A 15-member team from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has observed a number of good practices at a United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) nuclear power plant located in Barakah, Abu Dhabi.
The observations were made during a pre-operational safety review team (Pre-OSART) assessment by the IAEA that was conducted ahead of plant commissioning. It was intended to identify and determine the plant operator’s safety commitments.
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Korea Electric Power Company (KEPCO) is responsible for building and commissioning four 1,400MW pressurised water reactors for the plant. These will be operated by Nawah Energy Company, which is a joint venture between Emirates Nuclear Energy and KEPCO.
During the review, the IAEA team investigated various aspects including leadership and management for safety; training and qualification; operations; maintenance; technical support; operating experience; radiation protection; and chemistry.
The review team included experts from Finland, France, Hungary, the Russian Federation, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Ukraine, and the UK, as well as four IAEA officials.
A draft of the report has been provided to the plant’s management so they may provide feedback. The UAE Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation will also give a response, which will be reviewed by the IAEA.
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By GlobalDataThe final report is expected to be submitted to the UAE Government within three months, while plant management is set to address any areas identified for improvement and has requested a follow-up OSART mission in around 18 months.
