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Country Presentation: Bangladesh Nuclear Power Program Regional Workshop on Essential Knowledge of Site Evaluation Report for Nuclear Power Plants 26-30 August, 2013, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Country Presentation: Bangladesh Nuclear Power Program Engr. Md. Monirul Islam Member(Engineering) Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission Outline Bangladesh Overview Present Power Situation Current & Future plans for NP development Rooppur NPP Site Overview. Historical Background. Recent Progress Structure of NEPIO Challenges of NEPIO–Bangladesh Case Public Awareness Program Bangladesh: Overview Area: 147,570 sq. km. Population: 160 million GDP: 848 US$ GDP Growth: 6~6.5 % Energy Consumption Total: 230 kgOE Electricity: 320 kWh (approx.) Access to Electricity: 50% (approx.) Bangladesh: Overview Political Map of Bangladesh with Neighboring Countries China Rooppur NPP site Country without Nuclear Power Country with Nuclear Power Reactor Reactor Present Power Situation Electricity Generation Scenario Electricity Generation Capacity: 8525 MW (December, 2012) Public Sector: 4794(56%) Private Sector: 3731(44%) Fuel Type Contribution Diesel Hydro Domestic 6% 3% Coal Natural Gas 67.21% Furnace 2% Oil Furnace Oil 22.33 % Imported 22% Diesel 5.52 % Natural Gas Hydro 2.58 % 67% Domestic Coal 2.35 % Max. Demand Served: 6350 MW(August 04, 2012) 6080 MW(March15, 2013) (aged plants, poor capacity factor) Current & Future plans for NP development Policy Documents Perspective Plan of Bangladesh 2010~2021 Vision 2021: -Digital Bangladesh -Electricity for all Power system Master plan: 2010~2030 Vision: 2030; Long-term Power Development Strategy for Bangladesh Generation Policy 2016 2020 2025 2030 Installed Capacity (MW) 14,493 22,509 29,717 38,685 Nuclear Power (MW) 0 2,000 4,000 4,000 Current & Future plans for NP development Fuel Diversification Fuel Type 2012 2030 Gas 67.21% 25% Oil 22.33 % 5% Domestic Coal 5.52 % 30% Imported Coal 2.58 % 20% Renewable + Cross 2.35 % 10% Border Nuclear 0% 10% Total Installed 8,525 38,685 Capacity (MW) Rooppur NPP Site Overview (contd.) Site Area: 261 acre + 300 acre upto river bank (acquire in process) GPS Position: 24.06502, 89.045391 Rooppur NPP Site Overview (contd.) Satellite picture of Site Area: Flow direction of Ganges River Highway & Railway Hardinge Bridge Proposed Lalon Shah Bridge Power Plant Site Intake point Left bank channel Outfall point Main channel Rooppur NPP Site Overview (contd.) Strategic Position of NPP Establishment of Roopur NPP will boost power generation as well as industrialization in the Western zone of Bangladesh. Nuclear Power Plant Cross Border Import Imported Coal Power Plant Source: Power System Master Plan Historical Background 1961-70 Nuclear power was identified as a feasible and viable proposition for Bangladesh (former East-Pakistan). Rooppur was selected as a site for NPP (70 MW, 140 MW, 200 MW) and Pre-feasibility studies were conducted. 1971: Independence from Pakistan. 1977~78 Feasibility studies were conducted by Sofratome, France and viability of Rooppur NPP (125 MW) was confirmed. Postponed in light of cost-effectiveness Historical Background 1981-90 1981: Plant capacity raised to 300 MW and fresh initiative taken. 1988-’89: New feasibility study was conducted by Lahmeyer International, Germany in association with Motor Columbus, Switzerland. Financing difficulties. 1991-97 1996: Nuclear Power option was included in National Energy Policy 1997: The government decided to expedite the implementation process of NPP with two units of 600 MW each. Historical Background 2001-09 1999-’01: Pre-implementation phase activities such as SSR for two units were initiated. 2000: Bangladesh Nuclear Energy Action Plan was approved by the government. 2008: Implementation of Rooppur NPP had become an Election Pledge of the present ruling party including all major political parties. 2008: An IAEA Mission on a Holistic Approach for the establishing nuclear infrastructure in Bangladesh was conducted during 17 -21, November. 2009: A project for performing essential preparatory activities for implementation of 2 (two) units of 1000 MW(e) each have been initiated Recent Progress 2001-10 2009: An MOU between BAEC and the ROSATOM was signed for cooperation in the “Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy” on 13 May. 2010: A National Committee on RNPP headed by the Prime Minister was formed. 2010: “In order to overcome the increasing power crisis in the country nuclear power plant shall be established immediately” - Resolution was passed unanimously by the National Parliament in November. 