Thailand’s Preparation for Starting a Nuclear Power Program Mr. Pricha Karasuddhi Technical Advisor Nuclear Power Program Development Office(NPPDO) Ministry of Energy

2 The National Energy Policy Council (NEPC) approved Thailand’s Power Development Plan (PDP 2007) and the Thai cabinet acknowledged and approved the PDP in June One major issue stipulated in the PDP 2007 is the designation of nuclear power generation option to supply 2,000 MW of electricity in 2020 and another 2,000 MW in To develop the preparatory work for Nuclear Power Program the NEPC appointed the Nuclear Power Infrastructure Preparation Committee (NPIPC) Nuclear Power Program Kick-off

3 1.Planning for Nuclear Power Infrastructure was carried out in parallel with the planning for Nuclear Power Utility. 2.The study outcome was reported in the form of “ Nuclear Power Infrastructure Establishment Plan (NPIEP) ” 3.The work approach, criteria, standards and procedures of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), as represented in a number of reference documents, have been adopted to kick off the Nuclear Power Program in Thailand. Being a member of IAEA, Thailand has also requested technical assistance and support from IAEA experts. NPIPC Nuclear Power Planning Approach of the NPIPC

4 On 30 October 2007, the Thai cabinet approved:On 30 October 2007, the Thai cabinet approved: (1)The Preliminary Nuclear Power Infrastructure Establishment Plan (NPIEP) (2)The establishment of the Nuclear Power Program Development Office (NPPDO) under the Ministry of Energy to coordinate the NPIEP implementation (3)The work plan and budget for NPPDO and the NPIEP implementation during (3 years), with an operating budget On 18 December 2007, the cabinet further approved:On 18 December 2007, the cabinet further approved: (1) The Final Nuclear Power Infrastructure Establishment Plan (NPIEP) (2) The appointment of the Nuclear Power Infrastructure Establishment Coordination Committee (NPIECC) Framework & Approach of the NPIEP Implementation during

5

6 According to the final Nuclear Power Infrastructure Establishment Plan (NPIEP), the project plan is divided into phases as follows: Phase Preliminary Preparation (Prepare for Detailed Study) Phase Pre-project Activities Phase Program Implementation Phase NPP Construction Phase Start NPP Operation Framework & Approach of the NPIEP Implementation during

7 Phase 1: Pre-Project Activity Phase – 3 years ( ), with the following activities to be implemented: - approve the NPIEP -set up NPPDO -start infrastructure work to accommodate the NPP -survey potential sites for NPP construction -complete the NPP feasibility study -carry out public communication to create knowledge, understanding & public participation Framework & Approach of the NPIEP Implementation during

8 Thailand Institute of Nuclear Technology TINT Office of Atomic for Peace OAP Ministry of Science and Technology Office of Energy Planning EPPO Ministry of Energy Prime Minister Thai Atomic Energy Commission Electrical Generation Authority of Thailand EGAT National Energy Policy Committee Organization Chart Nuclear Power Infrastructure Preparation Committee NPIPC Nuclear Power Program Development Office NPPDO

9 Infrastructure of regulatory system THAI Atomic Energy Commission Office of Atoms for Peace Bureau of Nuclear Safety Regulation Bureau of Radiation Safety Regulation Bureau of Atomic Energy Administration 16 Sub-Committees Medical Application Agricultural Application Industrial Application Licensing of Radioisotopes and Nuclear Materials Nuclear Law Reactor Safety (RSSC) – TRR 1/1 Etc. Bureau of Technical Support for Safety Regulation

10 Cooperation Committee for Nuclear Power Infrastructure Establishment Ministry of Energy National Energy Policy Council (NEPC) Assistant Director Director Nuclear Power Program Development Office (NPPDO) Nuclear Power Infrastructure Cooperation Division Nuclear Power Utility Planning Cooperation Division Public Communication And Acceptance Division Central Management Division Experts 5 Subcommittees Total 20 -Experts 5 -Supporting staff 15

11 The following 5 sub-committees have been appointed to assist the NPIECC with the coordination of NPIEP implementation: 1.Sub-committee on Legal System, Regulatory System and International Protocols 2.Sub-committee on Nuclear Power Utility Planning Coordination 3.Sub-committee on Industrial and Commercial Infrastructure, Technology Development and Transfer, and Human Resources Development 4.Sub-committee on Nuclear Safety and Environmental Issues 5.Sub-committee on Public Information and Public Acceptance Implementation: Appointment of 5 Sub- committees

12 Proposed NPPDO Organization Structure NEPC Ministry of Energy NPIECC NPPDO Director NPPDO Deputy Director Nuclear Power Administration Development Coordination Division  NNP Policy Development Coordination Group  NNP Administrative System Development Group  NNP Legal System Development Group  NNP Regulatory System Development Group  International Protocols & Communications Development Group Nuclear Power Infrastructure Development Coordination Division  Utility Development Coordination Group  Industrial Infrastructure Development Group  Technology Transfer & Development Group  HRD Planning & Development Group  Safety, Safeguards & Environment Group Public Information and Acceptance Division  Media Preparation and Procurement Section  Media Promotion and Dissemination Section  Technical Section  Administrative Section Administrative Services Division  Finance Section  Personnel Section  Library & Data  Office Facilities & Services  Office Communications - International - Domestic

13 I. NATIONAL NUCLEAR POWER POLICY A. National Nuclear Power Policy Package A1. NNP Policy 1: NNP Size and Timeframe Policy A2. NNP Policy 2: Nuclear Technology Localization Policy A3. NNP Policy 3: National Nuclear Safety, Security and Safeguards Policy II. NATIONAL NUCLEAR POWER PROGRAM B. NNP Utility Development Program (Coordination) B1. NNP Feasibility Studies (Coordination) B2. NNP Utility Establishment Plan (Coordination) NPPDO Work Program NNP: National Nuclear Power

14 C. NNP Infrastructure Development Program C1. NNP National Nuclear Administration System Development Program C1.1 National Nuclear Administrative Structure C1.2 NNP Legal System C1.3 NNP Regulatory System C1.4 NNP International Protocols / Communications C2. NNP Industrial Infrastructure and Technology Development Program C2.1 Nuclear Technology Localization Policy Goals and Strategy C2.2 NNP Industrial Infrastructure Scope and Strategy C2.3 NNP Initial Technology Transfer Strategy C2.4 NNP Long Term Technology Development Plan NPPDO Work Program

15 C3. NNP Human Resources Development Program C3.1 HRD Plan for NNP Utility (Short Term / Long Term) C3.2 HRD Plan for NNP Regulatory System (Short Term / Long Term) C3.3 HRD Plan for NNP Industrial Infrastructure (Long Term) C3.4 HRD Plan for NNP Technology Transfer (Short Term) C3.5 HRD Plan for NNP Technology Development (Long Term) C4. Nuclear Safety, Security, Safeguards and Environmental Issues C4.1 Roles of Nuclear Regulatory Body (NRB) C4.2 Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) C4.3 Preparation and Evaluation of Safety Analysis Report (SAR) C4.4 State System of Accountancy for and Control of Nuclear Material (SSAC) C4.5 Nuclear Safeguards Issues NPPDO Work Program

16 D. NNP Public Information and Acceptance Program D1. NNP Public Information Program D2. NNP National Participation and Public Acceptance Program III. NATIONAL NUCLEAR POWER READINESS E. National Nuclear Power Readiness Indication Package E1. NNP Policy Readiness E1.1 NNP Size and Timeframe Policy E1.2 Nuclear Technology Localization Policy E1.3 Nuclear Safety, Security and Safeguards Policy E2. NNP Utility Readiness E2.1 NNP Utility Feasibility Studies E2.2 NNP Utility Establishment Plan NPPDO Work Program

17 E3. NNP Infrastructure Readiness E3.1 NNP National Administration, Legal and Regulation Systems E3.2 NNP Industrial Infrastructure and Technology Development Plan E3.3 Nuclear Safety, Safeguards and Environmental Issues E3.4 NNP Manpower Readiness and HRD Plan E4. NNP Public Acceptance Readiness E4.1 NNP Public Information Program E4.2 NNP Public Acceptance Indicators NPPDO Work Program

18 (NNP : National Nuclear Power) National Nuclear Power Program (NNP Program) Program C. NNP Infrastructure Development Program C1 NNP National Nuclear Administration System Development Program : National Admin, Legal, Regulatory, International C2 NNP Industrial Infrastructure and Technology Development Program : Industrial Infrastructure, Technology Localization, Tech Transfer C3 NNP Human Resources Development Program : for Utility, Regulatory, Industrial, Technology Development C4 Nuclear Safety, Security, Safeguards and Environmental Issues NPPDO Work Program

19 I.NATIONAL NUCLEAR POWER POLICY (NNP Policy) Program A. National Nuclear Power Policy Package II. NATIONAL NUCLEAR POWER PROGRAM (NNP Program) Program B. NNP Utility Development Program (Co-ordination) Program C. NNP Infrastructure Development Program Program D. NNP Public Information and Acceptance Program III. NATIONAL NUCLEAR POWER READINESS (NNP Readiness) Program E. NNP Readiness Indication Package NPPDO Work Program

20 THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION