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Jordan Atomic Energy Commission

Technical Meeting on the Country Nuclear Power Profiles

Jordan’s Nuclear Energy Programme

Yasmin Majali


10-13 May 2016

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Jordan’s Country Profile

Total Area: 89,213 Km2

Sea Port: Aqaba

Coastline: 26 Km

Population: 9.5 million (2015)

Climate: Mediterranean & Arid Desert

GDP: US$35.6 billion (2014)


Jordan’s Electricity Supply

Currently: >98% of electricity generation based on imported fossil fuels

2% 6%

92%

1%

33%

13%

43%

10%

37%

20%

28%

15%

Local Gas Oil Shale Nuclear Renewable Imported Gas Imported Fuel Oil

2014 2020 2040

Imported Fossil Fuel


Challenges Facing Jordan

Small economy - 70% of GDP/service sector.

Need for Mega projects - high capital investment.

Energy crisis - translated to a severe economic crisis.

Limited energy resources - 97% imported.

Single Source of imported Natural Gas - more than 85% of total

generation.

High electricity demand growth.

Political situation in the Middle East (security, refugees, loss of export

markets and energy sources, etc….).


Jordan Nuclear Power Plant Challenges

Very limited coast line (26 km), High seismicity, Grid issues NPP Siting

Water Supply

Political

HRD

Financing

Public

Opposition

Scarcity of water

Turmoil in region

Lack of competent staff (owner, regulator, stakeholders)

Size of the Project, credit rating of Jordan and Limited

Government financing

Safety and environmental concerns after Fukushima Daiichi


Nuclear Cooperation Agreements

Signature Country

30 May, 2008 France

19 August, 2008 China

1 December, 2008 South Korea

17 February, 2009 Canada

22 May, 2009 Russian Federation

22 June, 2009 UK

22 September, 2009 Argentina

20 January, 2010 Spain

10 September, 2010 Japan

9 January, 2011 Romania

14 February, 2011 Italy

17 February, 2011 Turkey

22 January, 2014 Saudi Arabia

29 October, 2014 Armenia


The Nuclear Law was modified in 2007 resulting in splitting the Jordan

Nuclear Energy Commission (JNEC) into two independent commissions:

Jordan Atomic Energy Commission (JAEC)

Jordan Nuclear Regulatory Commission (JNRC)

Initiating a Nuclear Power Program in Jordan

JNEC

JNRC JAEC

EMRC


Status of Implementing Nuclear Power in Jordan

Established Key Bodies:

Nuclear Regulator – JNRC {now EMRC}

Nuclear Procurement Agency – JAEC

Utility estabished-JNPC

Building the Infrastructure

Identification of suitable NPP site

Establishment of applicable laws and regulations

Tapping into Jordan’s higher education institutions

Forging International Cooperation: IAEA, Peer Groups, Nuclear Cooperation

Agreements

Technology Selection

Detailed process using IAEA methodology and supported by experienced advisors

Technology selected

Identification of the Investor/Operator Partner

Selected


JAEC’s Current Activities

Jordan’s Nuclear Projects

Uranium Exploration

HRD Nuclear

Power Plant Project

Education

Research Reactor

Subcritical Assembly


Jordan Research and Training Reactor (JRTR)

Construction Permit issued by JNRC in August 2013

Operating License Application submitted in December 2014 to EMRC

Subcritical Assembly

Commissioned in June 2013

Provides for 9+ first principle nuclear experiments for nuclear engineering students

Operation and staffing are under the auspices of Jordan University for Science and Technology (JUST)

Nuclear Research Facilities


Education & Training

JUST established a nuclear engineering dept. to graduate future

reactor operators holding a B.Sc. degree in nuclear engineering.

UJ, YU and BAU have established M.Sc. programs in nuclear

physics & students are trained in SESAME.

A total of 95 students have been sent on scholarships abroad

for M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in nuclear engineering and related

fields, as well as specialized degrees.

So far 28 engineers and technicians were trained at KAERI on

aspects related to JRTR (Operation, Supervision, Monitoring

and Maintenance).


NPP Technology Selection

JAEC has been mandated to implement the Nuclear Energy

Strategy including the selection of plant vendor and Investor/

Operator for Jordan.

JAEC elected to arrive at a design/vendor selection process for

construction of the first nuclear power plant through an

Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract.

It was intended that the plant would consist of a Generation III or

III+ unit with an option for second unit with a capacity ranging

from 700 to 1,200 MWe per unit.


