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At Work 2019 edition
Foreword
This year looks set to be an exciting one for nuclear year the Bulgarian parliament mandated the country’s
energy, with the number of new reactor starts expected energy minister to resume the process of attracting
to hit a 30-year high. Last year saw major advances investors to a second nuclear plant at Belene.
for new nuclear generation, with more nuclear capacity
coming online than any time since 1990 and new reactor Our World Nuclear Spotlight Poland event, organized
models starting up. Elsewhere, failing markets presented in collaboration with Foratom, brought together more
challenging conditions for nuclear operators, but we also than 125 international industry representatives, Polish
saw the first steps taken to address these issues with government officials and decision-makers in Warsaw
measures such as the introduction of the Zero Emissions to discuss opportunities for Poland to drive forward its
Credit scheme in several states in the US. nuclear power plans. A few days later, just ahead of the
COP 24 meeting in Katowice, Poland launched a draft
In 2018 more than 10 GW of new nuclear capacity was energy policy document that envisaged 6-9 GWe of
connected to the grid, with seven reactors coming online nuclear capacity in operation by 2043.
in China and two in Russia, exceeding the average
capacity addition required between 2016-2020 by our Earlier in the year we organized Spotlight Indonesia in
Harmony programme. Including reactor restarts in Japan, cooperation with the National Nuclear Energy Agency of
a total of 15 GW of nuclear capacity started supplying Indonesia (BATAN). Government representatives from
electricity in 2018. Overall, nuclear generation supplied Indonesia met with global industry experts to discuss the
more than 2500 TWh of electricity, meeting 10.5% of requirements for the development of nuclear energy in
global demand and, after hydro, was the second largest their country.
low carbon energy source.
To grow institutional support for nuclear energy we
Turkey began construction of the first of four reactors have developed new relationships with key international
to be built at Akkuyu. And, one year after the start of organisations. In November we took part in the United
construction of Bangladesh’s first nuclear reactor, Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE)
construction of the second unit started at Roopur. Ninth International Forum on Energy for Sustainable
Development in Kiev, Ukraine.
World Nuclear Association membership has continued
to grow over the course of 2018, with 185 member Supporting the launch of the Nuclear Innovation Clean
companies from 40 countries. Our working groups have Energy Future (NICE Future) initiative in May brought
been active, with new reports published on lesson- nuclear into the Clean Energy Ministerial process
learning in nuclear construction projects, I&C architecture alongside other low carbon technologies. It is vital that
and reforms proposed for the export control regime. nuclear energy is included in these international forums
to be part of the response to meeting the world’s future
World Nuclear University continues to focus on developing energy and environmental goals.
future industry leaders. The Summer Institute in South
Korea brought together people with the most potential in We formed a new partnership aimed at encouraging
our industry to be trained and mentored by some of our support for nuclear technology as part of the global
most experienced experts. The first Extended Leadership energy transition at the 24th World Energy Congress taking
Development Workshop in Bariloche, Argentina, gave an place in UAE in September 2019.
opportunity for past fellows to further their learning. WNU
also organized short courses in China, South Korea and These are just some of the steps we have taken in 2018
Brazil, where a record 400 participants took part. to bring nuclear to the forefront of the energy debate and
move forward with the actions needed to achieve the
By advocating for nuclear energy among key decision Harmony goals. Our fruitful collaboration with international
makers we are promoting the continued expansion of organisations has led to several joint projects that we will
nuclear capacity worldwide, in both established and be developing this year. We are already planning events
emerging nuclear countries. In Bulgaria, we called on the in Brazil and Kazakhstan, to name just a few, to continue
Parliament to make a strong commitment to a new nuclear this mission. I look forward to 2019 and the work that it
build programme. I was pleased to note that later in the will bring.
Agneta Rising Kirill Komarov
Director General Chairman
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Highlights
In 2018 the Association March May
made great progress in Sustainable Energy Technology
Asia 2018
Clean Energy Ministerial
Agneta is invited to the Clean Energy
bringing nuclear to the Agneta speaks at the conference Ministerial meeting in Copenhagen,
forefront of the energy about the challenges for, and roles of,
government and industry in changing
Denmark where the Nuclear Innovation:
Clean Energy Future (NICE Future) initiative
debate. Here are energy systems to attain sustainability. is launched.
the achievements New edition of Nuclear Energy in the
that shaped a 21st Century published
The fourth edition of Ian Hore-Lacy’s book
successful year. provides a valuable account of many
aspects of nuclear technology, including
other nuclear energy applications, and
January answers to public concerns.
Working Groups
148 participants from 70 organizations WNU Extended Leadership
participate in our Working Group meetings Development Workshop AtomExpo 2018
in London. The World Nuclear University (WNU) Agneta opens the exhibition in Sochi,
workshop takes place in Bariloche, Russia, alongside other leaders in the
Argentina, in parallel with the International industry. She also participates in a
Youth Nuclear Congress (IYNC) where roundtable discussion on “How clean and
the Association is represented. green is nuclear?”
WNU short course
A record 400 participants gather in Rio June
de Janeiro, Brazil for ‘The World Nuclear
Industry’ short course. MoU with the 24th World Energy
Congress
A new partnership is formed with the UAE
Bulgaria Organizing Committee of the 24th World
April Energy Congress taking place in September
Agneta Rising addresses the Bulgarian
WNFC 2018 2019 to endorse progression in energy
Parliament and calls on the country to
World Nuclear Association and the Nuclear transition and support nuclear technology.
make a strong commitment to a new
nuclear build programme. Energy Institute jointly organize the World
Nuclear Fuel Cycle (WNFC) conference Updated Reactor Database
in Madrid, Spain, with 255 global nuclear A new version of the Reactor Database on
professionals. Ahead of the conference, the Association’s public website launches
February 165 participants from 79 organizations featuring new country pages, a global
World Nuclear Spotlight Indonesia attend Working Group meetings. dashboard that shows the most recent
Government representatives from construction starts, grid connections, and
Indonesia meet with 90 global industry top performing reactors worldwide.
experts to discuss the requirements
for development of nuclear energy in WNU Summer Institute 2018
Indonesia. Organized in cooperation with Fifty-nine fellows from 16 countries
the National Nuclear Energy Agency of gather in Busan and Gyeongju, South
Indonesia (BATAN). Korea for the WNU’s six-week leadership
development course.
