news/latest-news/ /news/latest-news/uae-adds-new-cohort-of-nuclear-energy-professionals-at-the-barakah-plant/ /news/latest-news/uae-adds-new-cohort-of-nuclear-energy-professionals-at-the-barakah-plant/ - 87 new nuclear reactor operators have been certified, bringing the total to 159 Senior Reactor Operators (SROs) and Reactor Operators (Ros) fully qualified to work at the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant; of which 60 are UAE Nationals including eight females. - SROs and ROs are certified by the UAE’s independent nuclear regulator, the Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) following advanced training, examination and licensing. Thu, 08 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000 /news/latest-news/enec-and-atlantic-council-sign-three-year-agreement-for-nuclear-energy-collaboration/ /news/latest-news/enec-and-atlantic-council-sign-three-year-agreement-for-nuclear-energy-collaboration/ - The agreement highlights ENEC’s commitment to broadening the global dialogue on the role of nuclear energy in decarbonizing the energy sector, support the clean energy transition and tackle the climate change. Tue, 01 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000 /news/latest-news/enec-showcases-the-success-of-the-uae-s-nuclear-energy-sector-towards-net-zero/ /news/latest-news/enec-showcases-the-success-of-the-uae-s-nuclear-energy-sector-towards-net-zero/ - H. E. Mohamed Al Hammadi, shares insights on the UAE’s realistic, long-term and data-driven approach to developing nuclear energy to drive energy security and sustainability - UAE is driving rapid decarbonization of the power sector through its diversified energy mix - seen as a benchmark for new nuclear energy projects worldwide Fri, 28 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0100 /news/latest-news/mohamed-al-hammadi-highlights-latest-insights-on-key-considerations-for-new-build-nuclear-programs/ /news/latest-news/mohamed-al-hammadi-highlights-latest-insights-on-key-considerations-for-new-build-nuclear-programs/ Thu, 27 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0100 /news/latest-news/uae-delegation-led-by-h-e-mohamed-al-hammadi-at-iaea-ministerial-conference-on-nuclear-power/ /news/latest-news/uae-delegation-led-by-h-e-mohamed-al-hammadi-at-iaea-ministerial-conference-on-nuclear-power/ Thu, 27 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0100 /news/latest-news/enec-md-and-ceo-appointed-president-of-the-world-association-of-nuclear-operators/ /news/latest-news/enec-md-and-ceo-appointed-president-of-the-world-association-of-nuclear-operators/ - H.E. Mohamed Al Hammadi is the first Emirati and first Arab appointed President after being voted in during WANO Biennial General Meeting - Al Hammadi reaffirms commitment to the WANO mission, maximizing safety and reliability and pledges to support this across the growing global fleet - Barakah Plant recognized as a global nuclear energy success story, accelerating decarbonization in the UAE and delivering climate solutions today Thu, 13 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0100 /news/latest-news/enec-and-the-uae-cyber-security-council-sign-memorandum-of-understanding/ /news/latest-news/enec-and-the-uae-cyber-security-council-sign-memorandum-of-understanding/ Sun, 09 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0100 /news/latest-news/unit-3-of-barakah-plant-successfully-connected-to-the-uae-transmission-grid/ /news/latest-news/unit-3-of-barakah-plant-successfully-connected-to-the-uae-transmission-grid/ - Thousands more megawatts of clean electricity capacity connected to the UAE’s transmission network - Unit 3 electricity will now be increased, and the unit tested in preparation for commercial operations in the coming months - Unit 3 grid connection enhances UAE energy security and the development of a Net Zero Economy Sat, 08 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0100 /news/latest-news/enec-to-showcase-success-of-uae-nuclear-energy-sector-at-wano-biennial-general-meeting/ /news/latest-news/enec-to-showcase-success-of-uae-nuclear-energy-sector-at-wano-biennial-general-meeting/ - H.E. Mohamed Al Hammadi, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of ENEC leads UAE delegation in Prague, Czech Republic Fri, 07 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0100 /news/latest-news/enec-showcases-nuclear-energy-s-contribution-to-achieving-net-zero-2050-at-iaea-general-conference/ /news/latest-news/enec-showcases-nuclear-energy-s-contribution-to-achieving-net-zero-2050-at-iaea-general-conference/ Thu, 29 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0100 /news/latest-news/start-up-of-unit-3-of-barakah-nuclear-energy-plant-accelerates-achievement-of-uae-net-zero-2050/ /news/latest-news/start-up-of-unit-3-of-barakah-nuclear-energy-plant-accelerates-achievement-of-uae-net-zero-2050/ - Unit 3 start-up reflects safe and steady progress at Barakah, with Units 1 and 2 already commercially operational - Unit 3 will be connected to the UAE grid in the coming weeks, as part of the pathway to commercial operations. - ENEC adds third unit to the grid, highlighting mega-project management expertise - UAE’s nuclear energy sector accelerating decarbonization of the UAE grid, spearheading delivery of Net Zero by 2050 target Thu, 22 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0100 /news/latest-news/enec-strengthens-uae-france-cooperation-in-nuclear-energy-sector-through-new-e-fusion-2022/ /news/latest-news/enec-strengthens-uae-france-cooperation-in-nuclear-energy-sector-through-new-e-fusion-2022/ Tue, 20 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0100 /news/latest-news/enec-shares-energy-cybersecurity-expertise-at-1st-cyberenergy-leadership-forum/ /news/latest-news/enec-shares-energy-cybersecurity-expertise-at-1st-cyberenergy-leadership-forum/ - ENEC organizes forum to discuss cybersecurity landscape and share its global model for nuclear energy cyber security leadership with UAE energy sector - Forum held in collaboration with UAE cyber security stakeholders, the United States Department of State and United States Department of Energy and leading international experts - More than 117 experts shared best practices and plan for future of cybersecurity to enable the clean energy transition Thu, 15 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0100 /news/latest-news/enec-showcases-net-zero-nuclear-in-delivering-energy-security-and-sustainability-in-parallel/ /news/latest-news/enec-showcases-net-zero-nuclear-in-delivering-energy-security-and-sustainability-in-parallel/ - H.E. Mohamed Al Hammadi leads delegation to London for World Nuclear Association Symposium - High-level delegation joins top nuclear industry leaders, experts and executives from across the world - ENEC demonstrates how Net Zero nuclear is accelerating decarbonization in the UAE, delivering climate solutions today Thu, 08 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0100 /news/latest-news/enec-recognizes-achievements-of-top-performing-students-from-al-dhafra-region/ /news/latest-news/enec-recognizes-achievements-of-top-performing-students-from-al-dhafra-region/ - The Al Dhafra 11th and 12th Grade Top Performers Recognition forms part of ENEC’s commitment to empowering the next generation of clean electricity leaders - Al Dhafra 11th and 12th Grade Top Performers Recognition a key CSR program for ENEC in the Al Dhafra region Thu, 25 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +0100 /news/latest-news/enec-successfully-completes-significant-pre-operational-testing-for-the-last-unit-of-barakah/ /news/latest-news/enec-successfully-completes-significant-pre-operational-testing-for-the-last-unit-of-barakah/ -  Unit 4 Hot Functional Test (HFT) successfully completed, a major milestone for the final Unit at the Barakah Plant - Prior to HFT, Structural Integrity Test (SIT) and Integrated Leak Rate Test (ILRT) also successfully completed at Unit 4, demonstrating the Unit’s exemplary structural safety performance under normal and extraordinary circumstances Thu, 21 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +0100 /news/latest-news/a-decade-of-achievements-enec-celebrates-10-years-since-the-start-of-construction-of-unit-1/ /news/latest-news/a-decade-of-achievements-enec-celebrates-10-years-since-the-start-of-construction-of-unit-1/ -  Through round the clock generation of clean electricity, Unit 1 of the Barakah Plant accelerates decarbonization, innovation and progress towards the UAE’s Net Zero by 2050 target Mon, 18 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +0100 /news/latest-news/fuel-assemblies-loading-started-at-unit-3-of-barakah-plant-after-receiving-operating-license/ /news/latest-news/fuel-assemblies-loading-started-at-unit-3-of-barakah-plant-after-receiving-operating-license/ - Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation satisfied that Unit 3 of Barakah Plant is ready to operate after conducting 120 rigorous reviews and inspections - The Barakah Plant moves closer to delivering on clean energy commitment, driving decarbonization of the UAE power sector towards Net Zero 2050 Sun, 19 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0100 /news/latest-news/enec-supports-al-wathba-cycling-team-activities-in-line-with-its-social-responsibility-commitments/ /news/latest-news/enec-supports-al-wathba-cycling-team-activities-in-line-with-its-social-responsibility-commitments/ Tue, 24 May 2022 00:00:00 +0100 /news/latest-news/uae-ahead-of-curve-in-powering-net-zero-through-nuclear-energy/ /news/latest-news/uae-ahead-of-curve-in-powering-net-zero-through-nuclear-energy/ Mon, 09 May 2022 00:00:00 +0100 /news/latest-news/enec-s-md-and-ceo-elected-as-member-of-board-of-directors-for-the-world-nuclear-association/ /news/latest-news/enec-s-md-and-ceo-elected-as-member-of-board-of-directors-for-the-world-nuclear-association/ Thu, 28 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0100 /news/latest-news/one-year-on-unit-1-of-barakah-plant-delivers-significant-wins-for-energy-security-sustainability/ /news/latest-news/one-year-on-unit-1-of-barakah-plant-delivers-significant-wins-for-energy-security-sustainability/ - 12 months of commercial operation has delivered 10.5 TWh of zero emissions electricity, preventing 5 million tons of carbon emissions - The Barakah Plant is accelerating the UAE’s path to Net Zero 2050 through rapid decarbonization of the power sector - Unit 1 scheduled refueling outage begins Mon, 18 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0100 /news/latest-news/uae-minister-of-climate-change-and-environment-visits-barakah-to-witness-energy-decarbonization/ /news/latest-news/uae-minister-of-climate-change-and-environment-visits-barakah-to-witness-energy-decarbonization/ - H.E. Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri was briefed on Barakah’s strategic role in achieving net zero by 2050 Mon, 04 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0100 /news/latest-news/oecd-nea-dg-witnesses-barakah-plant-progress-in-decarbonizing-power-sector/ /news/latest-news/oecd-nea-dg-witnesses-barakah-plant-progress-in-decarbonizing-power-sector/ - William D. Magwood congratulates ENEC and the UAE on the start of Unit 2 commercially operations: “An impressive achievement puts the UAE well on course to deliver its targets for carbon free electricity and net zero by 2050” Fri, 01 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0100 /news/latest-news/enec-and-epri-co-host-inpc-meeting-in-abu-dhabi-to-support-industry-advancement-through-randd/ /news/latest-news/enec-and-epri-co-host-inpc-meeting-in-abu-dhabi-to-support-industry-advancement-through-randd/ Thu, 31 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0100 /news/latest-news/nuclear-energy-is-delivering-energy-security-and-sustainability-on-the-uae-s-path-to-net-zero-/ /news/latest-news/nuclear-energy-is-delivering-energy-security-and-sustainability-on-the-uae-s-path-to-net-zero-/ Wed, 30 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0100 /news/latest-news/barakah-plant-doubles-clean-electricity-generation-with-start-of-commercial-operations-at-unit-2/ /news/latest-news/barakah-plant-doubles-clean-electricity-generation-with-start-of-commercial-operations-at-unit-2/ - Unit 2 adds a further 1,400 MW zero-carbon emissions electricity capacity to the UAE’s transmission grid bringing the total produced by Units 1 and 2 to 2,800 megawatts. - Barakah is now halfway towards its goal of providing 25% of the UAE’s electricity needs through clean electricity whilst rapidly decarbonizing the Nation’s power sector Thu, 24 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0000 /news/latest-news/uae-minister-of-youth-meets-barakah-youth-council-at-expo-2020/ /news/latest-news/uae-minister-of-youth-meets-barakah-youth-council-at-expo-2020/ - H.E. Shamma bint Suhail Faris Al Mazrui, UAE Minister of State for Youth Affairs, met with representatives from the Barakah Youth Council (BYC) and congratulated the newly-elected members of the third cycle of the council - H.E. was briefed on latest project developments at the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant Tue, 15 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0000 /news/latest-news/enec-builds-on-strong-uae-french-nuclear-energy-industry-ties/ /news/latest-news/enec-builds-on-strong-uae-french-nuclear-energy-industry-ties/ - ENEC’s JV subsidiary Nawah Energy Company signs agreement with CERAP S.A to provide technical services for Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant, building local supply chain expertise Fri, 21 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0000 /news/latest-news/barakah-plant-tackling-climate-change-today/ /news/latest-news/barakah-plant-tackling-climate-change-today/ - ENEC makes announcement during Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, highlighting nuclear energy’s substantial contribution to fighting climate change - UN report identifies nuclear energy as the energy source with the lowest lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions Wed, 19 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0000