By: Utilities Middle east

The UAE has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting global clean energy initiatives during the ministerial Roadmap to New Nuclear conference in Paris.

According to a report by Dubai Eye 103.8, the summit emphasised nuclear energy’s role in strengthening energy security and driving economic growth, building on COP28’s recommendations to scale up clean energy projects and achieve climate goals. Around 31 countries endorsed the call to triple global nuclear capacity by 2050.

Minister of Energy and Infrastructure Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, who led the UAE delegation, highlighted that the COP28 agreement represents a historic step, urging that political commitments be translated into practical projects, sustainable financing, and international partnerships.

Al Mazrouei reiterated the UAE’s commitment to the highest standards of safety, security, and non-proliferation, noting that the UAE is ready to share expertise with other nations to enhance nuclear energy’s contribution to climate action, energy security, and economic growth.

Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant

The Barakah Nuclear Power Plant, the Arab world’s first peaceful nuclear programme to achieve full operation under strict international standards, produces 40 terawatt hours annually—meeting around a quarter of the UAE’s electricity needs with clean, reliable power while reducing millions of tonnes of carbon emissions each year.

The minister also stressed that financing remains the greatest challenge for nuclear expansion, calling for nuclear energy to be included in sustainable finance taxonomies and supported by international financial institutions. Looking ahead, the UAE is exploring advanced nuclear technologies to support its climate neutrality objectives.

Organised by the Government of South Korea and the OECD Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA), the conference brings together energy ministers from more than 30 countries, along with government representatives and CEOs from 50 companies, to discuss strategies, supply chain development, workforce training, and financing for nuclear projects.

The conference runs at the OECD headquarters until September 19.