Thailand’s Preparation for Starting a
Nuclear Power Program
Mr. Pricha Karasuddhi
Technical Advisor
Nuclear Power Program Development Office(NPPDO)
Ministry of Energy
Nuclear Power Program Kick-off
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The National Energy Policy Council (NEPC) approved Thailand’s
Power Development Plan 2007-2021 (PDP 2007) and the Thai
cabinet acknowledged and approved the PDP in June 2007.
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One major issue stipulated in the PDP 2007 is the designation of
nuclear power generation option to supply 2,000 MW of
electricity in 2020 and another 2,000 MW in 2021.
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To develop the preparatory work for Nuclear Power Program the
NEPC appointed the Nuclear Power Infrastructure Preparation
Committee (NPIPC)
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Nuclear Power Planning Approach of the NPIPC
1. Planning for Nuclear Power Infrastructure was carried out in
parallel with the planning for Nuclear Power Utility.
2. The study outcome was reported in the form of “Nuclear Power
Infrastructure Establishment Plan (NPIEP)”
3. The work approach, criteria, standards and procedures of the
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), as represented in a
number of reference documents, have been adopted to kick off
the Nuclear Power Program in Thailand. Being a member of
IAEA, Thailand has also requested technical assistance and
support from IAEA experts.
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Framework & Approach of the NPIEP
Implementation during 2008-2010
• On 30 October 2007, the Thai cabinet approved:
(1) The Preliminary Nuclear Power Infrastructure Establishment Plan
(NPIEP)
(2) The establishment of the Nuclear Power Program Development Office
(NPPDO) under the Ministry of Energy to coordinate the NPIEP
implementation
(3) The work plan and budget for NPPDO and the NPIEP implementation
during 2008-2010 (3 years), with an operating budget
• On 18 December 2007, the cabinet further approved:
(1) The Final Nuclear Power Infrastructure Establishment Plan (NPIEP)
(2) The appointment of the Nuclear Power Infrastructure Establishment
Coordination Committee (NPIECC)
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Framework & Approach of the NPIEP
Implementation during 2008-2010
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According to the final Nuclear Power Infrastructure
Establishment Plan (NPIEP), the project plan is divided into
phases as follows:
Phase 0.1
2007
Preliminary Preparation
(Prepare for Detailed Study)
Phase 1
2008-2010
Pre-project Activities
Phase 2
2011-2013
Program Implementation
Phase 3
2014-2019
NPP Construction
Phase 4
2020-2021
Start NPP Operation
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Framework & Approach of the NPIEP
Implementation during 2008-2010
• Phase 1: Pre-Project Activity Phase – 3 years (2008-2010),
with the following activities to be implemented:
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approve the NPIEP
set up NPPDO
start infrastructure work to accommodate the NPP
survey potential sites for NPP construction
complete the NPP feasibility study
carry out public communication to create knowledge,
understanding & public participation
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Organization Chart
Prime Minister
Ministry of Science
and Technology
Thai Atomic Energy
Commission
Office of Atomic for Peace
OAP
Thailand Institute of Nuclear Technology
TINT
Ministry of Energy
National Energy
Policy Committee
Office of Energy Planning
EPPO
Nuclear Power Infrastructure
Preparation Committee
NPIPC
Nuclear Power Program
Development Office
NPPDO
Electrical Generation Authority of Thailand
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EGAT
Infrastructure of regulatory system
THAI Atomic Energy Commission
16 Sub-Committees
Office of Atoms for Peace
Bureau of Nuclear Safety Regulation
Medical Application
Bureau of Radiation Safety Regulation
Agricultural Application
Bureau of Atomic Energy Administration
Industrial Application
Bureau of Technical Support for Safety Regulation
Licensing of Radioisotopes and Nuclear Materials
Nuclear Law
Reactor Safety (RSSC) – TRR 1/1
Etc.