Harmonized Regulatory Processes
issue paper published
The Harmony programme’s stakeholder
consultation process commences with
the publication of the first issue paper.
The paper outlines the challenges faced
in achieving one of the programme’s
three objectives – Harmonized Regulatory
Processes.
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July September November
EU strategy for long-term emissions Symposium 2018 UNECE Ninth International Forum
reduction high-level event The World Nuclear Association At the United Nations Economic
Agneta presents the role of nuclear in Symposium 2018 attracts 550 delegates Commission for Europe (UNECE)
achieving the world global climate change from around the world. Ninth International Forum on Energy for
targets at the European Union’s Vision for Sustainable Development in Kiev, Ukraine,
a Modern Clean and Competitive Economy Agneta participates in a panel discussion
event in Brussels, Belgium. and the Association holds a workshop
on Nuclear Energy and Sustainable
New WNN website Development: Role in the Decarbonized
The Association launches the new World Energy Mix together with the IAEA.
Nuclear News (WNN) website with
improved design and search function for IFNEC Week
easier access to more than a decade of The Association’s Chairman, Kirill Komarov,
nuclear-focused journalism. Working Groups presents the role of nuclear energy and
other technologies in future energy systems
The Working Group meetings draw 260
participants from over 110 organizations during International Framework for Nuclear
ahead of Symposium. Energy Cooperation (IFNEC) week.
IAEA Scientific Forum WNU short course
Agneta appeals to the United Nations and ‘The World Nuclear Industry Today’ short
the nuclear industry to take decisive action course attracts 150 participants in Abu Dhabi.
to support clean energy at the International
Atomic Energy Agency’s (IAEA’s) forum. World Nuclear Spotlight Poland
Organized in collaboration with Foratom,
Level Playing Field issue paper Spotlight Poland brings together 125
published international industry representatives,
The second Harmony issue paper, Level Polish government officials and
Playing Field, is published for stakeholder decision-makers in Warsaw to discuss
consultation.
opportunities for Poland to drive forward
its nuclear power plans.
WNU short course October
‘The World Nuclear Industry Today’
MoU with WANO
short course is held in Shanghai, China,
The Association signs a cooperation
attracting over 100 participants.
agreement with the World Association of
Nuclear Operators (WANO) to enhance
support to the industry in emergency
August situations.
Performance Report
The Association publishes the World
Nuclear Performance Report 2018, which
highlights the reduction in the median December
construction time for new reactors.
COP24
At the 24th Conference of the Parties to the
United Nations Framework Convention
on Climate Change (COP24) in Katowice,
Poland, Agneta speaks at a NICE Future
Performance Report Asia edition
official side event.
The World Nuclear Performance Report
2018 Asia Edition is launched at Singapore
International Energy Week where Agneta
takes part in a panel on how the world
could better integrate energy sources,
systems and policies.
Russian Energy Week
Agneta moderates a session on Nuclear
Energy – the Basis of Global Partnership
and Current Development in Moscow.
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Introducing World Nuclear Association
World Nuclear Association represents the global nuclear
energy industry.
Our mission
To promote a wider understanding of nuclear energy among key international influencers by producing authoritative
information, developing common industry positions, and contributing to the energy debate.
Who we are
We are an international trade body made up of 185 member companies from 42 countries, covering all aspects of the
global nuclear industry, including:
• Major reactor vendors. • Nuclear engineering, construction and waste
management companies, as well as R&D
• Nuclear utility companies (responsible for 70% of the
world’s nuclear energy production). organizations.
• Uranium mining, conversion, enrichment and fuel • Companies providing services to the nuclear industry
fabrication companies. in areas such as transport, law, insurance and finance.
What we do
World Nuclear Association is the only industry organization with a global mandate to promote nuclear energy and represent
the companies involved in the worldwide industry. We are in a unique position to share and advance best practices, work
alongside other organizations across the globe, and provide unrivalled business opportunities for our members.
We work with industry
We provide an invaluable forum and commercial meeting place for our members, who are leaders and specialists in
all aspects of the nuclear industry. Through our Working Groups, our members shape positions on economic, safety,
environmental and technical issues. Furthermore, we represent the industry and our members in key world forums that
can influence the nuclear industry’s regulatory and policy environment.
We inform and communicate on nuclear energy
We pride ourselves on providing trustworthy, thoroughly-researched information on nuclear power via our website, which
serves as the world’s most comprehensive nuclear information source, and through reports and other publications. The
information we provide is influential and widely used within the industry and in news services and government. Our World
Nuclear News service is the leading online news provider on developments related to global nuclear power. With a goal
to increase global support for nuclear energy among key stakeholders and decision-makers, we identify important energy
debates and strategically represent nuclear energy’s interests. By coordinating with our partners on key messages, we
deliver targeted information to decision-makers and influencers, including media and international organizations.
We train the leaders of tomorrow
Through the World Nuclear University programmes, we work with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the
OECD Nuclear Energy Agency, and the World Association of Nuclear Operators to enhance nuclear education and build
nuclear leadership to contribute to the future of the industry.
