1. Perspective and current status of introducing nuclear power in Morocco
Regional Workshop on Regulatory Control for Nuclear Power Plants
Rabat, Morocco, 6 November 2017
Perspective and current status of introducing nuclear power in Morocco
Presented by :
BEN ABDELHADI DRISS
Engineer in the Nuclear Safety Department
AMSSNuR, Morocco

2. Perspective and current status of introducing nuclear power in Morocco
Outline 2 1 3
National Context (population, energy, electricity, water, medicine…)
Current Status of introducing Nuclear power in Morocco
Perspective Status of introducing Nuclear power in Morocco

3. Perspective and current status of introducing nuclear power in Morocco
National Context
Population : 33,5 inhabitants (Growth rate 1 %)
Surface : km²
GDP : 3400 US $/Capita
Energy Consumption: 0,57 Tone oil equiv. per capita
Electrical Consumption: GWh (in 2015)
Energy dependency : 90 %
Imported Electricity : 17 % (2015)
Renewable energy : 18 % (2015)  52 % (2030)
4500 X Rays medical equipment
35 Medical accelerators, 15 brachytherapy units
2 Cyclotrons
300 gauges
Research reactor 2 MW power
Irradiation facility
13 non destructive testing (NDT) Companies
Water resources: 500 m3 per year per inhabitant
Continuous needs in agriculture, industry and tourism
Environment: Reduction of 52 % CO2 emission by 2030
We have here the presentation of different indicator which describe the national situation .
The first most important point is the energy dependency with the rate of 90 %. The strategy of morocco is to cover needs of eletricity by renewable energy which will ensure 52 % our needs in The nuclear power stay as an alternative to cover what’s left .
The second problem is that we have a lack of water . We will treat that point in the next parts of the presentation .

4. Current Status: Nuclear Research Center
Perspective and current status of introducing nuclear power in Morocco
Current Status: Nuclear Research Center
Key Date
2003: Commissioning of the Maamora Nuclear Research Center operated by National Center for Nuclear Energy, Science and Technology CNESTEN .
2009: The operating license for RR TRIGA MARK II was given by the Ministry of Energy and Mines (Safety Authority).
Main Nuclear Facilities
TRIGA MARK II Research Reactor ( 2 MW, Education & Training, Research) .
Radioisotopes Production .
Radioactive Waste Management.
Nuclear Safety & Security Aspects
Development of a considerable base of knowledge and experience in nuclear activities .
Contribution to a comprehensive nuclear law , which established in 2014 an independent regulatory body ‘AMSSNuR’.

5. Perspective and current status of introducing nuclear power in Morocco
Current Status: Legislative infrastructure
Overview on the Law on nuclear and radiological safety and security and the creation of the moroccan nuclear and radiological safety & security agency
National Situation
Developement of nuclear techniques in several areas with the perspectives in energy sector
International Situation
International conventions and engagements
IAEA normes , standards and orientations
Separation between regulatory functions and promoting functions .
Conformity to the international orientations 5

6. Perspective and current status of introducing nuclear power in Morocco
Current Status: Legislative infrastructure
Overview on the Law on nuclear and radiological safety and security and the creation of AMSSNUR
The Law contains the essential requirements for nuclear and radiological installations which will be supplemented and further clarified by :
Regulatory texts .
Technical requirements .
Practical guides .
The main objectives of this law are :
Protecting people , society and the environment .
Regulating activities and facilities .
Establishing required physical protection measures .
Strenghten the regulatory control system . 6

7. Current Status: AMSSNUR
Perspective and current status of introducing nuclear power in Morocco
Current Status: AMSSNUR
AMSSNUR Regulatory missions
Controlling/ Inspecting
Informing
Regulating
Authorizing
-Instructions for authorization
-Ensure compliance with the general rules and specific requirements of Nuclear and radiological safety and security
-Arrange information and communication with the public on regulatory processes and safety aspects of authorized activities and facilities
-Propose the adoption of a regulation
-Definition of technical requirements and regulations
-Establish technical requirements and regulations
-Organize a survey on radiation protection and environmental protection
-Authorization the commissioning of these practices and activities
-Publish good practice guides

8. Current Status: Feasibility Study for NPP
Perspective and current status of introducing nuclear power in Morocco
Current Status: Feasibility Study for NPP
Site identified
Key Dates
: Morocco conducted a preliminary feasibility study for NPP .
2009: In the framework of the national energy strategy which considers nuclear power as an alternative option by 2030, the Department of Energy created the Nuclear Power and Desalination Committee (CRED) with the main objective of developing a strategy for the possible introduction of nuclear power in Morocco to produce electricity and/or desalinate sea water .
2013: CRED prepared a Self-Evaluation Report (SER) based on IAEA milestones methodology .
2015: Morocco conducted the integrated nuclear infrastructure review (INIR) mission focused on the status of the national infrastructure conditions covering all of the 19 infrastructure issues .

