NUCLEAR POWER PROFILES OF BANGLADESH
ABU SAYEED MOHAMMAD FIROZ
and
MOHAMMAD SHAWKAT AKBAR
BANGLADESH ATOMIC ENERGY COMMISSION
Technical Meeting on the Country Nuclear Power Profiles (CNPP) IAEA Headquarter, Vienna, 18 – 21 March, 2013
INTRODUCTION
Nuclear Power Programme – the Development Strategy
NATIONAL NUCLEAR POWER INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT
– IAEA ASSISTANCE
Outline of Presentation
PRESENT STATUS OF ROOPPUR NPP PROJECT - INTEGRATED
PLAN FOR IMPLEMENTATION
AN INTRODUCTION
• Low per capita electricity production [about 292 kWh];
• Low per capita energy use [about 275 kgOE per capita);
• Limited access to electricity is about 60% of total population [in which about 7% comes from renewable sources];
• Total Installed Capacity 8525 MW [March 2013] and Maximum Generation 6350 MW [August 4, 2012];
• Significant gaps in e electricity demand and supply [demand about 7500 MW and available supply about 5500 MW];
• Energy and Power Sector of Bangladesh completely natural gas dependent (contributes about 70% of total commercial energy)
• Energy Resource scarcity [proven reserves of natural gas about 6.50 TCF and coal about 1000 Million Ton].
Picture of Power and Energy Sector
Future Energy and Electricity Needs
– Comparative Assessment of Electricity Generation Options;
– Energy, Electricity and Nuclear Power Planning;
– Tracing Future Sustainable Paths through Nuclear and Other Energy Options
– Role of Nuclear Power and Other Energy Options in Competitive Electricity Markets
– Role of Nuclear Power and Other Energy Options in Mitigating Greenhouse Gas Emissions
– Formulation of Sustainable Energy Development Strategies in the Context of Climate Change
Introduction: Study completed by Employing IAEA Methodology and Tools
Participation in IAEA Supported Projects for Long-term National Power and Energy System Planning (2000-2030)
Project Code Name of the Projects Year
RAS0033 Role of Nuclear Power and Other Energy Options in Mitigating Greenhouse Gas Emissions
2000
RAS 0038 Role of Nuclear Power and Other Energy Options in Competitive Electricity Markets
2003
RAS0041
Tracing Future Sustainable Paths through Nuclear and Other Energy Options
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RAS0045 Evaluation of Sustainable Energy Development Strategies for Addressing Climate Change Issue
2007-08
The ‘Vision 2021’ of Bangladesh Government
• Transform Bangladesh into a modern, technology based middle income group country
• Accelerate GDP growth to 8% by 2013 and 10% in order to transform the country income group one by 2021; [per capita GDP USD 2000];
• Remove poverty through achieving the Millennium Goals declared by UN by 2015, and by 2017 latest;
• Increase employment rate at least 85% of the work force and establish a strong foundation for industrialization;
• Enhance generation capacity and ensure energy security; universal electrification by 2021 [per capita electricity use 600 kWh].
Perspective Plan of Bangladesh for 2010 – 2021
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• Domestic coal and imported coal based power plants
• Implementation of Nuclear Project (Rooppur Nuclear Power Project)
• Availability of new gas both in offshore and onshore
Perspective Plan and National Energy Strategy: 2010 – 2021
Fuel Mix for Power Generation
Energy sources
Current (%) 2021(%) 2030 (%)
Gas 88 30 28
Coal 3.7 53 38
Oil 6 3 5
Hydro 2.7 1 4
Nuclear 0 10 19
Renewable 0 3 6
• Updates of PSMP 2006: Due to change of planning perspective;
• Formulates PSMP 2010 : Long term planning up to 2030;
• Diversifies Fuel Mix: Maximum utilization of indigenous natural gas and coal, liquid fuel, nuclear energy and renewable energy;
• Encourages public and private sector participation and imports of electricity from neighboring countries through regional cooperation.
