UAE's Emirates Steel Wins Rebar Order for Power Plant Project
08/19/2015 - Rebar and structurals producer Emirates Steel is among the companies that are sharing in Dh9.15 billion worth of construction contracts for the United Arab Emirates' first nuclear power plant, according to The National newspaper.
“We are aiming to maximize our supplies of nuclear-quality reinforcing steel bars to the Barakah plant to reach almost 180,000 to 200,000 tonnes until the year 2017,” said Saeed Al Romaithi, Emirates Steel's chief executive, according to The National.
The Abu Dhabi-based publication reported that Emirates Steel and other companies benefitted from a program set up by Emirates Nuclear Energy Corp. Through the program, it helped businesses bring their products up to specs and qualify to bid on contracts related to the Barakah nuclear plant project.
“An important factor in the UAE’s decision to pursue a peaceful nuclear energy program was the opportunity to develop a new industrial sector to support the nation’s economic growth and diversification strategy,” Emirates Nuclear chief executive Mohamed Al Hammadi told The National.
The Abu Dhabi-based publication reported that Emirates Steel and other companies benefitted from a program set up by Emirates Nuclear Energy Corp. Through the program, it helped businesses bring their products up to specs and qualify to bid on contracts related to the Barakah nuclear plant project.
“An important factor in the UAE’s decision to pursue a peaceful nuclear energy program was the opportunity to develop a new industrial sector to support the nation’s economic growth and diversification strategy,” Emirates Nuclear chief executive Mohamed Al Hammadi told The National.
