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

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.: National Energy Policy position in1996 considered

National Election pledge Support for the NPP all political parties position in 2008 project

“..nuclear power plant National National Parliament resolution Passed in 2010 shall be established position immediately” Update National Gov.: National development Perspective Plan of adopted June position policy document Bangladesh: 2010 – 2021 2010 Gov.: National Committee and NEPIO Formed June NC headed by PM and TC Technical Comm. on Rooppur establishment 2010 by Minister of State MOST NPP PS Master Plan 2000 MW Nuclear Energy planning Power Division Developed capacity by 2021 2010 Preconstruction activities performed

Activity Stakeholders Status Remark Sitting IAEA conducted Site Safety July 2011 Justification studies. Selected Site Review Mission Recommendations

Technology Bangladesh and Russian Signed Nov Technology selection Federation signed IGA 2011 Financing NPP Project Infrastructure Sitting Collection of historical data Base line Draft, approval needed Survey for and site resources environmental Selected Site investigation study report Site selection Available data and site Report characteristics submitted Infrastructure IAEA conducted INIR mission: Nov 2011: To review the status of the development Bangladesh has progressed National Nuclear into Phase 2 Infrastructure (Phase-I & II) Regulatory Inter-Agency Agreement (IAA) Feb 2012 MOST and Russian capacity on cooperation signed Regulatory Body. building Preconstruction activities performed

Activity Stakeholders Status Remark Regulatory Bangladesh Atomic Energy May 2012 BAERA Act establishing an framework and Regulatory Authority Act enacted in the independent body Regulatory Body National BAERA Parliament established Feb 2013 Project A Project Monitoring Jan 2013 was State Minister, MOST as Management Committee (PMC) on formed the Adviser and Secretary, construction of RNPP MOST as the Convener Project on RNPP Project Director App. Approved 02 May 2013 Financing for State Export Credit for Jan 2013: was Preparatory stage activities the financing between RF and PRB signed of Rooppur NPP project. preconstructio n phase Regulatory Inter-Agency Agreement (IAA) Feb 2012 MOST and Russian capacity on cooperation signed Regulatory Body. building Rooppur NPP Development Timeline

2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021

Preparatory Construction

Preparation Phase Construction Launch Activities Pre-Feasibility Study Site Resource Invest; basic infrastructure dev. FE, EIA, Site Engineering & Environ. Study

Basic & detailed design, PSAR, PSA

Site supporting infra. Dev.; HRD.; , Site Grading & Excavation

General Contract Project Development Project Construction of NPP Commissioning

Regulatory Framework Permits Operation Permits Preparation & Safety Analysis & Safety Reports

Legislative Development in light of International practices, IAEA recommendations

Baseline Radiological Data Gathering, Site safety related Investigations Site Permit/license

Detailed Engineering Design; PSAR, PSA

Construction License Development Final Safety Analysis Report (FSAR) for Operating License

Operator Training Programme & Regulatory & Programme Continuous Stakeholder Involvement, Public Information, Human Capital, Industrial & Technological Development

Proposed National Nuclear Power Programme Implementation Plan General Nuclear Communication Program

 Scientific Information Division: Under BAEC, this division is working for dissemination of information regarding Nuclear applications and Nuclear Power projects through  Publishing Booklets/ Brochures,  Press release for news media (local & International) etc.  Response to queries placed by phone/letter/email.  attending Science Fairs/Exhibition (focused on Students and Common People),

 TV Shows; Dialogue and Open discussion with News Media :  Officials from BAEC, NPP key personnel enjoys attending TV/Radio Shows regarding Nuclear Aspects.  Seminar and Round Table discussion with Print & Electronic Media also held often.

Interactions with Media at Site and National Forum

Recent round table discussion among BAEC officials and other national experts on Nuclear Power Programme Interactions with Media at Site and National Forum

International Seminar on Nuclear Power: A chance of successful economic and socio-political development held on 29-30 May, 2013 at Dhaka. Interactions with Media at Site and National Forum

Interaction between ROSATOM and students of the Nuclear Engineering department of Dhaka University Interactions with Media at Site and National Forum Public Awareness Program

 Reaching Students through TEXTbooks and Hands-on-Experience:  Initiative for addition of Facts about Nuclear Power Plant has been taken and expected to be included in upcoming revision Secondary/Higher Secondary Textbooks

Dialogues with the public, the people's representatives at various levels and the decision makers are being conducted and Round Table Discussion on NPP are being organized different media and professional bodies these activities establish the public acceptance level of the Project

A Round Table Discussion on N-power plant discussion organized by the Daily Star Newspaper 2009-05-10 A Meeting with local public and people's representatives in August 2010 BAEC also conducted a limited survey on public acceptance/awareness about nuclear power programme that clearly described the unique public acceptance level of the project Thank you for your kind attention

Engr. Md. Monirul Islam Member (Engineering),BAEC