Energy UAE’s Barakah nuclear plant starts operations on third unit By Pramod Kumar September 23, 2022, 6:36 AM Wam The start-up of unit 3 of Barakah plant by Nawah Energy Company was achieved one year after the start-up of unit 2. UAE’s Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation’s (ENEC) operating and maintenance subsidiary has started up unit 3 of the Barakah nuclear energy plant, it said in a statement. The start-up of unit 3 by Nawah Energy Company (Nawah) was achieved one year after the start-up of unit 2. The connection of unit 3 to the national electricity grid is likely in the coming weeks. Unit 3, once commercially operational, will add another 1,400 megawatts of zero-carbon emission electricity capacity to the national grid. Both units 1 and 2 of the Barakah plant are operating commercially. Unit 4 is in the final stages of commissioning prior to the completion of construction. The nuclear power plant will eliminate 22.4 million tons of carbon emissions when fully operational, the statement said. Register now: It’s easy and free AGBI registered members can access even more of our unique analysis and perspective on business and economics in the Middle East. Why sign uP Exclusive weekly email from our editor-in-chief Personalised weekly emails for your preferred industry sectors Read and download our insight packed white papers Access to our mobile app Prioritised access to live events Register for free Already registered? Sign in I’ll register later
