tunisia

09 Feb. 2010 STATUS of INP in TUNISIA 1

TUNISIA

Status of the National Nuclear Infrastructure Development

in Tunisia

Jomâa SOUISSI*, Ing.

Société Tunisienne de l'Électricité et du Gaz

Prof. Adel Trabelsi

Centre National des Sciences et Technologies Nucléaires

IAEA 09 – 12 February 2010


Country Overview

Area : 162 155 km²

Population : 10.3 millions

Population density : 63.7

inhabitants/km²

Urban Population : 65.8 %

GDP : 37 Billions of current US$

GDP per capita : 7534 PPP US$


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DECISION FACTORS FOR NUCLEAR POWER : Energy demand


Diversification of sources' supply for a better energetic Diversification of sources' supply for a better energetic

independence. In 2007, about 85% of the produced electric independence. In 2007, about 85% of the produced electric

energy came from natural gas.energy came from natural gas.

Diversification of sources' supply for a better energetic Diversification of sources' supply for a better energetic

independence. In 2007, about 85% of the produced electric independence. In 2007, about 85% of the produced electric

energy came from natural gas.energy came from natural gas.

Hydraulic0,5%

Wind0,4%

Natural Gas85,2%

Heavy Fuel13,9%

Electricity production by resource / fuel typeElectricity production by resource / fuel type

DECISION FACTORS FOR NUCLEAR POWER : Energy mix


National production of fossil fuel isNational production of fossil fuel is limited and will be in deficit limited and will be in deficit

from 2015 (for a pessimistic scenario without considering from 2015 (for a pessimistic scenario without considering

eventually the discoveries of new fields). eventually the discoveries of new fields).

National production of fossil fuel isNational production of fossil fuel is limited and will be in deficit limited and will be in deficit

from 2015 (for a pessimistic scenario without considering from 2015 (for a pessimistic scenario without considering

eventually the discoveries of new fields). eventually the discoveries of new fields).

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DECISION FACTORS FOR NUCLEAR POWER : fossil fuel deficit


The optimization study was carried out with WASP model, shows the following preliminary scenario:

400 MW combined cycle from 2011 to 2022

First 1000 MW NPP by 2023 First 600 MW units of coal

production from 2024 to 2029 Second 1000 MW NPP by 2030. Gradual downgrading of thermal

The total installed capacity will be 11.8 GW by the 2031 for a foreseen total demand of about 48,3 TWh, production of 54,3 TWh and a peak of approximately 9.7 GW.

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Plans and scenarios


The nuclear option introduction is seen as a favorable opportunity to develop the country‘s industry, enhance the industrial activities and boost theier quality aspects.

STEG had established, since 1970’s, industrial subsidiaries (SACEM, SIAME, STE) which had been afterward privatized.

For large STEG thermal power projects, the use of local subcontractors have been always highly encouraged and positively quoted in the bid evaluation.

Local industry integration and job creation


On November 03rd 2006, the President of the

Republic commanded the state owned Electricity

Utility (STEG) to conduct the preliminary studies

for an NPP introduction in collaboration with the

Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research

and Technology (in charge of the nuclear

applications promotion.)

On November 03rd 2006, the President of the

Republic commanded the state owned Electricity

Utility (STEG) to conduct the preliminary studies

for an NPP introduction in collaboration with the

Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research

and Technology (in charge of the nuclear

applications promotion.)

Government Commitment


NATIONAL STRATEGIC ACTION PLAN

THE STRATEGIC ACTION PLAN (SAP) WAS ELABORATED following THE 19 AGENCY MILESTONES (NG-G.3.1) TO DETERMINE OUR TARGETS AND OBJECTIVES TO ACHIEVE OUR GOAL

THE SAP DEFINES ALSO THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF DIFFERENT ACTORS FOR EACH OBJECTIVE TO BE REALIZED AND THE PERFORMANCE INDICATOR FOR IT.