2010: Hon’ble DG of IAEA, Mr. Amano visited Bangladesh during 14–15 December and assured his kind support for implementation of Rooppur NPP. Recent Progress 2011 2011: The Cabinet approved the Interagency agreement between the Russian Regulatory Body and the Ministry of Science and Technology on cooperation in the areas of Nuclear Safety Regulation on 31 October ,2011. IAEA -INIR mission conducted during November 2011, which concluded that Bangladesh Nuclear Power Program in general has progressed into Phase 2, being in the stage of preparation to negotiate agreement(s)/contract(s) Cooperation Agreement between GoB and Russian Federation concern-ing the construction of ‘Rooppur NPP’ was signed on 02 Nov, 2011 Recent Progress 2012 Bangladesh Atomic Energy Regulatory Authority (BAERA) Act was enacted in the National Parliament on 31 May 2012. An independent regulatory body has been established under the provision of BAERA Act; A MOU for the training of the staff of nuclear power sector was signed on 4 June 2012 A MOU for the establishment of Information Centre of Nuclear Energy in Bangladesh was signed on 4 June 2012. Bilateral consultation meeting between Russian Federation and GoB for determining potential NPP cost and defining the terms and conditions of the borrowed loans/credit financing from the vendor sources conducted in July,2012. Recent Progress 2012 Bilateral consultation on main terms and conditions of the draft contract (Legal and technical) for carrying out engineering survey and environmental studies of Rooppur NPP) was held in Dhaka, 1~7 September, 2012. 2013 A Loan agreement has been signed with Russian Federation for financing of $ 500 Million for 2× 1000 MW NPP on 15th January 2013 for preparatory stage of construction. An agreement between Atomstroyexport, RF and BAEC has been signed on 27 June 2013 for the development of the Feasibility Evaluation, Environmental Impact Assessment for Rooppur NPP site and the performance of the necessary Engineering Survey and Environmental Studies. Negotiations held between an expert team of Atomstroyexport, RF and BAEC during 25-31 July 2013 to finalize the contract on “Performance of survey works and development of design documentation and first-priority working documentation for Rooppur NPP”. Recent Progress Scopes of the agreement: Engineering Survey. Feasibility Evaluation. Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). Pre-construction infrastructure development. NPP design and documentation. Human Resources Development. Preparation of Main Contract Documents. Preparation of Construction Permit . All other relevant activities. Structure of NEPIO - Bangladesh Legal and Regulatory Prime Minister Aspects, International Obligations National Committee Legal and Ownership, Project Regulatory execution and Project International Management Obligations Ownership, Funding and Minister MOST Project Financing execution & Management BAERA Development of Human Technical Committee Development of Resources Human Resources National Participation Secretary MOST Funding and Financing BAEC Grid System Nuclear FC, Working Group WM and Environ Nuclear Fuel Cycle, Monitoring Waste Management and Coordination Committee Environ Monitoring Grid System Development Heavy Equipment Transportation Planning Nuclear Power and Energy National Division (NPED) Participation & Procurement 8 Working Sub-Groups (Ministry) 7 Sub-Committees on RNPP (BAEC) NEPIO 19 National nuclear power infrastructure: Role of NEPIO Preparatory works for nuclear power project are being managed by the NEPIO, which consists of high level Committees involving Ministries, BAEC, Nuclear regulator, Electricity producers and Distributors, Education and Research institutions and related Stakeholders. During Phase 1, the NEPIO will play the key role in establishing national nuclear power infrastructure . The NEPIO will play a significant role at Phase 2 activities and the Project Management will be handed over to NPP Owner/ Operator (say BAEC) at the final stage of Phase 2 under IAEA Milestone-2. 20 Nuclear Power Project Stakeholders Government Regulations Financial Treaty Commitments &Licensing commitments & National Law ECAs Commercial Banks Financing Government Used Fuel entities mgmt. Public Decommi ssioning NPP Off taker NSSS Project Supplier Operator Fuel Human EPC Supply Owners Capital Contractor Equipment &Material Suppliers Labor Subcontractors Courtesy: M.D. Kovachev ROSATOM Nuclear Power Project Stakeholders Government Regulations Financial Treaty Commitments &Licensing commitments & National Law ECAs Commercial Banks Financing Government Used Fuel entities mgmt. Public Decommi ssioning NPP Off taker NSSS Project Supplier Operator Fuel Human EPC Supply Owners Capital Contractor Equipment &Material Suppliers Labor Subcontractors Courtesy: M.D. Kovachev ROSATOM Actual status of Bangladesh Nuclear Power Program. Major milestones achieved Activity Stakeholders Status Remark National Adopted Rooppur NPP is Gov.:
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