Barakah Unit 3
Barakah Unit 3 is situated at the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in Abu Dhabi, UAE. As part of the UAE's pioneering nuclear energy program, it supports the nation's transition to low-carbon energy sources with a net capacity of 1400 MWe. This APR1400 reactor is operational, adding to the region's stabl
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Barakah Unit 3
Status: OPERATIONAL Category: POWER Country: UAE UAE Type: APR1400 APR1400 Capacity: 1400 MWe
Overview
Barakah Unit 3 is situated at the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in Abu Dhabi, UAE. As part of the UAE's pioneering nuclear energy program, it supports the nation's transition to low-carbon energy sources with a net capacity of 1400 MWe. This APR1400 reactor is operational, adding to the region's stable power supply.
Key Facts
Source: IAEA PRIS / reactors_canonical · Enriched by Grok Last updated: 2026-05-10
Sources
- IAEA PRIS - Barakah-3 — Official reactor data from the International Atomic Energy Agency's Power Reactor Information System.
- Wikipedia - Barakah Nuclear Power Plant — General information on the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant, including Unit 3.
- Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) — Official website of the operator of Barakah Nuclear Power Plant.
- World Nuclear Association - UAE Profile — Country-specific nuclear energy overview for the UAE.
- World Nuclear News - Barakah 3 Starts Up [UNVERIFIED] — News article on the startup of Barakah Unit 3.
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