We drive global action towards the Harmony goal
The Harmony programme is a global initiative of the nuclear industry, with a goal of 25% of global electricity in 2050 to be
provided by nuclear energy. We drive global action towards reaching this goal through promotion and engagement with
key stakeholders including policy-makers.
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A strong and growing global network of members
Europe | 63 members
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Finland, France,
Germany, Hungary, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Slovenia, Russia and Central Asia | 13 members
Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom Kazakhstan, Russia, Uzbekistan
Asia-Pacific | 52 members
Americas | 47 members Africa and Middle East | 10 members Australia, Bangladesh, China mainland
Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Kenya, Namibia, and Taiwan, India, Indonesia, Japan,
Canada, USA South Africa, United Arab Emirates Singapore, South Korea
185 members 27 new members 5 new countries Bangladesh, Bolivia, Egypt, Hungary, Kenya
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What will power our electric future?
25%
To meet the growing demand for sustainable energy,
we will need nuclear to provide at least 25% of
electricity by 2050 as part of a clean and reliable
low-carbon mix.
Achieving this means nuclear generation must triple globally by 2050. The Harmony programme is a global initiative of
the nuclear industry that provides a framework for action, working with key stakeholders so that barriers to growth can
be removed.
The Harmony programme entered a new phase in 40
2018, with international companies and organizations
Connection rate (GW per year)
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increasingly supporting its vision for nuclear. At the same 30
time, a formal industry engagement process to develop 25
common industry positions was carried out. Through
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strategic engagement and collaboration with international
energy institutions, Harmony has positioned nuclear
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energy as an important partner in the energy dialogue. 10
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In 2019, Harmony has a new visual identity that reflects
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its values and which should further aid in achieving its 1984 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2016-20 2021-25 2026-50
strategic cooperation and advocacy aims. (Harmony target build rates)
Harmony Position Development
World Nuclear Association is carrying out a systematic engagement process with
member companies and other leading nuclear energy experts to develop one
issue paper on each Harmony objective. The aims of these papers and associated
surveys, which are available on the Association’s members website, are to:
Create harmonized regulatory processes to provide a more
1 internationally consistent, efficient and predictable nuclear licensing
regime, to facilitate growth of nuclear capacity and timely licensing of
innovative designs.
Create a level playing field in energy markets which drives investment
2 in future clean energy. Nuclear energy needs to be recognized for its
reliability and should be treated on equal terms as other low-carbon
technologies as part of a robust low-carbon mix.
Create an effective safety paradigm focusing on genuine public wellbeing
3 where the health, environmental and safety benefits of nuclear are better
understood and valued when compared with other energy sources.
The next stage of the work will see the issue papers and consultation responses
developed into position papers, eventually leading to global policy recommendations.
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Global Advocacy
The Harmony programme and its vision for the future
of nuclear energy were promoted through a variety of
activities. This included the creation of a video, a tool
kit for members, development of website pages, social
media activity and several presentations at nuclear and
energy and environment conferences. The global nuclear
industry continues to show strong support for Harmony
and is increasingly active in promoting it to third parties.
Strategic Cooperation
By advocating for nuclear energy as part of a low-carbon Work with the Clean Energy Ministerial
energy mix, Harmony has created opportunities to develop The Association participated in the launch event of the
collaborative projects with key institutions that can influence Nuclear Innovation: Clean Energy Future (NICE Future)
national and global policy-makers. This collaboration initiative in May 2018 and in the COP24 side-event
has led to several further projects that will be developed organised by NICE Future in collaboration with the
in 2019. Polish Ministry of Energy in December. This involvement
represents important progress in the global energy policy
Work with the United Nations Economic Commission dialogue – giving nuclear a ministerial platform alongside
for Europe (UNECE) other clean energy technologies.
A nuclear energy session was co-organised at the UNECE
Ninth International Forum on Energy for Sustainable The Association is developing project proposals in
Development by World Nuclear Association and the collaboration with international partners as part of its
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The forum’s ongoing involvement in the NICE Future initiative. Our
outcome document recognized that all energy sources, goal is to make sure that the views and aspirations of the
including nuclear, should be considered to ensure that the global industry are represented.
energy needed for sustainable development is available
and affordable. Work with the World Energy Council
The Association has launched a joint project with the World
Following on from the forum, the Association is now Energy Council (WEC) to produce a Nuclear Insights Brief.
cooperating with UNECE and the IAEA to develop a This will include interviews with energy leaders on nuclear
guide on Entry Pathways for Nuclear Energy to Support developments, providing critical insights into potential global
Sustainable Development, and plans to reach out to new nuclear energy scenarios. Harmony forms an important part
nuclear countries for input through workshops supported of the project, which looks beyond WEC's existing scenarios
by UN Regional Commissions. and considers pathways for a future of clean energy.
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Establishing Nuclear’s Place in the Energy Debate
The Association represents the industry in key forums where the future of energy
is being discussed. Participating in these high-level meetings provides an
opportunity to place nuclear energy on the agenda and to demonstrate its
important contribution to the energy system. In 2018, the Association increased
its outreach into new spheres, built strong partnerships with other energy
organizations and was called upon by governments to provide support for
their energy programmes.
