FANR issues operating licence for Unit 4 of Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi: The Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR), the UAE’s independent nuclear regulator, has issued the Operating Licence for Unit 4 of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant.

The decision to issue the Operating Licence is a culmination of efforts made by FANR since it received the Operating License Application from Nawah in 2017. FANR has conducted a thorough assessment of the application documentation, conducting robust regulatory oversight and inspections in the areas of safety, security and safeguards, Wam reported.

Ambassador Hamad Al Kaabi, UAE Permanent Representative to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and Deputy Chairman of the Board of Management of FANR, said: “Today marks a historic moment for the UAE, where it realised its vision that started 15 years ago in developing the-first-in-the-region peaceful nuclear energy programme. The success of the UAE Nuclear Energy Programme and the ability to deliver it within a record span of time, adhering to the best international nuclear safety, security and non-proliferation standards, made the country a role model for many nations who are embarking on developing a nuclear energy programmes.