IAEA Technical Meeting/Workshop

on Topical Issues on Infrastructure Development

9-12 February 2010

Mr. Chavalit Pichalai, Deputy Director Nuclear Power Program Development Office (NPPDO)

Ministry of Energy, Thailand

Managing the Development of a National Infrastructure

for the Nuclear Power in Thailand

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1. Intensify Energy Development for Greater Self-reliance expediting investment in E&P of energy within the country, in JDAs and in neighboring countries.

2. Set the Policy on Alternative Energy as a National Agenda by encouraging production and use of alternative energy, particularly biofuels and biomass, to enhance energy security; encouraging production & use of RE at the community level; expediting greater use of NG in the transportation sector; and promoting R&D of all forms of RE.

Thailand’s Energy Policy (PM Abhisit Administration)

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3. Supervise & Maintain Energy Prices at appropriate, stable & affordable levels by setting appropriate price structure; managing prices through market mechanism and Oil Fund; and encouraging competition and investment in energy business.

4. Promote Serious and Continuous Energy Conservation and Efficiency focusing the transportation, industrial, service & household sectors, by setting energy efficiency standards of electrical appliances & buildings and supporting development of mass public transportation and rail systems.

5. Promote Energy Production & Consumption concurrently with Environmental Protection giving importance to tackling of global warming by promoting CDM projects.

Thailand’s Energy Policy (PM Abhisit Administration)

Total Electricity Generating148 TWh

Natural Gas 70.0 %

Diesel 0.2 %

From Malasia 0.3 %

From Loas 1.6 %

Water 4.7 %

Lignite 12.6 %

Oil 1.0 %

Coal Import 8.2 %

Renewables 1.4 %

Source: Electrical Generating Authority of Thailand

Electricity Generation in 2008 (Based on type of fuel)

5

7.6%

Target 5,608 MW

Existing 1,750 MW Adder cost 3,858 MW

-Mini-hydro/wind/solar-Biomass/biogas/MSW/Hydrogen

Target 7,433 ktoeExisting 3,007 Ktoe

2011

15.6%

2.4%

Ethanol Target 9.0 M lt/day Existing 1. 24M lt/dayBiodiesel Target 4.5 M lt/day Existing 1.56 M lt/dayHydrogen Target 0.1 M kg.

4.1%

PowerGeneration

Heat

Biofuels

2022

20.3%

2008*

6.4%

R&D

Adder cost

ESCO Fund

BOI/Revolving Fund

Prom

otio

nal

Mea

sure

s CDM

NGVNGVExisting 108.1 mmscfd Target 690 mmscfd (6,090 ktoe)

6.2%

19.1%

2016Estimate at average crude oil price in 2008 at 9445. USD/barrel Remarks: * Preliminary estimate @

Jan09

Reduce energy use: 4,237 ktoe/yrReduce energy import: 99,500 M

Bt/yrReduce GHG: 13 MT/yr

Reduce energy use: 19,700 ktoe/yr Reduce energy import: 461,800 M Baht/yrReduce GHG: 42 MT/yr

RE Development Strategies (2008-2022)

Source: DEDESource: DEDE

Current Nuclear Power Program

• The National Energy Policy Council (NEPC) approved Thailand’s Power

Development Plan 2007-2021 (PDP 2007) and the Thai cabinet

acknowledged and approved the PDP in June 2007.

• One major issue stipulated in the PDP 2007 is the designation of nuclear

power generation option to supply 2,000 MW of electricity in 2020 and

another 2,000 MW in 2021.

• March 2009, NEPC approved the PDP2007 (rev. 2), 1,000 MW of

electricity in 2020 and another 1,000 MW in 2021 for nuclear power

generation.

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GWh

4% 4% 4% 3% 3% 3% 3% 3% 3% 2% 2% 2% 2%

73% 70% 69% 67% 69% 68% 69% 65% 61% 62% 63% 61% 60%

11% 11% 11% 10%9%

9%8% 8% 7%

7%7% 6% 6%

8% 8% 9% 10%10%

11%11% 15%

19%18%

17%16% 15%

10%10%9%9%

8%7%

7%6%

6%7%

6%5%

5%3%2%

2%2%

2%2%

3%3%

3%2%

2%2%

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(PDP 2007 : Revision 2)

Future Fuel Mix for Power Generation

Cabinet Approval on October 30 and December 18 2007

•Appointment of Nuclear Power Infrastructure Establishment Coordination Committee

(NPIECC)

•Establishment of Nuclear Power Program Development Office (NPPDO ) under the Ministry of Energy

•Approval of Nuclear Power Infrastructure Establishment Plan (NPIEP) and the budget for the first 3 years (2008-2010 )

The following 5 sub-committees have been appointed to assist

the NPIECC with the coordination of NPIEP implementation:

1. Sub-committee on Legal System, Regulatory System and International Protocols

2. Sub-committee on Nuclear Power Utility Planning Coordination

3. Sub-committee on Industrial and Commercial Infrastructure, Technology Development and Transfer, and Human Resources Development

4. Sub-committee on Nuclear Safety and Environmental Issues

5. Sub-committee on Public Information and Public Acceptance

Appointment of 5 Sub-committees

Nuclear Power Project Schedule

Preliminary PhasePreliminary Phase 1 year1 year 20072007

Pre-Project Activities Pre-Project Activities

PhasePhase3 years3 years 2008-20102008-2010

GO NUCLEAR ! – Government to approve the GO NUCLEAR ! – Government to approve the

projectprojectProject Implementation Project Implementation

PhasePhase3 years3 years 2011-20132011-2013

Construction PhaseConstruction Phase 6 years6 years 2014-20192014-2019

Commercial OperationCommercial Operation 20202020

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GO NUCLEARPolicy Decision

Milestone 0.1(Nuclear power option included in PDP 2007)

Milestone 0.2(To prepare for policy decision)

Phase 0.1:Preliminary Phase- NPIPC & 5 SCs appointed- Issues & Milestones considered- NPIEP prepared

Phase 1 :Pre-project Activity Phase- approve NPIPC - set up NPPDO- infrastructure work started- survey of potential sites- feasibility study completed- public information & participation

Phase 2 :Program Implementation Phase- implement NPIEP Milestones- full NRB established- legislation & international protocols enacted- suitable sites for bid selected- technology /qualified suppliers selected

Phase 3 :Construction Phase- NPIEP fully implemented- biding process completed- design & engineering- manufacturing- construction & installation- test runs & inspection- NPP commissioning license

Phase 4 :Operation Phase- commercial operation- O & M- planning for expansion- industrial and technology development plan

2007

2008 -2010 2014-2019 2020

1st Milestone

Policy Decision

(Knowledgeable Commitment)

2nd MilestoneCall for Bids

(Financial Commitments)

3rd Milestone

Start Operation

(Commissioning 1st NPP)

NPIEP Milestones for Nuclear Power Program Implementation

NPI : Nuclear Power InfrastructureNPIEP : NPI Establishment PlanNPPDO : Nuclear Power Program Development OfficeNPP : Nuclear Power PlanNRB : Nuclear Regulatory Body

24 September 2007

1 Year

National Strategy and Strategic Plans for the Development of Infrastructure for Nuclear

Power

3 Years 3 Years

2011 -2013

6 Years

National Strategy and Strategic Plans for the Development of Infrastructure for Nuclear

Power

Sub-tasks2010 2011

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1

1. Legal System, Regulatory System and International Protocols

2. Nuclear Power Utility Planning Coordination

3. Industrial and Commercial Infrastructure, Technology Development and Transfer, and Human Resources Development

Time Line of the Readiness Report Preparation for 6 Sub-tasks

National Strategy and Strategic Plans for the Development of Infrastructure for Nuclear

Power

Sub-tasks2010 2011

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1

4. Nuclear Safety and Environmental Issues

5. Public Information and Public Participation

6. Draft Readiness Report of Thailand Nuclear Power Plant Establishment

7. NPIECC Consideration

8. IAEA Expert Visit

9. NEPC Consideration

10. Cabinet Consideration

Time Line of the Readiness Report Preparation for 6 Sub-tasks

NEPC : National Energy Policy Council

NPIECC : Nuclear Power Infrastructure Energy Coordination Committee

IAEA’s 19 IssuesResponsible for Milestone 1

Sub-Committee

Organization

National position  SC 1-5   NPPDO

Nuclear Safety  SC1, 2, 4  OAP/ EGAT

Management  SC2  EGAT

Funding and financing

 SC2   EGAT

Legislative framework

 SC1 OAP 

Safeguards  SC1, 2, 4 OAP / EGAT  Regulatory framew

ork SC1, 2   OAP / EGAT

Radiation Protection

 SC1, 2, 4   OAP / EGAT

Electrical grid  SC2 EGAT  Human resources

development SC1-5 OAP/ EGAT/ TINT

National Strategy and Strategic Plans for the Development of Infrastructure for Nuclear

Power Organization Responsible for Readiness Report Preparation (IAEA’s 19 issues)

IAEA’s 19 IssuesResponsible for Milestone 1

Sub-Committee

Organization

Stakeholder involvement

 SC 5 EGAT

Site and supportingfacilities

 SC 2   EGAT

Environmental protection

 SC 4 M.of Science /

M.of Natural Resources 

Emergency planning  SC1, 2, 4   OAP / EGAT

Security and physicalprotection

SC1, 2    OAP / EGAT

Nuclear fuel cycle SC1, 2    OAP / EGAT

Radioactive waste SC1 , 2  OAP / EGAT

Industrial involvement  SC 3M.of Industry/ F.T.I/ Thai

Chamber of Commerce Procurement  SC 2 EGAT

National Strategy and Strategic Plans for the Development of Infrastructure for Nuclear

Power Organization Responsible for Readiness Report Preparation (IAEA’s 19 issues)

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Progress of Nuclear Development Program

Sub-Committee on Legal, Regulatory and International Protocols

Chairman of this sub-committee is secretary general of OAP.

In 2010 NPPDO and OAP will conduct a study project to improve present law enforcing “Atoms for Peace Act 1961” and its regulation last issued in 1997 which aim at drafting NRB law covering key issues such as organization structure and functions, criteria for civil liabilities, international protocols, safety etc.

EGAT/ Burns and Roe Asia,Ltd. feasibility study will end at May 2010 with conclusion on technical and safety aspects, technical aspects, safety aspects, security and safeguards of NPP.

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1 program: dissemination of nuclear power knowledge with 8 seminars in Bangkok and provinces

11 Programs:

Plan to be launched consecutively with 2009 projects but will emphasize on more various groups e.g. children, young blood, candidate sites surrounded communities etc.

9 programs: public communications, knowledge dissemination to communities, medias, participating organizations

Progress of Nuclear Development Program

National Public Communication and Public Participation Program

2008 2009 2010

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Most frequently asked questions (FAQ) can be combined

into 4 major groups:

Most frequently asked questions (FAQ) can be combined

into 4 major groups:

necessity of having nuclear power plant in thailand

Economic benefit of having nuclear power plant in

Thailand

Readiness of having nuclear power plant in Thailand

Public Acceptance

safety Carelessness Corruption

Other alternative or renewable energy sources

Costly construction

Fuel cost

Fear of explosion/ Radiation

Anxiety

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2

3

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Summary of Finding from Seminars in 2008Summary of Finding from Seminars in 2008

Topics FAQ

NIMBY*

* NIMBY = not in my back yard

Progress of Nuclear Development Program

National Public Communication and Public Participation Program

Change from NIMBY to WINBY

• During 12-22 May, 2009: a visit of 2 IAEA experts, Dr. Poong Eil Juhn from Korea and Dr. Ioan Rotaru from Romania visited Bangkok with gaining experiences of NPP development in Korea and Romania. The 2 experts had also observed and recommended on preparedness of Thailand based on IAEA’s 19 issues.

• During “Milestone 1” NPPDO in collaboration with Ministry of Energy, OAP and EGAT, by their experts and working team had attended technical visited to NPP in China, Japan, Korea etc. and also international conference at IAEA office in Vienna.

• During 27-29 January 2010, a conference in Bangkok between IAEA expert, Mr. Masahiro AOKI and OAP/EGAT/NPPDO for project review meeting for THA 4015 “Technical support for upgrading /establishment of infrastructure for introduction of nuclear power”.

• In July and October 2010, NPPDO plan to invite IAEA expert twice for discussion and review preparedness and readiness of Thailand on NPP project before government approval in 1st Quarter 2011.

Perspectives from experienced countries and vendors on Nuclear Power Program

Conclusions

• Developing the basic Infrastructures to support the NPP Project

• Focusing on Public Information and Awareness

• Preparing the “Readiness” Report • Making decision to proceed the NPP Project

in 2011

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