DEVELOPMENT OF A NATIONAL POSITION FOR NUCLEAR POWER IN UGANDA Thomas Ocilaje Technical Meeting on Establishing a National Position for New Nuclear Power Programmes and the Pre-Feasibility Studies 27-31 October, 2015
Contents Brief on nuclear power programme Past main Activities for Infrastructure development Current emerging issues Future plan for outstanding issues 2
1.0 Brief on Nuclear Power Programme 1.1 Energy Plan Energy plans are embedded in a number of documents:- The Uganda Vision 2040 The Renewable Energy Policy for Uganda 2007 Rural Electrification Strategy and Plan 2013 2022 The National Oil and Gas Policy for Uganda, 2008 The Hydropower Master Plan Biomass Energy Strategy, 2013 The Power Sector Investment Plan 2010 2030 Study on Integrating Nuclear Power Into the Generation Capacity Plan 2015 2040. 3
Study on Integrating Nuclear Power Into the Generation Capacity Plan 2015 2040 Electrical Demand Forecast 2015 2040: Assumptions per scenario (Source: Study Report). 4
1.1 Energy Plan Cont d Electrical Demand Forecast 2015 2040: Peak Demand Scenarios (MW) (Source: Study Report). 5
1.1 Energy Plan Cont d Base Case Generation Capacity Expansion Plan (MW). Source: Study report 6
1.1 Energy Plan Cont d Low Case Generation Capacity Expansion Plan (MW). Source: Study report 7
1.1 Energy Plan Cont d Vision 2040 Case Generation Capacity Expansion Plan (MW). Source: Study report 8
1.1 Energy Plan Cont d Summary of Nuclear Generation Plan 2015 2040 (Source: Study Report). Scenario Number of Units Installed Capacity (MW) Base Case 2 2,000 2031 High Case 2 2,300 2028 Low Case 1 1,000 2034 GDevP Case 3 3,030 2027 Vision 2040 20 30,000 2026 Year for Commissioning First Unit 9
1.2 NEPIO Standing Cabinet Committee Steering Committee Roadmap Development Secretariat (RDS) Policy, Legal and Regulatory Infrastructure Working Group (PLRIWG) Siting and Technology Deployment Working Group (STDWG) Human Resource Development Working Group (HRDWG) 10
1.2 Key issues being Addressed Issue(s) in Ugandan Context IAEA Issues Covered Working Group 1. Policy and legal support for Nuclear Power Development 2. Strong Regulatory Infrastructure 1. National position 2. Management 4. Legislative Framework 5. Regulatory Framework 6. Safeguards 7. Radiation Protection 8. Environmental Protection 9. Emergency 10. Nuclear Safety Policy and Legal and Regulatory Infrastructure Working Group (PLRIWG) 3. Human Resource Development 11. Human Resource Development Human Resource Development Working Group (HRDWG) 4. Stakeholders Involvement 12. Stakeholders Involvement Nuclear Energy Unit (Secretariat) 5. Suitable Nuclear Power Site 6. Nuclear power physical infrastructure 7. Local Industrial Involvement 8. Funding and Financing 13. Site and Supporting Facilities 14. Electric Grid 15. Security and Physical Protection 16. Nuclear Fuel Cycle 17. Radioactive Waste 19. Procurement 18. Industrial Involvement 19. Funding and Financing Siting Working and Technology Deployment Working Group (STDWG) 11
1.3 REGULATORY BODY Atomic Energy Council (AEC) is the national regulatory body for all peaceful applications of atomic energy. AEC has a Chair and four Council members The regulatory body is currently regulation radiation sources and preparing for nuclear power regulation. 12
1.4 Pre-FS Pre-Feasibility studies are being conducted with support from IAEA under TC Project UGA2001: Supporting Pre-Feasibility Studies for Launching the First Nuclear Power Plant 13
1.4 Highlights of Pre-FS Site survey has been conducted and potential areas identified. Study on integrating nuclear power into the generation capacity concluded. Technology & fuel cycle assessment concluded. Ten reactor technologies identified and option for nuclear fuel supply proposed Review of policy, legal and institutional framework is ongoing 14
1.5 National Nuclear Power Development Plan Strategy to Develop Nuclear Power Roadmap Nuclear Power Roadmap Pouring First Concrete Commissioning 1 st Nuclear Power Plant Preparatory Prefeasibility Feasibility Construction Operation 2006 2014 2016 2020 2026 Preparatory Enactment of Atomic Energy Act, 2008 Establishment of Nuclear Energy Unit and Atomic Energy Council Specialized Training of eleven (11) young Graduates Prefeasibility Site survey studies. Study to integrate nuclear power in the generation mix. Technology & fuel cycle assessment study. Human Resource Development plan Development of Nuclear Energy policy. Strengthening Regulatory Infrastructure. Feasibility Identification of developer. Detailed site Evaluation & Environmental Impact Assessment. Project Development
