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atw Vol. 62 (2017) | Issue 6 ı June 424 NEWS *) Net-based values (Czech and Swiss nuclear power plants gross-based) 1) Refueling 2) Inspection 3) Repair 4) Stretch-out-operation 5) Stretch-in-operation 6) Hereof traction supply 7) Incl. steam supply 8) New nominal capacity since January 2016 9) Data for the Leibstadt (CH) NPP will be published in a further issue of atw BWR: Boiling Water Reactor PWR: Pressurised Water Reactor Source: VGB Top Nuclear energy’s role in fighting climate change under threat (nei) Nuclear power is essential for addressing climate change, but significant changes are required in technology development and global governance in order to continue that vital role, according to a report released by the Global Nexus Initiative (GNI), a policy group that for the first time brought together experts from the nuclear industry and leading energy, climate change, and nuclear security experts and organizations. The GNI is a joint project of the Partnership for Global Security, a think tank with a long history of offering innovative solutions to global nuclear security challenges, and the Nuclear Energy Institute, the nuclear energy industry’s policy organization. Maria Korsnick, President and CEO of NEI, said: “America’s 99 nuclear reactors have a vital role to play when it comes to powering our economy, protecting the environment and supporting our nation’s influence around the world. GNI’s recommendations reflect a common interest in finding policy solutions to help keep our plants running, advance new designs and promote the role our nuclear suppliers play in generating jobs at home while strengthening America’s hand in global governance in the face of challenges abroad. We look forward to continuing our work with GNI on these important issues as we chart the future of our industry.” Kenneth Luongo, President of the Partnership for Global Security, said: “GNI has responded to the realities of the complex global environment where the linkages between critical issues including climate change, nuclear power and international security require new responses and innovative partnerships. Nuclear power has an important role to play in tackling climate change, but there are governance and geopolitical challenges that need to be addressed. The GNI report focuses attention on the nexus of these issues and provides an actionable agenda for progress that will benefit the global community.” Richard Meserve, former Chairman of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and a member of the GNI working group, said: “This report draws attention to nuclear power’s geopolitical dimension, which often is overlooked in the debate. The nuclear rules are shaped by the countries with the largest market share, and traditional leaders like the U.S. will soon be overtaken by China and Russia. There is a danger that the U.S. will lose the capacity to influence the global norms for safety, security and nonproliferation. There thus are national security issues at stake.” Armond Cohen, Executive Director of the Clean Air Task Force and a member of the GNI working group, said: “Nuclear energy has increasingly come forward as a climate change management tool as we realize how deep and fast carbon cuts need to happen. Nuclear can be part of a portfolio approach – along with renewables, carbon capture and sequestration and improvements in efficiency – that gives us multiple options to decarbonize the electricity sector and sustain economic growth. But developing nuclear energy at sufficient scale and speed will require both technical innovation and close cooperation among industry, international regulatory bodies, civil society, and public and private investors. I look forward to the GNI’s involvement in that process in the months ahead.” Recommendations The report, “Nuclear Power for the Next Generation: Addressing Energy, Climate and Security Challenges,” addresses critical issues around climate policy, nuclear technology and global security. Its principal recommendations are: • Nuclear power is necessary to address climate change. Operating Results December 2016 Plant name Country Nominal capacity Type gross [MW] net [MW] Operating time generator [h] Energy generated. gross [MWh] Month Year Since commissioning Time availability [%] Energy availability [%] *) Energy utilisation [%] *) Month Year Month Year Month Year OL1 Olkiluoto BWR FI 910 880 744 677 943 7 306 048 247 231 855 100.00 92.73 99.26 91.61 100.13 91.40 OL2 Olkiluoto BWR FI 910 880 641 583 590 7 565 721 237 817 140 86.12 95.42 85.09 94.46 86.20 94.65 KCB Borssele PWR NL 512 484 744 381 876 3 960 315 154 804 440 99.96 89.40 99.96 89.10 100.25 89.27 KKB 1 Beznau 1,2,7) PWR CH 380 365 0 0 0 124 746 087 0 0 0 0 0 0 KKB 2 Beznau 6,7) PWR CH 380 365 744 285 861 3 175 815 128 232 156 100.00 96.47 100.00 96.27 101.11 95.14 KKG Gösgen 7) PWR CH 1060 1010 744 795 765 8 668 128 296 610 635 100.00 93.72 99.98 93.33 100.90 93.10 KKM Mühleberg BWR CH 390 373 744 286 460 3 077 620 121 212 245 100.00 92.90 99.62 92.02 98.73 89.84 CNT-I Trillo PWR ES 1066 1003 744 791 255 8 552 866 230 493 717 100.00 92.38 100.00 92.24 99.41 90.85 Dukovany B1 PWR CZ 500 473 744 369 392 3 813 268 105 810 374 100.00 87.88 100.00 87.55 99.30 87.06 Dukovany B2 PWR CZ 500 473 0 0 2 521 816 101 322 628 0 59.04 0 58.69 0 57.58 Dukovany B3 PWR CZ 500 473 744 372 723 2 487 538 99 624 856 100.00 57.29 100.00 56.63 100.19 56.79 Dukovany B4 PWR CZ 500 473 744 371 674 3 131 703 100 528 151 100.00 73.08 100.00 72.35 99.91 71.50 Temelin B1 PWR CZ 1080 1030 156 155 902 6 111 759 97 628 159 20.97 66.67 20.97 66.52 19.40 64.60 Temelin B2 PWR CZ 1080 1030 744 812 954 6 037 562 93 864 322 100.00 63.25 99.94 62.74 101.17 63.82 Doel 1 PWR BE 454 433 744 338 530 3 169 852 - 100.00 80.57 99.89 79.64 100.04 79.26 Doel 2 PWR BE 454 433 744 342 566 3 207 325 - 100.00 80.33 99.99 79.90 100.70 79.85 Doel 3 PWR BE 1056 1006 580 598 227 7 689 354 - 77.87 83.03 74.76 82.40 75.72 82.46 Doel 4 PWR BE 1084 1033 744 811 914 9 270 685 - 100.00 98.92 100.00 98.03 100.23 96.78 Tihange 1 PWR BE 1009 962 0 0 3 005 326 - 0 34.45 0 33.85 0 33.98 Tihange 2 PWR BE 1055 1008 744 789 428 8 954 388 - 100.00 97.01 99.98 96.42 101.23 97.17 Tihange 3 PWR BE 1089 1038 744 809 473 8 226 519 - 100.00 86.78 99.99 86.19 99.83 85.94 News
