TM/WS 9-12 February 2010 1

Group: Nuclear Infrastructure Development

Break-out Session

1. EXPERIENCES

1. Have tried to avoid contact with vendors since this could be looked as if we already had a decision taken (public opinion problems).

2. Don’t want to have the pressure from one particular country (or technology) at this stage.

TM/WS 9-12 February 2010 2

Group: Nuclear Infrastructure Development

Break-out Session

2. LESSONS LEARNED

1. If there is no serious and well developed program, vendors will not be interested in selling.

2. Vendors are very careful in not getting engaged in processes that are at a very early stage.

3. At very early stages relations through the IAEA may be a good approach.

TM/WS 9-12 February 2010 3

Group: Nuclear Infrastructure Development

Break-out Session

3.DIFFICULTIES/CHALANGES

1. Public acceptance of NPP (safety and spent fuel) is a problem.

2. The information publicly available is not sufficient, but approaching to vendors may be seen as a commitment.

3. On the other hand vendors are getting selective and looking at what extend countries have a full commitment with the program, since resources are limited.

4. There are supply chain problems and delivery time could be very long.

5. For newcomers, competing with big countries re-starting their programs may be difficult, particularly for very small countries.

TM/WS 9-12 February 2010 4

Group: Nuclear Infrastructure Development

Break-out Session

4.RECOMMENDATIONS

1. Need to have very early on programs in place for educating public about nuclear.

2. Countries need to realistically asses weather they do need nuclear or not before start thinking about technology.

3. Considerations about the long term national strategy regarding NPP has to be considered when selecting the technology.

4. If is clear that a country has a well developed program and a serious order is coming, vendors could develop more capacity.

5. Openness and transparency in the process (from both sides) is required, so vendors and countries know what is happening on the other side so can act according to it.

6. IAEA is a very good source of information at early stages.