TM/WS 9-12 February GROUP 3: Bangladesh, Croatia, Egypt, Jordan, Montenegro, Namibia, Senegal, Syria, Vietnam and Yemen Moderator: Dr. I. Rotaru, IAEA consultant Reporter: Dr. Mohammad shawkat Akbar, Bangladesh NUCLEAR INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT - BREAK-OUT SESSION 10 February, 2010, Vienna, Austria

TM/WSP 5-9 Nov EXPERIENCES FORMULATION OF NUCLEAR POLICY  Countries with limited energy resources require some positive decisions for some meaningful improvement of energy scenario with diversified fuel mix.  The Agency has developed energy models to assist MSs in making projection of their the long-term demand of energy and electricity as well as to evaluate the least cost environmental friendly secured energy supply options to meet that projected demand.

TM/WSP 5-9 Nov EXPERIENCES (Cont’d)  Most of the newcomers to NPP participated in the Agency‘s different regional and interregional projects to evaluate the country’s future energy scenario that can ensure energy security and sustainable development through assessing the role of nuclear power. Power System Master Plan is formulated FORMULATION OF ROAD MAP FOR ESTABLISHING NUCLEAR POWER INFRASTRUCTURE  The nuclear energy is identified as a viable option in the mid-to long term future in case of newcomers. Accordingly, the national long-term energy development strategy with due consideration of nuclear energy is formulated.  Completion of pre-feasibility study is carried out  Government declares national nuclear vision through making a political commitment usually in the national parliament or notification of presidential decree.

TM/WSP 5-9 Nov FORMATION OF A HIGH LEVEL COMMITTEE  A high level blanket administrative provision is established through making a high level committee for national nuclear programme headed by the head of the government or a minister. Such a high level committee integrates all activities and responsible agencies into one coherent system  Technical committees are formed amongst Ministries and feedback is provided to this high level committee on regular basis.  The high committee plays role in creation of national Nuclear Power Authority or nuclear power operating organization (Licensee).  Such a Committee is set up to establish ownership and arrange the financing and purchase of the Nuclear Power Plant. 1. EXPERIENCES (Cont’d)

TM/WSP 5-9 Nov FORMATION OF INDEPENDENT REGULATORY BODY  Separation of Regulatory body from promotional one  Formulation of nuclear law or the revision of the basic nuclear safety and radiation act  The legislative framework has set up a regulatory body which would be independent from any Licensees or energy promoters  Initiatives for HRD for regulatory body professionals 1. EXPERIENCES (Cont’d)

TM/WSP 5-9 Nov LESSONS LEARNED NATIONAL PARTICIPATION  Local participation through national competent industries are limited to non-nuclear safety components for the first project.  It is general considered that a “turn-key” project will be purchased and the procurement plan will be developed in accordance with the codes and standards of the “Vendor country”.  A policy for national industrial involvement is usually developed with the understandings of impacts on the nuclear power programme. If the national policy supports the domestic industrial involvement, a plan for quality control system is established.  A significant portion of total construction cost is incurred in local currency through participation of local construction firms, industries and services depending upon local expertise

TM/WSP 5-9 Nov INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT Nuclear Power Infrastructure Development requires two tracks (1) Planning for Nuclear Power Utility and (2) Planning for Nuclear Power Infrastructure  Basic nuclear infrastructure is established in collaboration with the IAEA and national R & D organizations  Nuclear infrastructure for introducing of NPP is developed through assistance of Vendor country from the beginning of the NPP program. 2. LESSONS LEARNED

TM/WSP 5-9 Nov Preparation of Self-Evaluation Report on the established national nuclear infrastructure based upon IAEA document: NG-T-3.2 To review the current status of national nuclear infrastructure is very important in making decision for introducing NPP  The IAEA document: NG-T-3.2 “Evaluation of the national nuclear infrastructure development status” has provided the guidelines to carryout self-evaluation of the national infrastructure in order to identify the gaps and establishing action plans for each identified gaps.  The Agency establishes recommendations based on the self-evaluation report of the Member States and provides technical assistance to close the gaps. 2. LESSONS LEARNED

TM/WSP 5-9 Nov LESSONS LEAR NED TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER  First phase - No localization & technology transfer programme except for O&M in case of first project  Second Phase - Localization Program through Turnkey approach for Technology accumulation for NPP Localization; Component Approach Contact (Vendor: Prime Contractor, Local: Subcontractor )  Third Phase: Technology Self-rand Joint Design and Manufacturing, Accomplishment of Technology Self- Reliance

TM/WSP 5-9 Nov DIFFICULTIES/CHALANGES  Development of an appropriate NEPIO and regulatory body with adequate staffing  The development of human resources for the NEPIO and all relevant organizations including: regulatory body, the operating organization and technical supports organization  Development of funding and financing strategy for implementation of the NPP in the developing and the least developed nations  Difficulties in determining ownership of the project

TM/WSP 5-9 Nov  Development of nuclear infrastructure of a small and technologically weaker country through direct assistance of the IAEA  The development of an appropriate methodology by the Agency for BOO and BOT approaches  The Agency can take initiatives to assist MSs in making political decision on introduction of NPP. 4.RECOMMENDATIONS

TM/WSP 5-9 Nov  Initiatives for development of an innovative financing scheme by the Agency and Vendor countries through seeking the opportunities of the participation of international financing organizations such as World Bank, as well as utilization of climate change fund for newcomers of the developing and the least developed nations  Formulation of guidelines by the Agency to build up NPP by collective initiatives of neighboring countries 4.RECOMMENDATIONS

TM/WSP 5-9 Nov THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR KIND ATTENTION