Emirates Nuclear Energy Company, Westinghouse Electric Company sign agreement to accelerate nuclear energy solutions in the US
ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)The Emirates Nuclear Energy Company (ENEC) and Westinghouse Electric Company have signed an agreement to explore collaboration opportunities for the deployment of advanced nuclear energy solutions in the US.Signed in Washington DC, the agreement is aligned with US priorities to quadruple the nation's nuclear generation by 2050 to meet rising power demand, including from the expansion of AI and the technology sector. The collaboration will leverage ENEC's world-class expertise in large-scale nuclear development and operations and Westinghouse's industry leading nuclear technologies.Under the agreement, the companies will explore ways to accelerate the deployment of the fully licensed, construction-ready AP1000 reactor in the US. In addition, ENEC and Westinghouse will look at ways to collaborate across a broad range of opportunities, including new build and restart projects in the US, development of commercial and operational deployment models for AP1000 reactors, and fuel supply chains, operations and maintenance services.His Excellency Mohamed Al Hammadi, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of ENEC, said: "The world is turning to nuclear energy as a necessity for delivering clean and reliable baseload electricity to meet power demand in parallel with protecting the grid. With ENEC's proven track record in developing one of the world's most advanced nuclear energy programs, our collaboration with Westinghouse brings together two leaders in our fields. This marks a significant step in supporting the US's bold ambitions to rapidly expand its nuclear fleet, reinforcing the deep and long-standing energy partnership between the UAE and the US.'Dan Sumner, Interim CEO of Westinghouse Electric Company, said: 'As the world's most proven, advanced Gen III+ technology in operation, the AP1000 reactor can be deployed rapidly to meet the needs of a power-hungry world. We look forward to partnering with ENEC to explore new AP1000 projects globally while providing ongoing support to Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant.'
The partnership aligns with ENEC's broader strategy to pursue opportunities for investment, collaboration and deployment of nuclear technologies internationally, to support the rapid delivery of civil nuclear energy to boost energy security and sustainability. By sharing the expertise and insights gained from the successful delivery and operation of the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant, ENEC is supporting other countries and organisations seeking to integrate nuclear energy into their clean energy strategies, accelerating responsible nuclear energy growth to meet rising global power demands while strengthening power grids.
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