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H.E. Mr. Philippe AUTIE Ambassador of France

International Nuclear Forum BULGARIAN NUCLEAR ENERGY NATIONAL , REGIONAL AND WORLD ENERGY SAFETY. H.E. Mr. Philippe AUTIE Ambassador of France. June 2nd, 2011 . Average age of the nuclear fleets in the world . France - EDF. The French nuclear fleet. - 58 PWR units (22 MOX)

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H.E. Mr. Philippe AUTIE Ambassador of France

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  1. International Nuclear Forum BULGARIAN NUCLEAR ENERGY NATIONAL, REGIONAL AND WORLD ENERGY SAFETY H.E. Mr. Philippe AUTIE Ambassador of France June 2nd, 2011 BULATOM-2011 Varna - 2011, June 2nd

  2. Average age of the nuclear fleets in the world France - EDF The French nuclear fleet - 58 PWR units (22 MOX) • Operated by EDF - 63 GWe installed - Connections to the grid : • Fessenheim in April 1977 • Civaux 2 in Dec. 1999 • Average age : 25 years Designed to operate 40 years or more • ensures competitiveness of electricity • prices • depends on the components : containment • structure and vessel can’t be changed • 60 years already approved or considered • in some countries (ex : USA) Average : 29 BULATOM-2011 Varna - 2011, June 2nd

  3. Agriculture 2,4% Others 7,7% 40,8% Housing 19,5% Industry 29,6% Transport French Energy Mix French Electric Production French Energy consumption Source : Bilan énergétique France 2009, Observatoire de l’énergie 50% of the primary energy still rely on fossil fuels Nuclear energy represents 84 % of the electricity consumption BULATOM-2011 Varna - 2011, June 2nd

  4. The need of a comprehensive and long-term policy A policy taking into account the different timescales Nuclear energy remains a need for many countries despite Fukushima • ■ Objective of extending the current nuclear power plants lifetime • ■ Preparation of the future : • New EPR builds in France • Preparation of reactors’ future : R&D on GEN IV, JHR… • ■ Active policy in Spent Fuels & Radioactive Waste management Acceptance of nuclear energy relies on 5 pillars • ■ competitiveness, • ■ energy independence, • ■ fight against climate change, • ■ exemplar use of nuclear energy in terms of safety, security, • non proliferation, sustainability, • ■ exemplar management of radioactive materials and waste France calls for the highest level of safety BULATOM-2011 Varna - 2011, June 2nd

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