Representing the industry and influencing decision-makers
• Nuclear energy was high on the agenda of the United Nations Economic Commission for
Europe’s (UNECE’s) Ninth International Forum on Energy for Sustainable Development in Kiev,
Ukraine. Agneta Rising took part in the event’s plenary session on Energy for development
– the new normal and the Association organized a workshop, in collaboration with the
International Atomic Energy Agency, on Nuclear Energy and Sustainable Development:
Role in the Decarbonized Energy Mix. In the event’s outcome document, UNECE
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highlighted that nuclear must be considered to ensure that the energy needed for
sustainable development is available and affordable. A dialogue on the
energy transition is
• The Association participated in the Clean Energy Ministerial’s launch of the Nuclear
incomplete without
Innovation: Clean Energy Future (NICE Future) initiative. The initiative, involving “
United States, Canada, Japan, Argentina, Poland, Romania, Russia, United Arab considering nuclear
Emirates, and the United Kingdom, plays a crucial role in multilateral dialogue and power.
engagement of policy-makers on the role of nuclear energy as part of a low- Scott Foster,
carbon mix contributing to sustainable development. Director of the Sustainable
Energy Division of UNECE
• At the invitation of the Polish government, Agneta participated in a COP24
“
side event organized by NICE Future where she discussed the importance
of nuclear energy in combatting climate. Speaking alongside other energy We need a secure
experts, she called on negotiators to enable all low-carbon technologies
to fulfil their potential.
and sustainable energy
supply and I believe
• The Association responded to a European Commission public
consultation on its ‘Strategy for long-term EU greenhouse gas emissions
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nuclear has an important
reductions’, noting the important role that nuclear energy currently
role to play.
plays in lowering emissions within the EU, as well as the technology’s Fatih Birol, Executive Director,
importance for decarbonization out to 2050. International Energy Agency (IEA)
8Building a strong network
In 2018 we built partnerships with other organizations • The Association signed an MoU with the World
in order to create an even stronger case for the use of Association of Nuclear Operators (WANO) to establish
nuclear energy as part of a low-carbon energy mix and to cooperation between both organisations in four
enhance the support we provide to the industry. areas: emergency response support; export controls;
the nuclear supply chain; and capacity building. By
• An MoU was signed between the Association and the working with WANO, the Association will enhance its
World Energy Congress Organising Committee aimed support to the industry in emergency situations.
at encouraging support for nuclear technology as part
of the global energy transition at the 24th World Energy
Congress taking place in Abu Dhabi in 2019. As a
‘Knowledge Partner’, the Association will contribute
to the broader debate on the strategic role of nuclear
energy to achieve sustainable transitions.
• The Association sits on the Steering Committee of
the Nuclear for Climate initiative and was involved
in developing and disseminating its position paper,
Nuclear energy is a key part of the solution to climate
change, ahead of COP24 in Poland.
Supporting governments
The Association works with existing and emerging nuclear
countries, demonstrating the international industry’s
support to their nuclear power programmes through
conferences and high-level meetings.
We held two successful events in Indonesia and Poland in
2018 and are planning more for the year ahead.
World Nuclear Spotlight Indonesia
• 90 global industry leaders and Indonesian decision-
makers gathered in Jakarta for discussions about the
specific requirements and opportunities for nuclear
development in the country.
• High-level meeting with 20 key representatives.
• Held in collaboration with the National Nuclear Energy
Agency of Indonesia (BATAN).
World Nuclear Spotlight Poland Upcoming World Nuclear Spotlights
• 125 international industry representatives, Polish
government officials and decision-makers came
together in Warsaw to help drive forward the country’s
nuclear power plans.
• High-level meeting with 25 key representatives.
• Held in collaboration with Foratom.
• Following the Spotlight event, the Polish Ministry of
Energy announced its strategy for 6-9 GWe of nuclear
capacity to be in operation in the country by 2043,
accounting for about 10% of Poland’s electricity 3-5 April 2019 21-22 May 2019
generation. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Astana, Kazakhstan
9Key Provider of Nuclear News
and Information
The Association is uniquely placed, with its network of
global members, to provide the latest and most important
information about the nuclear industry. The World Nuclear
Association website, with its Information Library and
Reactor Database, and the World Nuclear News (WNN)
service are vital resources for the industry, government,
media and academia.
World Nuclear Association
World Nuclear
Reactor Database Performance Report 2018
We launched a new version of the Reactor Database in 2018, featuring We published the 3rd edition of
country pages and a global dashboard that shows the most recent the World Nuclear Performance
construction starts, grid connections and top performing reactors worldwide. Report. The report provides the
Combining data from the International Atomic Energy Agency’s PRIS nuclear industry, journalists and
database with our own research, the Reactor Database highlights the other interested parties with an
contribution made by nuclear energy worldwide. There were over 115,000 authoritative review of nuclear
Reactor Database views in 2018. generation worldwide, with detailed
performance data and case
studies from member companies
Information Library highlighting new build successes.
Looking back at 2017, it reported
The Information Library section of the website features over 180 detailed papers that worldwide nuclear generation
covering every aspect of the nuclear industry, including current projects, future was 2,506 TWh – accounting for over
prospects, technology, policy issues and country-by-country briefings. In 2018 10% of global electricity demand,
there was a thorough update of a number of papers including: The Nuclear and that the median average reactor
Debate, Plans for New Reactors, World Energy Needs and Nuclear Power, and construction time was shorter than
Nuclear Power in the World Today (the third most viewed page on the website). the previous year.
The Information Library was viewed 4.6 million times in 2018.
An Asia edition of the report was
launched at Singapore International
Nuclear Basics Energy Week to provide information
on nuclear energy developments in
Ahead of COP24, we published a new Nuclear Basics page on nuclear energy’s the region as well as an overview
current and potential contribution to mitigating climate change. This was the first of nuclear reactor performance
stage of a full revamp and relaunch of Nuclear Basics. worldwide.
Nuclear Energy in the
2.8m 22k 21st Century
We published the 4th edition of
Nuclear Energy in the 21st Century.
Unique visitors to Association website Twitter followers The book, written by Ian Hore-
Lacy, a widely-respected educator
about nuclear energy, provides
an authoritative resource for
educators, students, policy-makers
9k 16k and interested lay-people alike. It
gets behind the controversies and
selective arguments, and presents
facts about energy demand and how
LinkedIn followers Facebook followers it is met, in part, by nuclear energy.
