1. Egyptian Nuclear Programme Strategy & Infrastructure Development Action Plan
Mostafa El-Asiry
Nuclear Power Plants Authority (NPPA),
Cairo, Egypt
International Atomic Energy Agency
TM/WS on Topical Issues on Infrastructure Development:
Managing the Development of a National Infrastructure for Nuclear Power
9 to 12 Feb 2010, Vienna, Austria

2. Contents
NATIONAL DECISON FOR INTRODUCING NUCLEAR POWER INTO THE ENERGY MIX
STRATEGY FOR NUCLEAR POWER INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT
SPECIFIC PLANS FOR NATIONAL STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION
STATUS OF DEVELOPMENT OF THE NATIONAL NUCLEAR POWER INFRASTRUCTURE
CONCLUSION
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3. Electricity Demand And Supply
Electricity demand increased at an average annual growth rate of 7% in the last decade. In 2006 growth rate was 10.3%.
In 2008 peak load was 20 GW.
Current total installed capacity is 23 GW, and it is expected to reach 63 GW by year 2027.
Hydro sources are currently almost fully utilized.
Wind Energy installed capacity at the Red Sea coast are 230 MW (~1% of total installed capacity) and it is expected to reach 3% by 2010.
The first integrated solar-thermal power plant (140 MW with solar contribution by 20 MW) is financed, and commercial operation of the project is scheduled to be mid 2010.
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4. Electricity distribution
The mix of the electrical energy generated in 2008 by Egyptian Electricity Sector
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5. Key concerns of Egypt
The growing demand for energy in Egypt and limited recourses of oil and natural gas mean that we must be more concerned with nuclear energy and with diversifying sources of energy.
Consideration of nuclear energy as an option for electricity generation in Egypt has been revived by Presidential Decision to go ahead in October 2007
Start a programme to construct a number of Nuclear Power Plants for electricity generation;
Start the implementation of the necessary steps to construct the first Nuclear Power Plant for electricity generation;
Start legislative and structural procedures related to the energy sector in general, and the mechanisms and bodies specific to nuclear energy in particular.
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6. The Introduction Of Nuclear Power In Egypt
Within the framework between the IAEA and Egypt, Assistance was specifically requested in the areas of nuclear safety, comparative energy assessment and siting;
An action Plan in support of Egypt’s ongoing studies concerning the feasibility of introducing nuclear power into the national energy mix has been set in March 2007;
A work plan in cooperation with the IAEA has been developed for the period following the IAEA NG-G-3.1 “Milestones in the Development of a National Infrastructure for Nuclear Power”;
Egypt is proceeding with its Nuclear Power Programme.
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7. Hiring an International Consultant
Following the Presidential Strategic Decision
Bid invitation for consulting services announced in February Bid evaluation process completed, and Contract concluded on June 18th, 2009.
The scope of services include:
Sites Selection and Evaluation, and Pre-contract Activities:
Updating El-Dabaa site studies;
Selection of Additional Sites;
Pre-contract activities including Technology Assessment, Development of Infrastructure, Quality Assurance Program, Preparation of Contract, Training and Technology Transfer to NPPA Personnel, and Financial Assessment .
Consultation Services for Project Implementation:
Construction management,
Field engineering,
Start-up and commissioning services.
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8. NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS AUTHORITY هيئة المحطات النووية لتوليد الكهرباء
2013
2012
2011
2010
2009
Activity
Description
Act ID Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1
First Egyptian NPP
Milestones
Phase 1
NPPA & Bidders
Potential Sites Selection and Evaluation
Regional Analysis
Screening
Comparison & Ranking
Evaluation
EIA & Application for Site Permit
Updating El Dabaa Site Studies
Updating Site Investigations
Site Evaluation Report
EIA & Site Approval Permit
Pre-Contract Activities
Technology Assessment
Development of Infrastructure
Quality Assurance Program
Preparation of Turnkey Contract
Training &Technology Transfer
Financing Assessment
NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS AUTHORITY
هيئة المحطات النووية لتوليد الكهرباء
NPPA
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9. Accomplishment/ Highlights
Updating El-Dabaa Site Studies was accomplished;
El-Dabaa Site Approval Permit Application was issued;
Alternate Site Selection Report and Comparative Assessment of Preferred Sites are completed;
The Quality Assurance activities in the frame of Site Approval Permit Application was completed and included in the report;
The Technology Assessment, Training and Technology Transfer, and Development of Infrastructure are in progress.
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10. A highlight to the Development of Infrastructure
The Development of Infrastructure Methodology has been elaborated
The methodology describes the principles, references and methods that will be applied for planning and supporting the development of infrastructure necessary for the implementation of the first Egyptian NPP.
The infrastructure development includes broad topics, such as legal frame, government commitment, physical facilities, educational, human resources, public relation campaign, and local participation.
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11. CONCLUSION
Consideration of nuclear energy as an option for electricity generation was revived in 2006 and in October 2007 the strategic decision to start a programme to construct a number of Nuclear Power Plants for electricity generation was taken by the President;
The strategic decision triggered a number of activities including hiring an international consultant to advise the country on the needed actions to launch the first nuclear power plant;
The self-assessment of the Egyptian infrastructure readiness indicates that Egypt is moving in the right path.
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12. REFERENCES
NPPA/ IAEA, "Feasibility of Nuclear and Desalination on Dabaa Site", Project (EGY/4/040) Report, Cairo, May 2001;
Basic Infrastructure for a Nuclear Power Project, IAEA-TECDOC-1513, IAEA, Vienna (2006);
Considerations to Launch a Nuclear Power Programme, IAEA- GOV/INF/2007/2, IAEA, Vienna (2007);
Managing the First Nuclear Power Plant Project, IAEA-TECDOC-1555, IAEA, Vienna (2007);
Milestones in the Development of a National Infrastructure for Nuclear Power, IAEA Nuclear Energy Series No. NG-G-3.1, IAEA, Vienna (2007);
Evaluation of the Status of National Nuclear Infrastructure Development, IAEA Nuclear Energy Series No. NG-T-3.2, IAEA, Vienna (2008).
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13. Thank you for your kind attention
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