Structure and Requirements
The Country Nuclear Power Profiles compiles background information on the status and development of nuclear power programmes in Member States. It consists of organizational and industrial aspects of nuclear power programmes and provides information about the relevant legislative, regulatory, and international frameworks in each country.
The compilation’s main objectives are to consolidate information about the nuclear power infrastructures in participating countries, and to present factors related to the effective planning, decision-making, and implementation of nuclear power programmes that together lead to safe and economic operations. Its descriptive and statistical overview of the overall economic, energy, and electricity situation in each country, and its nuclear power framework is intended to serve as an integrated source of key background information about nuclear power programmes in the world.
The CNPP website has been deployed and allows reports to be updated as and when they are delivered and revised, instead of completing yearly updates, making CNPP even more current.
The following structure was revised in 2009 and 2013 to include additional requirements related to nuclear power development. The new structure should be used by the national contributors as guidance for the country nuclear power profile.
References on where to find more detailed information should be given when appropriate (websites in the country). All tables and charts should contain the source of information. If a section is not applicable to a particular country, then it should be said that it is not applicable.
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1. GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1. Country overview 1.1.1. Governmental System 1.1.2. Geography and Climate 1.1.3. Population 1.1.4. Economic Data 1.2. Energy Information 1.2.1. Estimated available energy 1.2.2. Energy Statistics 1.2.3. Energy policy 1.3. The electricity system 1.3.1. Electricity policy and decision making process 1.3.2. Structure of electric power sector 1.3.3. Main indicators 2. NUCLEAR POWER SITUATION 2.1. Historical development and current organizational structure 2.1.1. Overview 2.1.2. Current organizational chart(s) 2.2. Nuclear power plants: Overview 2.2.1. Status and performance of nuclear power plants 2.2.2. Plant upgrading, plant life management and licence renewals 2.3. Future development of Nuclear Power 2.3.1. Nuclear power development strategy 2.3.2. Project management 2.3.3. Project funding 2.3.4. Electric grid development 2.3.5. Siting 2.3.6. Public acceptance 2.4. Organizations involved in construction of NPPs 2.5. Organizations involved in operation of NPPs 2.6. Organizations involved in decommissioning of NPPs 2.7. Fuel cycle including waste management 2.8. Research and development 2.8.1. R&D organizations 2.8.2. Development of advanced nuclear technologies 2.8.3. International co-operation and initiatives 2.9. Human resources development 2.10. Stakeholder Communication 2.11. Emergency Preparedness 3. NATIONAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS 3.1. Regulatory framework 3.1.1. Regulatory authority(ies) 3.1.2. Licensing Process 3.2. National laws and regulations in nuclear power REFERENCES APPENDIX 1: INTERNATIONAL, MULTILATERAL AND BILATERAL AGREEMENTS APPENDIX 2: MAIN ORGANIZATIONS, INSTITUTIONS AND COMPANIES INVOLVED IN NUCLEAR POWER RELATED ACTIVITIES ATTACHMENT 1: PREFIXES AND CONVERSION FACTORS
STRUCTURE AND REQUIREMENTS 1. GENERAL INFORMATION1.1. Country overviewInformation for this section should be provided in a concise form pointing to official links available on the Internet or references for more detailed information.
Please, do not include any geopolitical maps to illustrate the geography of
a particular country or region. 1.1.1. Governmental SystemBriefly summarise the existing governmental system of the country. 1.1.2. Geography and ClimateProvide a brief description of geography, climate, etc. (relevant in connection with energy/nuclear power). Please, do not include any geopolitical maps to illustrate the geography of a particular country or region. 1.1.3. PopulationComplete Table 1 and provide a brief summary of the projected population growth. The time step is 10 years plus results in 5-year step in last 10 years and in the year of latest available data. The total number of data columns should be less than 10. To find the compound annual growth rate (CAGR), please use the following formula: CAGR = (EV/BV)1/n - 1, where:
Please keep in mind that, unless the area has changed, the CAGR for population should equal the CAGR for population density. TABLE 1. POPULATION INFORMATION
* Latest available data Source: 1.1.4. Economic DataComplete Table 2 and provide a brief summary of the projected GDP Growth. The time step is 10 years plus results in 5-year step in last 10 years and in the year of latest available data. The total number of data columns should be less than 10. TABLE 2. GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT (GDP)
* PPP: Purchasing Power Parity ** Latest available data Source: 1.2. Energy InformationFor energy units, please refer to Attachment-1.1.2.1. Estimated available energyComplete Table 3 showing reserves of fossil fuels and uranium, and potential renewable energy. Countries with significant resources of Thorium should add a column. Calculation of EJ equivalent is optional and for renewables should be expressed for a period of 10 years. Additional information on the economic viability of recoverable energy sources may be added. TABLE 3. ESTIMATED AVAILABLE ENERGY SOURCES
* Solid, Liquid: Million tons; Gas: Billion m 3; Uranium: Metric tons; Hydro, Renewable: TW Source: 1.2.2. Energy StatisticsComplete Table 4 in Exa-Joule (EJ). The time step is 10 years plus results in 5-year step in last 10 years and in the year of latest available data. The total number of data columns should be less than 10. TABLE 4. ENERGY STATISTICS
* Latest available data ** Energy consumption = Primary energy consumption + Net import (Import - Export) of secondary energy. *** Solid fuels include coal, lignite Source: 1.2.3. Energy policyBriefly describe the current energy policy in terms of, for example, independence of the sector, use of domestic resources, importance of market forces, influence of climate change and impact of the Kyoto protocol. Include a short discussion on the energy resources of the country and their impact on energy policy. 1.3. The electricity system1.3.1. Electricity policy and decision making processProvide a brief description of electricity policy including planning the electricity system. Briefly describe the future plans. 1.3.2. Structure of electric power sectorBriefly describe the generation, transmission and distribution network including main organizations. 1.3.3. Main indicatorsComplete Tables 5 and 6 and provide additional text specifying how the different sources are used (eg. base load, peak load) and specify whether the capacity and production are reported as gross or net values. The time step is 10 years plus results in 5-year step in last 10 years and in the year of latest available data. The total number of data columns should be less than 10. TABLE 5. ELECTRICITY PRODUCTION, CONSUMPTION AND CAPACITY
* Latest available data ** Electricity transmission losses are not deducted. Source: TABLE 6. ENERGY RELATED RATIOS
* Latest available data ** Net import / Total energy consumption. Source: 2. NUCLEAR POWER SITUATIONNote: Most of this chapter is applicable to all countries either implementing or considering a nuclear power programme. Some sections (2.2, 2.5 and 2.6) are specifically applicable to countries with operating or shutdown nuclear power plants. 2.1. Historical development and current organizational structure2.1.1. OverviewProvide a brief overview of the main decisions, rationale, and events related to the implementation and development of the nuclear programme. 2.1.2. Current organizational chart(s)The chart(s) should show main players involved in the nuclear power programme, their responsibilities and their relationships. For example, the Government, utility, regulator, R&D support and technical support organizations etc. 2.2. Nuclear power plants: Overview2.2.1. Status and performance of nuclear power plantsTable 7 should not be updated, but bookmarked as “REACTOR”. The bookmarked table will then be automatically updated (replaced) by a table generated from the PRIS database. Warning: Table 7 generated from PRIS contains the most actual information which can be inconsistent with information in a text when the report is not updated.
TABLE 7. STATUS AND PERFORMANCE OF NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS
For operating reactors add a brief description of
the overall performance. For permanently shut down reactors provide a
summary of the decommissioning strategy and the current situation. 2.2.2. Plant upgrading, plant life management and licence renewalsProvide a short description. Also include main decisions, measures and corrective actions implemented based on lessons learned from the Fukushima accident. 2.3. Future development of Nuclear PowerNote: This chapter is applicable to all countries planning future development of nuclear power, both those planning expansion of existing programmes and those countries considering development of a nuclear power programme. 2.3.1. Nuclear power development strategyProvide a brief description of the strategic plan including: · Main decisions that have already been made; · Project framework (time scales, number of units, etc); · Type of contract (Turnkey, Split Package, Multi Packages); · Application of nuclear power: electricity supply, heat supply, water desalination etc; · Policy for nuclear fuel cycle; · Strategy for funding long term spent fuel handling and final disposal, waste management and decommissioning. Complete Table 8. TABLE 8. PLANNED NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS
2.3.2. Project managementProvide a description of the main organizations involved in the development of nuclear power. (eg. NEPIO*, owner/operator, stakeholders, construction licence holder, staffing for NP project preparation and implementation) Describe their responsibilities and resources. Note: The information in this section will depend on how far the project has developed. For example, some countries may not have set up an operating organization or regulatory body, others may have a specific project organization to construct a new NPP. *NEPIO (Nuclear energy programme implementing organization). The organization set up by the government to study and develop the initial programme. 2.3.3. Project fundingProvide a summary of funding and financing options being considered (eg. National or regional Government funding, Export or private financing). 2.3.4. Electric grid developmentProvide a summary of any required developments of the existing grid (eg. grid expansion and upgrade needed to implement NPP). 2.3.5. SitingProvide the list of selected sites (if available), their characteristics (eg. Source of cooling water, existing/new site, transport infrastructure, seismicity) and their approval status from nuclear and environment regulators (eg. Environmental Impact Assessment approved). 2.3.5. Public AcceptanceProvide brief information of public acceptance of nuclear power development. 2.4. Organizations involved in construction of NPPsBriefly describe the main organizations involved
in nuclear power plant construction related activities. (eg. architect
engineering companies, reactor suppliers and main component suppliers).
