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The IAEA Approach to Establishing New Nuclear Power Programmes

Matthew Van Sickle Nuclear Infrastructure Development Section

August 2014

Presentation Outline

• Status of Nuclear Power Development

• Why Nuclear Power?

• Developing a National Position

• Introduction to the IAEA Milestones Approach

• The 19 Infrastructure Issues

• Role of IAEA Support

• Conclusions

Commissioning Projections

Status of Nuclear Power Development

Operating Operating with plans to expand

Considering nuclear power introduction

Operating and Constructing

1st NPP Under Construction

Decided to introduce nuclear power

Embarking Country Overview

2010 2011 2012 2013

Phase 3 First nuclear power plant started construction/under construction

1 0 1 2

Phase 3 First nuclear power plant ordered 2 3 2 1

Phase 2 Decided to introduce nuclear power and started preparing the appropriate infrastructure

10 6 6 6

Phase 1 Active preparation for a possible nuclear power programme with no final decision

7 6 6 5

Phase 1 Considering nuclear power programme

14 14 13 19

Total: 33

Under Construction UAE Unit 1, July 2012 Unit 2, May 2013

Belarus Unit 1, Nov 2013

As many as 5 countries could have their first reactors under construction in the next 5 years.

Why Nuclear Power?

Why Nuclear Power?

• Improved energy independence;

• Development of indigenous energy resources;

• Access to affordable energy services;

• Reliability of electricity supply; and,

• Environmental protection, including climate change.

Energy planning is a key component of developing a national position.

Energy Planning and National Position

Feasibility study: Is our project feasible and viable?

Funding, Business-models

Infrastructure gaps Grid and Siting issues Public awareness

Pre-feasibility study: Is nuclear option suitable for the country ?

Infrastructure gaps Economics/ Financing Grid and siting issues, Public

awareness

Energy planning: What energy mix?

Current demand/ current resources Economic, environmental and policy goals in

20/30 years, forecast scenarios

IAEA Milestones Approach: Milestones

A Pre-Feasibility Study will help a country establish a strong national position and answer the key question: why nuclear? This process begins early in Phase 1 after nuclear power is included as an option in the energy strategy.

IAEA Milestones Approach: Infrastructure Issues

The Milestones Approach is holistic and considers 19 specific infrastructure issues.

Nuclear Energy Programme Implementing Organization (NEPIO)

The NEPIO has different functions in each Phase of the Milestones Approach

NEPIO: Phase 1

A country needs to be in a position to make a “knowledgeable decision” about embarking on a nuclear power programme.

NEPIO Phase 2

NEPIO Phase 3

• Government should continue to develop necessary human resources and capacity, communicate with the public and develop the nuclear waste strategy.

• Operating organization should select strategic approach and develop financing strategy in consultation with government.

• Regulatory body should be fully operational and have necessary expertise.

IAEA Reviews and Services by Phase

Focus on INIR Integrated Nuclear Infrastructure Reviews (INIR)

1. Jordan 2009 2. Indonesia 2009 3. Vietnam (Phase1) 2009 4. Thailand 2010 5. UAE 2011 6. Bangladesh 2011 7. Jordan Follow-up 2012 8. Belarus 2012 9. Vietnam (Phase2) 2012 10. South Africa 2013 11. Poland (Phase 1) 2013 12. Turkey 2013 13. Jordan (Phase2) August

Catalogue of Services • New IAEA Catalogue of Services for Nuclear

Infrastructure Development – Helps Member States identify and request IAEA

assistance for national organizations at different stages of the development

– Includes: • Workshops/Training Courses

• Expert Missions/Advisory Services

• Review Missions/Peer Reviews

• Training tools and networks

http://www.iaea.org/NuclearPower/Infrastructure/catalogue.html

Guidance Documents and Publications

Infrastructure Bibliography

Reference library of relevant IAEA publications organized by each infrastructure issue.

• Milestones • HRD • Stakeholder Involvement • Management of NPP • Construction Management • SAT • Feasibility Study • Management Systems • Safety Infrastructure

Safeguards under development.

eLearning

Conclusions • Embarking countries are moving ahead with their

plans for nuclear power introduction.

• The IAEA has developed the Milestones Approach to help guide Member States through this process.

• An effective NEPIO is key to the successful implementation of a new nuclear power programme.

• The IAEA supports is Member States through services, guidance, and other forms of cooperation.

Additional Information Website: IAEA and Newcomers

http://www.iaea.org/NuclearPower/Infrastructure

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