10World Nuclear News
In 2018 we introduced a responsive design for the WNN website based on
feedback from a survey of WNN users. The new site is designed to work equally
well on computers, mobile phones and tablets and its improved search function
allows easier access to more than a decade of nuclear-focused journalism.
We introduced a new LinkedIn page for World Nuclear News and the response from
our audience on this social media channel has gone from strength to strength. We
have seen a rapid increase in engagement and number of followers so we are making it a
permanent channel in our social media portfolio.
817k 39k 32k 144k 2.2k
Visitors to WNN website WNN email subscribers Twitter followers Facebook followers LinkedIn followers
11Unique Business and Networking Opportunities
World Nuclear Association runs events which provide a global forum and commercial
meeting place for industry members and the opportunity to connect with other
professionals.
In 2018 we organized our World Nuclear Association Symposium, World Nuclear
Fuel Cycle conference, Working Group meetings, as well as two Spotlight events in
emerging nuclear energy countries.
World Nuclear Fuel Cycle
We run the World Nuclear Fuel Cycle (WNFC) conference annually in
collaboration with the Nuclear Energy Institute. The event provides an international
forum to discuss issues affecting the nuclear fuel cycle, with leading industry
experts providing insights to help participants navigate the complex fuel
marketplace. The conference takes place in a different location each year,
enabling people from all continents to attend. WNFC 2018 was held in Madrid,
Spain, and participants had the opportunity to visit ENUSA’s Juzbado nuclear
fuel fabrication plant and Tecnatom’s facilities in San Sebastián de los Reyes.
WNFC 2018 participation by region
36% Europe
35% Americas
15% Asia
6% Russia
5% Middle East and Africa
3% Australia
12World Nuclear Association Symposium
The major annual event for the nuclear community takes place every
September in London, UK. Organized in conjunction with the Association’s
Working Group meetings, World Nuclear Association Symposium attracts
leaders and experts from the industry from over 30 countries.
Delegates hear from high profile industry leaders who present their views on
important issues for the future of nuclear, network with hundreds of top nuclear
energy professionals and executives from all over the world, and interact with
our exhibitors. In addition, there are many fruitful side meetings and networking
events such as the welcome reception and gala dinner which took place at
Grand Connaught Rooms and was sponsored by Rosatom.
Delegate positions
CEOs, VPs and directors 39%
Senior managers and advisors 28%
Executives and officers 17%
Journalists, writers and editors 9%
Engineers and technical experts 7%
Working Group meetings
The Association provides many opportunities for its members to interact and
collaborate. Working Group meetings allow members to share best practice,
conduct analysis, and develop consolidated positions on economic, safety and
environmental issues. The meetings are often combined with social events to
maximize opportunities for business networking.
Working Group meetings are held throughout the year, typically in January, April
(alongside the WNFC conference), and in September (alongside the Symposium).
In 2018 a number of Working Group reports were published, including:
• An Effective Export Control Regime for a Global Industry
Symposium 2018 key statistics
• CORDEL Defence-in-Depth and Diversity: Challenges Related to
I&C Architecture
• Lesson-learning in Nuclear Construction Projects
550 34 The reports can be downloaded from our website and printed copies are
available on request.
Delegates Speakers World Nuclear Spotlight
The Association works with existing and emerging nuclear countries to
demonstrate the international industry’s support for their nuclear power
programmes through World Nuclear Spotlight events. The events bring together
36 industry representatives, government officials and decision-makers to discuss
11 the global nuclear landscape, specific requirements for nuclear development in
the host country and opportunities to drive forward its nuclear power plans.
Sponsors Countries For further information go to page 9.
13Collaborating as an Industry
Working Groups are exclusive forums that allow members to share leading practice,
conduct analysis, and develop consolidated positions on economic, safety and
environmental issues affecting the nuclear sector. Several Groups act as the interface
for industry at policy-setting organizations, such as the International Atomic Energy
Agency (IAEA), the International Commission for Radiological Protection (ICRP) and the
Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA) of the OECD. Advisory Groups support the Secretariat in
seizing opportunities and addressing challenges for the nuclear industry. Each Group
is chaired by an expert from a member company, and has a mentor assigned to it
from the Board. Administrative and technical support is provided by the Secretariat.
Working Groups Advisory Groups
• Fuel Report • Advisory Panel
Fuel Cycle Working Groups
• Sustainable Used Fuel Management • Communication Group
• Transport
• International Network for Safety Assurance
of Fuel Cycle Industries
Plant Performance Working Groups • Cooperation in Reactor Design Evaluation
& Licensing
• Supply Chain
• Capacity Optimization
• Waste Management & Decommissioning
Cross-Cutting Working Groups • Radiological Protection
• Law
• Economics
• Security
Fuel Cycle Working Groups
Fuel Report
Co-Chairs: Thomas Cannon (Arizona Public Service Company) and Dauren Alybayev (Kazatomprom)
Staff Director: Olga Skorlyakova
Published since the 1970s, The Nuclear Fuel Report: Global of the Fuel Report Working Group cooperate on the report
Scenarios for Demand and Supply Availability compiles data through six sub-groups. Each focuses on different areas of
from confidential surveys, international agencies and other the fuel cycle and has ownership of different chapters. The
public sources to produce an authoritative projection of next edition will be published in September 2019 and will
global nuclear fuel supply and demand. Member experts look at scenarios to 2040.
