Algerian nuclear power programme Status, needs and perspectives T/M on development of nuclear infrastructure of NP programme February, ,Vienna Rachedi Menadi, Deputy director, nuclear power Ministry of Energy and Mining, Algeria

Algeria overview -Total area: 2,200,000 sq. Km -Coastline: 1300 Km -Population: 35 million -Capital: Algiers -Climate: Mediterranean in the north & Arid Desert in the south main export: oil & gas

Stations and development Nuclear activities: 02 nuclear research reactor (1 MW, 15 MW) Nuclear applications in health, agriculture, hydrology, etc Nuclear training and research All nuclear activities are conducted under the supervision of Algerian atomic energy commission (COMENA) prior to 2006 No nuclear power activities

Regulatory framework three presidential decrees were adopted in 2005: protection against ionizing radiation, radioactive waste management, the treatment of food by irradiation. Stations and development, cont’d

International legal instruments Treaty on non proliferation of nuclear weapons Comprehensive safeguard agreement Convention on nuclear safety Convention on physical protection of nuclear materials Convention on early notification of a nuclear accident Convention on Assistance in the Case of a Nuclear Accident or Radiological Emergency

Current situation Nuclear sector is reorganised Creation of nuclear energy direction (Ministry of energy and mining) A nuclear law under preparation Preparation for the establishment of nuclear safety authority A nuclear institute to be created

Current situation National Energy mix

The rationale for Nuclear Power Depletion of fossil fuel Energy security Localization of high standard industries Sustainable development Environment friendly energy Enlarging the energy offer

Nuclear power programme Gradual application of the milestones approach (holistic approach) Focus on the human resources and on building skills Legal infrastructures Safety and regulatory control of current activities (NSA, regulations, etc.) International legal framework adopted

In 2007, Algeria requested the IAEA assistance: Comparative energy assessment (energy planning) Advise on the management of the infrastructures to be implemented Development of a multiyear programme of the necessary generic activities for the launching of a NP programme Assistance in sitting studies National skills development

Challenges Human resources development Complexity of the program (milestones) Huge amount of nuclear regulations to be issued (safety, security, …) Long term programming (project management, strategies,…) Localization (high standards, national companies,…)

Revision of regulations and instructions, Establishment of the regulatory body, Training staff members on licensing, inspection and enforcement. Main needs for the regulatory framework

Main needs for human resources Replacement of retired or lost skills building new national competencies in specific areas Strategies and planning of human resource development

National strategy for HR development Creating national institute for nuclear science and technologies Training on existing research facilities Involving national universities (new programs, R&D, post graduate studies,…) International & Bilateral cooperation Long term planning

conclusion Nuclear sector is being reorganised to include NP Legal and regulatory framework to be issued Multiyear programme will be prepared for HR development

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