Alexander Cornwell of Reuters reports that the UAE is considering a second nuclear power plant.
- The UAE recently opened up Barakah Nuclear Power Plant, a four-reactor plant with a total output of over 5,000 MW.
- While the UAE is oil-rich, it is seeking to diversify its energy supply to attract foreign investment and improve energy security.
- The UAE is expecting a substantial increase in electricity demand as its population and industrial base grow.
“The UAE awarded Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) a $20 billion contract in 2009 to design, build and operate four reactors in Abu Dhabi towards the border with Saudi Arabia.”
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