IAEA Technical Meeting/Workshop on Topical Issues on Infrastructure Development 9-12 February 2010 Mr. Chavalit Pichalai, Deputy Director Nuclear Power Program Development Office (NPPDO) Ministry of Energy, Thailand Managing the Development of a National Infrastructure for the Nuclear Power in Thailand

2 1.Intensify Energy Development for Greater Self-reliance  expediting investment in E&P of energy within the country, in JDAs and in neighboring countries. 2.Set the Policy on Alternative Energy as a National Agenda  by encouraging production and use of alternative energy, particularly biofuels and biomass, to enhance energy security; encouraging production & use of RE at the community level; expediting greater use of NG in the transportation sector; and promoting R&D of all forms of RE. Thailand’s Energy Policy (PM Abhisit Administration)

3 3.Supervise & Maintain Energy Prices at appropriate, stable & affordable levels  by setting appropriate price structure; managing prices through market mechanism and Oil Fund; and encouraging competition and investment in energy business. 4.Promote Serious and Continuous Energy Conservation and Efficiency  focusing the transportation, industrial, service & household sectors, by setting energy efficiency standards of electrical appliances & buildings and supporting development of mass public transportation and rail systems. 5.Promote Energy Production & Consumption concurrently with Environmental Protection  giving importance to tackling of global warming by promoting CDM projects. Thailand’s Energy Policy (PM Abhisit Administration)

Total Electricity Generating 148 TWh Natural Gas 70.0 % Diesel 0.2 % From Malasia 0.3 % From Loas 1.6 % Water 4.7 % Lignite 12.6 % Oil 1.0 % Coal Import 8.2 % Renewables 1.4 % Source: Electrical Generating Authority of Thailand Electricity Generation in 2008 (Based on type of fuel)

5 7.6% Target 5,608 MW Existing 1,750 MW Adder cost 3,858 MW -Mini-hydro/wind/solar -Biomass/biogas/MSW/ Hydrogen Target 7,433 ktoe Existing 3,007 Ktoe % 2.4% Ethanol Target 9.0 M lt/day Existing 1.24 M lt/day Biodiesel Target 4.5 M lt/day Existing 1.56 M lt/day Hydrogen Target 0.1 M kg. 4.1% Power Generation Heat Biofuels % 2008* 6.4% R&D Adder cost ESCO Fund BOI/ Revolving Fund Promotional Measures CDM NGV NGV Existing mmscfd Target 690 mmscfd (6,090 ktoe) 6.2% 19.1% 2016 Estimate at average crude oil price in 2008 at USD/barrel Remarks: * Preliminary Jan09 Reduce energy use: 4,237 ktoe/yr Reduce energy import: 99,500 M Bt/yr Reduce GHG: 13 MT/yr Reduce energy use: 19,700 ktoe/yr Reduce energy import: 461,800 M Baht/yr Reduce GHG: 42 MT/yr RE Development Strategies ( ) Source: DEDE

Current Nuclear Power Program The National Energy Policy Council (NEPC) approved Thailand’s Power Development Plan (PDP 2007) and the Thai cabinet acknowledged and approved the PDP in June One major issue stipulated in the PDP 2007 is the designation of nuclear power generation option to supply 2,000 MW of electricity in 2020 and another 2,000 MW in March 2009, NEPC approved the PDP2007 (rev. 2), 1,000 MW of electricity in 2020 and another 1,000 MW in 2021 for nuclear power generation.

