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Jordan Atomic Energy Commission

Jordan’s Nuclear Power Programme

Kamal J. ArajVice Chairman



Jordan Country Profile

- Total Area: 89 213 sq. Km

- Sea Port: Aqaba

- Coastline: 26 Km

- Population: 5.96 million

31% (15- 29) 38% (below 15)

- Climate: Mediterranean & Arid Desert

- GDP: $21.5 billion

- Per Capita: $3,554

- Annual GDP Growth: 7% (2000-2009)


Resources Challenges Growing energy demand Increasing energy costs Lack of conventional energy resources Increasing dependence on imported fuel Scarcity of water resources Degradation of environmental conditions due to

increasing consumption of fossil fuel resources


Jordan Energy Options Options are limited:

– Natural Gas is a short term option and cannot be reliedon for mid or longer term.

– Renewable Technologies are mainly high cost, limitedutilization, and cannot be base load.

– Oil Shale, a limited medium term, reserved for specialuses.


Energy Mix - 2009


Water Situation in Jordan

• Demand exceeds resources by more than 30%• To balance demand by 2020, many projects are needed, among which desalination of brackish and sea water


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Pre-Feasibility Study Performed using MESSAGE : an IAEA tool for assessment,

planning and analysis, specifically design for complex energy system analysis.

A dynamic, bottom-up, multi-year, linear and mixed-integer optimization model.

A typical objective for using MESSAGE include identifying least cost energy supply strategies.


Pre-Feasibility Findings

Nuclear is a viable and competitive option, and it has been selected for future development.

The choice of Nuclear is supported by an optimization process in all the scenarios where it is introduced as an option.

Scenarios with nuclear require higher investment costs, but total generation costs of the system are lower.


NPP Project Background and BenefitsProject Background

Increase energy independence, Provide electricity to the country at a reasonable price, Ensure additional income and balancing loads by

exporting electricity to the neighboring countries (Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Syria and Palestine),

Utilize/ Leverage domestic uranium reserves, Provide opportunity to develop nuclear capabilities,

including participation in project development, design, construction, and plant operation,

Multiplicative effect on local economy via infrastructure upgrades, job creation, provision of services, and education of workforce,

Reduce CO2 emissions, by switching to minimum CO2-intensive electricity production

Support major infrastructure projects, such as Red Sea – Dead Sea Canal project

99% of Jordan’s electricity is generated from either oil or gas, which is in turn 96% imported

6800 MW of new power generating capacity needed to satisfy the demand by 2030

Decision has been reached to build a new Nuclear Power Plant

Project Benefits


The Nuclear Law was modified in 2007 to allow the creation of two independent commissions: Jordan Atomic Energy Commission (JAEC) and Jordan Nuclear Regulatory Commission (JNRC)

Reorganization of the Nuclear Authorities

JNEC

JNRC JAEC


Challenges Several challenges need to be addressed in order to

develop Jordan’s nuclear energy programme:

1. Political environment2. Exploitation of Uranium 3. Human resources development 4. Choice of reactor technologies and implementation5. Funding6. Fuel cycle and waste management


Five Measures1. Generation. Policy : privatized but with Gov. equity (PPP

model). International nuclear operator with safe record + investment for the plant

2. Uranium Exploitation. Policy : maximize sovereignty while creating value from resource. Avoid concessions

3. Fuel Cycle: Negotiate assurances for fuel services including waste disposal

4. Getting Country Ready:1. Investment for all studies2. Investment in training and HR3. Investment in infrastructure

5. Funding : Investigate creative financing methods that minimize central Gov. resources


International Cooperation Engaged the following countries and explored with them solutions to Jordan’s

challenges : USA Canada France Russia China UK South Korea Romania Argentina Spain Japan

Signed NCA with France, China, South Korea ,Canada , Russia , UK, Argentina, Spain, Japan, Romania, Italy, and Turkey

Ongoing negotiations with USA, and Czech Rep.


