"Nawaat Energy", a subsidiary of the Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation, which is responsible for operating and maintaining Baraka peaceful nuclear energy stations, has announced that it has received a license to operate the first station from the Federal Nuclear Supervision Authority, the independent authority responsible for regulating the nuclear sector in the UAE, and to initiate procedures to start downloading The first nuclear fuel bundles in the plant reactor, as a first step for the progressive operations to the gradual and safe operation and the production of environmentally friendly electric energy later.
The operating license obtained the approval of the Board of Directors of the Federal Nuclear Supervision Authority, on February 16, after a comprehensive evaluation process and independent and accurate reviews of the operational readiness of the "Nawaat Energy Company". The operating license of “Nawat” company is authorized to operate the first station for a period of 60 years.
"The acquisition of a license to operate the first station of Barakah Nuclear Energy is a major achievement for the company, which has become the latest operator of nuclear plants in this sector globally, and we are proud of the company’s success in fulfilling the regulatory requirements," said Mark Redman, CEO of "Nawaat Energy". Accuracy and commitment to the highest international standards for safety and quality. ”
He added: "Our teams are trained at the highest level, ready to start operations safely, and in full compliance with the regulations of the Federal Nuclear Control Authority, as well as adherence to best practices in the peaceful nuclear energy sector set by the World Association of Nuclear Energy Operators."
After completing the loading of the nuclear fuel packages, Nawat Power Company will start carrying out a series of tests completely safely before starting the gradual operation, known as the upward energy test, where the reactor operators increase the levels of energy production, and during this period the first station will be fully connected with The electricity network that will receive the first megawatt from the station. Once these tests are successfully completed, the first leg will begin to commercialize the commercial phase.