Power System Master Plan (PSMP), 2010
Fiscal Year Peak Demand (MW) 2010 6,454
2015 10,283
2016 11,405
2017 12,644
2018 14,014
2019 15,527
2020 17,304
2021 18,838
2022 20,443
2023 21,993
2024 23,581
2025 25,199
2026 26,838
2027 28,487
2028 30,134
2029 31,873
2030 33,708
Projected demand of electricity
Projected demand of electricity: 2010-2030
Projected Fuel Type Generation Capacity, MW
Generation Mix: Year 2030 Domestic coal 11,250 MW Imported coal based 8400 MW Nuclear power 4,000 MW Gas and LNG 8,850 MW Regional Grid 3,500 MW Liquid Fuel, Hydro, Renew. 2,700 MW
Fiscal Year Generation (MW)
2015 13,300
2020 22,500
2025 30,000
2030 39,000
Electricity Generation Planning: 2010-2030
Nuclear power generation By the year 2020: Rooppur 1 1000 MW
Rooppur 2 1000 MW
By the year 2025: Rooppur 3 1000 MW
By the Year 2030: Rooppur 4 1000 MW
Nuclear Power Programme – the Development Strategy
• National decision on introduction of nuclear power has become a reality for Bangladesh ; the implementation of NPP project had become an Election Pledge by all political parties in 2008;
• The National Parliament of Bangladesh passed a resolution in 2010 : “In order to overcome the increasing power crisis in the country nuclear power plant shall be established immediately”;
Major Milestones in the development of Nuclear Power Programme
Implementation of a Nuclear Power Project requires establishment of infrastructure in light of international standard. Multiple agencies/organizations/ministries needs to be entrusted with responsibility, therefore directives and coordination from the highest level of the government is essential for a newcomer to NPP;
• National Committee on RNPP (Rooppur Nuclear Power Project), headed by the Hon'able Prime Minister (June 2010) formed to provide top level directives to the different ministries/agencies the activities/interventions to be carried out and the policy decisions on issues related to RNPP implementation;
• Technical Committee on RNPP (Rooppur Nuclear Power Project), headed by the Hon'able Minister of State, MOST, formed to initiate scope of bilateral cooperation as well as coordinate and monitor the progress of the project activities and recommendations for consideration of National Committee on (April 2010);
• A Working Group and Eight Sub-Groups, headed by the Secretary, MOST, formed to initiate and coordinate activities of different Organizations/Ministries for establishing required infrastructures as outlined in IAEA Milestone documents (June 2010);
• Bangladesh has limited infrastructure, resources, professionals and expertise to prepare necessary infrastructure for nuclear build as well as construction, commissioning and operation of the country’s first NPP, the “Rooppur” NPP;
• The IAEA Assistance and the vendor cooperation have become inevitable in the development of national nuclear power infrastructure for building and operation of NPP in a safe, secured and cost effective manner;
• The IAEA has been assisting Bangladesh since at the early stage of nuclear programme of the country. The Director General of IAEA visited Bangladesh in December 2010 and assured support and assistance for Rooppur NPP implementation;
• The National Committee Meeting on RNPP Chaired by Hon’ble Prime Minister provided directives on the development of essential national nuclear power infrastructures and the government has identified the ownership pattern and financial modality of Rooppur NPP;
• The modality of cooperation of the NPP vendor country in the development of infrastructure and construction of Rooppur NPP has been established;
• A Framework Agreement between the government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh the Russian Federation was signed 21st May 2010;
• An Cooperation Agreement concerning the construction of a nuclear power plant between the government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh the Russian Federation on 2nd November 2011;
• Necessary studies to justify the suitability of the Rooppur project site to the vendor and the IAEA for the construction of NPP have been carried out by following the IAEA recommendations through active cooperation of the national organizations/institutions;
• The “Bangladesh Atomic Energy Regulatory Authority Act-2012” was passed by the government on 31 May 2012 for establishing regulatory infrastructure and an independent Regulatory authority;
• A Negotiation Team on RNPP was formed in July 2012 for determining NPP cost and defining the terms and conditions of the borrowed loans/credit financing from the vendor sources;
• Project Monitoring Team on RNPP formed in January 2013 for initiating and coordinating activities for starting preparatory construction phase activities of Rooppur NPP;
• An Agreement on State Export Credit between the Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh and Russian Federation to finance the preparatory stage of the Rooppur NPP construction and an MOU on Financing on Rooppur NPP construction was signed on 15 January, 2013 ;
• An “Outline Integrated Plan of RNPP Implementation” focusing on the major components of works and services to obtain the construction license and to start construction of Rooppur NPP has been proposed by the Parties in February 2013;
• The independent nuclear regulatory authority for Bangladesh: Bangladesh Atomic Energy Regulatory Authority has been established on 12 February, 2013.
NATIONAL NUCLEAR POWER INFRASTRUCTURE –
IAEA ASSISTANCE
Bangladesh is establishing national nuclear power infrastructure based on IAEA Milestones Approach/IAEA Guidelines and the Agency’s active Technical Cooperation
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Milestones
Milestones 1: Understanding the commitment (knowledgeable commitment) Milestones 2: Ready to invite bid/negotiation for the first NPP Milestones 3: Ready to commission and operate the first NPP
Expected Infrastructure Preparedness
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2007 2008 2008
IAEA Documents and Recommendations
Considerations before a decision is taken
Nuclear Infrastructure preparation (Milestones)
Self-assessment of national readiness
Integrated Nuclear Infrastructure Review (INIR) Mission and Integrated Work Plan
Coordination of efforts (bilateral, international)
Key Reference Documents
Responsibilities and Capabilities of Owner/ Operator (NG-T-3.1/2009); Draft on Invitation and Evaluation of Bids for Nuclear Power Plant; Safety standards: GS-R part 1, GS-R3; Safety guides: SSG 16 and those relevant for Regulatory Framework
IAEA Milestones approach/ Evaluation Methodology/ INIR Guidance
IAEA Mission on establishing nuclear infrastructure in Bangladesh, 17 – 21 November 2008; (the Milestone Doc was first applied to BGD) ;
IAEA Mission to assist in developing action plan for nuclear power infrastructure and to provide advice on cooperation, 10 – 14 February, 2011;
IAEA Preparatory Mission for Site Evaluation of Rooppur NPP Site, 9 – 14 July, 2011;
IAEA INIR mission to review national nuclear power Infrastructure and provide recommendations for National Infrastructure development 9 – 16 November, 2011;
IAEA Expert Mission to establish and discuss a “Tentative” Integrated Work-Plan (IWP) for 2012 to 2015 in light of INIR findings, 19 – 22 February, 2012;
Revisions of the IWP for Bangladesh Infrastructure Building for the period 2012-2015, IAEA Consultancy Meetings on ‘Soft Coordination’ of Nuclear Power Infrastructure Assistance, Vienna, 29 - 30 May 2012.
In addition, the IAEA conducted training courses, workshops, expert missions at national level, implemented group training courses, group fellowships and groups scientific visits in abroad
National Nuclear Power Infrastructure: IAEA Cooperation
Major IAEA EVENTS
IAEA Preparatory Mission for Site Evaluation 10 -14 July 2011
IAEA Preparatory Mission for Site Evaluation
The IAEA Preparatory Mission revealed that the geotechnical aspects and geomorphology, hydrological hazards and river morphology are key aspects for the assessment of Roopur NPP site
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IAEA INIR Mission, November, 2011
After Bangladesh request, the IAEA conducted the INIR MISSION to Review the Status of the National Nuclear Infrastructure in Bangladesh during 9-15 November, 2011
THE IAEA INIR MISSION TEAM
IAEA Experts
Leader: - Mr Jong Kyun Park Coordinator: - Ms Anne Starz Member: - Mr Anthony Wetherall - Ms Irena Mele - Ms Abida Khatoon - Ms Rebecca Stevens - Mr Gashaw Wolde
External Experts - Mr Wolf Gutschmidt - Mr Stephen Mortin - Mr Ioan Rotaru
The mission reviewed the 19 issues of Phase 1 and Phase 2
1. The INIR mission concluded that the Bangladesh reached Milestone 1, having “made a knowledgeable decision”; however, two open issues that still require attention from Phase 1—management (implementation approach – State Owned Turnkey or BOOT) and funding/financing;
2. The INIR mission team concluded that Bangladesh nuclear power programme in general has progressed into Phase 2, being in the stage of preparation to negotiate agreement(s)/contract(s) with selected Vendor for construction of Rooppur NPP.
Main Findings of the INIR Mission
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• Establishing an effective regulatory body with adequate legislative and policy documents
• Preparations for contract negotiations;
• Developing integrated management system and strengthening project management system;
• Completion of site evaluation report and preparation of design documentation for ‘Rooppur NPP’ and the EIA Reports
Main Messages of the INIR Mission for achieving Milestone 2
• “INIR mission is an important milestone for Bangladesh nuclear
energy programme”. It helps us move forward towards national goals”;
• The INIR mission report helps Bangladesh to identify issues and gaps needing further attention for construction of the first NPP – the “Rooppur NPP”.
Main Outcomes of INIR Mission: Integrated Work Plan for Milestone 2
• An Integrated Work Plan (IWP) for Infrastructure Building for the period 2012 - 15 has been prepared in consultation with the IAEA ;
• All possible activities/programmes correspond to each recommendations/ suggestions in each 19 infrastructure elements are included in the IWP focusing on future areas for assistance of the IAEA and the bilateral partner- Russian Federation and others during the Soft Coordination Meeting in May, 2012 at IAEA HQ.
Outcomes of INIR Mission: Integrated Work Plan for Milestone 2
Activities: IAEA-BGD IWP for Bangladesh Infrastructure Building 2012-15 Key Players: (1) At National Level (a) NEPIO: High level government Committees
-National Committee Headed by the Hon’ble PM, -Technical Committee, Headed by the Minister of State, MOST -Working Group and Sub-Groups, Headed by Secretary, MOST, -Coordination committee Headed by Chairman, BAEC and -Rooppur NPP Project Monitoring Committee, Headed by Secretary, MOST (b) Rooppour NPP Development and Owner Organization- NPED/BAEC (c) Nuclear Regulatory Authority – BAER Authority (d)National Institutions and stakeholders- ERD, Finance Div., Power Div, DOE, GSB, SOB, BUET, DU, Media. (2) At International Level
(a) IAEA Assistance
(b) Bilateral Cooperation with Vendor - Russian Federation: Infrastructure and HRD development, Rooppur NPP construction, Fuel Cycle services, Regulatory activities
(3) Other form of International Cooperation
Key activities and key Players based on INIR Mission Findings
PRESENT STATUS OF ROOPPUR NPP PROJECT
- INTEGRATED PLAN FOR IMPLEMENTATION
Formation of the NEPIO for Bangladesh;
Promulgation of Bangladesh Atomic Energy Regulatory Authority Act – 2012;
Completion of NPP Project related site resources investigations and steps towards site engineering survey and environmental studies;
Development of HRD for core personal for project management and regulatory body; and necessary steps towards recruitment and education & training of personnel for Rooppur NPP and the regulatory authority;
Establishing of National Position on Rooppur NPP Project implementation and funding modality;
Identification of the scopes of the Vendor ‘s cooperation for infrastructure development and Rooppur NPP construction;
Establishment of Department of Nuclear Engineering at the University of Dhaka and inauguration of M. Sc course
Initiatives for establishment of nuclear energy information centre.
Formation of Bangladesh Atomic Energy Regulatory Authority.
Established Nuclear Power Infrastructure of Bangladesh
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Making knowledgeable decision on NPP, promulgation of regulation and regulatory body establishment, finalization of modality of funding, ownership and NPP implementation
Consideration to include nuclear
energy and initiatives to
implement RNPP since 1960s
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Pre-project, RNPP
definition
RNPP Construction Commissioning
Operation
Nuclear power is considered as a possible option
MILESTONE 0 Ready to include
nuclear as realistic national energy strategy option
MILESTONE 1 Ready to make
commitment to a nuclear
MILESTONE 2 Ready to negotiate the
contract.
