Technical Meeting on Industrial Involvement and Localization for New Nuclear Power Plant Construction Hosted by the Government of China through the State Nuclear Power Technology Corporation Qingdao, China 26 29 August 2014 Ref. No: 621-I5-TM-47061 Information Sheet A. Background Member States of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) that are considering launching or expanding a nuclear power programme are recommended to have an appropriate infrastructure in place to ensure the safe, reliable and peaceful use of this energy source. Such infrastructure includes many components from the legal and regulatory frameworks, the institutional measures to ensure safety and security, the necessary human and financial resources, to sociopolitical decision making and public information and understanding. Emphasis needs to be placed on assessment and evaluation of economic and technical issues in a comprehensive manner that will be understandable to stakeholders through a feasibility study. It is recognized that ensuring a viable involvement of the relevant national industries in countries that are launching or expanding nuclear power programmes is one of the major areas of concern when
Page 2 developing such programmes. Many goods and services are required to construct a nuclear power plant (NPP) and support its operation. Industrial organizations that can comply with strict codes and standards and rigorous quality programmes related to these goods and services are needed. Most countries seek to localize those parts of industrial involvement where national industrial organizations can cost-effectively meet these high standards and requirements. This also requires countries to fully formulate and establish: Policies for developing or enhancing industrial capacity for participation in the nuclear power programme; Capacity building to learn about the available and proven nuclear technologies for electricity production and non-electrical applications; Capabilities of the national industries in order to permit a viable development of the nuclear power programme, and subsequently to sustain the NPP at appropriate international standards; and Partnerships in order to extend local involvement. Countries embarking on a new nuclear power programme or expanding an existing one therefore need to plan for the development of appropriate local industrial involvement that is able to support the programme and related projects. B. Objectives The purpose of the meeting is to provide a platform to share knowledge and experiences related to the implementation of appropriate national/local industrial involvement for nuclear power programmes and to discuss the localization strategy and implementation road map. The meeting will: (i) Exchange specific information on potential localization areas and facilitate the management and coordination of these areas by private companies or national governments in countries with expanding or newly launched nuclear programmes; (ii) Present and discuss case studies, good practices, problems identified and lessons learned relating to the localization of nuclear technologies through collaboration between organizations in countries with established nuclear programmes and countries embarking on nuclear power generation; and (iii) Provide a forum in which participants can discuss common challenges, opportunities for cooperation, concerns and issues that their respective countries are facing, or may face, in the area of expanding nuclear power programmes. C. Target Audience The meeting is targeted at countries starting to develop their strategies for domestic industrial involvement, specifically at newcomer countries that have made a decision to embark on a nuclear power programme and are actively preparing the necessary infrastructure, as well as at countries
Page 3 planning to expand their existing national nuclear power programmes. Additionally, countries that have expressed a specific interest in pursuing the nuclear power option but have not yet taken a final decision may also participate. Approximately 50 participants from the invited countries and organizations are expected to attend, as well as representative(s) from the IAEA. The meeting is mainly designed for existing and future owner/operator organizations, industrial development and supply chain organizations engaged in a national nuclear power programme, and decision makers and senior managers responsible for developing a national strategy drawn from governmental entities such as the nuclear energy programme implementing organization (NEPIO). D. Topics and Format of the Meeting The meeting will consist of lectures and presentations covering the following topics: Facilities to support a nuclear power programme Nuclear energy facilities Nuclear power technology Industrial involvement Available national industry and extent of national participation Key technical aspects to be included in a localization programme National electrical system analyses, reactor capacity, and integration to the national grid NPP site and supporting facilities, and environmental impact assessment Technology transfer Summary and technical tour Panel discussion on communication and stakeholder engagement Wrap-up of the meeting Visit to a nuclear industry facility A significant contribution to the meeting will be made by the invited international and local experts who will present experiences related to the first steps in starting a nuclear power programme. Lectures and presentations will be complemented by break-out sessions and sharing of experience and good practices. A technical tour of an NPP construction site is planned, subject to final arrangements by the host organization. E. Working Language The meeting will be conducted in English. No interpretation will be provided.
Page 4 F. Administrative and Financial Arrangements Nominating Governments will be informed in due course of the names of the selected candidates and will be given full details on the procedures to be followed with regard to administrative and financial matters. The cost of the meeting will be borne by the IAEA; no registration fee is charged to the participants. Travel and subsistence expenses of participants will not be borne by the IAEA. Limited funds are, however, available to help cover the cost of participants from certain countries. Such assistance can be offered, upon specific request, to one or two participants per country provided that, in the IAEA s view, the participant(s) on whose behalf assistance is requested will make an important contribution to the meeting and that, where assistance is requested for two participants, they represent different national organizations. The application for financial support should be made at the time of nominating the participant(s). The organizers of the meeting do not accept liability for the payment of any cost or compensation that may arise from damage to or loss of personal property, or from illness, injury, disability or death of a participant while he/she is travelling to and from or attending the meeting. It is understood that each Government, in nominating participants, undertakes responsibility for such coverage. Governments are advised to take out insurance against these risks. G. Application Procedure Nominations may be submitted using the attached Participation Form. Completed forms (both Forms A and B) should be endorsed by the competent national authority (Ministry of Foreign Affairs, National Atomic Energy Authority or office of the United Nations Development Programme) and returned through the established official channels. They must be received at the International Atomic Energy Agency, Vienna International Centre, PO Box 100, 1400 Vienna, Austria, not later than 4 July 2014. Nominations received after this date or applications which have not been routed through one of the aforementioned channels cannot be considered. Advance nominations by fax (+43 1 2600 7), or email (Official.Mail@iaea.org) are welcomed. The fax/email should contain the following basic information about the candidate: name, age, academic qualifications, present position (including exact nature of duties carried out), proficiency in English and complete contact details (including postal address, telephone/fax numbers, and email address). H. Visas Nominated participants who require a visa to enter China should submit the necessary application to the nearest diplomatic or consular representative of China as soon as possible.
