With decades of experience in nuclear fuel innovation and manufacturing, Framatome will produce the assemblies at its Richland, Washington facility in the United States. This site has maintained the highest U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission performance rating for 18 years and has delivered over 6,000 assemblies for Combustion Engineering design reactors, the same type used at Barakah.
Framatome will also contribute engineering services from its Lynchburg, Virginia base, supporting ENEC's long-term strategy to enhance energy security by maintaining an uninterrupted supply of carbon-free power across the UAE.
"We are proud to provide our advanced fuel to ENEC, ensuring security of the supply and meeting the UAE's clean energy goals," said Gregoire Ponchon, CEO at Framatome.
His Excellency Mohamed Al Hammadi, Managing Director and CEO of ENEC, stated, "Our agreement with Framatome advances our strategy to strengthen the security and reliability of our nuclear fuel supply chain. Diversification is key to ensuring that we continue to deliver safe, clean, and reliable electricity - powering the sustainable growth of the UAE's economy. Framatome's expertise and commitment to international standards adds depth to our operations and reinforces Barakah as a global model for operational excellence in clean energy generation. We remain dedicated to advancing Barakah's infrastructure and capabilities, continually striving for excellence in the nuclear power industry. ENEC continues to build on its existing operations through enhanced security, competitive costs, and innovative fuel solutions."
This partnership marks a pivotal move in securing a diversified and robust fuel supply network to support the UAE's sustainable energy ambitions.
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