Powering the future of the UAE through safe, clean and efficient nuclear energy
The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) is working to deliver safe, clean, efficient nuclear energy to the United Arab Emirates - energy that is needed to support the UAE’s social and economic growth.
Energy demand in the UAE is growing at an annual rate of about 9 per cent – three times the global average. Developing a reliable supply of electricity is critical to the future growth of the Nation.
ENEC is taking on this challenge, with a target of delivering electricity to the UAE grid in 2017. By 2020, it is projected that nuclear energy will produce nearly a quarter of the nation’s electricity needs.
Underscoring this commitment is safety - our most important priority. There is nothing more important than the safety of our employees, our communities and the environment.
Timeline
2008APRIL 2008Publication of the UAE Policy on the Peaceful Use of Nuclear Energy: the Policy is built on the most exacting standards of safety, transparency and security, making the UAE a role model for nuclear energy development worldwide.
2009DECEMBER 2009Launch of the Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation, Prime Contractor Selected
2009OCTOBER 2009UEA Adopted its Federal Nuclear Law
2010APRIL 2010Initial Drilling
2012NOVEMBER 2012Pouring of Safety, Related Concrete
2014JULY 2014Reactor Vessel Setting
2016OCTOBER 2016Fuel Loading
2017MAY 2017Complete Unit 1
2018MAY 2018Complete Unit 2
2019MAY 2019Complete Unit 3
2020MAY 2020Complete Unit 4
UAE Poll Shows Continued Support For Peaceful Nuclear Energy Program
A national poll on nuclear energy shows that 85% of United Arab Emirates (UAE) residents believe that peaceful nuclear energy is important for the nation.
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Help Set the Standard for the UAE’s Energy Future and become a leader in the nation’s nuclear energy program
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Keeping the public informed and engaged
The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation, the entity mandated to deliver safe, clean, reliable and efficient electricity to the UAE, invites you to attend its next public forum on nuclear energy - a unique opportunity to… More
