RSS - Latest News news/latest-news/ ENEC Completes Significant Tests of Unit 3 at Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant /news/latest-news/enec-completes-significant-tests-of-unit-3-at-barakah-nuclear-energy-plant/ /news/latest-news/enec-completes-significant-tests-of-unit-3-at-barakah-nuclear-energy-plant/ - Cold Hydrostatic Testing successfully completed at Unit 3 - Significant step towards the completion of Unit 3 of the Barakah plant Sun, 16 Dec 2018 00:00:00 +0000 ENEC Achieves Historic Milestone in Construction of Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant /news/latest-news/enec-achieves-historic-milestone-in-construction-of-barakah-nuclear-energy-plant/ /news/latest-news/enec-achieves-historic-milestone-in-construction-of-barakah-nuclear-energy-plant/ - ENEC celebrates the completion of main concrete works and heavy equipment lifting at Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant - More than 2.3 million cubic meters of concrete poured and approximately 250,000 metric tons of rebar installed at Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant Wed, 14 Nov 2018 00:00:00 +0000 ENEC Barakah Youth Circle Discusses ‘Energy Gap – The Way Forward’ /news/latest-news/enec-barakah-youth-circle-discusses-energy-gap-the-way-forward-/ /news/latest-news/enec-barakah-youth-circle-discusses-energy-gap-the-way-forward-/ - Youth Circle takes place on sidelines of INLA’s 23rd Nuclear Inter Jura Congress Mon, 05 Nov 2018 00:00:00 +0000 Abu Dhabi to Host International Nuclear Law Congress /news/latest-news/abu-dhabi-to-host-international-nuclear-law-congress/ /news/latest-news/abu-dhabi-to-host-international-nuclear-law-congress/ - ENEC sponsors the 23rd Nuclear Inter Jura Congress to showcase the UAE Peaceful Nuclear Energy Program Fri, 02 Nov 2018 00:00:00 +0000 ENEC Hosts Supplier Forum to Support Growth and Development of Local Supply Chain /news/latest-news/enec-hosts-supplier-forum-to-support-growth-and-development-of-local-supply-chain/ /news/latest-news/enec-hosts-supplier-forum-to-support-growth-and-development-of-local-supply-chain/ - Representatives of UAE-based suppliers were updated on the status of the Barakah Project and upcoming opportunities and requirements Fri, 12 Oct 2018 00:00:00 +0100 ENEC Continues to Inspire New Generations of Future Energy Pioneers /news/latest-news/enec-continues-to-inspire-new-generations-of-future-energy-pioneers/ /news/latest-news/enec-continues-to-inspire-new-generations-of-future-energy-pioneers/ ENEC engages with students at Al Sila School as part of Schools Outreach Program Students learn about peaceful nuclear energy and its importance to the future growth and development of the UAE Wed, 03 Oct 2018 00:00:00 +0100 ENEC Highlights Importance of International Cooperation and Capacity Development at the IAEA 62nd General Conference /news/latest-news/enec-highlights-importance-of-international-cooperation/ /news/latest-news/enec-highlights-importance-of-international-cooperation/ ENEC participates in 62nd Annual Regular Session of the IAEA General Conference, UAE side event and International Youth Nuclear Congress event ENEC CEO updated the attendees on the status of the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant Project Wed, 19 Sep 2018 00:00:00 +0100 ENEC Launches Youth Council to Empower the Next Generation of Emirati Nuclear Energy Leaders /news/latest-news/enec-launches-youth-council-to-empower-the-next-generation-of-emirati-nuclear-energy-leaders/ /news/latest-news/enec-launches-youth-council-to-empower-the-next-generation-of-emirati-nuclear-energy-leaders/ Barakah Youth Council to provide future Emirati nuclear energy leaders with voice to champion change and drive continuous improvement 63% of UAE Nationals employed by ENEC and its subsidiaries are under 30 years of age Announced to coincide with United Nations’ 18th annual International Youth Day   Sun, 12 Aug 2018 00:00:00 +0100 Barakah Unit 2 Successfully Completes Significant Pre-Operational Testing /news/latest-news/barakah-unit-2-successfully-completes-significant-pre-operational-testing/ /news/latest-news/barakah-unit-2-successfully-completes-significant-pre-operational-testing/ - Unit 2 Hot Functional Test (HFT) completed successfully as part of testing and commissioning in preparation for operation - Nawah operators benefit from unique plant operating experience Mon, 06 Aug 2018 00:00:00 +0100 Significant Milestones Achieved in Construction of Unit 3 at Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant /news/latest-news/significant-milestones-achieved-in-construction-of-unit-3-at-barakah-nuclear-energy-plant/ /news/latest-news/significant-milestones-achieved-in-construction-of-unit-3-at-barakah-nuclear-energy-plant/ - All major concrete work successfully completed at Unit 3 of the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant - Major construction work completed on Unit 3 Turbine Generator and Reactor Vessel (RV) Internals