Also include export activities. If relevant explain any recent changes in
organizational structure or company name. Describe the policy for national and
local industrial involvement, including special facilities, e.g. heavy
water production, and the strategy for developing or enhancing industrial
capabilities of the country. 2.5. Organizations involved in operation of NPPsProvide information about the main organizations involved in nuclear power plant operation (eg. owners, operators, vendors, supporting organizations). 2.6. Organizations involved in decommissioning of NPPsProvide information about the main organizations involved in nuclear power plant decommissioning. 2.7. Fuel cycle including waste managementGive a short description of strategies for fuel cycle and waste management. Provide information on current activities and indicate the organizations responsible. Consider the following stages: · Mining and milling; · Uranium conversion; · Uranium enrichment; · Fuel fabrication; · Interim storage of spent fuel; · Reprocessing; · Waste management; · Policy for ultimate high level waste disposal. 2.8. Research and development2.8.1. R&D organizationsProvide information on institutes, research centres, etc., independent from the companies listed in the sections above, (e.g. atomic energy commissions and national laboratories). A description of the national policy programmes and funding could be included in this section. 2.8.2. Development of advanced nuclear technologiesDescribe the country’s engagement in the development of advanced nuclear technologies, including implementation plans. 2.8.3. International co-operation and initiativesBriefly describe research and development activities carried out jointly with other countries and/or within the framework of international projects (e.g.: INPRO, GIF, ITER, GNEP), technical and industrial co-operation, and transfer of know-how and technology. 2.9. Human resources developmentDescribe strategy and institutions for human resources development related to nuclear industry (eg. educational institutions, facilities for training operation, maintenance and technical support staff). 2.10. Stakeholder CommunicationDescribe strategy for interaction and communication with stakeholders (eg. general public, local government, industry, media, neighbouring countries). 2.11. Emergency PreparednessBriefly present strategy for emergency preparedness especially its national coordination. More detailed information may be referenced by a link to related documents.
3. NATIONAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS 3.1. Regulatory framework3.1.1. Regulatory authority(ies)Briefly describe the role and responsibilities of the regulatory authority(ies). Include a brief history of the nuclear regulatory body with key dates; the organizational structure and relation to governmental organizations and the organizations responsible for radiation and environmental protection. 3.1.2. Licensing ProcessBriefly describe the overall licensing process for nuclear facilities. 3.2. National laws and regulations in nuclear powerProvide a list (with date and reference) of national laws regulating nuclear power in the country considering for example: Main National Laws:
Main Regulations in Nuclear Power:
ReferencesProvide the bibliography (suggested reading for more detailed information). Appendix 1: International, Multilateral and Bilateral AgreementsProvide a list (with date and reference) of international agreements in the following categories: · International treaties, conventions, and agreements signed/ratified by the country (See the following website for a list of the major ones http://ola.iaea.org/lars/ReportOutput/GlobalReport.pdf); · Cooperation agreements with IAEA in the area of NP; · Bilateral agreements with other countries or organizations signed/ratified by the country in the field of nuclear power. Appendix 2: main organizations, institutions and companies involved in nuclear power related activitiesProvide contact details for organizations as mentioned in Section 2 (name, address, telephone number, facsimile number, e-mail address, website address, main activities and production capabilities). Use a table form of the list.
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Attachment 1: PREFIXES AND CONVERSION FACTORS TABLE 1. PREFIXES
TABLE 2. CONVERSION FACTORS FOR ENERGY
TABLE 3. CONVERSION FACTORS FOR MASS
TABLE 4. CONVERSION FACTORS FOR VOLUME
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