The agreements were signed during a visit to China by Mohamed Ibrahim Al Hammadi, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of ENEC.
Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) has signed three Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) with the Nuclear Power Operations Research Institute, the China National Nuclear Corporation Overseas, and the China Nuclear Energy Industry Corporation.
The agreements were signed during a visit to China by Mohamed Ibrahim Al Hammadi, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of ENEC.
The first MoU with the Nuclear Power Operations Research Institute will explore collaboration in nuclear energy operations and maintenance, while the second MoU with the China National Nuclear Corporation Overseas will focus on cooperation in the field of high-temperature gas-cooled reactors.
The third MoU with the China Nuclear Energy Industry Corporation will explore possible collaboration in nuclear fuel supply and investment.
During his visit, Al Hammadi met with senior officials from the organizations to discuss opportunities for future collaboration.
He also met with senior staff of the World Association of Nuclear Operators (WANO) Shanghai branch office, of which he is the current President. WANO has over 120 members responsible for operating more than 430 nuclear energy reactors across 30 countries.
The Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant, developed by ENEC, is the Arab World’s first operational nuclear energy plant and is recognized as a successful global benchmark for other nations looking to diversify their energy portfolio.
The plant has three units in operation, generating up to 4,200 MW of baseload, reliable, clean electricity 24/7.
China currently has 56 nuclear energy plants in operation and plans to invest $440 billion to build a further 150 reactors over the next 15 years to boost energy security and sustainability.
The MoUs with Chinese companies highlight ENEC’s continued commitment to collaboration with the international nuclear energy community, sharing best practices, knowledge, and lessons learned.