SEVERAL INTERRELATED ACTIVITIES CONSIDERED IN 3

MAJOR PHASES

CONSIDERATIONS BEFORE A DECISION TO LAUNCH A NPP PROGRAM ARE TAKEN

PREPARATION WORK FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NPP AFTER A POLICY DECISION HAS BEEN MADE

ACTVITIES TO IMPLEMENT THE FIRST NPP



AT THE END OF EACH PHASE : 3 MILESSTONES

1. READY TO MAKE A KNOWLEDGEABLE COMMITMENT TO A NUCLEAR PROGRAMME

2. READY TO INVITE BIDS FOR THE FIRST NPP

3. READY TO COMMISSION AND OPERATE THE FIRST NPP



THE SAP ALLOWS UNDERSTANDING THE NEED FOR DEVELOPMENT AND ESTABLISHMENT THE OTHERS ASPECTS:

HUMAN RESSOURCES DEVELOPMENT;

COMMUNICATION PLAN WITH STAKEHOLDERS;

FUEL CYCLE STRATEGY (PROCUREMENT POLICY, DISPOSAL ...);

NUCLEAR MATERIAL MANAGEMENT PLAN, etc…

THE SAP HAS BEEN REVIEWED AND VALIDATED BY IAEA ON APRIL 2009 FOR PHASE 1



(PRE-) FEASABILITY STUDY:

SEVERAL ACTIVITIES ACHIEVED BY THE STEG PROJECT TEAM:

ECONOMIC STUDY,

FINANCIAL ASPECTS,

ELECTRIC SUPPLY NETWORK, etc …

ENERGY PLANNING IN COLLABORATION WITH THE IAEA AND INTERNATIONAL EXPERTS.

THE NATIONAL PRELIMINARY ENERGY LANNING PROGRAMME WILL BE ESTABLISHED AND FINALIZED ON JUNE 2010

TAKING INTO CONSIDERATION THE RENEWABLE ENERGIES UTILISATION AS INPUT FOR THE NATIONAL ENERGY MIX.

APPROACH and PLANNING


REALISATION OF ACTIVITIES BY NATIONAL INSTITUTIONS (CNSTN, CNRP, ANME, INM, …) AND ENGINEERING DEPARTMENTS IN COLLABORATION WITH FOREIGN COUNTRIES:

A- PARTICIPATION OF NATIONAL INDUSTRIAL SECTOR TO THE NPP PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION, SECURITY, SAFETY AND PHYSICAL PROTECTION, etc

B- SITES STUDIES:

UNDER THE PHASE 1 OF NPP TWO CANDIDATE SITES HAVE BEEN SELECTED AND APPROVED BY AUTHORITIES AMONG ABOUT 19 INITIALY IDENTIFIED.



THESE STUDIES ARE BEEING CARRIED OUT BY NATIONAL SPECILIZED ORGANISATION (CNSTN, CNRP, ANME, INM, …) AND ENGINEERING FIRMS, WITH FOREIGN ASSISTANCE

THE MAJORITY OF THE ACTIVITIES OF THE TWO SITE EVALUATION STUDY ARE PERFORMED BY THE STEG’s TEAM AND NATIONAL INSTITUTIONS (CNSTN, CNRP, ANME, INM, …)

IN THIS CONTEXTE THE STEG’s TEAM WILL GET INTERNATIONAL ASSISTANCE FROM FOREIGN FIRMS (AFNI,…) UNDER A BILATERAL AGREEMENT .



REALISATION OF ACTIVITIES BY INTERNATIONAL SPECILIZED ENGINEERING COMPANIES

- FUEL CYCLE AND RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT,

- REACTOR TECHNOLOGY SELECTION, - NPP CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE,

- INVITATION OF TENDER.



SITE - RISKS OF FLOODS,

INDUCED HUMAN ACTIVITIES ASSESMENT,

INFRASTRUCTURE,

CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL

ASSESMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS,

THE FOREINS FIRMS WILL UNDERTAKE THE OVERALL OF THE SITE STUDIES RESPONSIBILITY USING THE DATA COLLECTED BY ALL INVOLVED BODIES IN VIEW TO FINALIZE THE SITE SELECTION PROCESS.



