BEEAH Group, a sustainability pioneer in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, has signed a joint development agreement (JDA) with Atkins, a member of the SNC-Lavalin Group, to enhance collaboration between the two organisations in the delivery of projects relating to radioactive waste management.
As a part of the JDA, Atkins will work with BEEAH Group on identifying market opportunities for developing radioactive waste disposal facilities, ranging from thermal treatment, size reduction, decontamination, assessment and disposal, Atkins wrote in a statement.
“As a sustainability pioneer in the Middle East, BEEAH Group is committed to developing integrated waste management strategies to transform businesses and industries,” said Khaled Al Huraimel, Group CEO of BEEAH Group.
He said, driven by BEEAH Group’s principle of zero-waste, we aim to work relentlessly towards total landfill waste diversion. Nuclear power is a key part of the UAE’s energy diversification strategy and net-zero emissions strategic initiative.
“In partnership with Atkins, we are proud to begin working on integrated waste management solutions for the nuclear power industry and, in turn, support the national sustainability agenda,” said Al Huraimel.
Agreeing with him, David Haboubi, Head of Nuclear and Net Zero Energy, Middle East and Africa, Atkins, said, “We are proud to collaborate with BEEAH and bring our global expertise and regional knowledge, underpinned by digital solutions, to support the UAE’s long-term radioactive waste management strategy and goals in line with the highest quality, safety, and international environmental standards.”
Haboubi said,“As a global leader in nuclear power end-to-end engineering and project management services, Atkins helps clients around the world safely treat nuclear waste and secure widespread environmental benefits.”