Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation, French Nuclear Cluster ink MoU at E-Fusion event

Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation, French Nuclear Cluster ink MoU at E-Fusion event

The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with CSFN (French Nuclear Cluster) at the fifth edition of E-Fusion. E-Fusion is organised by ENEC in partnership with Business France, the national agency supporting the international development of the French economy and CSFN, according to the state news agency, The event brings together the UAE and French nuclear sectors to develop and strengthen their collaboration to support the development of the global nuclear supply chain. More than 100 industry professionals attended the event, including French companies specialised in engineering, safety, radiation protection, fuel cycle management and environmental monitoring. ENEC and CSFN’s new agreement will focus on the future enhancement of a local supply chain for the UAE Peaceful Nuclear Energy Programme and the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant, increase local manufacturing and supply of components and equipment and enable greater sharing of knowledge, skills and expertise. “France is a leader in the field of nuclear energy and the UAE has been considerably expanding its capacities in this field. E-Fusion is a very important initiative in this regard. French know-how and expertise are recognised worldwide, and the importance of the French delegation of firms travelling from France to