1.6Siting Site survey is being conducted by Siting and Technology Deployment Working Group (STDWG) Map Showing Potential Areas for Nuclear Power Plant 16
1.7Nuclear Law The existing Atomic Energy Act, 2008 Currently Policy, Legal and regulatory Infrastructure Working Group (PLRIWG) is reviewing the existing law 17
2.0 Past main Activities for Infrastructure development Main activities have been in the following areas:- National Position Siting Nuclear Safety Human Resources Development Stakeholders Involvement 18
2.1 National Position 2010 Nuclear energy was identified in Uganda Vision 2040 as a key source for meeting future energy needs. 1 July 2014, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development restructured into three Directorates and 12 Departments. Nuclear Energy Unit made a stand alone reporting directly to Director of Energy Resources Development 18 22 August 2014 - National Training Course on MAED was conducted with support from IAEA 19
2.1 National Position 17 21 November 2014 - National Training Course on MESSAGE was conducted with support from IAEA. Over 10 staff in the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, ERA, UEGCL, UETCL and National Planning Authority were trained. 7 April 2015 - A Study on Integrating Nuclear Power into the Generation Capacity Plan, 2015 2040 was concluded. The study confirms that nuclear power will have an important role in the future energy mix. 22 April 2015 Cabinet approved the Nuclear Power Roadmap Development Strategy 2014 2015 and constitutes a Standing Cabinet Committee on Nuclear Energy Development 20
2.2 Nuclear Safety Workshop on Leadership, Management for Safety and Safety Culture, 27 th 31 st October 2014, Members of the PLRIWG and Atomic Energy Council Staff participated. The workshop underscore the need to establish a sound IMS. 21
2.3 Siting Site survey was condcuted by the STDWG and potential areas identified in three regions. Currently, the STDWG is further conducting studies to identify potential sites in the three regions. 22
2.4 Human Resources Development 2011 Three NEU staff completed post graduated training in Nuclear fields: 2-Nuclear Engineering and 1 Nuclear Law and Policy 2012 Two NEU staff and One AEC staff completed post graduated training in Nuclear fields 2013 Two NEU staff completed post graduated training in Nuclear fields 1-Nuclear Engineering and 1 Nuclear Science and Technology 23
2.4 Human Resources Development 2015 Three AEC staff completed post graduated training in Nuclear Engineering and 2 staff are pursuing postgraduate training in nuclear fields: 1 Nuclear Engineering, 1- Nuclear Science and Technology 24
2.4 Human Resources Development Scientific visit on nuclear engineering infrastructure development was conducted in Turkey from 15-19 December 2014 for six Members of STDWG. The aim of SV was to exchange information, experience on reviewing and assessing NPP sites. The lessons learnt are being used to improve NPP siting studies in Uganda 25
2.4 Human Resources Development Scientific visit on nuclear engineering infrastructure development was conducted from 1 5 June 2015 in Seoul, S. Korea for eight Members of STDWG. Areas covered included the role of local industries, possible approaches to planning and management of NPP, nuclear fuel supply chain, strategies for management of nuclear waste. 26
2.4 Human Resources Development Scientific visit on nuclear engineering infrastructure development is being conducted from 6 th 17 th July 2015 in USA for 12 Members of PLRIWG. Areas to be covered will include comprehensive introduction of NPP and policy issues 27
2.5 Stakeholders Involvement Nuclear career seminars at Universities and regular awareness campaigns are conducted public events such Joint Sector Reviews. 28
3.0 Current emerging issues(challenges) Local Industrial Involvement Limited capacity to conduct a local industrial survey Human Resources Development Limited capacity to prepare workforce plan for NEPIO, Regulator and Future Operator 29
4.0 Future plan for outstanding issues Engaging external support to train and support STDWG to survey local industries and HRDWG to prepare human resources Development Plans for NEPIO, Regulator and Future Operator 30
4.1 National Position Review of existing policy, legal and institutional framework relevant to nuclear energy development and develop a model nuclear energy policy and comprehensive nuclear energy law 31
4.2 Siting Detailed survey of the potential regions to identify potential sites 32
4.3 Human Resource Development Preparing human resource development plans for NEPIO, Regulator and Future Operator 33
Thank You 34