MILESTONE 3 Ready to commission and operate first NPP
Pre-policy
2009 2012 2015 2020
RNPP Project Timeline (Sixth Five Year Planning of Bangladesh and PSMP 2010)
1960s
Site Studies, FE Evaluation, Project Report, Site license design docs, PSAR, construction license, signing of contraction contract
Design
docum. and Prep. for
construction
Status of Nuclear Power Programme: IAEA Milestones Approach
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Government
NEPIO (High level committees, MOST)
NPED/ BAEC BAER Authority
Establishing licensing rules and requirements + Control
Owner/Operator Organization
[NPED: Project Development/ licensee]
NEPIO, acts as the national coordinator
National Players of “Rooppur NPP” Implementation Process
Nuclear Regulatory Authority
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BAEC has identified total 1660 personnel for the RNPP (2xunit) to perform different work functions
A proposal for Project Management Team consisting of 135 personnel have been made to conduct and monitor activities for preparatory stage (before FCD) of Rooppur NPP construction
Bangladesh Atomic Energy Regulatory Authority has been established
Steps towards Workforce Planning
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Rooppur NPP oriented HRD
Project promoting and implementing manpower (professionals, technicians for technical description, design aspects & approval, construction)
Operation & Maintenance (O&M) Manpower (professionals, technicians and craftsmen)
National NPP-Programme Oriented HRD
Education, Research and Training programmes in nuclear S&T Nuclear Law and regulation professionals, law enforcement agency
NEPIO and TSOs
Possible Workforce Planning: the IAEA and Vendor
Bangladesh seeks the IAEA assistance for workforce planning for nuclear power sector
2010
INIR in Phase 3
2011
2012
2014
2015
2009
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BAER Act-2012, Establishment Nuclear Engineering Dept. in DU, Decision on Ownership Option and Funding and Financing modality
1997 - 2002
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Gradual Improvement and Evolution of Infrastructure Development before FCD – IAEA Cooperation
IAEA siting Mission, Self-Evaluation of National Nuclear Infrastructure , Pre-INIR Mission; INIR Mission, IGA
Formation of NEPIO, PSMP-2010 & Parliamentary Decision on NPP, Major govt. decisions and directives on infrastructure development
Govt. decision for preparatory activities on Rooppur NPP; IAEA TC Project on NPP
Political commitment on NPP; IAEA Mission on Nuclear Infrastructure, Nov. 2008
Pre-project activities, approval of BANPAP
Site selection, formation of BAEC, prefeasibility studies on RNPP, NEP
IAEA Mission for revision of IWP (March), IAEA Workforce Planning (March 2013), Siting regulation,
2013
Rooppur NPP Project Implementation Approach: 2013 – 2021
Nuclear Power Infrastructure Development Plan
Development or adoption of regulations, criteria, standards governing Siting, design,
construction, commissioning and operation of NPP, etc.
Site related and off-site infrastructure development for construction of NPP
Preliminary and detailed engineering design; PSAR; QA prog. Construction License
Establishment of General Contract for construction and commissioning; HRD
Construction & Commissioning and Lunch of Rooppur NPP – Operation License
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Feasibility Evaluation, Site Engineering Survey & Environmental Study - Site license
• National capabilities to become a knowledgeable customer for contract negotiations and signing contract for the “Rooppur NPP” construction;
• National capacity to ensure a manageable transition from the existing R&D capacity of owner and operating organization of Rooppur NPP (BAEC ) to the NPP operational one;
• Competency of newly established Bangladesh Atomic Energy Regulatory Authority.
Challenges for building ‘Rooppur NPP’
CONCLUSION
Rooppur NPP Project Implementation is a national issue for energy security of Bangladesh and construction of 2000 MW nuclear capacity is the part of the ‘Vision 2021’ of Bangladesh Government and the PSMP-2010;
Practical steps towards building “Rooppur NPP” by 2020 – 2021 have been taken;
Bangladesh seeks support and cooperation of the IAEA,
the identified vendor country and all relevant national and international stakeholders for successful implementation of Rooppur NPP Project in time.
Thank you for your kind attention
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