Current Activities

Research Reactor Sub-CriticalAssembly

Uranium Exploration,

Extraction& Exploitation

Pre-ConstructionConsulting Services

for the JordanianNPP Project

Jordan’s Nuclear Projects


Uranium Deposits in Jordan

Jordan is endowed with significant Uranium resources

There are many indications for deposits but much is still unexplored

Only Central Jordan has been somewhat explored with estimates of nearly 70,000 metric tons


Areas of Uranium Deposits


Main Scope September 30th 2008

– Exploration Agreement on “Central Jordan”– 2 shareholding companies created

Nabatean Energy – JV JAEC (51%) & AREVA (49%) Jordanian French Uranium Mining Co

– JV AREVA NC (50%) & JERI (50%)

January 14th 2009 Effective Date

Milestones– T+6 « Relinquishment of»Zone C (14/07/2009)– T+18 Go to BFS (14/07/2010)– T+36 End of Feasibility (14/01/2012)

February 21st 2010 Mining Agreement signed with Areva


Mapping

Digitalized 1:50 000 Central Jordan map Fertile Zone area mapped by JFUMC

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Trench Program in the FZ Understand and evaluate the continuity of

Uranium mineralization 29 trenches (2660 m) 681 samples collected & analyzed at JAEC’s

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1. Logging laboratory trailers 2. Geophysical borehole logging probes3. Cables and winches4. Tripods5. Computers6. Logging software

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JAR has been equipped with special logging laboratory that was designed for JAR Central Jordan Uranium licensed area:

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Drilling Work

1. Drilling

2. Logging

3. Sample description


Human Resource Development Approach

Education and training are key factors for the success and sustainability of the NPP programme

The HRD will be carried out:

1. Educational System 2. Professional Training

Both in-country and abroad opportunities will be explored


Education Jordan University of Science and Technology - established a

nuclear engineering dept. to graduate future reactor operators holding B.Sc. degrees in nuclear engineering

JU, YU, BAU have started M.Sc. programs in nuclear physics & students are trained on the Van de Graaf & SESAME

A subcritical assembly is under procurement from China for JUST

Research Reactor (RR) procurement will benefit training of nuclear engineers & operators and other technicians


The Planned Educational Programme Partnerships with foreign Universities Overseas scholarships Utilising international programmes e.g. ENEN’s ‘EMSNE’

(European Master of Science in Nuclear Engineering) World Nuclear University (WNU) International visiting professors/lecturers Using experienced/retired experts for education, training

and coaching/mentoring


The Planned Educational Programme (2) Design , implementation or upgrading of master degrees in

nuclear engineering and management in Jordan universities.

A Centre of Excellence is under establishment with the support of France to supply needed professionals, managers and engineers for the nuclear programme and other mega projects. (MoU signed on Feb. 21, 2010 during a visit to Jordan by French Prime Minister, Francois Fillon )


Training Programme

Fundamental : Provide new staff with basic knowledge of NPP (Nuclear Theory, General Plant System, etc.)

Practical: Provide essential and practical knowledge to improve existing and new staff’s expertise (Operation, Mechanical, Electrical, I&C, Core & Fuel, Safety, etc.)

Advanced: Provide advanced specialized training Project Management Regulatory


Nuclear Research Reactor The research and test reactor would serve as an integral

part of the nuclear technology infrastructure

It will become the focal point for a Nuclear Science and Technology Center (NSTC)

Play the primary role in educating and training the upcoming generations of nuclear engineers and scientists

Provide irradiation services in support of the Jordanian industrial, agricultural and health/medical infrastructure


RFP, issued January 15th 2009 4 International Bids received

Russia, ATOMSTROYEXPORT China, ZHONGYUAN Co (CNNC) Korea, KAERI / Daewoo Argentina, INVAP

2009 K/D selected as the Preferred Bidder March 31, 2010 Contract is Signed 2015 :JRTR Start Operation

Research Reactor


5 MW upgradeable to 10 MW Open Pool, water cooled and moderated Maximum Flux 1.45×1014 MTR plate type fuel 18FA Core U3Si2 in Aluminum matrix; 19.75% Reflector is Beryllium & Graphite Average Discharge Burn up 66% Cycle Length 50 days 1 FA

JRTR

JRTR Nuclear Specifications


13 High Flux Holes in Be Region Cold Neutron Source 4 Beams 3 NAA 3 NTD Thermal Column Many Vertical Irradiation Holes

JRTR NAA Facilities


General Criteria for Selection of NPP Reactor

Safety and reliability (Generation III) Simplicity, standardization & modularization Waste considerations Diversion-Resistance Cost considerations Fuel cycle considerations Desalination compatibility Cooling water requirements Potential spin-off industry Size 700-1200 MWe


Evolutionary Water Cooled Reactor DesignsEvolutionary LWRs 1380 MWe ABWR (Toshiba); 1360 or 1500 MWe ABWR (GE-Hitachi); 1700 MWe ABWR-II (Japanese utilities; GE-Hitachi or Toshiba); 1540 MWe APWR & 1700 MWe APWR+ (Mitsubishi) 600 MWe AP-600; 1100 MWe AP-1000; and 335 MWe IRIS

(Westinghouse) 1550 MWe ESBWR (GE-Hitachi) 1545 MWe EPR and 1250 MWe SWR-1000 (Areva) 1100 MWe ATMEA1 (Areva & Mitsubishi) 1000 MWe APR and 1400 MWe APR (KHNP) 1000 MWe CPR (CGNPC); 650 MWe CNP (CNNC) and 600 MWe AC-

600 (NPIC) 1000 MWe WWER-1000 /1200 (V-392); WWER-1500; and WWER-640

(V-407) (AtomEnergoProm)


Evolutionary Water Cooled Reactor Designs(2)

Evolutionary HWRs

700 MWe Enhanced CANDU-6 (AECL) 1000 MWe Advanced CANDU (ACR) (AECL) 540 MWe & 700 MWe HWR (NPCIL) 700 MWe AHWR (BARC)


Pre-Construction Consulting Services

WorleyParsons was selected Nov. 15, 2009 as Consultant with scope:

Feasibility and Financial Assessment Vendor-Technology/Investor Assessment Preparation of Utility Structure Support to JNRC for Siting Assessment


Approach to Selection

Jordan Rqts Jordan needs a safe & licensable technology, but

also a strong partner that will address challenges:- Equity, financing , leadership, and management- Safe operating capability- Maximize economic value for Jordan- Assist in HRD.


Competitive Dialogue Goals

Fair (equal treatment) Transparent Yield sound technical and safe design, acceptable

financial & commercial conditions, and competitive pricing for the project

Yield a solution that supports a new NPP in Jordan producing power in 2018/2019 timeframe


In 2009, JAEC received expressions of interest from four reactor technology vendors

On January 26, 2010, JAEC issued a questionnaire to each of the interested technology vendors requesting technical and preliminary financial information

On March 21, 2010, JAEC received vendors responses offering JAEC seven different plant technologies

JACE and the NPP Pre-Construction Consultant (WP) conducted two independent assessment of the submitted vendors responses to select the top three technologies suitable for Jordan

Technology Assessment -Background


Technology Assessment – Background (2)

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


The technical questions were focused on the following :

General Vendors information Reactor Technology Design Operation and Maintenance Construction Method and Schedule Reactor Performance Safety of the Reactor Design Fuel cycle, Waste management and Non-proliferation International Licensing and operating Experience Vendor Long Term Commitment

Evaluation Methodology


Technical Evaluation ResultsBased solely on the vendors responses to the technology assessment questions, the selected top three nuclear reactor technologies were ( not in any order):

EC6, AES-92, ATMEA1


ATMEA1 1100 MWe, 3 loop plant Combines AREVA & Mitsubishi

PWR technology Relies on active safety systems

& includes core catcher Design targets:

- 60 yr life- 92% availability- 12 to 24 month cycle;0-100%

MOX


Enhanced CANDU-6 AECL 740 MWe Natural uranium 60 yr design life Continuous refueling Combination of active and passive

safety systems 30 CANDU operating in the world 18 Canada (+2 refurbishing, +5

decommissioned) 4 South Korea 2 China 2 India (+13 Indian-HWR in use, +3

Indian-HWR under construction) 1 Argentina 2 Romania (+3 under construction) 1 Pakistan


VVER-1000 (AEP) The state-owned AtomEnergoProm

(AEP), and its affiliates (including AtomStroyExport (ASE) et.al) is responsible for nuclear industry activities, including NPP construction

Advanced designs based on experience of 23 operating WWER-440s & 27 operating WWER-1000 units

Present WWER-1000 construction projects

– Kudankulam, India (2 units)– Belene, Bulgaria (2 units)– Bushehr, Iran (1 unit)

Tianwan – first NPP with corium catcher – Commercial operation: Unit-1:

5.2007; Unit-2: 8.2007

Kudankulam-1 & 2 – Commercial operation: Unit-1:

9.2010; Unit-2: 3.2011– Core catcher and passive SG

secondary side heat removal to atmosphere


Site SelectionPreliminary regional analysis was carried out for identification of potential sites for NPP, followed by screening of these sites and selecting candidate sites. The analysis was based on the following IAEA criteria:

The suitability of the site for heavy construction:A. The topography, morphology, and ground stability.B. The geology, structural geology, and soil mechanics.C. The seismology of the area.

