French nuclear company Framatome and Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (Enec) have signed an agreement for the supply of nuclear fuel assemblies and engineering services for the Barakah nuclear power station in the United Arab Emirates.
Enec, the state entity established to oversee nuclear power projects in the UAE, said the agreement is a key step in its long-term strategy to diversify its fuel supply chain and ensure an uninterrupted supply of 24/7 power from the four-unit Barakah.
Under the agreement, Framatome will supply complete nuclear fuel assemblies for use at Barakah.