Demand Primary Uranium Supply Secondary Supply
Co-Chairs: Carole Marot (EDF) Chair: Frank Hahne Chair: Rolf Kwasny (Consultant)
Brandon Munro (Bannerman Resources) (Fluor-BWXT Portsmouth)
Examines key trends and the
Agrees on three scenarios (Lower, Discusses classification of existing contributions of various sources of
Reference, Upper) for future nuclear mines, projects under development, secondary supplies. Information
capacity out to a 20-year horizon and anticipated uranium supply. on secondary supplies is woven
and the main assumptions (e.g. load throughout the report.
factors) affecting future requirements. Enrichment
Fabrication
Conversion Chair: Francisco Tarin (ENUSA)
Chair: Lawrence Mercier (Framatome)
Chair: Nikko Collida (ConverDyn) Focuses on key questions affecting
this area of the fuel cycle including: Discusses this dynamic part of the fuel
Analyzes future conversion supply supply-demand imbalance, market, analyzing future prospects and
capacities versus demand in this underfeeding, tails re-enrichment, and the impacts of new developments on
concentrated segment of the fuel cycle. various trade issues. the fuel cycle as a whole.
14Transport
Sustainable Used Chair: Russell Neely (Edlow International)
Fuel Management Deputy Chair: Ian Mance (Urenco)
Chair: Mikhail Baryshnikov (TENEX) Staff Director: Serge Gorlin
Deputy Chair: Cecile Evans (Orano)
This Group acts as a forum for communicating industry
Staff Director: Shah Nawaz Ahmad developments, exchanging leading practice, and for
identifying and resolving issues relating to the shipment
The mission of this Group is to shape industry positions of nuclear material. The primary focus of the Group is to
with a view to engaging in the international debate on address commercial topics relating to the transport of front-
sustainable management strategies for the back end of end nuclear materials.
the fuel cycle. The Group also acts as a forum for experts
to share good practices and major developments in used The Group is represented on the Transport Facilitation
fuel management. Working Group (TFWG), a multi-stakeholder initiative to
preserve and open up new routes for the transport of
In 2018, four sub-groups were set up in the areas of: radioactive material, and on the IAEA’s Transport Safety
• Lessons learned from research reactor management of Standards Committee (TRANSSC). It also enjoys reciprocal
used fuel. relations with the World Nuclear Transport Institute.
• Characterization of existing and emerging industrial
infrastructures for used fuel management. In 2018, the Group:
• Identifying innovative processes for managing used fuel • Worked intensively with the insurance community to
and the constraints to their development. develop a new insurance product to improve coverage
for transport operations.
• A long-term integrated step-wise system approach to used
fuel management to mitigate risks and uncertainties. • Produced a paper explaining how low-enriched uranium
is packaged and transported, and how potential
Joint sessions were also held with the Law and the Waste liabilities are managed, aimed at stakeholders in the
Management & Decommissioning Working Groups to supply chain.
address cross-cutting issues. • Presented to the IAEA Technical Meeting on Security
of Nuclear and Other Radioactive Material in Transport
This year, the Group will take part in the programme (July), where it made the case for a more regional
committee and present papers at the IAEA Conference approach to transport security regulations to reduce
on the Management of Spent Fuel from Nuclear Power operational constraints during trans-border shipments.
Reactors in June. It will continue to represent the industry at
• Developed and piloted communication tools aimed at
international forums including on the Steering Committee for
promoting understanding of movement of radioactive
the IAEA’s Status and Trends in Spent Fuel and Radioactive
materials.
Waste Management report.
• Supported the TFWG in organizing a meeting on denial of
shipments at the IAEA General Conference (September).
International Network for In 2019, the Group will continue its work on insurance,
Safety Assurance of communications and on supporting the TFWG. It will
present at the International Symposium on the Packaging
Fuel Cycle Industries and Transportation of Radioactive Materials (PATRAM)
Chair: Antonino Romano (ENUSA) conference in August on the work undertaken to develop a
communications strategy.
Staff Director: Stephen Tarlton
The International Network for Safety Assurance of Fuel
Cycle Industries (INSAF) became a World Nuclear Fuel Cycle Members Forum
Association Working Group in 2018. The mission of the
Group is to exchange safety-related information in order to Chair: Tim McGraw (Cameco)
maintain and develop safety at nuclear fuel cycle facilities.
Staff Director: Stephen Tarlton
It also encompasses informing the wider nuclear industry
about safety relating to fuel cycle facilities, providing The Fuel Cycle Members Forum focuses on
assurance to stakeholders, and input in the development developments in nuclear fuel and trade, typically
of global nuclear safety standards. Areas of focus for attracting 80-90 people to its meetings. Sessions consist
INSAF are: safety regulation; safety design; safety control; of reports from Working Groups in the fuel cycle area
training; accident/event information; support systems as well as formal presentations and panel discussions.
between members in the event of an accident; and public Participants at the forum are annually surveyed to
acceptance. support agenda-building at future meetings.
15Plant Performance Working Groups
Cooperation in Reactor Design Evaluation and Licensing (CORDEL)
Chair: Zhou Fang (SNERDI)
Deputy Chairs: Hae Ryong Hwang (KEPCO E&C), Don Hoffman (Excel Services Corporation), and Franck Lignini (Framatome)
Staff Directors: Byung-Chan Na, Alexiei Ozeretzkovsky, and Mohammad Rababah
CORDEL’s mission is to promote analysis methods, and a workshop IAEA Nuclear Safety Standards
a worldwide nuclear regulatory on this topic will be organized in
environment where internationally autumn 2019. The Task Force also Chair: Frank Lignini (Framatome)
accepted standardized reactor made progress on comparison of Deputy Chair: Robert Vesecky (CEZ)
designs can be widely deployed fatigue analysis. A report related to
without major design changes at the This Task Force actively contributes
this work is expected to be published
to the IAEA Nuclear Safety Standards
national level. In practice, this would in 2019. In 2018, the work of the
Committee (NUSSC), providing
mean that generic design certification MDEP Codes and Standards Working
consolidated industry inputs and
and safety evaluations approved by a Group (CSWG) was transferred to
feedback. In 2018, its focus was on
recognized competent authority in the the CSWG under the Committee of
the design of nuclear installations in
country of origin would be acceptable Nuclear Regulatory Activities (CNRA)
relation to external events including
in other countries. of the OECD NEA. The Task Force will
earthquakes. The Task Force maintains
maintain cooperation with the CSWG.
close cooperation with ENISS and EUR
CORDEL acts as the industry’s The Task Force provided input to the
to avoid duplication.
voice in the area of reactor design common workshop of MDEP and
standardization with the Multinational CNRA on codes and standards.