Page 5 I. Local Arrangements The meeting will be held in Qingdao, China, and will start on Tuesday, 26 August 2014, at 9.30 a.m. and end at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, 29 August 2014. The meeting agenda, together with information on local arrangements, will be sent to nominated participants once the completed Participation Forms have been received. J. Venue and Organization The meeting is being hosted by the State Nuclear Power Technology Corporation (SNPTC) and will be held in Qingdao, China, from 26 to 29 August 2014. International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Vienna International Centre PO Box 100 1400 VIENNA AUSTRIA Scientific Secretaries Mr Ki-Sig KANG Division of Nuclear Power Department of Nuclear Energy Tel.: +43 1 2600 22796 Fax: +43 1 2600 29598 Email: K.S.Kang@iaea.org Mr Masahiro YAGI Division of Nuclear Power Department of Nuclear Energy Tel.: +43 1 2600 22878 Fax: +43 1 2600 29598 Email: M.Yagi@iaea.org Administrative Secretary Ms Tin Ling LOI Division of Nuclear Power Department of Nuclear Energy Tel.: +43 1 2600 22792 Fax:+43 1 2600 29598 Email: T.Loi@iaea.org State Nuclear Power Technology Corporation (SNPTC) Local SNPTC Contact Person Ms Zhang ZHANG Tel.: +86 10 5819 7858 Fax: +86 21 5919 7707 Email: zhangzhang@snptc.com.cn
Form A 621-I5-TM-47061 International Atomic Energy Agency Participation Form Technical Meeting on Industrial Involvement and Localization for New Nuclear Power Plant Construction Qingdao, China 26 29 August 2014 To be completed by the participant and sent to the competent official authority (e.g. Ministry of Foreign Affairs or National Atomic Energy Authority) of his/her country for subsequent transmission to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Vienna International Centre, PO Box 100, 1400 Vienna, Austria, either electronically by email to: Official.Mail@iaea.org or by fax to: +43 1 26007 (no hard copies needed). Deadline for receipt by IAEA through official channels: 4 July 2014 Family name: Given name(s): Mr/Ms Institution: Full address: For urgent communications please indicate: Tel.: Fax: Email: Nationality: Designating Government or organization: Mailing address (if different from address indicated above): Nearest town/international airport closest to residence:
Form B 621-I5-TM-47061 International Atomic Energy Agency Form for Submission of a Paper Technical Meeting on Industrial Involvement and Localization for New Nuclear Power Plant Construction Qingdao, China 26 29 August 2014 To be completed by the participant and sent to the competent official authority (e.g. Ministry of Foreign Affairs or National Atomic Energy Authority) of his/her country for subsequent transmission to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Vienna International Centre, PO Box 100, 1400 Vienna, Austria, either electronically by email to: Official.Mail@iaea.org or by fax to: +43 1 26007 (no hard copies needed). Title of paper: Deadline for receipt by IAEA through official channels: 4 July 2014 Author(s) initial(s) and family name(s) Scientific establishment(s) in which work has been carried out Town/Country 1. 2. 3. Author who will present the paper Mailing address: Mr/Ms Initial(s): Family name: For urgent communications please indicate: Tel.: Fax: Email: I hereby agree to assign to the IAEA: the copyright or the non-exclusive, royalty free licence to publish the above-mentioned paper, and certify that no other rights have been granted which could conflict with the right hereby given to the IAEA. Date: (Signature of main author)
Form C 621-I5-TM-47061 International Atomic Energy Agency Grant Application Form Technical Meeting on Industrial Involvement and Localization for New Nuclear Power Plant Construction Qingdao, China 26 29 August 2014 To be completed by the applicant and sent to the competent official authority (e.g. Ministry of Foreign Affairs or National Atomic Energy Authority) of his/her country for subsequent transmission to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Vienna International Centre, PO Box 100, 1400 Vienna, Austria, either electronically by email to: Official.Mail@iaea.org or by fax to: +43 1 26007 (no hard copies needed). Deadline for receipt by IAEA through official channels: 4 July 2014 Family name: Given name(s): Mr/Ms: Mailing address: Tel.: Fax: Email: Date of birth (yy/mm/dd): Nationality: 1. Education (post-secondary): Name and place of institution Field of study Diploma or Degree Years attended from to 2. Recent employment record (Starting with your present post): Name and place of employer/ organization Title of your position Type of work Years worked from to 3. Description of work performed over the last three years: 4. Institute s/member State s programme in field of meeting: Date: Date: Signature of applicant: Name, signature and stamp of responsible Government official: