The Emirates Nuclear Energy Company (ENEC) project will study the spent fuel storage system to be used at the Barakah nuclear power plant, a key infrastructure for the energy strategy of the United Arab Emirates.

The project will establish the technical, regulatory and financial requirements for every phase of construction, from the selection of the storage system to the commissioning of the facility. It will also identify the selection criteria for the site and the procedures for obtaining permits from the regulator, with an analysis of the costs, alternative technologies and strategies that will meet the country’s specific needs.

The project will boost our international profile and allow us to export our experience of the nuclear sector to the global stage.

The Barakah nuclear plant in Abu Dhabi is the first nuclear facility in the Arab world and one of the most ambitious energy projects in recent decades.

With four APR 1400 reactors built using South Korean technology, the Barakah plant's total capacity of 5,600 MW is sufficient to meet up to 25% of the UAE’s electricity needs. It also prevents emissions of over 22 million tons of CO₂ per year, making it a cornerstone for meeting the country's target of net zero emissions by 2050.

In addition to its environmental and energy impacts, the Barakh plant, which was built in record time, meets international regulatory requirements and positions the UAE as a global benchmark in nuclear civil engineering.

A model of how technology, planning, and strategic ambition can come together to transform a nation's energy future.