Nuclear power in the United Arab Emirates

Nuclear power in the United Arab Emirates

Despite being the third largest oil exporter in the world, United Arab Emirates is installing nuclear powered plants to meet their electricity demand, which is estimated to increase from 15.5 GWe to over 40 GWe in 2020.[1] In December, 2009 US and UAE signed an agreement (123 agreement with the United Arab Emirates) for peaceful nuclear cooperation.[2] UAE has also signed Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), along with the additional protocol.[3]

Braka nuclear power plant

In December 2009, Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) awarded a coalition led by Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) a $20 billion bid to build the first nuclear power plant in the UAE. Braka, 23°59′5.77″N 52°17′1.39″E / 23.9849361°N 52.2837194°E / 23.9849361; 52.2837194, about 50 km west of Ruwais, was chosen as the site to build four APR-1400 nuclear reactors successively, with the first scheduled to start supplying electricity in 2017.[4][5]

The plant's groundbreaking ceremony was held on 14 March 2011, including Korean President Lee Myung-bak.[6] Construction of the first unit is scheduled to begin in late 2012, though this may be delayed in the wake of the Japanese nuclear accident.[7]

References

  1. ^ "Nuclear Power in the United Arab Emirates". Country Briefings. World Nuclear Association (WNA). January 2011. http://www.world-nuclear.org/info/UAE_nuclear_power_inf123.html. Retrieved 2011-03-22. 
  2. ^ "US-UAE 123 Agreement". http://www.uae-embassy.org/uae/energy/nuclear-energy. Retrieved 5 May 2010. 
  3. ^ "UAE NPT Signatory". http://www.world-nuclear.org/info/UAE_nuclear_power_inf123.html. Retrieved 5 May 2010. 
  4. ^ "UAE Nuclear Power Plants". BBC News. 27 December 2009. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/8431904.stm. Retrieved 5 May 2010. 
  5. ^ "Quarter of UAE's power from nuclear energy by 2020". Emirates 24/7. Dubai Media. March 17, 2011. http://www.emirates247.com/business/energy/quarter-of-uae-s-power-from-nuclear-energy-by-2020-2011-03-17-1.369643. Retrieved 2011-03-22. 
  6. ^ "Pres. Lee Attends Groundbreaking Ceremony for UAE's Nuclear Plant". Arirang TV. March 14, 2011. http://www.arirang.co.kr/News/News_View.asp?nseq=113707&code=Ne2&category=2. Retrieved 2011-03-22. 
  7. ^ "UAE's Nuclear Watchdog Says To Review Atomic Energy Plans". Zawya Dow Jones. March 22, 2011. http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20110322-701689.html. Retrieved 2011-03-22. 

External link

v · d · eNuclear power by country
GWe > 10 Nuclear power station.svg
GWe > 2
GWe > 1
Brazil · EU (Bulgaria · Hungary · Lithuania · Romania · Slovakia) · Mexico · South Africa
GWe < 1
Argentina · Armenia · EU (Netherlands · Slovenia) · Iran · Pakistan
Planned
Albania · Bangladesh · Croatia · Egypt · EU (Poland) · Ghana · Indonesia · Jordan · Morocco · Nigeria · Syria · Tunisia · UAE · Vietnam
Phasing-out
Opposed
Australia · EU (Austria · Denmark · Greece · Ireland · Israel · Italy · Latvia · Lichtenstein · Luxembourg · Malta · Portugal) · New Zealand · Norway

Wikimedia Foundation. 2010.

Игры ⚽ Поможем сделать НИР

Look at other dictionaries:

  • Outline of the United Arab Emirates — The Coat of arms of the UAE The Flag of the United Arab Emirates …   Wikipedia

  • United Arab Emirates — an independent federation in E Arabia, formed in 1971, now comprising seven emirates on the S coast (formerly, Pirate Coast or Trucial Coast) of the Persian Gulf, formerly under British protection: Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm al Qaiwain …   Universalium

  • United Arab Emirates — <p></p> <p></p> Introduction ::United Arab Emirates <p></p> Background: <p></p> The Trucial States of the Persian Gulf coast granted the UK control of their defense and foreign affairs in 19th… …   The World Factbook

  • Nuclear power in the People's Republic of China — As of 2011[update], the People s Republic of China has 14 nuclear power reactors spread out over 4 separate sites and 27 under construction.[1][2] China s National Development and Reform Commission has indicated the intention to raise the… …   Wikipedia

  • Contents of the United States diplomatic cables leak (United Arab Emirates) — Content from the United States diplomatic cables leak has depicted United Arab Emirates and related subjects extensively. The leak, which began on 28 November 2010, occurred when the website of WikiLeaks an international new media non profit… …   Wikipedia

  • Nuclear power in South Korea — …   Wikipedia

  • Nuclear power by country — The Cattenom Nuclear Power Plant in France. France produces around three quarters of its electricity by nuclear power.[1] …   Wikipedia

  • Nuclear power in Pakistan — …   Wikipedia

  • Nuclear power in India — Nuclear power is the fourth largest source of electricity in India after thermal, hydroelectric and renewable sources of electricity.[1] As of 2010, India has 20 nuclear reactors in operation in six nuclear power plants, generating… …   Wikipedia

  • Nuclear power in North Korea — The Democratic People s Republic of Korea (commonly known as North Korea) has been attempting to develop nuclear technology since the 1950s. Although the country currently has no known operational nuclear reactors, efforts at developing its… …   Wikipedia

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
… Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”