Timeline

The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation has developed a detailed work structure for the proposed UAE nuclear power plants at Braka, the preferred site, in conjunction with our partners from the Korea Electric Power Corporation team.

Unit 1 is expected to begin providing electricity to the grid in 2017. Plans are for the following three units to be completed in 2018, 2019 and 2020. These dates are subject to regulatory approval from the UAE Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation.

Apr 1
2008
APRIL 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.
Dec 1
2009
DECEMBER 2009Launch of the Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation, Prime Contractor Selected
Oct 1
2009
OCTOBER 2009UEA Adopted its Federal Nuclear Law
Apr 1
2010
APRIL 2010Initial Drilling
Nov 1
2012
NOVEMBER 2012Pouring of Safety, Related Concrete
Jul 1
2014
JULY 2014Reactor Vessel Setting
Oct 1
2016
OCTOBER 2016Fuel Loading
May 1
2017
MAY 2017Complete Unit 1
May 1
2018
MAY 2018Complete Unit 2
May 1
2019
MAY 2019Complete Unit 3
May 1
2020
MAY 2020Complete Unit 4
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