7 GWh 4% 3% 2% 73% 70%69%67% 69% 68% 69% 65%61% 62% 63%61% 60% 11% 10% 9% 8% 7% 6% 8% 9% 10% 11% 15% 19% 18% 17% 16% 15% 10% 9% 8% 7% 6% 7% 6% 5% 3% 2% 3% 2% ปี (PDP 2007 : Revision 2) Future Fuel Mix for Power Generation

Cabinet Approval on October 30 and December Appointment of Nuclear Power Infrastructure Establishment Coordination Committee (NPIECC) Establishment of Nuclear Power Program Development Office (NPPDO) under the Ministry of Energy Approval of Nuclear Power Infrastructure Establishment Plan (NPIEP) and the budget for the first 3 years ( )

The following 5 sub-committees have been appointed to assist the NPIECC with the coordination of NPIEP implementation: 1.Sub-committee on Legal System, Regulatory System and International Protocols 2.Sub-committee on Nuclear Power Utility Planning Coordination 3.Sub-committee on Industrial and Commercial Infrastructure, Technology Development and Transfer, and Human Resources Development 4.Sub-committee on Nuclear Safety and Environmental Issues 5.Sub-committee on Public Information and Public Acceptance Appointment of 5 Sub-committees

Nuclear Power Project Schedule Preliminary Phase 1 year 2007 Pre-Project Activities Phase 3 years GO NUCLEAR ! – Government to approve the project Project Implementation Phase 3 years Construction Phase 6 years Commercial Operation

GO NUCLEAR Policy Decision Milestone 0.1 (Nuclear power option included in PDP 2007) Milestone 0.2 (To prepare for policy decision) Phase 0.1: Preliminary Phase - NPIPC & 5 SCs appointed - Issues & Milestones considered - NPIEP prepared Phase 1 : Pre-project Activity Phase - approve NPIPC - set up NPPDO - infrastructure work started - survey of potential sites - feasibility study completed - public information & participation Phase 2 : Program Implementation Phase - implement NPIEP Milestones - full NRB established - legislation & international protocols enacted - suitable sites for bid selected - technology /qualified suppliers selected Phase 3 : Construction Phase - NPIEP fully implemented - biding process completed - design & engineering - manufacturing - construction & installation - test runs & inspection - NPP commissioning license Phase 4 :Operation Phase - commercial operation - O & M - planning for expansion - industrial and technology development plan st Milestone Policy Decision (Knowledgeable Commitment) 2nd Milestone Call for Bids (Financial Commitments) 3rd Milestone Start Operation (Commissioning 1st NPP) NPIEP Milestones for Nuclear Power Program Implementation NPI : Nuclear Power Infrastructure NPIEP : NPI Establishment Plan NPPDO : Nuclear Power Program Development Office NPP : Nuclear Power Plan NRB : Nuclear Regulatory Body 24 September Year National Strategy and Strategic Plans for the Development of Infrastructure for Nuclear Power 3 Years Years

National Strategy and Strategic Plans for the Development of Infrastructure for Nuclear Power Sub-tasks Legal System, Regulatory System and International Protocols 2. Nuclear Power Utility Planning Coordination 3. Industrial and Commercial Infrastructure, Technology Development and Transfer, and Human Resources Development Time Line of the Readiness Report Preparation for 6 Sub-tasks

National Strategy and Strategic Plans for the Development of Infrastructure for Nuclear Power Sub-tasks Nuclear Safety and Environmental Issues 5. Public Information and Public Participation 6. Draft Readiness Report of Thailand Nuclear Power Plant Establishment 7. NPIECC Consideration 8. IAEA Expert Visit 9. NEPC Consideration 10. Cabinet Consideration Time Line of the Readiness Report Preparation for 6 Sub-tasks NEPC : National Energy Policy Council NPIECC : Nuclear Power Infrastructure Energy Coordination Committee

IAEA’s 19 Issues Responsible for Milestone 1 Sub-CommitteeOrganization National position SC 1-5 NPPDO Nuclear Safety SC1, 2, 4 OAP/ EGAT Management SC2 EGAT Funding and financing SC2 EGAT Legislative framework SC1OAP Safeguards SC1, 2, 4OAP / EGAT Regulatory framework SC1, 2 OAP / EGAT Radiation Protection SC1, 2, 4 OAP / EGAT Electrical grid SC2EGAT Human resources development SC1-5OAP/ EGAT/ TINT National Strategy and Strategic Plans for the Development of Infrastructure for Nuclear Power Organization Responsible for Readiness Report Preparation (IAEA’s 19 issues)

