticality and bringing the four-unit plant closer to its goal of providing 25% of the country's electricity needs.
New Nuclear · Monday, 25 March 2024
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 · Friday, 1 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 · Wednesday, 24 January 2024
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 · Tuesday, 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 · Tuesday, 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 · Monday, 11 December 2023
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