Jordan s Nuclear Energy Programme

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1 Technical Meeting on the Country Nuclear Power Profiles Jordan s Nuclear Energy Programme Yasmin Majali May

2 Jordan s Country Profile Total Area: 89,213 Km 2 Sea Port: Aqaba Coastline: 26 Km Population: 9.5 million (2015) Climate: Mediterranean & Arid Desert GDP: US$35.6 billion (2014)

3 Jordan s Electricity Supply Currently: >98% of electricity generation based on imported fossil fuels Imported Fossil Fuel 2% 6% 10% 1% 15% 33% 37% 43% 28% 92% 13% 20% Local Gas Oil Shale Nuclear Renewable Imported Gas Imported Fuel Oil

4 Challenges Facing Jordan Small economy - 70% of GDP/service sector. Need for Mega projects - high capital investment. Energy crisis - translated to a severe economic crisis. Limited energy resources - 97% imported. Single Source of imported Natural Gas - more than 85% of total generation. High electricity demand growth. Political situation in the Middle East (security, refugees, loss of export markets and energy sources, etc.).

5 Jordan Nuclear Power Plant Challenges NPP Siting Very limited coast line (26 km), High seismicity, Grid issues Water Supply Scarcity of water Political Turmoil in region HRD Lack of competent staff (owner, regulator, stakeholders) Financing Public Opposition Size of the Project, credit rating of Jordan and Limited Government financing Safety and environmental concerns after Fukushima Daiichi

6 Nuclear Cooperation Agreements Country France China South Korea Canada Russian Federation UK Argentina Spain Japan Romania Italy Turkey Saudi Arabia Armenia Signature 30 May, August, December, February, May, June, September, January, September, January, February, February, January, October, 2014

7 Initiating a Nuclear Power Program in Jordan The Nuclear Law was modified in 2007 resulting in splitting the Jordan Nuclear Energy Commission (JNEC) into two independent commissions: (JAEC) Jordan Nuclear Regulatory Commission (JNRC) JNEC JNRC JAEC EMRC

8 Status of Implementing Nuclear Power in Jordan Established Key Bodies: Nuclear Regulator JNRC {now EMRC} Nuclear Procurement Agency JAEC Utility estabished-jnpc Building the Infrastructure Identification of suitable NPP site Establishment of applicable laws and regulations Tapping into Jordan s higher education institutions Forging International Cooperation: IAEA, Peer Groups, Nuclear Cooperation Agreements Technology Selection Detailed process using IAEA methodology and supported by experienced advisors Technology selected Identification of the Investor/Operator Partner Selected

9 JAEC s Current Activities Jordan s Nuclear Projects HRD Uranium Exploration Nuclear Power Plant Project Education Research Reactor Subcritical Assembly

10 Nuclear Research Facilities Jordan Research and Training Reactor (JRTR) Construction Permit issued by JNRC in August 2013 Operating License Application submitted in December 2014 to EMRC Subcritical Assembly Commissioned in June 2013 Provides for 9+ first principle nuclear experiments for nuclear engineering students Operation and staffing are under the auspices of Jordan University for Science and Technology (JUST)

11 Education & Training JUST established a nuclear engineering dept. to graduate future reactor operators holding a B.Sc. degree in nuclear engineering. UJ, YU and BAU have established M.Sc. programs in nuclear physics & students are trained in SESAME. A total of 95 students have been sent on scholarships abroad for M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in nuclear engineering and related fields, as well as specialized degrees. So far 28 engineers and technicians were trained at KAERI on aspects related to JRTR (Operation, Supervision, Monitoring and Maintenance).

12 NPP Technology Selection JAEC has been mandated to implement the Nuclear Energy Strategy including the selection of plant vendor and Investor/ Operator for Jordan. JAEC elected to arrive at a design/vendor selection process for construction of the first nuclear power plant through an Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract. It was intended that the plant would consist of a Generation III or III+ unit with an option for second unit with a capacity ranging from 700 to 1,200 MWe per unit.