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National Energy Policy Council (NEPC)
Cooperation Committee for Nuclear
Power Infrastructure Establishment
Ministry of Energy
Nuclear Power Program Development Office (NPPDO)
Total
20
-Experts
5
-Supporting staff 15
Director
5 Subcommittees
Assistant Director
Experts
Nuclear Power
Infrastructure
Cooperation
Division
Nuclear Power
Utility Planning
Cooperation
Division
Public
Communication
And Acceptance
Division
Central
Management
Division
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Implementation: Appointment of 5 Subcommittees
The following 5 sub-committees have been appointed to assist the
NPIECC with the coordination of NPIEP implementation:
1. Sub-committee on Legal System, Regulatory System and
International Protocols
2. Sub-committee on Nuclear Power Utility Planning Coordination
3. Sub-committee on Industrial and Commercial Infrastructure,
Technology Development and Transfer, and Human Resources
Development
4. Sub-committee on Nuclear Safety and Environmental Issues
5. Sub-committee on Public Information and Public Acceptance
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Proposed NPPDO Organization Structure
Nuclear Power Administration Development Coordination Division
 NNP Policy Development Coordination Group
 NNP Administrative System Development Group
NEPC
 NNP Legal System Development Group
 NNP Regulatory System Development Group
NPIECC
 International Protocols & Communications Development Group
Nuclear Power Infrastructure Development Coordination Division
 Utility Development Coordination Group
Ministry of Energy
 Industrial Infrastructure Development Group
 Technology Transfer & Development Group
 HRD Planning & Development Group
 Safety, Safeguards & Environment Group
NPPDO Director
NPPDO Deputy Director
Public Information and Acceptance Division
 Media Preparation and Procurement Section
 Media Promotion and Dissemination Section
 Technical Section
 Administrative Section
Administrative Services Division
 Finance Section
 Personnel Section
 Library & Data
 Office Facilities & Services
 Office Communications
- International
- Domestic
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NPPDO Work Program
NNP: National Nuclear Power
I. NATIONAL NUCLEAR POWER POLICY
A. National Nuclear Power Policy Package
A1. NNP Policy 1: NNP Size and Timeframe Policy
A2. NNP Policy 2: Nuclear Technology Localization Policy
A3. NNP Policy 3: National Nuclear Safety, Security and
Safeguards Policy
II. NATIONAL NUCLEAR POWER PROGRAM
B. NNP Utility Development Program (Coordination)
B1. NNP Feasibility Studies (Coordination)
B2. NNP Utility Establishment Plan (Coordination)
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NPPDO Work Program
C. NNP Infrastructure Development Program
C1. NNP National Nuclear Administration System Development Program
C1.1 National Nuclear Administrative Structure
C1.2 NNP Legal System
C1.3 NNP Regulatory System
C1.4 NNP International Protocols / Communications
C2. NNP Industrial Infrastructure and Technology Development Program
C2.1 Nuclear Technology Localization Policy Goals and Strategy
C2.2 NNP Industrial Infrastructure Scope and Strategy
C2.3 NNP Initial Technology Transfer Strategy
C2.4 NNP Long Term Technology Development Plan
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NPPDO Work Program
C3. NNP Human Resources Development Program
C3.1 HRD Plan for NNP Utility (Short Term / Long Term)
C3.2 HRD Plan for NNP Regulatory System (Short Term / Long Term)
C3.3 HRD Plan for NNP Industrial Infrastructure (Long Term)
C3.4 HRD Plan for NNP Technology Transfer (Short Term)
C3.5 HRD Plan for NNP Technology Development (Long Term)
C4. Nuclear Safety, Security, Safeguards and Environmental Issues
C4.1 Roles of Nuclear Regulatory Body (NRB)
C4.2 Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR)
C4.3 Preparation and Evaluation of Safety Analysis Report (SAR)
C4.4 State System of Accountancy for and Control of Nuclear Material
(SSAC)
C4.5 Nuclear Safeguards Issues
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NPPDO Work Program
D. NNP Public Information and Acceptance Program
D1. NNP Public Information Program
D2. NNP National Participation and Public Acceptance Program
III. NATIONAL NUCLEAR POWER READINESS
E. National Nuclear Power Readiness Indication Package
E1. NNP Policy Readiness
E1.1 NNP Size and Timeframe Policy
E1.2 Nuclear Technology Localization Policy
E1.3 Nuclear Safety, Security and Safeguards Policy
E2. NNP Utility Readiness
E2.1 NNP Utility Feasibility Studies
E2.2 NNP Utility Establishment Plan
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NPPDO Work Program
E3. NNP Infrastructure Readiness
E3.1 NNP National Administration, Legal and Regulation Systems
E3.2 NNP Industrial Infrastructure and Technology Development Plan
E3.3 Nuclear Safety, Safeguards and Environmental Issues
E3.4 NNP Manpower Readiness and HRD Plan
E4. NNP Public Acceptance Readiness
E4.1 NNP Public Information Program
E4.2 NNP Public Acceptance Indicators
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NPPDO Work Program
(NNP : National Nuclear Power)
National Nuclear Power Program (NNP Program)
Program C. NNP Infrastructure Development Program
C1 NNP National Nuclear Administration System Development Program
: National Admin, Legal, Regulatory, International
C2 NNP Industrial Infrastructure and Technology Development Program
: Industrial Infrastructure, Technology Localization, Tech Transfer
C3 NNP Human Resources Development Program
: for Utility, Regulatory, Industrial, Technology Development
C4 Nuclear Safety, Security, Safeguards and Environmental Issues
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NPPDO Work Program
I.
NATIONAL NUCLEAR POWER POLICY (NNP Policy)
Program A. National Nuclear Power Policy Package
II.
NATIONAL NUCLEAR POWER PROGRAM (NNP Program)
Program B. NNP Utility Development Program (Co-ordination)
Program C. NNP Infrastructure Development Program
Program D. NNP Public Information and Acceptance Program
III.
NATIONAL NUCLEAR POWER READINESS (NNP Readiness)
Program E. NNP Readiness Indication Package
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