Barakah
Reactor Data
Reactor Units
Every power reactor at this site as listed in the IAEA Power Reactor Information System (PRIS): reactor type and model, net electrical capacity, grid connection and commercial operation dates, and current status.
4 units: 4 operational.
Net capacity in service: 5,348 MWe.
| Unit | Type | Model | Net MWe | Construction | Grid | Commercial Op | Shutdown | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barakah 1 | PWR | APR-1400 | 1,337 | 2012-07-19 | 2020-08-19 | 2021-04-01 | Operational | |
| Barakah 2 | PWR | APR-1400 | 1,337 | 2013-04-15 | 2021-09-14 | 2022-03-24 | Operational | |
| Barakah 3 | PWR | APR-1400 | 1,337 | 2014-09-24 | 2022-10-08 | 2023-02-24 | Operational | |
| Barakah 4 | PWR | APR-1400 | 1,337 | 2015-07-30 | 2024-03-23 | 2024-09-07 | Operational |
Capacity, milestones and suppliers
| Unit | Design MWe | Gross MWe | Thermal MWt | First Criticality | Reactor Supplier | Turbine Supplier | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barakah 1 | 1,310 | 1,417 | 3,983 | 2020-07-31 | Korea Electric Power Corporation | Korea Electric Power Corporation | |
| Barakah 2 | 1,310 | 1,417 | 3,983 | 2021-08-27 | Korea Electric Power Corporation | Korea Electric Power Corporation | |
| Barakah 3 | 1,310 | 1,417 | 3,983 | 2022-09-22 | Korea Electric Power Corporation | Korea Electric Power Corporation | |
| Barakah 4 | 1,310 | 1,417 | 3,983 | 2024-03-01 | Korea Electric Power Corporation | Korea Electric Power Corporation |
Lifetime performance, through 2025
| Unit | Electricity Supplied | Load Factor | Energy Availability | Operating Factor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barakah 1 | 50.2 TWh | 84.9% | 84.5% | 86.6% |
| Barakah 2 | 41.5 TWh | 88.7% | 88.3% | 90.8% |
| Barakah 3 | 31.7 TWh | 89.0% | 88.3% | 89.5% |
| Barakah 4 | 15.1 TWh | 84.1% | 83.3% | 86.2% |
Operator: Nawah Energy Company
Owner: Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation
Source: IAEA Power Reactor Information System (PRIS), as of 2026-10-19.
Working Here
Per Diem Rates FY 2026
Per diem covers lodging and meals & incidental expenses (M&IE) for government and contractor travel near this facility. Rates are from the U.S. State Department foreign per diem tables for FY 2026.
$328
Lodging/Night
$149
M&IE/Day
$477
Total/Day
United Arab Emirates: rate for locations the State Department does not list separately
U.S. Department of State foreign per diem, for U.S. government and contractor travel.
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23.9688, 52.2274
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Plant Facts
About This Site
Written by NukeWorker from public records: facts that do not change. Operator, status and capacity come from the live data elsewhere on this page. Sources: Wikipedia: Barakah nuclear power plant.
Barakah Nuclear Power Plant is in the Al Dhafra region of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, on the Persian Gulf coast, about 53 kilometers west-southwest of Al Dhannah City.
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In December 2009 the Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation awarded a contract to a consortium led by the Korea Electric Power Corporation. The plant has four APR-1400 pressurized water reactors. Construction began on July 19, 2012, for Unit 1, April 16, 2013, for Unit 2, September 24, 2014, for Unit 3 and July 30, 2015, for Unit 4. The units connected to the grid on August 19, 2020, September 14, 2021, October 8, 2022 and March 23, 2024.