Design Evaluation Programme Digital Instrumentation & Control
(MDEP), OECD Nuclear Energy Design Change Management Chair: Johannes Pickelmann (Framatome)
Agency (NEA), International Atomic
Deputy Chair: Alan Poole (Wood)
Energy Agency (IAEA), European Chair: Yan Jingxing (SNERDI)
Nuclear Installations Safety Standards The Task Force published Defence-in-
Initiative (ENISS), European Utility In 2018, this Task Force focused
Depth and Diversity: Challenges Related
Requirements for LWR Power Plants on revising its scope and work to I&C Architecture in 2018 investigating
(EUR), International Electrotechnical programme following its hosting the international differences between
Commission (IEC), and the Standards with the World Association of authorities in defining key terms. The Task
Development Organizations (SDO) Nuclear Operators (WANO) of an Force will continue to work on defence-
Convergence Board. IAEA Technical Meeting on Roles, in-depth and diversity aspects and I&C
Responsibilities and Interfaces modernization with a workshop on the
In 2018, a new Strategic Plan for between Design Authority, Responsible latter topic being organized in 2019. The
CORDEL (2019-2023), focusing on both Designers and Technical Support Task Force will maintain its collaboration
new-build and long-term operation, Organizations. From 2019, it will with relevant SDOs and international
was worked on by the Group, while a facilitate sharing of design change organizations (including IEEE and the
five-year extension to the memorandum information on common nuclear power NEA-CNRA), and continue to interact with
of understanding with ENISS and EUR plant designs among different utilities, the IAEA in the development of relevant
was agreed and signed. A highlight owners groups, and international Technical Documents.
was the holding of the third regional organizations. The Task Force will also
workshop on Technical and Regulatory maintain its dialogue with WANO and Small Modular Reactors
Issues Facing Nuclear Power Plants the IAEA.
organized in cooperation with the Long Chair: Tom Bergman (NuScale Power)
Term Operation Task Force in Shanghai, Licensing and Permitting Deputy Chair: David Fletcher (Urenco)
China hosted by Shanghai Nuclear
Engineering Research & Design Co-Chairs: Vanessa Jakovich (Freshfields) This Task Force promotes the application
Institute (SNERDI). Claude Mayoral (Framatome) of the CORDEL model to global SMR
deployment at relevant international
This Task Force has worked on the forums such as the IAEA SMR
The key achievements of the various
concept of a reference plant which Regulators’ Forum and the International
CORDEL Task Forces in 2018, as well
could be more easily licensed in a Project on Innovative Nuclear Reactors
as planned tasks, are described below.
given country by taking advantage and Fuel Cycles (INPRO). It will continue
of an acceptance of the reference to work on topics such as: in-factory
Mechanical Codes and Standards
plant design by a competent safety certification of modules; inherent safety
Chair: Nawal Prinja (Wood) authority. A report on the topic is to features and passive safety systems,
Deputy Chair: Frédéric Beaud (EDF) be published in 2019. The Task Force regulatory/licensing framework for
continues to benchmark leading non-LWR/advanced reactors; security
This Task Force launched its practice regarding licensing and to approaches and non-proliferation
benchmarks study on non-linear improve efficiency. issues; and emergency planning zones.
16Supply Chain
Chair: Laurent-Olivier Coudeyre (EDF)
Staff Director: Greg Kaser
This Group supports members in on supply chain management in The revised report on An Effective
monitoring and identifying market Paris in 2018. It continues to work Export Control Regime for a Global
trends, providing guidance on with the Nuclear Quality Standard Industry was issued and presentations
timely, consistent and efficient plant Association to help ensure that the were made on its recommendations
construction, and in communicating new quality management standard for to the Nuclear Suppliers Group of
with stakeholders on industrial the nuclear supply chain published governments.
developments. In 2018, links with by the International Organization for
WANO and the European industry Standardization (ISO 19443) meets the In 2019, the Group plans to undertake
association Foratom were strengthened needs and aspirations of licensees and a review of approaches and leading
to avoid duplication and help amplify technology vendors. A MoU between practice in risk management and
the industry’s voice. a number of operators and reactor procurement along the supply chain
vendors and the Association to devise including localization. It will continue
The Group reports regularly to the a road map for a strengthened system to engage with the Nuclear Suppliers
Multinational Design Evaluation for qualifying auditors in certifying to the Group on export control issues and
Programme’s (MDEP’s) Vendor standard was agreed in late 2018. to monitor and provide vendor input
Inspection Coordination Working Group to a European Union project on the
(VICWG). The Staff Director assisted The report of the New Build Lesson- procurement of lower safety class
the Nuclear Energy Agency and the learning Task Force, published in 2018, components from a wider range of
VICWG in organizing a workshop attracted considerable interest. suppliers.