THE TUNISIAN APPROACH FOR HRD HAD DEFINED THE FOLLOWING OBJECTIVES WHICH SHOULD BE ACHIEVED FOR RELIABLE SUPPLY OF COMPETENT WORKFORCE:

Ensure needed competence,

Organize work activities,

Anticipate human resources needs,

Monitor and continually improve performance

HUMAN RESSOURCES DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM


INTEGRATING THE ASSESMENT OF SKILLS AND COMPETENCES NEEDED THROUGHOUT THE PROJECT LIFE OF THE PLANNED NPP.

HR DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN –TAKING INTO ACCOUNT ALL ORGANIZATIONS INVOLVED AND THE ENTIRE NPP PROJECT

THIS PLAN SHOWS THE STRATEGY TO TIMELY FILL THE NEED OF SKILLS FOR EACH PHASE OF THE PROJECT, INCLUDING THE TRAINING AND THE FOREIGN ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.



PREPARATION OF THE DECISION 2008-2012: Training programme for 10 engineers per year in collaboration with foreign Institutions,

INVITATION TO TENDER AND CONSTRUCTION 2013-2022:Training of 50 engineers per year at national institutions

TWO NATIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMME FOR MASTER DEGREE IN NUCLEAR ENERGY AND ENERGY PLANIFICATION ARE PLANNED FOR THE NEXT ACADEMIC YEAR (2010-2012)



STATUS OF OF THE NATIONAL NUCLEAR POWER INFRASTRUCTURE

TO BUILD THE NATIONAL NUCLEAR POWER TO BUILD THE NATIONAL NUCLEAR POWER INFRASTRUCTURE WE NEED THREE MAIN ACTORS:INFRASTRUCTURE WE NEED THREE MAIN ACTORS:

DECISION MAKERS (Government /Utility)DECISION MAKERS (Government /Utility)

TECHNOLOGY HOLDERS (Research CentersTECHNOLOGY HOLDERS (Research Centers,Institutions, Institutions, Industry)Industry)

INTERNATIONAL COOPERATIONINTERNATIONAL COOPERATION


IN PARALLEL WITH TECHNICO-ECONOMIC STUDY OF PHASE1, THE LEGILATIF AND INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK WAS PERFORMED BY A NATIONAL LEGISLATIF GROUP WORKING UNDER THE AUSPICES OF The National Atomic Energy Commission.

THE LEGISLATIF GROUP HAD ACHIEVED THE FOLLOWING TEXTES:

THE NATIONAL NUCLEAR LOW in 2009, including creation of a National Agency for Radioactive Waste and Spent fuel Management

THE LOW FOR CREATING THE National Nuclear Energy Agency (NNEA)

THE LOW FOR CREATING THE National Nuclear Safety Agency (NNSA- Regulatory Body)

THE NNEA AND NNSA SHOULD BE EFFECTIVE THIS YEAR 2010

STATUS OF OF THE NATIONAL NUCLEAR POWER INFRASTRUCTURE


ACHIEVEMENT OF FEASIBILITY STUDY:2012

SUPPLYER SELECTION AND CONTRACT AWARD:2015

ENTRY IN FORCE OF CONTRACT :Beginning 2016

POURING THE FIRST STRUCTURE CONCRETE: Beginning 2017

NPP COMMISSIONNG: 2023

KEY DATES


EMBARKING ON A NUCLEAR POWER PROGRAME REQUIRES LONG TERM COMMITMENTS AND ADEQUATE NUCLEAR INSTRASTRUCTURE WITH AN EFFECTIVE AND INDEPENDENT Regulatory Body TO SUPPORT IT, WHICH TUNISIA IS UNDERTAKING

ALTHOUGH GENERAL GUIDANCE AND CONSIDERATIONS ARE DERIVED FROM INTERNATIONAL “TOOLS” (IAEA Guides, EUR, URD,), TUNISIA IS ESTABLISHING ITS OWN REQUIREMENTS WITH RESPECT TO ITS NATIONAL STRATEGY AND CHARACTERISTICS WITH REALISTIC VISION ABOUT NUCLEAR TECHNOLOGY AVAILABLE FOR LONG TERM PROJECT.

CONCLUSION.


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