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The United Arab Emirates today said that one of four nuclear reactors at its debut plant has been completed as it moves closer to becoming the first Arab nation to produce atomic power.
The state-run WAM news agency reported that the announcement came after visiting South Korean President Moon Jae-in and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed toured the $20-billion Barakah plant.
Sheikh Mohammed described the achievement as “historical” for the energy sector of UAE, which is rich in oil and gas but is looking to increase other sources of power.
The plant west of Abu Dhabi is being constructed by a consortium led by the Korea Electric Power Corporation.
According to the UAE energy ministry when fully operational, the four reactors will produce 5,600 megawatts of electricity which will be around 25 percent of the country’s needs.