IAEA’s 19 Issues Responsible for Milestone 1 Sub-CommitteeOrganization Stakeholder involvement SC 5 EGAT Site and supporting facilities SC 2 EGAT Environmental protection SC 4 M.of Science / M.of Natural Resources Emergency planning SC1, 2, 4 OAP / EGAT Security and physical protection SC1, 2 OAP / EGAT Nuclear fuel cycleSC1, 2 OAP / EGAT Radioactive wasteSC1, 2 OAP / EGAT Industrial involvement SC 3 M.of Industry/ F.T.I/ Thai Chamber of Commerce Procurement SC 2 EGAT National Strategy and Strategic Plans for the Development of Infrastructure for Nuclear Power Organization Responsible for Readiness Report Preparation (IAEA’s 19 issues)

16 Progress of Nuclear Development Program Sub-Committee on Legal, Regulatory and International Protocols  Chairman of this sub-committee is secretary general of OAP.  In 2010 NPPDO and OAP will conduct a study project to improve present law enforcing “Atoms for Peace Act 1961” and its regulation last issued in 1997 which aim at drafting NRB law covering key issues such as organization structure and functions, criteria for civil liabilities, international protocols, safety etc.  EGAT/ Burns and Roe Asia,Ltd. feasibility study will end at May 2010 with conclusion on technical and safety aspects, technical aspects, safety aspects, security and safeguards of NPP.

17 1 program: dissemination of nuclear power knowledge with 8 seminars in Bangkok and provinces 11 Programs: Plan to be launched consecutively with 2009 projects but will emphasize on more various groups e.g. children, young blood, candidate sites surrounded communities etc. 9 programs: public communications, knowledge dissemination to communities, medias, participating organizations Progress of Nuclear Development Program National Public Communication and Public Participation Program

18 Most frequently asked questions (FAQ) can be combined into 4 major groups: Most frequently asked questions (FAQ) can be combined into 4 major groups: necessity of having nuclear power plant in thailand Economic benefit of having nuclear power plant in Thailand Readiness of having nuclear power plant in Thailand Public Acceptance safety Carelessn ess Corrupti on Other alternative or renewable energy sources Costly construction Fuel cost Fear of explosion/ Radiation Anxiety Summary of Finding from Seminars in 2008 Topics FAQ NIMBY* * NIMBY = not in my back yard Progress of Nuclear Development Program National Public Communication and Public Participation Program Change from NIMBY to WINBY

During May, 2009: a visit of 2 IAEA experts, Dr. Poong Eil Juhn from Korea and Dr. Ioan Rotaru from Romania visited Bangkok with gaining experiences of NPP development in Korea and Romania. The 2 experts had also observed and recommended on preparedness of Thailand based on IAEA’s 19 issues. During “Milestone 1” NPPDO in collaboration with Ministry of Energy, OAP and EGAT, by their experts and working team had attended technical visited to NPP in China, Japan, Korea etc. and also international conference at IAEA office in Vienna. During January 2010, a conference in Bangkok between IAEA expert, Mr. Masahiro AOKI and OAP/EGAT/NPPDO for project review meeting for THA 4015 “Technical support for upgrading /establishment of infrastructure for introduction of nuclear power”. In July and October 2010, NPPDO plan to invite IAEA expert twice for discussion and review preparedness and readiness of Thailand on NPP project before government approval in 1 st Quarter Perspectives from experienced countries and vendors on Nuclear Power Program

Conclusions Developing the basic Infrastructures to support the NPP Project Focusing on Public Information and Awareness Preparing the “Readiness” Report Making decision to proceed the NPP Project in /9/201520

21 Thank You