COUNTRY NUCLEAR POWER PROFILE

STRUCTURE AND REQUIREMENTS

The Country Nuclear Power Profiles compiles background information on the status and development of nuclear power programs in Member States. It consists of organizational and industrial aspects of nuclear power programs and provides information about the relevant legislative, regulatory, and international framework 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 programs 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 programs in the world.

The following structure was revised in 2009 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 (web sites 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.

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    

For energy units, please refer to Attachment-1.   

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 license 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. Site Selection 

2.4. Organizations involved in construction of NPPs   

Describe  the policy for national and local industrial involvement, including special facilities, like 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        

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 

3. NATIONAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS  

3.1. Regulatory framework           

3.1.1. Regulatory authority(s)       

3.1.2. Licensing Process     

3.2. Main 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

* 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 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 if the capacity and production are reported as gross or net values.

TABLE 5. ELECTRICITY PRODUCTION, CONSUMPTION AND CAPACITY

(1) Electricity transmission losses are not deducted.

* Latest available data

Source: 

TABLE 6. ENERGY RELATED RATIOS

(1) Net import / Total energy consumption.

* Latest available data

Source: 

2. NUCLEAR POWER SITUATION

Note: Most of this chapter is applicable to all countries either implementing or considering 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 organisations etc.

2.2. Nuclear power plants: Overview

2.2.1. Status and performance of nuclear power plants

Complete Table 7 for all nuclear power plants: those in operation, under construction, suspended,  and cancelled after start of construction, permanently shut down and decommissioned.

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.

TABLE 7. STATUS AND PERFORMANCE OF NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS

* UCF (Unit Capability Factor) for the latest available year (only applicable to reactors in operation).

** Latest available data

+ Date, when first major placing of concrete, usually for the base mat of the reactor building is done.

++ Date of the first connection to the grid

Source: PRIS database (www.iaea.org/pris).

2.2.2. Plant upgrading, plant life management and license renewals

Provide a short description.

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 programs 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 …

·        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 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. Site Selection

Provide the list of selected sites (if available), their characteristics (eg. Source of cooling water, existing/new site, transport infrastructure) and their approval status from nuclear and environment regulators (eg. Environmental Impact Assessment approved).

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). Include also 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, like 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 organisation.

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 within stakeholders (eg. general public, local government, industry, media, neighbouring countries).

3. NATIONAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS

3.1. Regulatory framework

3.1.1. Regulatory authority(s)

Briefly describe the role and responsibilities of the regulatory authority(s).

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. Main 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 workers public and 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 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 organisations as mentioned in Section 2 (name, address, telephone number, facsimile number, e-mail address, web site address, main activities and production capabilities).

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

TABLE 2. CONVERSION FACTORS FOR ENERGY

TABLE 3. CONVERSION FACTORS FOR MASS

TABLE 4. CONVERSION FACTORS FOR VOLUME

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