FANR issues Operating License for Unit 2 of Barakah Nuclear Power Plant
ABU DHABI, 9th March, 2021 (WAM) The Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR), the UAE’s independent nuclear regulator, has today issued the Operating License for Unit 2 of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant to Nawah Energy Company (Nawah), the Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation’s (ENEC) subsidiary, responsible for the operation of the nuclear power plant located in the Al Dhafra region of Abu Dhabi.
The Operating License, with an estimated duration of 60 years, authorises Nawah to commission and operate the Unit 2 of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant.
The decision to issue the Operating License is a culmination of efforts made by FANR since it received the Operating License Application from ENEC, on behalf of Nawah, in 2015 for Units 1 and 2. FANR followed a systematic review process that included a thorough assessment of the application documentation, conducting robust regulatory oversight and inspe
ABU DHABI, 10th March, 2021 (WAM) A UAE newspaper said that the approval of the operating licence for the second nuclear reactor at the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant marks yet another major achievement in the UAE’s pursuit of a peaceful nuclear programme adding great momentum to the nation’s journey to preserving its environment while preparing for a post-oil future.
"Following the approval from Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR), work will now begin for fuel loading and power ascension for the second unit and.
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