Conference on Nuclear EnergyConference on Nuclear Energy Nuclear Situation in Europe and the Rest of the WorldNuclear Situation in Europe and the Rest of the World

Strasbourg, Palais de lStrasbourg, Palais de l’’EuropeEurope

Mr Peter FAROSSMr Peter FAROSSDirector Director -- Nuclear EnergyNuclear EnergyDirectorateDirectorate--General for Energy,General for Energy, European CommissionEuropean Commission

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Nuclear Power Reactors in EuropeNuclear Power Reactors in Europe

143143

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Nuclear Power Reactors Nuclear Power Reactors –– RegionsRegions in operation in operation –– (planned)(planned)

World 441 (206)• EU 143 (23)

• USA 104 (10)

• Japan 55 (14)

• Russia 32 (24)

• India 19 (24)

• Canada 18 (6)

• China 13 (62)

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Investments Investments -- worldworld

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Energy policy for EuropeEnergy policy for Europe

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Energy policy for EuropeEnergy policy for Europe.Integrated energy and climate policy.Year 2020 objectives (2007):» increase energy efficiency by 20%» reduce CO2 emissions by 20%

» increase share of renewable sources to 20%.2nd Strategic Energy Review (2008):» low carbon electricity share of 2/3 by 2020

» low carbon electricity share of close to 100% by 2050.Energy Strategy 2020 (November 2010)

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Energy Strategy 2020Energy Strategy 2020

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Energy Strategy 2020: 5 prioritiesEnergy Strategy 2020: 5 priorities.Efficient use of energy that translates into 20% savings by 2020.Integrated energy market providing competitive prices, choice and security of supply.Secure, safe and affordable energy for citizens and businesses.Technological leadership delivering innovative and cost-efficient solutions.Strong international partnerships, notably with neighbours

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Energy Strategy 2020: Nuclear EnergyEnergy Strategy 2020: Nuclear Energy. Action 2: Continuous improvement in safety and security

The legal framework for nuclear safety and security will be further enhanced

through the mid-term review of the Nuclear Safety Directive, the implementation of the Nuclear Waste Directive, the redefinition of the Basic Safety Standards for the protection of workers and the population and a

proposal for a European approach on nuclear liability regimes.

Greater harmonisation of plant design and

certification at the international level should also be

actively pursued. All these measures should allow the EU to keep its leadership in safe nuclear energy

and contribute to responsible use of nuclear energy worldwide.

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Energy Strategy 2020: Nuclear EnergyEnergy Strategy 2020: Nuclear Energy

. Action 4: Promoting legally binding nuclear-safety, security and non-proliferation standards worldwide

The Commission will develop initiatives aiming at encouraging partner States

to make international nuclear safety, security and non-proliferation standards and procedures legally binding and effectively implemented around the globe, in particular

through reinforced cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency and the conclusion of Euratom agreements with key nuclear suppliers and user countries.

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Nuclear as a provider of lowNuclear as a provider of low--carbon carbon basebase--load electricity in the EU load electricity in the EU (early 2020)(early 2020)

EU-27 CO2 free Electricity Generation

2/3Nuclear

Energy & Renewables

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Nuclear Energy Nuclear Energy –– the role of the EUthe role of the EU.Develop the most advanced legal framework, meeting the highest standards of safety, security and non-proliferation

.Support third countries to meet these standards through international cooperation (in particular with the IAEA)

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. Stimulate an open debate

.Nuclear safety and waste management

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Nuclear SafetyNuclear Safety.Nuclear Safety Directive (June 2009):» gives binding legal force

to international safety standards (IAEA, CNS)

» establishes national responsibility for nuclear safety

» enhances independence of regulators

» ensures continuous improvement of safety

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Commission President Barroso

“I can announce to you already a legal initiative for the management of

radioactive waste before the end of the year.“

International Conference on Access to Civil Nuclear Energy Paris, 8-9 March 2010

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Radioactive Waste ManagementRadioactive Waste Management.Nuclear Waste Directive: revised proposal adopted by the Commission on 3 November 2010

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Nuclear Waste Directive proposalNuclear Waste Directive proposal.Key features:» highest standards for management of radioactive waste

and spent fuel» all waste – from generation to disposal» no exports» establishes Community framework - Member States to

provide for appropriate arrangements through national programmes .Main bases:

» IAEA Safety Standards» Joint Convention on the safety of spent fuel and

radioactive waste management.Transparency:» extensive stakeholders’ consultation» maintains and promotes public information and

participation

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DecommissioningDecommissioning

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Nuclear NonNuclear Non--ProliferationProliferation.Cooperation with the International Atomic International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)Energy Agency (IAEA)

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Nuclear security and nonNuclear security and non--proliferationproliferation.Two important international events in 2010:

»» Global Global Nuclear Security SummitNuclear Security Summit,, WashingtonWashington

»» Review ConferenceReview Conference of theof the Treaty on the NonTreaty on the Non--ProliferationProliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT),of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), New YorkNew York

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No No ‘‘LowLow--CostCost’’ forfor

the the NuclearNuclear EnergyEnergy SectorSector

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