IAEA Technical Meeting/Workshop

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IAEA Technical Meeting/Workshop on Topical Issues
on Infrastructure Development 9-12 February 2010
Managing the Development of a National
Infrastructure for the Nuclear Power in Thailand
Mr. Chavalit Pichalai, Deputy Director Nuclear
Power Program Development Office (NPPDO) Ministry
of Energy, Thailand
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Thailands Energy Policy (PM Abhisit
Administration)

1. Intensify Energy Development for Greater
   Self-reliance? expediting investment in EP 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 RD of
   all forms of RE.

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Thailands Energy Policy (PM Abhisit
Administration)

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

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Electricity Generation in 2008 (Based on type of
fuel)
Renewables 1.4
Coal Import 8.2
Oil 1.0
Natural Gas 70.0
Lignite 12.6
Water 4.7
Total Electricity Generating
Diesel 0.2
From Loas 1.6
148 TWh
From Malasia 0.3
Source Electrical Generating Authority of
Thailand
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RE Development Strategies (2008-2022)
Source DEDE
ESCO Fund
Target 5,608 MW Existing 1,750 MW
CDM
Promotional Measures
BOI/ Revolving Fund

• Adder cost 3,858 MW
• Mini-hydro/wind/solar
• Biomass/biogas/MSW/Hydrogen

PowerGeneration
2.4
Adder cost
RD
Target 7,433 ktoe Existing 3,007 Ktoe
Heat
7.6
20.3
19.1
15.6
6.4

Ethanol Target 9.0 M lt/day Existing
1.24 M lt/day Biodiesel Target 4.5 M
lt/day Existing 1.56 M lt/day Hydrogen
Target 0.1 M kg.
Biofuels
Reduce energy use 4,237 ktoe/yr Reduce energy
import 99,500 M Bt/yrReduce GHG 13 MT/yr
4.1
Reduce energy use 19,700 ktoe/yr Reduce energy
import 461,800 M Baht/yrReduce GHG 42 MT/yr
NGVExisting 108.1 mmscfd Target 690 mmscfd
(6,090 ktoe)
6.2
NGV
2016
2011
2022
2008
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Estimate at average crude oil price in 2008 at
94.45 USD/barrel
Remarks Preliminary estimate _at_ Jan09
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Current Nuclear Power Program

• The National Energy Policy Council (NEPC)
  approved Thailands 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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Future Fuel Mix for Power Generation
(PDP 2007 Revision 2)
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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)

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Appointment of 5 Sub-committees

• The following 5 sub-committees have been
  appointed to assist
• the NPIECC with the coordination of NPIEP
  implementation
• Sub-committee on Legal System, Regulatory System
  and International Protocols
• Sub-committee on Nuclear Power Utility Planning
  Coordination
• Sub-committee on Industrial and Commercial
  Infrastructure, Technology Development and
  Transfer, and Human Resources Development
• Sub-committee on Nuclear Safety and Environmental
  Issues
• Sub-committee on Public Information and Public
  Acceptance

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Nuclear Power Project Schedule
Preliminary Phase 1 year 2007
Pre-Project Activities Phase 3 years 2008-2010
GO NUCLEAR ! Government to approve the project
Project Implementation Phase 3 years 2011-2013
Construction Phase 6 years 2014-2019
Commercial Operation 2020
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NPIEP Milestones for Nuclear Power Program
Implementation
NPI Nuclear Power
Infrastructure NPIEP NPI Establishment
Plan NPPDO Nuclear Power Program
Development Office NPP
Nuclear Power Plan NRB Nuclear
Regulatory Body
24 September 2007
2nd Milestone Call for Bids (Financial
Commitments)
1st Milestone Policy Decision (Knowledgeable
Commitment)
3rd Milestone Start Operation (Commissioning 1st
NPP)
Milestone 0.2 (To prepare for policy decision)
Milestone 0.1 (Nuclear power option included in
PDP 2007)
GO NUCLEAR Policy Decision

• 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

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

3 Years
6 Years
1 Year
3 Years
2011 -2013
2007
2008 -2010
2014-2019
2020
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National Strategy and Strategic Plans for the
Development of Infrastructure for Nuclear Power
Time Line of the Readiness Report Preparation for
6 Sub-tasks
Sub-tasks 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2011
Sub-tasks 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
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National Strategy and Strategic Plans for the
Development of Infrastructure for Nuclear Power
Time Line of the Readiness Report Preparation for
6 Sub-tasks
Sub-tasks 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2011
Sub-tasks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1
4. Nuclear Safety and Environmental Issues
4. Nuclear Safety and Environmental Issues
4. Nuclear Safety and Environmental Issues
5. Public Information and Public Participation
5. Public Information and Public Participation
5. Public Information and Public Participation
6. Draft Readiness Report of Thailand Nuclear Power Plant Establishment
6. Draft Readiness Report of Thailand Nuclear Power Plant Establishment
6. Draft Readiness Report of Thailand Nuclear Power Plant Establishment
7. NPIECC Consideration
8. IAEA Expert Visit
9. NEPC Consideration
10. Cabinet Consideration
NEPC National Energy Policy Council
NPIECC Nuclear Power Infrastructure Energy
Coordination Committee
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National Strategy and Strategic Plans for the
Development of Infrastructure for Nuclear Power
Organization Responsible for Readiness Report
Preparation (IAEAs 19 issues)
IAEAs 19 Issues Responsible for Milestone 1 Responsible for Milestone 1
IAEAs 19 Issues 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 framework  SC1, 2   OAP / EGAT
Radiation Protection  SC1, 2, 4   OAP / EGAT
Electrical grid  SC2 EGAT 
Human resources development  SC1-5 OAP/ EGAT/ TINT
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National Strategy and Strategic Plans for the
Development of Infrastructure for Nuclear Power
Organization Responsible for Readiness Report
Preparation (IAEAs 19 issues)
IAEAs 19 Issues Responsible for Milestone 1 Responsible for Milestone 1
IAEAs 19 Issues Sub-Committee Organization
Stakeholder involvement  SC 5 EGAT
Site and supporting facilities  SC 2   EGAT
Environmental protection  SC 4 M.of Science / M.of Natural Resources 
Emergency planning  SC1, 2, 4   OAP / EGAT
Security and physical protection SC1, 2    OAP / EGAT
Nuclear fuel cycle SC1, 2    OAP / EGAT
Radioactive waste SC1, 2  OAP / EGAT
Industrial involvement  SC 3 M.of Industry/ F.T.I/ Thai Chamber of Commerce 
Procurement  SC 2 EGAT
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• 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

2009
2010
2008
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Summary of Finding from Seminars in 2008
Most frequently asked questions (FAQ) can be
combined into 4 major groups
Topics
FAQ
necessity of having nuclear power plant in
thailand
Other alternative or renewable energy sources
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Costly construction
Fuel cost
Economic benefit of having nuclear power plant in
Thailand
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safety
Readiness of having nuclear power plant in
Thailand
Carelessness
Corruption
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Public Acceptance
Fear of explosion/ Radiation
NIMBY
Anxiety
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NIMBY not in my back yard
Change from NIMBY to WINBY
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• 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
  IAEAs 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.

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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

11/6/2013
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Thank You
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