Total, Suez, Areva to build two nuclear plants in Abu Dhabi

French nuclear giant Areva, oil company Total and utility group Suez have reached agreement on plans to build two next generation nuclear power plants in Abu Dhabi, Total said Monday.

A Total spokeswoman said the two plants would be based on the third-generation system developed by Areva, the world’s largest nuclear power group.

A statement on the deal is due shortly, the spokeswoman added.

French President Nicolas Sarkozy on Sunday started a three-nation tour of Gulf Arab states, having offered to share France’s expertise in civilian nuclear technology with the Islamic world.

Energy Daily