6–10 May 2024 | Jeju Island, Republic of Korea
The INPRO Dialogue Forums offer a platform for technology holders, technology users and other stakeholders to share information, perspectives and knowledge on issues related to sustainable nuclear energy development. The Dialogue Forums focus not only on technology, but also institutional aspects, such as market resources, effects of regulation, public acceptance and contribution to sustainable development.
Recently small modular reactors (SMRs) gained considerable attention and investments due to their compact size, enhanced safety features, scalability, and manufacturing strategies that could provide flexibility and be cost-effective to meet growing energy demands. SMRs when integrated with renewable energy sources can support electrical grid stability, and States’ greenhouse gas emissions goals and energy security. For embarking countries, SMRs provide reliable clean energy, reduce reliance on fossil fuels, and promote economic growth. Meeting the socio-economic potential of SMR deployment will require collaboration among Member States, including both established and embarking countries.
The objectives of this INPRO Dialogue Forum are to:
- Facilitate the rapid development and deployment of SMRs by promoting the exchange of knowledge, experiences, and best practices among key stakeholders, including governments, industry experts, academia, and international organizations
- Promote sharing of research and development efforts aimed at advancing SMR technologies in safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness
- Discuss common safety standards, licensing procedures, and guidelines to streamline the regulatory framework and infrastructure to support a consistent approach to SMR deployment across different regions;
- Promote public awareness and engagement in terms of communication strategies for informing the public about the benefits, safety measures, proliferation resistance and environmental considerations associated with deployment of SMRs;
- Analyse the specific requirements and needs of SMR vendors and Member States in using the INPRO methodology to support the sustainable deployment of SMRs; and
- Develop recommendations for the IAEA Secretariat and the Member States in efficiently developing and effectively deploying SMRs.
Working Documents
Presentations
Day 1, Monday, 6 May 2024, International Convention Centre Jeju
INTRO Session (Chaired by Mr SEO)
Member States Session I (Chaired by Mr SETIADIPURA)
- Opening Remarks
Mr Topan SETIADIPURA, National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Indonesia
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Bangladesh
Mr Mohammad KHALAQUZZAMAN, Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission (BAEC)
- Malaysia
Ms Julia ABDULKARIM, Malaysian Nuclear Agency
- Thailand
Mr Kampanart SILVA, National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA)
- Viet Nam
Mr Nhu Viet Ha PHAM, VINATOM
Member States Session II (Chaired by Mr ARENAZA)
- Opening Remarks
Mr Ignacio De ARENAZA, National Atomic Energy Commission (CNEA), Argentina
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Azerbaijan
Mr Ramin PASHAYEV, State Agency on Nuclear and Radiological Activity Regulations (NRAR)
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Slovakia
Mr Boris CINTULA, Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava
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Spain
Mr Federico PUENTE-ESPEL, Prodigy Clean Energy
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Uzbekistan
Mr Shokhmirzo UMAROV, Head of the Department of Nuclear energy and Technology, Agency UzAtom
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Ukraine
Mr Serhii KOPYL, Head of the Small Modular Reactor Projects Development Department, ENERGOATOM
Day 2, Tuesday, 7 May, International Convention Centre Jeju
Opening Session (Chaired by Mr SEO)
Plenary Panel Session I: National, regional, and global opportunities and challenges on development and deployment of SMRs (Moderated by Ms Anushya RAMASWAMY, Department of Energy (DOE), USA)
- Ms Sonia IQBAL, CANDU Owners Group (COG), Canada
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Mr Tariq Mahmoud Mousa MHEIDAT, Jordan Atomic Energy Commission (JAEC), Jordan
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Mr Hangon KIM, i-SMR Corps, Republic of Korea
- Mr Topan SETIADIPURA, National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Indonesia
- Mr Dohee HAHN, SMR Platform Coordinator, IAEA
Plenary Panel Session II: Demonstration of safety and operating performance for early deployment (Moderated by Mr Won Pil BAEK, KAERI, Republic of Korea)
Plenary Panel Session III: Demonstration of economic competitiveness of SMRs with robust supply chain (Moderated by Ms Nadezhda SALNIKOVA, Afrikantov OKBM, Russia)
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Mr Takeshi TAKEDA, Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA), Japan
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Mr Hongkyu KANG, Doosan Enerbility, Republic of Korea
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Ms Sonia IQBAL, CANDU Owners Group (COG), Canada
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Mr Lixen SHEN, China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC), China
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Mr Ilya ZHURAVLEV, Rosatom, Russia
Plenary Panel Session IV: Challenges facing deployment of floating nuclear power plants (Moderated by Mr Heeyong LEE, JEIL Partners, Republic of Korea)
Day 3, Wednesday, 8 May, International Convention Centre Jeju
Plenary Panel Session V: Key infrastructure for deployment of SMRs (Moderated by Mr Khammar MRABIT, Ministry of Energy, Mines, Water and Environment (MEMWE), Morocco)
Member States Session (Chaired by Mr MOON)
- Opening Remarks
Mr Joo Hyung MOON, Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI), Republic of Korea
- Egypt
Mr Mohammed MAHDY, Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority (EAEA)
- Ethiopia
Mr Awel Abdela HUSEN, Ministry of Innovation and Technology (MiNT)
- Kenya
Mr Joe MBURU, Nuclear Power and Energy Agency (NuPEA)
Member States Session (Chaired by Mr BUAH-KWOFIE)
- Opening Remarks
Mr Archibold BUAH-KWOFIE, Ghana Atomic Energy Commission (GAEC), Ghana
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Nigeria
Mr Awwal BISALLAH, Nigeria Atomic Energy Commission (NAEC)
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Libya
Mr Musbah ALHENGARI, Libyan Atomic Energy Establishment (LAEE)
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Tunisia
Mr Adel TRABELSI, National Center for Nuclear Sciences and Technology (CNSTN)
Breakout Session (Chaired by Mr SEO)
The results of the online survey
Day 4, Thursday, 9 May, International Convention Centre Jeju
Closing Session: Summary (Chaired by Mr SEO)
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Chair’s summary
Mr Jong Tae SEO, Main Chair, Republic of Korea
- Closing Remarks
Mr Jun Ho SHIN, President, KONICOF
- Concluding remarks and closing of the meeting
Ms Carolynn SCHERER, Section Head, INPRO, IAEA
Day 5, Friday, 10 May (Technical Tour)
- Institute for Nuclear Science & Technology (Jeju National University)
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