The possible impact of human induced events on safety of the NPP.


Site Selection (2) The availability of water for steam generation, cooling,

and other uses.

The distance from the electrical transmission network.

The possible impact on public health and environment under normal operation and in case of accident.

The economical feasibility of the site.


Aqaba Region: can use the sea water for cooling but require high seismic design.

Wadi Araba: can use the proposed Red Sea-Dead Sea canal's water for cooling but gravel in area of high seismic activity.

Khirbeh Al Samra :can use the treated waste water.

Wadi Bin Hammad: can use the brackish groundwater but uncertainty about the availability of sufficient groundwater.

Siting Considerations


Seismic Considerations

Preliminary results show that the seismic design criteria (SSE) for potential Jordanian sites could be divided into three possible tiers:

- Low site seismicity < 0.3g (or within standard design)- Intermediate site seismicity > 0.3 – 0.4g- High site seismicity 0.4 - 0.6g


Regional Scale for Geosciences


Majdal Site


Cooling Methods Comparison


Final Phase a. Explore unresolved technical questions and issues that were not

resolved during previous phases and finalize ranking;

b. Develop more detailed financial analysis to accommodate the expectation of more precise capital cost, schedule and investment cost information;

– Develop a scheme to obtain EPC cost, target price and pricing mechanism as a way of: Clearly defining the differentiators between candidates, Controlling, to the extent possible, any cost escalation during the

subsequent negotiation process with the leading candidate, and Providing a sound basis for selection according to an objective

process


Final Phase (2)c. Establish a 1-2-3 ranking of candidates, with the expectation of initiating

negotiations with the leading candidate.

d. Rank equity/operator potential partners


Final Phase PlanJAEC prepared a number of tender documents to be completed by the Technology Suppliers

Site B related envelope data Technical requirements Licensing process Codes & standards Commercial T&Cs DOR


Final Phase Plan (2) Request for proposal documents

– Commercial (pricing, pricing mechanism, payment and invoicing…)– Contractual (T&C’s of the EPC contract)– Organization and project management– Scope of work and DOR– Technical (reference plant, technical configuration, proposed cooling

chain, technical description of NI, TI, BOP, codes and standards, typical PSAR, site plot plan)

JAEC will assess the Suppliers based on the evaluation matrix developed for Phase 1 taking into account all the selection criteria of the previous phase plus new ones


Key Technical RequirementsSafety:

– A design able to sustain the Jordan seismic specificities – A design able to withstand a large commercial air plane crash– A plant design which minimizes to the exclusion zone size– A modern digital I&C technology

Fuel supply security & Waste management:– An efficient non-proliferating waste management process– A nuclear fuel procurement on the competitive open market

Operation & efficiency:– Highest efficiency & availability factors– A plant design minimizing fresh water consumption – A vendor long term sustainability


Overall Evaluation Process1. What are the deliverables to ensure the country is ready? What are

the impacts on job creation and technology transfer?

2. What is the wealth creation to Jordan from Uranium assets?

3. How does the proposal address fuel cycle, including fuel security, costs and waste management?

4. How does the proposed generation technology meet our selection criteria for the reactor? What is the safety record of the operator?

5. What is the approach to resolve Jordan’s financial constraints?

NPP ScheduleRev April.2011

2010 2011 2012 2013

Send Bid Documents to Technology Suppliers

Send Bid Documents to Operator/Investors

Issue draft Bankable Feasibility Study (BFS)

Rank Technology Suppliers

Rank Investor/Operators

Select the Preferred Technology Supplier and Investor/Operators Team (Preferred Bidder)

Exclusive negotiation with the Preferred BidderOr start Early Work Agreement

Sign MoU with Preferred Operator/Investors

EPC contract signature

JNRC Review of Application for Site Permit

Secure financing

Project Company established

Dec.27

Oct.Contract Signature

Jun.Jan. Site Permit Issued

Jan.15

June

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NPP Construction & Operation

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JNRC Review of Construction License Application

Construction License Issued (first concrete)

Unit 1 Commercial Operation Date (COD)

Unit 2 COD

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October


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