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.

 

A.    CNPP REPORT UPDATES

As a minimum it is required that each CNPP report is updated at least once in two years, nevertheless an annual update is appreciated.

After reviewing and processing, the updated CNPP reports are published on the CNPP website. This can be done anytime. However, in order to be included in the annual CNPP publication, which happens in August every year, the update should be submitted to the IAEA by May 31st.

 

B.     FORMAT REQUIREMENTS

The tool used to upload CNPP to the online system converts the Word document to HTML format.  The Word document must be formatted with certain styles and those styles be named exactly in the way detailed below in order to be recognised, processed, and uploaded correctly using the tool.

Styles must be assigned to headings throughout the report in the following way:

·         Assign styles to headings (style names must be unified throughout every profile)

o   Title of report: ‘Title1

o   Date of update (i.e. subtitle): ‘Title date

o   First section (i.e. 1.): ‘Chapter title

(apply this style also to References, Appendices)

o   Second section (i.e. 1.1.): ‘Subsection 1

(apply this style also to Coordinator info)

o   Third section (i.e. 1.1.1.): ‘Subsection 2

·         Assign the bookmark ‘REACTOR’ to Table 7 (list of current reactors, section 2.2.1). The data for Table 7 will then be generated automatically and updated via the PRIS database.  

·         Assign bookmarks ‘Tx’ to all Word tables which should not be treated as tables by the CNPP database, where x stands for 1, 2, 3…

To clarify, these are tables which have been used for formatting purposes, say to have laws listed in one column and the relevant ratification date listed in the next. They are NOT the official tables providing information as specified in the Structure and Requirements Guide.

·         Make sure all cells in all tables are properly merged

o   Delete any empty rows, however stylish they may look

o   Make sure this does not happen:

Title broken

up into separate

(but hidden) rows

·         Set all pictures to be formatted as ‘In line with text’ and centred

·         Make sure the titles of all figures and tables are centred (and of a standardized format, consistent at least within each profile)

 

 

C.     REPORT STRUCTURE AND GUIDE

 

COUNTRY NAME

(Year of update)

Do not provide Table of Contents of the profile. The following one is just for guidelines:

        

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 INFORMATION

1.1. Country overview

Information 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 System

Briefly summarise the existing governmental system of the country.

1.1.2. Geography and Climate

Provide 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. Population

Complete 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:

  • EV = Ending value

  • BV = Beginning value

  • n = Number of years

For more information, please visit this link.

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Compound annual growth rate (%)

Year

1970

1980

1990

2000

2005

year*

2000 to year*

Population (millions)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Population density (inhabitants/km2)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Urban Population as % of total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Area (1000 km2)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

* Latest available data

Source:

1.1.4. Economic Data

Complete 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)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Compound annual growth rate (%)

1970

1980

1990

2000

2005

year**

2000 to year**

 GDP (millions of current US$)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 GDP (millions of constant 2000 US$)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 GDP per capita (PPP* US$/capita)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 GDP per capita (current US$/capita)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

* PPP: Purchasing Power Parity

** Latest available data

Source: 

1.2. Energy Information

For energy units, please refer to Attachment-1.

1.2.1. Estimated available energy

Complete 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

 

Estimated available energy  sources

 

 Fossil Fuels

Nuclear 

Renewables

 

Solid

Liquid

Gas

Uranium

Hydro

Other

Renewable

 Total amount in specific units*

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total amount in Exajoule (EJ)

 

 

 

 

 

 

*   Solid, Liquid: Million tons; Gas: Billion m 3; Uranium: Metric tons; Hydro, Renewable: TW

Source:

1.2.2.  Energy Statistics

Complete 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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average annual growth rate (%)

 

1970

1980

1990

2000

2005

year*

2000 to year*

 Energy consumption**

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

       - Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

- Solids***

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

- Liquids

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

- Gases

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

- Nuclear

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

- Hydro

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

- Other

Renewables

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Energy production

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

       - Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

- Solids***

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

- Liquids

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

- Gases

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

- Nuclear

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

- Hydro

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

- Other

Renewables

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Net import (Import - Export)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

       - Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

* 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 policy

Briefly 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 system

1.3.1. Electricity policy and decision making process

Provide a brief description of electricity policy including planning the electricity system. Briefly describe the future plans.

1.3.2. Structure of electric power sector

Briefly describe the generation, transmission and distribution network including main organizations.

1.3.3. Main indicators

Complete 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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average annual growth rate (%)

 

1970

1980

1990

2000

2005

year*

2000 to year*

 Capacity of electrical plants (GWe)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

       - Thermal

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

       - Hydro

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

       - Nuclear

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

       - Wind

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

       - Geothermal

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

       - other renewable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

       - Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Electricity production (TW.h)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

       - Thermal

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

       - Hydro

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

       - Nuclear

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

       - Wind

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

       - Geothermal

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

       - other renewable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

       - Total**

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Total Electricity consumption (TW.h)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

* Latest available data

** Electricity transmission losses are not deducted.

Source: 

TABLE 6. ENERGY RELATED RATIOS

 

1970

1980

1990

2000

2005

year*

 Energy consumption per capita (GJ/capita)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Electricity consumption per capita (kW.h/capita)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Electricity production/Energy production (%)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nuclear/Total electricity (%)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of external dependency (%)**

 

 

 

 

 

 

* Latest available data

** Net import / Total energy consumption.

Source: 

2. NUCLEAR POWER SITUATION

Note: 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 structure

2.1.1. Overview

Provide 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: Overview

2.2.1. Status and performance of nuclear power plants

Table 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

Station

Type

Net Capacity

Operator

Status

Reactor Supplier

Construction Date

Grid

Date

Commercial Date

Shutdown Date

UCF

for year

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

Include a map of the country indicating the nuclear power plants and site links, if possible.

