FANR Contracts With NUMARK for Services Supporting Regulatory Oversight of Barakah Operations
July 1, 2020 - NUMARK Associates, Inc. has entered into a contract with the Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR), United Arab Emirates, to provide technical support to FANR’s inspection and oversight of operations of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant (BNPP), operated by Nawah Energy Company. FANR awarded the contract based on a competitive evaluation process.
NUMARK, leading the “NT” team of expert consultants, will support FANR in assessing plant events, operational data, and inspection observations; evaluating facility and operational modifications proposed to FANR by Nawah; providing training services; performing inspections; and developing regulatory documents.
NUMARK’s partners within NT include the VTT Technical Research Centre (Finland); TÜV NORD EnSys GmbH (Germany); TÜV Middle East (UAE); and Lightbridge Corporation (USA).
NT has served as a Technical Support Organization (TSO) to FANR since 2010, supporting review of the construction and operating license applications for BNPP; integration of the licensing review projects; and construction inspection, oversight, and training programs.
NUMARK, founded in 1991, supports public and private sector clients in the US and around the world in the areas of nuclear safety, environmental protection and sustainable energy strategies.