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After the commercial operation of the third plant in Barakah, the Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation is one step away from achieving the objectives of the UAE peaceful nuclear program, as the full operation of the four plants will contribute to the transition to the stage of consolidating the country’s leading role in the carbon-free energy sector at the international level.
The commercial operation of the third plant paves the way for a new phase of the Emirati pioneering and leadership roles in the energy sector, as a group of Emirati competencies that obtained the license of the Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation played a key role in the operational achievements.
female competencies
Eng. Abdullah Al-Menhali, Director of Reactor Operation at Barakah Stations, said that participation in the operation of the three stations provided an opportunity to gain valuable experience in the field of operating nuclear reactors, pointing to the participation of youth and women competencies that strengthened the role of the UAE model in this strategic project.
Pride and responsibility
Engineer Saif Al-Bahr Al-Ketbi, who also holds the position of director of reactor operation at Barakah stations, stated that participation in operation doubles the sense of pride and responsibility, given that the stations are the first in the Arab world.
Al Ketbi said, “We are the first generation specialized in operating peaceful nuclear reactors, and we must contribute to the development of the new generation of Emirati competencies specialized in this advanced technological sector.”
The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation considers the Barakah stations one of the main factors for the success of the corporation’s future plans to play a leading role in investing at the global level in the present and future of technology related to nuclear energy, especially since the broader mission of the corporation is to explore strategic investments in nuclear energy locally and internationally, considering the plants An attractive project for foreign investments due to its innovative management model and financing structure.
The Corporation relies on the fact that the Barakah plants are a platform for stimulating innovation in the process of transitioning to environmentally friendly energy sources, including mini-modular reactor models, next-generation reactors, and nuclear fusion technology, in addition to paving the way for the development of new energy sources that are free of carbon emissions such as industrial fuels. , as well as hydrogen production and export, in addition to the stations being an advanced heat and steam source for heavy industries, while contributing to facilitating growth and innovation through research and development in sectors related to aerospace, medicine and agriculture.
Barakah stations contribute to ensuring the energy security of the UAE, in addition to being a fundamental pillar of sustainable development in the country and the region, as it has future geopolitical importance for the country in exporting environmentally friendly electricity to all parts of the world, especially since its strategic location facilitates the process of exporting electricity to Africa, Europe and Asia. .
The UAE Peaceful Nuclear Program contributes to supporting the country’s leading role in the energy sector at the international level, in addition to the huge and unprecedented projects that the UAE is implementing in the renewable and environmentally friendly energy sectors as part of its transition to carbon-free energy sources.
In the same context, the Foundation is moving to a new phase of its nature of work to play a leading role in the environmentally friendly energy sector, and to provide a new platform for research, development and excellence aimed at reducing the carbon footprint on a large scale, and consolidating the UAE model globally in its endeavor to secure a sustainable future for future generations.
