A new nuclear power plant should be created soon in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This is because the country is about to launch a tender aimed at building a new nuclear power plant, which aims to double the number of nuclear reactors in the small Gulf state.
According to the website "the antagonist”, sources state that the objective is to open tenders later this year, possibly in the coming months. Still according to the website, The aim of the project is to address the country's growing energy needs by 2032.
In this sense, it appears that the country's authorities have already expressed that they are ready to review and issue the necessary licensing and regulations for the construction of new facilities.
Who can compete in the bidding
The information is that in total there will be four new plants, with tenders for these units open to companies from countries such as the United States, China and Russia, a decision that could cause geopolitical tensions, mainly due to the current relations between the USA, China and Russia.
Today, the United Arab Emirates has a cooperation agreement. It is because of this that a possible victory by Russian or Chinese companies could culminate in political tension. Furthermore, the project delves into the complex dynamics between the Gulf states and major global powers, particularly given the current context of growing energy and environmental concerns.
Currently, due to the demand for energy and the need for sustainable sources, the United Arab Emirates has shown itself willing to adopt nuclear energy for civil use. In that regard, It is expected to know whether this nuclear expansion will influence both the country's energy infrastructure and its geopolitical positioning in the near future.
UAE already has a nuclear power plant
In 2021, the first nuclear power plant was opened in the United Arab Emirates. Named Barakah, The unit was the first in the Arab world and represented a milestone when it comes to the country's energy.
This facility in question, when fully operational with its four reactors, will be capable of providing about a quarter of the electricity needed for the country. According to the information, this Full capacity should be reached later this year with the activation of the plant's last reactor.
