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UAE Celebrates Historic Milestone as Unit 4 of the Barakah Plant Commences Commercial Operation: Delivering Full-fleet Operations

The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) today announced a historic milestone for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with the fourth unit of the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant entering commercial operations, marking its full delivery.

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Diploma in Nuclear Technology Launched to Boost Access to Careers in Growing UAE Nuclear Sector for Emirati Youth

The 24-month program developed by the Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation’s operating and maintenance subsidiary, Nawah Energy Company, will educate and train UAE National High School graduates to become Local Operators

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Nawah Energy Company signs Memorandum of Understanding with Toshiba to advance Net Zero collaboration in supply chain diversification

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The UAE’s Nuclear Supply Chain Continues to Grow with Three-Year Refueling Outages Contract Awarded to Altrad

- The company will provide a range of safety services to the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant including mechanical, electrical control and instrumentation - The agreement supports the UAE’s “Make it in the Emirates” program for strengthening the national economy

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Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation’s JV Operating and Maintenance Subsidiary Nawah and Westinghouse sign five-year support agreement for Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant

Nawah Energy Company (Nawah), the Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation’s (ENEC) Joint Venture nuclear operations and maintenance subsidiary, has signed a five-year Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) support agreement with Westinghouse Electric Company.

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Nawah Energy Company signs Maintenance and Engineering Services Agreement with Framatome

- Framatome to support Nawah Energy Company with maintenance and engineering services at the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant in Abu Dhabi, UAE - Agreement signed at e-Fusion, an event held in collaboration with French Business Council

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Nawah Celebrates First UAE Nationals Graduate from Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant Management Certification Program

Nawah Energy Company (Nawah) recently celebrated the graduation of the first UAE National leaders from its Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant Management Certification program.

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Unit 1 of Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant Reaches 80% Power as Power Ascension Testing Continues

Nawah Energy Company (Nawah), the Joint Venture nuclear operations and maintenance subsidiary and Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO), announced today that the reactor of Unit 1 of the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant has achieved 80% of the Unit 1 reactor’s rated capacity power.

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Unit 1 of Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant reaches 50% Power as UAE delegation participates in 64th IAEA General Conference

Nawah Energy Company (Nawah), the Joint Venture nuclear operations and maintenance subsidiary of the Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) and Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO), announced today that the reactor of Unit 1 of the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant has achieved 50% of its electricity production capacity.

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ADNOC Distribution Joins Key UAE Suppliers Qualified to Provide Nuclear Quality Products for Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant

The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) and its subsidiary responsible for the operation and maintenance of the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant, Nawah Energy Company (Nawah), have marked a key milestone in their joint efforts to develop the UAE’s nuclear energy supply chain with the qualification of ADNOC Distribution as the first local supplier of petroleum products.

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Nawah Energy Company appoints Ali Al Hammadi as Chief Executive Officer

Nawah Energy Company (Nawah), the Joint Venture nuclear operations and maintenance subsidiary of the Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) and Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO), announced today the appointment of Eng. Ali Al Hammadi, as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

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Nawah Energy Company Receives Operating License for Unit 1 of Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant, and commences fuel load

Nawah Energy Company (Nawah), the subsidiary of the Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) responsible for operating and maintaining the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant, has received the Operating License for Unit 1 from the Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR). Following receipt, Nawah has commenced loading the first nuclear fuel assemblies as the initial step in the process towards safely and gradually commencing operations and subsequent generation of clean electricity.

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Nawah Energy Company receives Unit 1 Operating License from FANR

Nawah is pleased to confirm that on 17 February 2020, received the Operating License for Unit 1 of the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant in Abu Dhabi, UAE, on 17 February 2020.

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World Association of Nuclear Operators Confirms Barakah Unit 1 Readiness for Start Up

The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC), and its subsidiary Nawah Energy Company (Nawah), announced today that an extensive operational readiness assessment performed by an international team of nuclear industry experts from the Atlanta Center of the World Association of Nuclear Operators (WANO) has concluded that Unit 1 of the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant in Abu Dhabi is ready to start up.

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ENEC welcomes visit by senior Emiratis to headquarters in Abu Dhabi

The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) has hosted a visiting group of 50 senior Emiratis, members of the Sharjah Social Services Department branch in Dibba Al-Hisn, at its headquarters in Abu Dhabi. The group had previously expressed interest in learning about the UAE Peaceful Nuclear Energy Program and visiting ENEC’s headquarters.

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ENEC Hosts Knowledge Sharing Forum Focused on Business Continuity Management

The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) has hosted a Knowledge Sharing Forum in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The forum convened representatives and delegates from a diverse range of UAE government entities. Attendees learned about latest best practice in business continuity management within the peaceful nuclear energy industry and how these best practices can be implemented across other sectors.

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Al Dhafra residents learn about nuclear energy and Barakah plant progress at ENEC public forum

More than 300 residents, students and stakeholders attended a public forum organized by the Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) at the Baynounah Educational Complex in Madinat Zayed, Abu Dhabi.

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ENEC cooperates with Make-A-Wish Foundation UAE host ill children during Universal Children’s Day

The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC), in cooperation with the Make-A-Wish Foundation UAE, hosted a group of children suffering from a number of chronic illnesses who have dreams of becoming engineers. The event took place in recognition of Universal Children’s Day on 20 November 2019 and is the result of ENEC’s commitment to corporate social responsibility and humanitarianism.

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FANR Certifies second group of UAE National Nuclear Reactor Operators

The second group of 38 multinational Senior Reactor Operators (SROs) and Reactor Operators (ROs) of the Nawah Energy Company (Nawah), the operational subsidiary of the Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC), have been officially certified by the Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR), the UAE’s independent nuclear regulator.

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Nawah Energy Company signs Long-term Maintenance Service Agreement with KHNP & KPS

Nawah Energy Company (Nawah), the subsidiary created by Joint Venture partners Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) and Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) to operate and maintain the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant, has today signed a Long Term Maintenance Services Agreement (LTMSA) with Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP), supported by KEPCO Plant Service & Engineering (KPS)

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