The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC), the company developing the UAE’s peaceful nuclear energy programme, will host the inaugural New Nuclear International Conference (NNIC) in Abu Dhabi next week.
Under the patronage of Suhail Mohammed Al Mazrouei, UAE Minister of Energy, the conference will bring together nuclear energy leaders from more than 40 countries to discuss the opportunities for new and developing nuclear energy programmes around the world; exploring all aspects of the nuclear energy lifecycle. Key decision makers of nuclear energy programs, energy policy makers from around the world, nuclear regulators, industry vendors, and legal and project finance specialists will all be represented during the Abu Dhabi-based event.
The conference will provide an opportunity for the UAE to share its experiences as the first nation in more than three decades to break ground on a nuclear energy plant. The UAE program has been heralded as the “Gold Standard” for nations considering developing nuclear energy for the first time.
“We are looking forward to welcoming the world’s nuclear energy industry to Abu Dhabi to discuss important issues facing nuclear energy nations worldwide,” Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy, said.
“The UAE has much to share from its experiences in nuclear energy; we also have much to gain from the experiences of other nations to ensure our peaceful nuclear energy program remains a model for others to follow.”
Today, more than 430 nuclear energy plants operating in 30 countries worldwide generate 12.3% of the world’s electricity. This number is set to rise, with 71 new nuclear plants currently under construction in 14 countries, and more than 40 countries who are seriously considering nuclear as a source of electricity.
“Nuclear energy is one of the few technologies available to energy policy makers across the world to provide reliable and clean base load electricity, with near-zero greenhouse gas emissions,” Mohamed Al Hammadi, Chief Executive Officer of ENEC, said.
“As responsible nations look to nuclear energy to meet their energy sustainability and security targets, it is critical that these programmes are developed and implemented to the highest standards of safety, security, quality, transparency and efficiency.”
“The global nuclear energy industry has a long history of collaboration and a unique commitment to continuous improvement. Conferences such as the NNIC provide a unique opportunity for the nuclear energy to learn the best practices in key areas such as safety, quality and efficiency.”
The conference, which will be held under the theme of Bringing the Nuclear World Together, will provide a platform for ENEC and nuclear industry experts from around the world to share their insights and experiences and discuss the latest developments in the industry with nuclear energy executives and experts. High on the agenda will be the importance of Quality Control and Quality Assurance in the nuclear energy industry.
The New Nuclear International Conference is presented by the USA’s Goodnight Consulting in partnership with ENEC. The event will take place at the Ritz Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal from the 11th – 14th of November.