13 Technologies The final seven vendors plant technologies responses received were, namely: APR-1000 from KEPCO in Korea ATMEA1 from AREVA in France EC6 from AECL in Canada VVER-1000 version A91 (AES-91) - AtomStroyExport of Russia VVER-1000 version A92 (AES-92) - AtomStroyExport of Russia AES-2006 Leningrad versions - AtomStroyExport of Russia AES-2006 Novo Voronezh - AtomStroyExport of Russia

14 Technology Bid Evaluation Approach The differences between technologies and their impact on Jordan was assessed through rigorous evaluation methodologies designed to bring full visibility and transparency: Assessment of the vendor technology towards Key Factors (important for Jordan) Exclusionary Topics Evaluation Matrix Best-in-Class for each evaluation criteria Other Topics Price under competitive environment

15 Results of the Selection The following two nuclear power plant types were selected: AES-92 (VVER/PWR by AtomStroyExport) ATMEA1 (PWR by Areva/Mitsubishi)

16 NPP Model Our NPP is an inland NPP that will rely on reclaimed, treated waste water as its cooling water This is very similar Palo Verde/USA use of waste water for cooling

17 Assamra Region of Interest

18 Selected Site

19 Government of Jordan (GoJ) Cabinet Decision (Aug. 25, 2013) 1 To adopt Nuclear Energy as one of the alternatives to producing electricity in the overall energy mix in Jordan 2 To establish a company that is fully owned by the Government to manage the Project 3 To select Amra site as the preferred site and carry out site characterization for the construction of the JNPP

20 GoJ Cabinet Decision (Oct. 27, 2013) 1 To select Rosatom as the Preferred Bidder based upon the integrated approach consisting of ASE as the EPC contractor and Rusatom Overseas as the strategic partner (Investor/Operator) 2 To implement the project through a two-phased approach 3 To designate JAEC to negotiate with the Russian side the implementation of the Project

21 Project Development Agreement (PDA) The PDA is a project level agreement that defines the activities and responsibilities required by both parties in the Pre-Investment Phase Phase I. Activities included in this Phase under the PDA: Site Characterization, Environmental Impact Assessment, Off-Site Infrastructure Studies, Water Requirements, Securing of Financing and Preparation of the Bankable Feasibility Study. Following this, and as part of the Pre-Investment Phase, Project Agreements (PPA, EPC, O&M, SPA, SHA, FSA) will be negotiated and signed to proceed with Phase II (project implementation and construction phase). The PDA has been approved by the Ministerial Cabinet of Jordan (Decision No. 5100, 6/8/2014) and signed by JAEC and RAOS on September 22, 2014.

22 Inter-Governmental Agreement (IGA) The IGA is a government level agreement that lays the framework and understanding in relation to the cooperation on the implementation of the Project between the Government of the Jordan and the Russian Federation. Governmental support. Guarantee both parties obligations in the Project. Tax exemptions. Guarantee the Fuel Supply. Guarantee Spent Nuclear Fuel return to Russia. The IGA has been approved by the Ministerial Cabinet of Jordan on March 8 th, 2015 (Decision No. 8495) and signed on March 24 th, 2015.

23 Project Phases Phase I Pre-Investment Phase (Development Phase) 1. Conducting the required Site Characterization, Environmental Impact Assessment, Grid Study, Electricity Market Study, Offsite Infrastructure and Water & Cooling Study for the Site/Project. 2. Preparing and finalizing the Bankable Feasibility Study with the Investor/Operator and Investors for the project along with other all required studies. 3. Securing the Financing for the project and Finalizing all Phase II related Project Agreements. Phase II Implementation Phase 1. Power Plant Construction 2. Power Plant Commissioning and Operation

24 Jordan Nuclear Power Company (JNPC) The GoJ established in October 2015 the JNPC a state-owned company to manage the Pre-Investment Phase. Implementation of the Pre-Investment Phase (Phase I) of Jordan Nuclear Power Project according to the PDA and IGA to achieve a Positive Investment Decision. Concluding of Project Agreements (EPC, PPA, FSA, ) Construction/Owner/Operator of the Project (Phase II). 23

25 Project Implementation Government of Jordan JAEC JNPC Owner/ Operator Company EMRC

26 Next Steps for Jordan NPP Partners Establish Utility JNPC Technology Vendor Licensing Site Characterization Ongoing Infrastructure Development PDA EPC Contract Feasibility Study Engagement with Financial Community

27 International Advisory Group An International Advisory Group (IAG) has been formed of world experts on nuclear power, nuclear safety, its regulation and other nuclear activities, to provide independent advice to the Royal Court and the GoJ on the Jordan Nuclear Energy Programme. Report will be ready by the end of May 2016.

28 Public Communications JAEC has developed a strategy for stakeholder involvement, which includes 3 phases: Build awareness, inform and educate Engage different stakeholders Empower them to advocate the project Public information activities including public awareness campaigns, interviews, scholarships, meeting with media representatives, and initiatives supported by JAEC. JAEC used students and nuclear graduates to communicate with the large youth population. An opinion poll will be conducted by end of this year.

29 Thank You