Technologies

The final seven vendors plant technologies responses received were, namely:

APR-1000 from KEPCO in Korea

ATMEA1 from AREVA in France

EC6 from AECL in Canada

VVER-1000 version A91 (AES-91) - AtomStroyExport of Russia

VVER-1000 version A92 (AES-92) - AtomStroyExport of Russia

AES-2006 Leningrad versions - AtomStroyExport of Russia

AES-2006 Novo Voronezh - AtomStroyExport of Russia


Technology Bid Evaluation Approach

The differences between technologies and their impact on Jordan was

assessed through rigorous evaluation methodologies designed to bring

full visibility and transparency:

Assessment of the vendor technology towards Key Factors (important for Jordan)

Exclusionary Topics

Evaluation Matrix

Best-in-Class for each evaluation criteria

Other Topics

Price under competitive environment


Results of the Selection

The following two nuclear power plant types were

selected:

AES-92 (VVER/PWR by AtomStroyExport)

ATMEA1 (PWR by Areva/Mitsubishi)


NPP Model

Our NPP is an inland NPP that will rely on reclaimed, treated waste

water as its cooling water

This is very similar Palo Verde/USA use of waste water for cooling


Assamra Region of Interest


Selected Site


Government of Jordan (GoJ) Cabinet Decision (Aug. 25, 2013)

1

• To adopt Nuclear Energy as one of the alternatives to producing electricity in the overall energy mix in Jordan

2

• To establish a company that is fully owned by the Government to manage the Project

3

• To select Amra site as the preferred site and carry out site characterization for the construction of the JNPP


GoJ Cabinet Decision (Oct. 27, 2013)

1

• To select Rosatom as the Preferred Bidder based upon the integrated approach consisting of ASE as the EPC contractor and Rusatom Overseas as the strategic partner (Investor/Operator)

2 • To implement the project through a two-phased approach

3

• To designate JAEC to negotiate with the Russian side the implementation of the Project


Project Development Agreement (PDA)

The PDA is a project level agreement that defines the activities and

responsibilities required by both parties in the Pre-Investment Phase – Phase I.

Activities included in this Phase under the PDA: Site Characterization,

Environmental Impact Assessment, Off-Site Infrastructure Studies, Water

Requirements, Securing of Financing and Preparation of the Bankable

Feasibility Study.

Following this, and as part of the Pre-Investment Phase, Project Agreements

(PPA, EPC, O&M, SPA, SHA, FSA) will be negotiated and signed to proceed

with Phase II (project implementation and construction phase).

The PDA has been approved by the Ministerial Cabinet of Jordan (Decision No.

5100, 6/8/2014) and signed by JAEC and RAOS on September 22, 2014.


Inter-Governmental Agreement (IGA)

The IGA is a government level agreement that lays the framework and

understanding in relation to the cooperation on the implementation of

the Project between the Government of the Jordan and the Russian

Federation.

Governmental support.

Guarantee both parties obligations in the Project.

Tax exemptions.

Guarantee the Fuel Supply.

Guarantee Spent Nuclear Fuel return to Russia.

The IGA has been approved by the Ministerial Cabinet of Jordan on

March 8th , 2015 (Decision No. 8495) and signed on March 24th, 2015.


Project Phases

Implementation Phase

Phase I 1. Conducting the required Site Characterization,

Environmental Impact Assessment, Grid Study, Electricity

Market Study, Offsite Infrastructure and Water & Cooling

Study for the Site/Project.

2. Preparing and finalizing the Bankable Feasibility Study

with the Investor/Operator and Investors for the project

along with other all required studies.

3. Securing the Financing for the project and Finalizing all

Phase II related Project Agreements.

Pre-Investment Phase (Development Phase)

Phase II

1. Power Plant Construction

2. Power Plant Commissioning and Operation


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The GoJ established in October 2015 the JNPC a state-owned company to

manage the Pre-Investment Phase.

Implementation of the Pre-Investment Phase (Phase I) of Jordan Nuclear Power

Project according to the PDA and IGA to achieve a Positive Investment

Decision. Concluding of Project Agreements (EPC, PPA, FSA,…)

Construction/Owner/Operator of the Project (Phase II).

Jordan Nuclear Power Company (JNPC)


Owner/

Operator

Company JNPC

JAEC

Government of Jordan

EMRC

Project Implementation


Next Steps for Jordan NPP

Technology Vendor

PDA

Feasibility Study

Establish Utility JNPC

Licensing

Infrastructure Development

EPC Contract

Engagement with Financial Community

Site Characterization Ongoing

Partners


International Advisory Group

An International Advisory Group (IAG) has been formed of world

experts on nuclear power, nuclear safety, its regulation and other

nuclear activities, to provide independent advice to the Royal

Court and the GoJ on the Jordan Nuclear Energy Programme.

Report will be ready by the end of May 2016.


Public Communications

JAEC has developed a strategy for stakeholder involvement, which

includes 3 phases:

Build awareness, inform and educate

Engage different stakeholders

Empower them to advocate the project

Public information activities including public awareness campaigns,

interviews, scholarships, meeting with media representatives, and

initiatives supported by JAEC.

JAEC used students and nuclear graduates to communicate with the

large youth population.

An opinion poll will be conducted by end of this year.


Thank You

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