atw Vol. 62 (2017) | Issue 6 ı June • Nuclear governance needs significant strengthening. • Evolving nuclear suppliers impact geopolitics. • Innovative nuclear policy requires “break the mold” partnerships. The full report and additional information can be found on the GNI website: www.globalnexusinitiative. org. A webcast of the media briefing also is available. | | www.nei.org, 8345 World OECD figure show slight decrease for nuclear share of net electricity production (nucnet) Net electricity production in the 35 Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) member countries grew by 0.9 % in 2016 compared to 2015 with nuclear’s share falling by 0.1% to 18.1 % figures released by the International Energy Agency show. Total OECD cumulative production of nuclear electricity in 2016 was 1,873.6 TWh, a decrease of 2.7 TWh. Europe was the only region which decreased its nuclear pro duction, by 19.6 TWh, or 2.4 %, to 790 TWh led by the continued phaseout of nuclear electricity in Germany as well as decreases in the Czech Republic and France caused by extended outages. There were also operational outages in Slovenia and Switzerland. There was a large increase of 9.5 % in renewable generation and a smaller, but still significant, increase of 2.2 % for hydro. Combustible fuels fell by 0.2 % and 0.1 %. Non-combustible renew ables accounted for 22.4 % of all generation compared to 21.6 % in 2015. | | www.oecd.org, 9345 Europe Foratom: EU Energy Proposals must take nuclear industry’s views into account (nucnet) Legislative proposals in the European Commission’s ‘Clean Energy for All Europeans’ package could ensure a coherent and optimal approach towards meeting energy and climate objectives, provided they take into account the views of the nuclear energy industry, Foratom, the Brusselsbased trade association for the industry in Europe, said in a position paper. The position paper said the goal of the EU to decarbonise the economy by more than 80% by 2050 cannot be achieved without nuclear power. The EC’s legislative proposals aim to improve the functioning of the energy market and make sure that all energy technologies compete on a level- playing field. | | www.foratom.org, 3845 UK Nuclear Industry Study – steps required to avoid Brexit Euratom cliff edge (nia) The Government needs to work closely with industry in order to bring about replacement arrangements for Euratom in a timely manner to avoid a cliff edge for the nuclear industry, is the main message from a new position paper, Exiting Euratom, published today by the UK Nuclear Industry Association (NIA). The paper, prepared by the NIA following detailed consultation and discussion with its members, sets out the priority areas for negotiations with the European Commission as the UK ceases to be a full member of the Euratom community alongside the process to leave the EU. The paper also sets out the steps the UK Government need to take to avoid serious disruption to normal nuclear business in the UK and across the European Union. The key steps for government include: • Agreeing a replacement Voluntary Offer Agreement with the IAEA for a new UK safeguards regime • Replacing the Nuclear Cooperation Agreements (NCA) with key nuclear markets; the Euratom Community, United States, Canada, Australia, Kazakhstan and South Korea • Clarifying the validation of the UK’s current bilateral Nuclear Co-operation Agreements with Japan and other nuclear states • Setting out the process for the movement of nuclear material, goods, people and services • Agreeing a new funding arrangement for the UK’s involvement in Fusion 4 Energy and wider European Union nuclear R&D programme • Maintaining confidence in the industry and securing crucial investment Addressing these priority areas will enable the nuclear sector to continue its work with other countries, both within and outside the continuing EU, as the UK ceases to be a member of the European Union. However, given the amount to be concluded within the next 22 months, there is a risk that new arrangements will not be in place. The NIA is urging the Government to begin these negotiations by seeking an agreement with the EU that existing arrangements will continue to apply until the process of agreeing new arrangements is concluded, and avoiding the cliff edge scenario that is not in the interests of the industry, consumers, the UK or the EU. Tom Greatrex, Chief Executive of the Nuclear Industry Association, said: “The UK civil nuclear industry is ready and willing to work with the Government as it begins the process of putting replacement arrangements for Euratom in place. The clock is ticking, and this is a priority of increasing urgency. “This new report demonstrates that without new arrangements in place by the time the UK leaves the Euratom community, there is scope for real and considerable disruption. The industry has not only set out the priority areas to be addressed, but also the steps we think the Government needs to take to address those issues. “Government Ministers have stated their desire to both work with industry and to ensure the same high standards will continue to apply as the UK leaves the EU – there is no disagreement on that principle. “The Government now need to get down to the work of putting such arrangements in place, including a prudent approach to ensuring there are transitional arrangements in place, to avoid a gap in regulation. That would not be in the interests of the EU, the UK or the industry globally.” The NIA has called for a joint industry and Government working group to be created to help develop a plan to preserve the essential benefits of Euratom membership. This was also a key recommendation by the House of Lords Science and Technology Committee in its report published earlier this week. | | www.niauk.org, 3856 Reactors Kansai Electric to begin restart process for Japan’s Takahama-3 and -4 (nucnet) Kansai Electric Power Company (Kepco) said it plans to begin the 425 NEWS News
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