UAE issues operating licence for Arab world’s first nuclear plant – Gulf Today

  • Date: 17-Feb-2020
  • Source: Gulf Today
  • Sector:Industrial
  • Country:UAE
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UAE issues operating licence for Arab world’s first nuclear plant – Gulf Today

On Monday, the UAE's independent nuclear regulator issued the Operating Licence for Unit 1 of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant to the Nawah Energy Company (Nawah), the Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation's (ENEC) subsidiary responsible for operation of the nuclear power plant located in the Al Dhafra region of Abu Dhabi.. The Operating Licence, with an estimated duration of 60 years, authorises Nawah to commission and operate the Unit 1 of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant.. "The UAE Nuclear Energy Programme and its regulatory framework adhere to the Safety Standards of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the international best practices, where FANR ensured its implementation during the construction of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant.. "The Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation played an indispensable role in regulating the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant since 2009 and especially after we received the Operating Licence Application for Unit 1 in 2015.. We conducted extensive reviews and robust inspections to ensure it fulfils our regulatory requirements and is ready to operate safely..