UAE expands nuclear power plant, doubles electricity production - Al-Monitor: The Middle Eastʼs leading independent news source since 2012

Al-Monitor Staff

Al-Monitor Staff

Mar 24, 2022

The Barakah nuclear plant, seen here in Ruwais, Abu Dhabi. — The Barakah nuclear plant, seen here in Ruwais, Abu Dhabi, in a photo posted on Feb. 18, 2020, will — along with three other reactors scheduled to come online — be able to provide up to 25% of the UAE's energy needs.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced today the expansion of its nuclear power plant.

The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation said that Unit 2 of the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant is now operational, providing 1,400 megawatts to the UAE’s national grid. This brings the total electricity produced by the nuclear power facility to 2,800 megawatts, the official Emirates News Agency reported.

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