About The Jordanian Nuclear Program
The Jordanian Nuclear Program, overseen by the Jordan Atomic Energy Commission (JAEC), was established with the aim of developing and implementing a national nuclear energy strategy for peaceful uses. Since its inception in 2008, the Commission has worked on transferring and localizing nuclear technology to serve various purposes, Such as:
- Power Generation
- Water Desalination
- Medical, Industrial, and Agricultural Applications.
The nuclear program consists of four main pillars:
Establishing a nuclear power plant for electricity generation and water desalination.
Advancing nuclear sciences and applications through scientific research.
Human capacity building using the Jordan Research and Training Reactor (JRTR) by establishing a nuclear engineering department at the Jordan University of Science and Technology, which includes the Jordan Sub-Critical Assembly.
Utilizing local nuclear resources, particularly uranium.
Among its Notable Achievements
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The Jordan Research and Training Reactor has been operational since 2016.
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Producing important medical isotopes such as radioactive iodine (I-131).
Significant progress has also been made in the production of radioisotopes used in cancer treatment, such as Holmium (Ho-166), which is now exported to several countries around the world.
In addition, the Jordanian Nuclear Program focuses on exploiting uranium resources in central Jordan, with estimated reserves of 42,000 tons of yellowcake. The Commission also strives to enhance international cooperation through agreements with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and other countries, aiming to transfer technology and build capacities.