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Session 1: Keynote

0845

Nuclear Power Asia 2012 chairman’s opening remarks
Dr. Vincent Nkong-Njock, Senior Nuclear Specialist, International Atomic Energy Agency, Austria

0900

Overview of Fukushima nuclear accident and lessons learnt 
Kimitoshi Yahagi, General Manager of Nuclear Power & Plant Siting Adinistrative Department
Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO), Japan

0930

Keynote Energy Thought Leaders Roundtable

This session will feature an honest and in-depth discussion on the nuclear power programmes, strategies and plans moving forward for emerging countries in this region. What challenges are they facing? What assistance do require? How to development and implement a public communication program? How to make a national decision on the introduction of the Nuclear Power? Capacity building for the future NPP Owner/Operator, including experiences and good practices.
Common technology issues for nuclear power newcomers. Challenges in developing nuclear power infrastructure and new approach to address such challenges (e.g. financing, human resources)

Moderator:

Steve Kidd, Deputy Director General, World Nuclear Association, United Kingdom
Panelists:

Dr. Zamzam Jaafar, CEO
Malaysia Nuclear Power Corporation, Malaysia

 

Dr. Hoang Anh Tuan, Executive Director General
Vietnam Atomic Energy Agency, Vietnam

Phan Minh Tuan, Deputy Director
Ninh Thuan NPP Project Management Board - EVN, Vietnam

Pricha Karasuddhi, Technical Advisor, Nuclear Power Program Development Office, Ministry of Energy, Thailand

Froilan Tampinco, President    
National Power Corporation, Philippines

Adi Wardojo, Deputy Chairman for Development of Nuclear Technology and Energy          
National Nuclear Energy Agency, Indonesia

Ida Nuryatin Finhari, Head of Cooperation, New and Renewable Energy
Directorate General of New Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation, Indonesia

Supapol Ratanakorn, Assistant Director of Nuclear Engineering Division
Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand, Thailand

 

1030

Morning coffee break


Session 2: Technology

1055

Chairperson’s opening remarks
Paul Murphy, Senior Attorney, Global Project Finance Group, Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy LLP, USA

1100

Evolution of nuclear plant designs and technology selection

  • Evolution of plant designs in different countries and the role played by different events on the evolution of plant designs
  • Technical, social and political issues that impact the selection of technologies

Atam Rao, Principal Consultant Global Nuclear, Altran, United Kingdom

1120

Implementation of advanced nuclear power plant safety

  • Safety assessment for leading-edge nuclear power plant
  • Evaluation for the enhancement of plant safety for future plant design
  • Sharing the valuable perceptions how to evaluate and incorporate lessons learned from Fukushima

Kumiaki Moriya, Corporate Chief Engineer, Hitachi-GE Nuclear Energy, Japan

 1140 Nuclear power and G-III technology development in China
Zhang Qinghua, Deputy Director-General, CNNC Nuclear Power Business China National Nuclear Corporation, China

1200

Technology Leaders Roundtable
This session will feature an open discussion on the technology companies’ status, strategies and plans moving forward for the industry.

Discussion items include:

  • Latest development of advanced reactors in market
  • The prospects for small and medium-sized nuclear power reactors
  • Technology transfer
  • Prospect of fusion technology in next decades
  • Reactor design - the new safety assessment criteria; how much have things changed?
  • The impact of Fukushima on the NSSS market:  Are we only left with Gen III/III+ designs going forward?

Moderator:
George Borovas, Head of International Nuclear Projects, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, United Kingdom
Panelists
Zhang Qinghua, Deputy Director-General, CNNC Nuclear Power Business China National Nuclear Corporation, China
Dr. Kim Yu, Vice President, Asia Region NPP Sales, GE-Hitachi Nuclear Energy International, Taiwan
Jack Allen, President (Asia), Westinghouse, USA
Remy Autebert, Senior ExecutiveVice-President Asia, Areva, France
Cui Shaozhang, Vice President, Huaneng Nuclear Power Development, China

1300

Lunch


Session 3: Human Capital & Industrial Development

1415

Chairperson’s opening remarks
Dr. Nor Azlan Mostafa, Head (Nuclear Energy Unit), Tenaga Nasional Berhad, Malaysia

1420

Effective models for the integration of the global nuclear supply to a country's local supply chain
Amir Shahkarami, Senior Vice-President, Exelon Generation & CEO, Exelon Nuclear partners, USA

1445

A review of issues to consider in assisting and preparing local companies  to enter into the local and global nuclear supply chain
Sheriffah Noor Khamseah Al-Idid, Nuclear Power Division, Malaysian Nuclear Agency, Malaysia

1510

Challenges of personnel training for new nuclear power plants

  • Current training programs for the building of nuclear power plants and the operation of the nuclear units
  • How to institute a training program more applicable to nuclear industry and better suits power plant needs
  • How to make the curriculum and training programs offered in colleges and institutions more practical is essential for the basic training

Jimmy Wang, Deputy General Manager, China Nuclear Power Engineering Company, China

 1535


Best practice in education and training for the nuclear power industry
Dr. Claude Guet, Director for International Affairs
International Institute of Nuclear Energy (I2EN), France

1600

Afternoon coffee break


Session 4: Legal Framework & Licensing

1415

Chairperson’s opening remarks
Donald Hoffman, President & CEO, Excel Services Corporation, USA

1420

The impact of Fukushima on how we think about nuclear liability:  Has the Japanese Government's actions forced us to rethink nuclear liability models?
Paul Murphy, Senior Attorney, Global Project Finance Group, Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy LLP, USA

1440

Feasibility and bankability studies
Peter Hall, Partner, Norton Rose, United Kingdom

1500

Reactor design evaluation and licensing in the UK - the Generic Design Assessment: an internationally unique process
Kevin Allars, Director New Nuclear Build GDA, Office of Nuclear Regulation, United Kingdom

1520

Establishing a national infrastructure for nuclear power: Key issues
Bojan Tomic, Principal Consultant, ENCO, Austria

 1540 Key to success of NPP construction: Lessons learnt from current experience
Takashi Shoji, Director, World Association of Nuclear Operators, UK

1600

Afternoon coffee break


Session 5: Knowledge Sharing Session I

1630

Delegates will have the opportunity to discuss in-depth specific themes in their interest field at one of the tables. Each table will be hosted by a specialist in the field who will allow the delegates to:

  • Identify the challenges participants face
  • Share experiences with experts in the field
  • Evaluate possible solutions
  • Formulate recommendations, needs and future action plans

Table topics include:

Table 1: Sustaining operational excellence with the highest safety, reliability, and efficiency
Hosted by: Exelon Generation & Exelon Nuclear Partners

Table 2: Understanding the role and importance of power plant simulation for new build
Hosted by: L-3 MAPPS

Table 3: ABWR and ESBWR safety and reliability in construction and operation
Hosted by: GE-Hitachi Nuclear Energy International

Table 4: Linking the nuclear industry: a global industry needs a global and shared pool of human resources, how can we accomplish that?
Hosted by: CH2M Hill

1730

Networking reception (sponsored by CNNC)

 

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