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UAE becomes first Arab state to complete nuclear power plant
Published on 11 Sep 2024
- The Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant in Abu Dhabi has become the Arab world’s first fully operational nuclear power plant.
- The plant’s fourth reactor began commercial operations, with a total production capacity of 40 terawatt-hours (TWh) per year, meeting 25% of the UAE’s electricity demand.
- The Barakah plant will power major industries including the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, Emirates Steel, and Emirates Global Aluminium.
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