MoU focuses on potential opportunities for GE Hitachi’s BWRX-300 technology advancement in the
The collaboration strengthens the UAE’s position as a leader in clean energy transition and SMR technology deployment globally.
The MoU is part of the new ENEC ADVANCE program, which aims to expedite and centralize the UAE’s approach to deploying state-of-the-art nuclear technology and boosting value streams through the generation of clean electrons and molecules, strengthening opportunities for users to generate green premiums for their low-carbon end products.
The MoU will enable teams from ENEC and GE Hitachi to assess potential opportunities to implement affordable, clean nuclear energy using GE Hitachi’s innovative BWRX-300 reactor plant design. This represents a move towards smaller, more flexible, and economically viable nuclear solutions, aligning with global trends in energy sustainability and decarbonization. The MoU includes a potential framework as well for ENEC to lead a broader regional deployment of BWRX-300 SMRs in the
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As a cornerstone of the global nuclear energy landscape, the Barakah Plant distinguishes itself with its four APR-1400 units, positioning it among the most advanced nuclear energy installations worldwide and a major contributor to the UAE’s progress towards achieving Net Zero by 2050. The expertise and clean electricity generated by the Barakah Plant are the driving forces behind innovation in transitioning to new clean solutions and R&D. This includes the advancement of SMRs and next-generation reactors, which will be valuable for the generation of clean molecules such as clean steam and hydrogen.
The ENEC ADVANCE program is focused on evaluating the latest technologies in the advanced, Small Modular Reactor and microreactor categories, which can generate clean electrons and molecules, such as steam, hydrogen and ammonia, as well as process heat for industrial processes. In doing so, ENEC, the UAE’s only mandated nuclear energy developer, will then work with national stakeholders to determine deployment pathways, and with international partners, including GE Hitachi, for both technology and project collaboration opportunities.
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