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Nuclear Energy: Emirates Plan to Double Reactors in the Coming Years

Written by Alisson Ficher

Published on 26/04/2024 at 21:30

Nuclear Energy

Emirados Árabes planejam dobrar reatores de energia nuclear nos próximos anos. (Imagem: reprodução)

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A New Nuclear Power Plant Must Be Created Soon in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This is happening because the country is about to launch a tender aimed at the construction of a new nuclear power plant, which focuses on doubling the number of nuclear reactors in the small Gulf state.

According to the website “O Antagonista,” sources claim that the goal is to open the tenders later this year, possibly in the coming months. According to the site, the project’s intent is to address the growing energy needs of the country by 2032.

In this sense, it is noted that the country’s authorities have already expressed that they are ready to review and issue the necessary licenses and regulations for the construction of the new facilities.

Who Can Compete in the Tender

The information is that there will be a total of four new plants, with the tenders for these units open to companies from countries such as the United States, China, and Russia, a decision that may cause geopolitical tensions, especially due to the current relations between the US, China, and Russia.

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In 2021, the first nuclear power plant in the United Arab Emirates was inaugurated. Named Barakah, the unit was the first in the Arab world and represented a milestone for the country’s energy.

This facility, when fully operational with its four reactors, will be able to provide about a quarter of the electricity needed for the country. According to reports, this total capacity is expected to be achieved later this year with the activation of the last reactor of the plant.

Nuclear Energy: Emirates Plan to Double Reactors in the Coming Years

A New Nuclear Power Plant Must Be Created Soon in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This is happening because the country is about to launch a tender aimed at the construction of a new nuclear power plant, which focuses on doubling the number of nuclear reactors in the small Gulf state.

Who Can Compete in the Tender

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