THE INTRODUCTION OF THE FIRST NPP IN TUNISIA PROJECT STATUS

1. THE INTRODUCTION OF THE FIRST NPP IN TUNISIAPROJECTSTATUS Technical Meeting/Workshop on Evaluation Methodology for Nuclear Power Infrastructure Development 10-12 December 2008 Jomaâ SouissiSouad Baccouche Centre National des Sciences et Technologies Nucléaires Société Tunisienne d’Electricité et du Gaz

2. Outline 1- Introduction to Tunisia 2- Introduction of the first NPP in Tunisia 3- Legal framework 4- Strategic plan 5- Site selection 6- Human resources development

3. Introduction to Tunisia Total area : 164 000 km² Population ~ 10 millions (2007)

4. Justification of the introduction of NPP in Tunisia • Limited national production of hydrocarbons, problem if absence of new ressources. • Rapid change of fuel prices, affecting appreciably the cost of the kWh. • Increasing demand for electricity (6,6 % average). • Weak cost of nuclear fuel compared to the total cost of the kWh produced (15% compared to 68 % for fossile fuel) • The kWh cost is not very sensitive to the price fluctuations of nuclear fuel. • EnergySourcesDiversification (in 2007, 82 % of the produced electricity comes from natural gas). • Reduction of the CO2 emissions • Development of local industry and creation of job.

5. Electricity production (Current situation )

6. Energy comsumption (Future ) Future Scénarios

7. Electricity comsumption (Future )

8. The feasibility study : contucted by Electricity Authority (STEG) Nuclear Research Center (CNSTN) Introduction of the first NPP in Tunisia to build the first nuclear power plant by 2020 decision of the government: (November 2006) a - Cooperation with IAEA b - Cooperation with CEA (France) c - Establishment of related national institutions d - Humane resources Development

9. Evaluation of optimal date to introduce the first NPP in the country ( by 2020: 600 to 1000 MW). Selection of 4 candidate sites. Drafting project on legal framework Previous activities Conducted between 1979 - 2005

10. Work organization Working group Establishment of a working group in STEG 10 persons Taskforce Constitution of taskforce for the preparation of all aspect related to this project from representative of: • STEG • CNSTN • Ministry of Industry Meeting : every two weeks

11. Legal framework • Legislative framework • Regulatory framework First step to consider is the legal framework Work achieved • Creation of a working group for legislation aspects : several working group meetings are held • Review of the national legislation related to the safe and peaceful uses of nuclear energy

12. Organization of workshop (with IAEA) related to the nuclear legislation including: Legal framework Work achieved • Scope and components of nuclear law and regulation • Codes and standards, licensing process, assessments, inspections • Radiation protection and regulatory control of radioactive materials and other sources of ionizing radiation • Nuclear safety and the necessity of establishing of a regulatory body

13. Legal framework Work in progress a- Draft law on the peaceful use of nuclear energy and its applications being completed b- Elaboration of draft decree related to the creation and the organization of the Authority for Nuclear Safety (ASN) c- Elaboration of draft decree related to the creation and the organization of the National Nuclear Energy Authority (ANEN) (ASN) equivalent to Regulatory body (ANEN) equivalent to (NEPIO)

14. Legal framework Work in progress The draft decree related to the Authority for Nuclear Safety • Ministry of industry • Ministry of higher education Prime ministry The draft decree related to the National Nuclear Energy Authority • Ministry of industry • Ministry of higher education Prime ministry • Ministerial Council will be held in near future for the creation of : • Authority for Nuclear Safety (ASN) • National Nuclear Energy Authority (ANEN)

15. Legal framework Prime Ministry Directly linked National Nuclear Energy Authority Authority for Nuclear Safety

16. National Nuclear Energy Authority Legislation

17. Strategic plan Based on IAEA guide « NG-G 3.1 » Milestones in the Development of a National Infrastructure for Nuclear Power Work achieved • Review of the first phase of this plan with two IAEA experts (August 2008) • Review of the first phase of this plan with CEA (France) (November 2008)

18. Energy planning Work achieved • Energy planning Project : 2007 -2011 (with IAEA): • Experts mission (November 2007) for the initiation of a feasibility study on nuclear power • Training of STEG staff and other institutions on energy planning models • Development of three scenarios on energy demand by 2030 • Review of different scenarios by an expert of the IAEA

19. Review of certain assumptions regarding: Energy Efficiency transportation GDP growth Energy planning Work in progress Elaboration of a program for the energy infrastructure development with the integration of nuclear energy

20. Site selection Work achieved • Review and synthesis of previous studies • Sites parameters Review by two IAEA experts • meteorological and atmospheric characteristic • external events (flood) • human activities • Dispersal of radioactive material • Evaluation of seismic risk

21. Site selection Work in progress • Identification of actions which could be executed by national institutions • Elaboration of site specifications

22. Human resources development Work achieved • Training of working group staff (4 weeks, France) • Training of 7 people in nuclear engineering (1 year, France) • Evaluation of needed competency (STEG) during the different phases of the project : • Preparation • Inviting bids • Construction • Operation

23. Human resources development Work in progress • Trainingand qualification for the specification elaboration tender • Training and qualification of competencies for the analysis and Tenders • Needs in expertise assistance

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