Wednesday 18 July 2012

UAE to begin construction on first nuclear plant | Al Akhbar English

Construction work can start on the United Arab Emirates' first nuclear power plant, the government said on Wednesday, opening the way for a consortium of South Korean companies to build the multi-billion dollar project.

In December 2009, the UAE awarded a group led by Korea Electric Power Corp (KEPCO) a contract to build four nuclear reactors to meet surging demand for electricity.

But Emirates Nuclear Energy Corp (ENEC) has been waiting for the license before it starts pouring concrete for the first two reactors at the Barakah site.

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