Abu Dhabi: The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (Enec) and Korea Hydro and Nuclear Power (Khnp) have signed an Operating Support Services Agreement for the Barakah nuclear power plant, a statement by Enec said.

Khnp will dispatch experienced and qualified nuclear plant personnel including main control room operators and local operators, to support Enec’s operating subsidiary, Nawah Energy Company (Nawah).

The Barakah plant, which is under construction will deliver up to a quarter of the UAE’s electricity needs and save up to 12 million tons in carbon emissions every year once completed in 2020.