9. Current Status: Feasibility Study for NPP
Perspective and current status of introducing nuclear power in Morocco
Current Status: Feasibility Study for NPP
Main INIR recommandations
Government Commitment and Involvement:
To support the decision making process regarding the nuclear power programme .
To develop a master plan with a timeline indicating major activities to be conducted and identifying the organizations responsible for their implementation.
Adapting the legislative and regulatory framework for the nuclear power programme:
To develop a plan for establishing a national policy and strategy for safety, expressing its long term commitment to safety and setting out the mechanisms for implementing this policy .
to ensure appointment of senior leaders in key organizations with appropriate training and experience for the leadership and management of safety.
Preparing the key organizations for Phase 2 of the nuclear power programme.

10. Perspective Status: National Status of Radioactive Waste Management
Perspective and current status of introducing nuclear power in Morocco
Perspective Status: National Status of Radioactive Waste Management
Main Elements
CNESTEN is the national manager of radioactive waste management (RWM) which operates an interim storage facility at Maamora Nuclear Research Center .
More than 500 Disused sealed radioactive sources of cat. 4 and 5 (DSRS) were dismantled and stored in two appropriate containers. TWO sources of cat. 1 are stored in CNESTEN and one cat. 1 is stored in private clinic .
Repatriation of 6 Disused sealed radioactive sources to France .
First spent fuel element will be generated from RR in next coming years .
Law on nuclear safety and security was adopted in
Creation of the regulatory body AMSSNuR in

11. Perspective and current status of introducing nuclear power in Morocco
Perspective Status: National Status of Radioactive Waste Management developed by AMSSNuR
Draft policy and strategy of RWM recognizes the following options:
1- Repatriation option: the law gives priority to repatriation of DSRS to their suppliers .
2- Transfer to national interim storage facility: in the case of the first option is not possible
3- Decay and release: Storage in the local premises in the case of short level period
4- Disposal option: Disposal is recognized by the policy ultimate solution but no decision is made about it yet .

12. Perspective and current status of introducing nuclear power in Morocco
Perspective Status: National Status of Radioactive Waste Management developed by AMSSNuR
1- International commitments:
Joint Convention of safety of spent fuel management (SSSFM) and safety of radioactive waste management (SRWM)
Nuclear safety convention
2- Development of regulation associated with the law especially :
Regulation of predisposal activities of RWM
Regulation of disposal activities of RWM
Regulation dealing with management system for nuclear facilities
3- Capacity building
Training of regulator staff in all areas dealing with SRS management
Continuous enhancement of operator capabilities dealing with Disused sealed radioactive sources (DSRS) management.

13. 2 3 Perspective Status : AMSSNuR objectives 2017-2021 1 4
Perspective and current status of introducing nuclear power in Morocco
Perspective Status : AMSSNuR objectives
Develop and update the existing regulatory framework
Strengthen the level of nuclear and radiological safety and security 2 1 3 4
Law n° on nuclear and radiation safety and security and the creation of the Agency responsible for ensuring the control
La loi se fixe un quadruple objectif:
Protéger les personnes, les biens et l’environnement tant pour les générations actuelles que pour les générations futures, des risques liés à l’utilisation des substances et matières nucléaires ainsi que des sources de rayonnements ionisants ;
Réglementer les activités et installations liées à l’utilisation pacifique des substances et matières nucléaires ou radioactives ainsi que des générateurs électriques de rayonnements ionisants ;
Fixer des mesures de protection physique requises des substances et matières nucléaires ou radioactives ainsi que toute mesure ayant pour but de limiter les dommages en cas de situation d’urgence radiologique et/ou nucléaire et de lutter contre toute utilisation malveillante des matières nucléaires et radioactives ;
Renforcer le système de contrôle réglementaire qui vise à assurer la sûreté et la sécurité des applications pacifiques mettant en œuvre des sources de rayonnements ionisants.
Establish strategies to set communication, national & international cooperation and Integrated management system
Develop the implementation of a national nuclear security regime and a national emergency plan

14. AMSSNuR Action Plans: Upgrading the regulatory framework
Perspective and current status of introducing nuclear power in Morocco
AMSSNuR Action Plans: Upgrading the regulatory framework
AMSSNuR Approach
First Meeting 18th February 2017
With Professionals
Adopt consultative Approach
Define priorities
Establish a participative action plan
First Meeting 23th March 2017
National Committee to upgrade the regulatory framework

15. AMSSNuR Action Plans: Capacity building
Perspective and current status of introducing nuclear power in Morocco
AMSSNuR Action Plans: Capacity building
AMSSNuR Approach
HR development: recruitment, qualification program
Education and training
Knowledge transfer
Networking: universities, high schools of engineers, Technical support organizations , international cooperation

16. AMSSNuR Action Plans: Communication & Public Information
Perspective and current status of introducing nuclear power in Morocco
AMSSNuR Action Plans: Communication & Public Information
AMSSNuR Approach
Conceive a transparent communication policy with public , institutions , operators, universities , professional associations , civil society ..

17. AMSSNuR Action Plans: International Cooperation
Perspective and current status of introducing nuclear power in Morocco
AMSSNuR Action Plans: International Cooperation
AMSSNuR Approach
Uphold Morocco’s commitments with regards to international conventions it has ratified .
Include international standards and guidelines in the update of the national regulatory framework .
Develop cooperation relationship with international partners (IAEA, GNSSN, RCF, FRNBA, ANNUR, bilateral cooperation)

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