Tue, 10 Jul 2018 00:00:00 +0100 ENEC Hosts Knowledge Sharing Forum to Share Best Practices with Local and International Entities /news/latest-news/enec-hosts-knowledge-sharing-forum-to-share-best-practices-with-local-and-international-entities/ /news/latest-news/enec-hosts-knowledge-sharing-forum-to-share-best-practices-with-local-and-international-entities/ - More than 300 attendees discussed strategy, performance management, innovation, business continuity, risk management and stakeholder management Wed, 04 Jul 2018 00:00:00 +0100 National Poll Shows Strong Support for UAE Peaceful Nuclear Energy Program /news/latest-news/national-poll-shows-strong-support-for-uae-peaceful-nuclear-energy-program/ /news/latest-news/national-poll-shows-strong-support-for-uae-peaceful-nuclear-energy-program/ - The poll on nuclear energy conducted by independent global market research company Nielsen shows that 82 percent of UAE residents are in favor of using nuclear energy for generating electricity the highest level of support globally - Al Dhafra residents show highest acceptance levels in the UAE for the construction of the Barakah plant Wed, 20 Jun 2018 00:00:00 +0100 UAE National Defense College Delegation Witnesses the Steady Progress at the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant /news/latest-news/uae-national-defense-college-delegation-witnesses-the-steady-progress-at-the-barakah/ /news/latest-news/uae-national-defense-college-delegation-witnesses-the-steady-progress-at-the-barakah/ Tue, 01 May 2018 00:00:00 +0100 Abu Dhabi Police Delegation Witnesses the Future of Energy at the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant /news/latest-news/abu-dhabi-police-delegation-witness-the-future-of-energy-at-barakah/ /news/latest-news/abu-dhabi-police-delegation-witness-the-future-of-energy-at-barakah/ - Abu Dhabi Police Delegation briefed on latest developments in the UAE Peaceful Nuclear Energy Program Wed, 25 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0100 ENEC to Focus on Safety Culture at EmiratesSkills Abu Dhabi 2018 /news/latest-news/enec-to-focus-on-safety-culture-at-emiratesskills-abu-dhabi-2018/ /news/latest-news/enec-to-focus-on-safety-culture-at-emiratesskills-abu-dhabi-2018/ Tue, 24 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0100 Final Dome Structure Completed at Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant /news/latest-news/final-dome-structure-completed-at-barakah-nuclear-energy-plant/ /news/latest-news/final-dome-structure-completed-at-barakah-nuclear-energy-plant/ - Construction of Reactor Containment Building Dome Structure for Unit 4 successfully completed at Barakah - Unit 4 Reactor Coolant Loop (RCL) pipe welding and setting of key equipment also completed Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0100 ENEC Appoints Peter Dietrich as Chief Nuclear Officer /news/latest-news/enec-appoints-peter-dietrich-as-chief-nuclear-officer/ /news/latest-news/enec-appoints-peter-dietrich-as-chief-nuclear-officer/ Mr. Dietrich brings more than 27 years of international nuclear industry experience Wed, 28 Feb 2018 00:00:00 +0000 Youth and Experiential Learning to Take Center Stage as ENEC Marks Innovation Week /news/latest-news/youth-and-experiential-learning-to-take-center-stage-as-enec-marks-innovation-week/ /news/latest-news/youth-and-experiential-learning-to-take-center-stage-as-enec-marks-innovation-week/ ENEC to hold interactive workshops, hackathons, youth events and other activities to foster innovative thinking and the pursuit of excellence Fri, 02 Feb 2018 00:00:00 +0000 ENEC showcases strategic role of nuclear energy at World Future Energy Summit /news/latest-news/enec-showcases-strategic-role-of-nuclear-energy-at-world-future-energy-summit/ /news/latest-news/enec-showcases-strategic-role-of-nuclear-energy-at-world-future-energy-summit/  ENEC is a Platinum Sponsor of the 11th World Future Energy Summit, part of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2018 Mon, 15 Jan 2018 00:00:00 +0000 ENEC CEO: Barakah will be the First Nuclear Energy Plant in the Arab World, Setting New Global Standards /news/latest-news/enec-ceo-barakah-will-be-the-first-nuclear-energy-plant-in-the-arab-world-setting-new-global-standards/ /news/latest-news/enec-ceo-barakah-will-be-the-first-nuclear-energy-plant-in-the-arab-world-setting-new-global-standards/ ENEC CEO: Barakah will be the First Nuclear Energy Plant in the Arab World, Setting New Global Standards Sat, 13 Jan 2018 00:00:00 +0000 ENEC Achieves Significant Construction Milestones in Development of Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant /news/latest-news/enec-achieves-significant-construction-milestones-in-development-of-barakah-plant/ /news/latest-news/enec-achieves-significant-construction-milestones-in-development-of-barakah-plant/ - Key Power Transformers for Unit 2 safely energized in preparation for Plant Functional Testing Thu, 04 Jan 2018 00:00:00 +0000