2.2.2. Plant upgrading, plant life management and licence renewals

Provide 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 Power

Note: 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 strategy

Provide 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

Station/Project Name

Type

Capacity

Expected Construction Start Year

Expected Commercial Year

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.3.2. Project management

Provide 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 funding

Provide a summary of funding and financing options being considered (eg. National or regional Government funding, Export or private financing).

2.3.4. Electric grid development

Provide a summary of any required developments of the existing grid (eg. grid expansion and upgrade needed to implement NPP).

2.3.5. Siting

Provide 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 Acceptance

Provide brief information of public acceptance of nuclear power development.

2.4. Organizations involved in construction of NPPs          

Briefly 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 NPPs          

Provide information about the main organizations involved in nuclear power plant operation (eg. owners, operators, vendors, supporting organizations).

2.6. Organizations involved in decommissioning of NPPs

Provide information about the main organizations involved in nuclear power plant decommissioning.

2.7. Fuel cycle including waste management

Give 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 development

2.8.1. R&D organizations

Provide 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 technologies

Describe the country’s engagement in the development of advanced nuclear technologies, including implementation plans.

2.8.3. International co-operation and initiatives

Briefly 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 development

Describe 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 Communication

Describe strategy for interaction and communication with stakeholders (eg. general public, local government, industry, media, neighbouring countries).

2.11. Emergency Preparedness

Briefly 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 framework

3.1.1. 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 Process

Briefly describe the overall licensing process for nuclear facilities.

3.2. National laws and regulations in nuclear power

Provide a list (with date and reference) of national laws regulating nuclear power in the country considering  for example:

Main National Laws:

  • Nuclear Law, establishing responsibilities for different areas; 
  • Civil nuclear liability ;
  • Establishing a regulatory body;
  • Implementing IAEA safeguards;
  • Rules for environmental protection;
  • Protection of intellectual property rights;
  • Import and export controls of nuclear material and items;
  • Security principles, including physical protection of nuclear material and facilities and protection of sensitive information;
  • Roles of national government, local government, and stakeholders.

 

Main Regulations in Nuclear Power:

  • Regulation for establishing an authorization system, responsibilities of the operator, inspection and enforcement;
  • Site selection and approval;
  • Radiation protection, including protection of the public, employees and the environment;
  • Safety of nuclear installations;
  • Radioactive waste and spent fuel management, including storage and disposal;
  •  Decommissioning, including funding and institutional control;
  •  Mining and milling;
  • Emergency preparedness;
  • Transport of radioactive material.

References

Provide the bibliography (suggested reading for more detailed information).

Appendix 1: International, Multilateral and Bilateral Agreements

Provide 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 activities

Provide 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.

 

Name of report coordinator

Institution

Contacts

Provide the name and contact of the focal person and institution contributing to the CNPP report.
 

 

Attachment 1: PREFIXES AND CONVERSION FACTORS

TABLE 1. PREFIXES

Symbol

Name

Factor

E

exa

1018

P

peta

1015

T

tera

1012

G

giga

109

M

mega

106

K

kilo

103

H

hecto

102

da

deca

101

D

deci

10-1

C

centi

10-2

M

mili

10-3

µ

micro

10-6

η

nano

10-9

P

pico

10-12

F

femto

10-15

A

atto

10-18

TABLE 2. CONVERSION FACTORS FOR ENERGY

To:

TJ

Gcal

Mtoe

MBtu

GWh

From:

Multiply by:

TJ

1

238.8

2.388 x 10-5

947.8

0.2778

Gcal

4.1868 x 10-3

1

10-7

3.968

1.163 x 10-3

Mtoe

4.1868 x 104

107

1

3.968 x 107

11630

Mbtu

1.0551 x 10-3

0.252

2.52 x 10-8

1

2.931 x 10-4

GWh

3.6

860

8.6 x 10-5

3412

1

TABLE 3. CONVERSION FACTORS FOR MASS

To:

kg

T

lt

st

lb

From:

Multiply by:

kg (kilogram)

1

0.001

9.84 x 10-4

1.102 x 10-3

2.2046

T (tonne)

1000

1

0.984

1.1023

2204.6

Lt (long tonne)

1016

1.016

1

1.12

2240.0

st (short tonne)

907.2

0.9072

0.893

1

2000.0

lb (pound)

0.454

4.54 x 10-4

4.46 x 10-4

5.0 x 10-4

1

TABLE 4. CONVERSION FACTORS FOR VOLUME

To:

US gal

UK gal

bbl

ft3

L

m3

From:

Multiply by:

US gal (US gallon)

1

0.8327

0.02381

0.1337

3.785

0.0038

UK gal (UK gallon)

1.201

1

0.02859

0.1605

4.546

0.0045

bbl (barrel)

42.0

34.97

1

5.615

159.0

0.159

ft3 (cubic foot)

7.48

6.229

0.1781

1

28.3

0.0283

l (litre)

0.2642

0.22

0.0063

0.0353

1

0.001

m3 (cubic metre)

264.2

220.0

6.289

35.3147

1000

1