Future Challenges for the Introduction of Nuclear Power

1. Future Challenges for the Introduction of Nuclear Power Ian Facer Nuclear Power Engineering Section

2. DG General Conference 2008 “Every Member State has the right to introduce nuclear power but they have the responsibility to do it right”

3. IAEA Projections • 2007 IAEA projections by 2030 (RDS-1) • High 748 GWe, includes 20 new countries • Low 473 GWe, includes 5 new countries • Most of the growth expected from existing power countries • Projections trending higher than in recent years • High degree of uncertainty

4. ASPIRATIONS

5. BACKGROUND • What were we trying to achieve • How has it worked • What could go wrong • How should it develop

6. CURRENT POSITION • Most Countries in Phase 1 • Countries getting help form various sources • Lack of coordination • Concern over communication

7. CHALLENGES How to build Confidence and Trust

8. OPTIONS • Openness • Transparency • Honesty • Match by suppliers respect and their responsibility for transferring technology and knowledge

9. Siting Bid evaluation Regulatory radiation protection Finance by vendors Training by supplier Issues to address national opinion

10. Coordinated national strategy and plan Human resources Regional cooperation Self assessment Legislation Regulatory competence Long term sustainability Issues to address: realistic

11. Siting Bid evaluation Regulatory radiation protection Finance by vendors Training by supplier Coordinated national strategy and plan Human resources Regional cooperation Self assessment Legislation Regulatory competence Long term sustainability Issues to address: realistic

12. ASSESSMENT • Evaluation Methodology • Self Assessment • Reviews (INIR Missions) • Initial, progress, At Milestone 2 • Response to Missions • Maintain International Confidence and Trust

13. What do we wish to achieve • Any MS that wishes is fully ready to embark on a nuclear programme • Worldwide assistance is harmonised • Confidence and trust is high

14. Thank You