The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) has requested that the UAE Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) approve additional preparatory construction work at the proposed site for the UAE’s first nuclear power plants in Barakah.

ABU DHABI, October 16, 2012 – The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) has requested that the UAE Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) approve additional preparatory construction work at the proposed site for the UAE’s first nuclear power plants in Barakah.

ENEC is requesting approval to undertake the following preparatory work:

- Creation of a smooth flat surface at the bottom of the excavation in preparation for the pouring of the initial safety concrete for Units 1 & 2.

- Placing reinforcing steel and embedded piping as well as electrical conduits and electrical grounding material in preparation for pouring concrete for the reactor building

As per the regulatory process in the UAE, ENEC is not authorized to pour concrete for the permanent power block until it is granted a Construction License from FANR. ENEC submitted its Construction License Application for Barakah Units 1 and 2 to FANR on Dec. 27, 2010 and the application is currently under review.

 

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