# A Move for an Oil-Free Economy Abu Dhabi Nuclear Programme By jelalyn | Published 2007-11-06 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nuclear-powered-uae-a-move-for-an-oil-free-economy References: [xpress4me](http://www.xpress4me.com/news/uae/national/20003981.html) United Arab Emirates is set to join the list of countries utilizing nuclear energy as a power source. ProLeads has issued an ongoing feasibility study, Abu Dhabi Nuclear Programme, on the construction of an estimated $4 billion [nuclear reactor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nuclear-disaster-map) of the latest design that is targeted to be built in less than a decade. [UAE's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petshouse) growing demand for thousands of additional megawatts to supply its growing population and ambitious projects brought about the move for the proposed nuclear power plant. This is also a part of the country's ideas for an [oil-free economy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carbon-capture-pipeline) as UAE's oil is predicted to last 90 more years. According to reports, the project is expected to be commissioned in December 2013. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Regional](https://www.trendhunter.com/regional) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Nuclear Energy:** There are opportunities for disruptive innovation in the development of more efficient and sustainable nuclear power technologies. - **Renewable Energy:** The move towards an oil-free economy in Abu Dhabi highlights the potential for disruptive innovation in the renewable energy industry. - **Energy Infrastructure:** As Abu Dhabi plans to construct a new nuclear power plant, there are opportunities for disruptive innovation in energy infrastructure development and management. ### Who This Affects Most - **Nuclear Energy:** The development of a nuclear reactor in Abu Dhabi presents opportunities for disruption in the nuclear energy industry, including advancements in reactor design and safety measures. - **Renewable Energy:** The push for an oil-free economy in Abu Dhabi creates opportunities for disruption in the renewable energy industry, such as the development of innovative solar and wind power technologies. - **Construction:** The construction of a new nuclear power plant in Abu Dhabi opens up opportunities for disruption in the construction industry, such as the development of specialized infrastructure and building techniques for nuclear facilities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Next-Gen Nuclear Power Plants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chinese-nuclear-reactor.md) - [Large-Scale Drone Lightshows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drone-lightshow.md) - [UAE-Focused Esports Deals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ad-gaming.md) - [UAE-Based EV Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evlab.md) - [Extended Cycle Reactors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/advanced-nuclear-fuel.md) - [Utility Scale Renewables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adani-green-energy-1.md) - [Utility Solar Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/utility-solar-projects.md) - [Tree-Lined Urban Highways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dubai-green-spine.md) - [Carbon-Neutral LED Trees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/led-tree.md)