Barakah's achievements support the total transformation of environmentally friendly energy sources

Hamdan bin Zayed: Emirati competencies are the most important guarantee for the sustainability and excellence of the peaceful program

• Emirati competencies are among the most important wealth owned by the state.

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His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, representative of the ruler in the Al Dhafra region, said that Emirati competencies in the nuclear energy sector are among the most important wealth owned by the UAE, because they are the most important guarantee for the sustainability and distinction of the UAE's peaceful nuclear program.

On the occasion of the start of loading nuclear fuel at the third station in "Barakah", His Highness pointed out the exceptional achievements made at the Barakah stations, and the pivotal role of Emirati competencies.

unique model

In detail, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, representative of the ruler in the Al Dhafra region, stressed that the UAE is continuing to consolidate its unique model in terms of diversifying energy sources, and moving towards environmentally friendly energy sources, to fulfill its international obligations related to confronting the phenomenon of climate change, and achieving the goals of Its ambitious strategic initiative, to reach climate neutrality in 2050, thanks to the vision of the leadership, under the leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State.

Knowledge economy

On the occasion of the new achievement of the Barakah Peaceful Nuclear Energy Plants in the Al Dhafra region in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, His Highness said, represented in the start of loading nuclear fuel at the third station in “Barakah”, after the issuance of the plant’s operating license by the Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation, that the successive achievements in the stations « Barakah” contributes significantly to the success of the UAE’s strategy of building a diversified and knowledge-based economy, as well as emphasizing the correctness of its forward-looking vision for the future, and its keenness to ensure a safe and prosperous future for current and future generations.

His Highness added: "With this achievement, the UAE Peaceful Nuclear Energy Program is close to achieving its multiple goals at the economic, social and environmental levels, as the Barakah Peaceful Nuclear Energy Plants have become one of the most important pillars of sustainable development in the country, due to the abundant and environmentally friendly electrical energy it provides over the six decades." In addition to its key role in the success of the transformation of the energy sector in the country towards total dependence on energy sources that are free of carbon emissions, by accelerating the reduction of the carbon footprint of this sector.”

Emirati competencies

His Highness continued: "One of the most important exceptional achievements of the UAE Peaceful Nuclear Program is translating the leadership's directives by developing a scientific human base specialized in the technically advanced nuclear energy sector, as Emirati competencies in this sector have become one of the most important wealth our country possesses, because it is the most important guarantee for the sustainability of The program and its distinction.

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan praised the exceptional achievements made at the Barakah plants, and the pivotal role of Emirati competencies, which enable the country to continue to enhance its advanced position on the global map, and consolidate its reputation as a global capital of energy, in addition to supporting its efforts to fulfill its obligations contained in the Paris Climate Agreement. Confronting the phenomenon of climate change, and achieving climate neutrality by 2050, especially as it was the first country in the region to launch its initiative to achieve this goal.

“Nuclear Control”: Operation for 60 years

The Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation confirmed that the operating license issued by it on June 17 authorizes the Nawah Energy Company to operate the third unit of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant for a period of 60 years.

The authority stated in a statement, on the occasion of the start of loading nuclear fuel into the third unit of the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant, that the period of preparations for commercial operation includes the loading of nuclear fuel packages by Nawah Energy Company in the third unit, where the authority’s inspectors at the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant are supervising the process. To ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

The authority confirmed that it intends to carry out inspections around the clock through its inspectors residing at the "Barakah" station, as well as sending other inspectors to ensure the completion of fuel loading operations and tests in accordance with the requirements.

After completing the stage of preparations for operation, the authority will assume the supervisory role during the commercial operation of the third unit, to ensure the safety of the reactor's operation.

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