Capacity Optimization
Co-Chairs: Mike Baron (Global Nuclear Associates) and Abderrahim Al Mazouzi (EDF)
Staff Director: Mohammad Rababah
This Group was set up as a forum for reaching over 30 years, has been in the and importance of continued operation
discussing the means by which nuclear area of long-term operation (LTO). The of the existing fleet. The Task Force
power plant operators worldwide can LTO Task Force monitors existing work will also be a forum for the industry,
improve the performance of their plants performed by WANO, NEA and IAEA in including vendors and utilities, to share
in areas such as maintenance and this field, and will produce an industry leading practice in this field.
availability. Its recent focus, prompted position paper to support outreach to
by the average age of the global fleet policy makers regarding the feasibility
Waste Management & Decommissioning
Chair: Mike Pieraccini (EDF)
Staff Director: Charlotta Sanders
This Group monitors trends in waste and the safe long-term disposal of The Group published a methodological
management strategies on both the radioactive wastes from nuclear sites guide for managing waste from
international and local level, as it seeks as prescribed in national regulations. decommissioning in early 2019. The
to establish a consensus regarding a Additionally, it cooperates with other guide covers an array of strategic,
more effective system of nuclear waste Working Groups on topics of mutual technical and economic aspects of
management and decommissioning. interest, such as the radiological nuclear waste management.
The Group promotes resource protection of workers during
efficiency through the appropriate decommissioning, or with regard to
re-use and recycling of material, multinational repositories.
17Cross-Cutting Working Groups
Radiological Protection
Chair: Marcel Lips (Kernkraftwerk Gösgen-Däniken) Deputy Chairs: Willie Harris (Exelon) and Chewn Pham (BHP Billiton)
Staff Director: Charlotta Sanders
This Group advocates scientifically- Radiological Protection (ICRP) and the RP-related committees and guidance
based policies and practices supported International Atomic Energy Agency’s document processes, ICRP report
by industry experience to provide (IAEA’s) Radiation Safety Standards reviews, and participation in other
sufficient protection to workers, Committee (RASSC). conferences. The Group will undertake
the public and the environment. It a revision of the Association’s position
channels the global industry’s voice on The Group has developed an action statements on Risks of Low-dose
radiological protection (RP) questions, plan for current and future activities Ionizing Radiation and The Need for
as it interfaces with institutions, such throughout 2019 and beyond. These Robust Justification for Radiological
as the International Commission on activities include involvement in IAEA Protection Recommendations.
Law
Chair: Chris White (Urenco) Deputy Chair: Elina Teplinsky (Pillsbury)
Staff Director: Philippe Costes
This Group was established with a relationships with the legal offices of In 2019, the Group will continue to be a
mandate to raise awareness of the legal the International Atomic Energy Agency forum for the exchange of information
issues and developments affecting the (IAEA) and OECD Nuclear Energy on contemporary legal topics, including
global nuclear industry amongst the Agency (NEA) as well as with other the impact of nuclear cooperation
membership of the Association, as well relevant stakeholders. agreements on the nuclear industry.
as to provide a forum to the members’ It will forge greater connections with
legal representatives. The Group also The Group has focused in recent meetings other Groups and cooperate on
liaises with other Working Groups and on examining the consequences of ‘Brexit’ subjects of mutual interest such as
assists when necessary on ways to for the nuclear industry, developments in multi-national repositories.
respond to specific legal challenges. global nuclear liability and insurance, as
It has developed mutually beneficial well as issues in nuclear new build.
Economics
Chair: Milton Caplan (MZ Consulting) Deputy Chair: Irina Skvortsova (Rosatom)
Staff Director: Philippe Costes
This Group’s focus is on developing a demonstrated that new nuclear is electricity generation; conditions for
better understanding of the economics justified in many countries on economic fair competition among low-emission
and the capital costs of nuclear plants, criteria alone and aimed at identifying electricity generation; future changes that
notably new plants. It also examines the the key risks in a nuclear project. will have an impact on electricity markets,
competitiveness of nuclear energy in such as costs of storage, load-following
the overall generating mix. With the objective of providing key and demand-side management;
inputs to the Harmony programme, the socio-economic benefits of nuclear
Its 2017 report, Nuclear Power Group in 2019 will examine: system/grid development; life-cycle analyses of low-
Economics and Project Structuring, costs associated with nuclear and other carbon energy sources; and financing.
Security
Chair: Roger Howsley (World Institute for Nuclear Security)
Deputy Chairs: Taisiya Afanasyeva (Rosatom) and Robert Rodger (National Nuclear Laboratory)
Staff Director: Greg Kaser
The mission of this Group is to share The Group supports the role of the In 2019, the Group plans to review
expertise and leading practice between IAEA in marshalling international leading practice and exchange
Association members in the field of cooperation in nuclear security experience and ideas on a number
nuclear security and establish the and in publishing consensus of topics and issue industry position
view of the industry on nuclear security. recommendations which reflect statements or recommendations.
The Working Group supports the current leading practice. The Group Among the topics to be examined are:
Association’s mission to foster public is represented on the Nuclear mitigating insider threats; cybersecurity;
confidence in the nuclear industry in the Security Guidance Committee, which the safety-security interface and culture;
areas of security and the safeguarding of is responsible for developing IAEA and security oversight as part of good
materials under industry control. recommendations on security. corporate governance.
18Advisory Groups
Advisory Panel
Chair: Tim Gitzel (Cameco) Deputy Chair: Clark Beyer (Global Fuel Solutions)
Staff Director: Virginie Ryan-Taïx
The Advisory Panel has a consultative the Association should position itself in activities and planning of World
function. It seeks to identify challenges addressing these challenges. Nuclear Spotlight events. The Panel
facing the global nuclear industry, also reviewed the status of the industry
opportunities to advance its position In 2018, the Advisory Panel met worldwide, including a presentation
in policy arenas, and ways to improve on three occasions to discuss the on the situation in Japan, and
public acceptance of nuclear energy. Association’s priorities, in particular discussed how the international nuclear
It provides recommendations on how with regard to its increasing outreach community can contribute.
Communication Group
Chair: Jayne Hallett (Urenco) Deputy Chair: Adrian Bull (National Nuclear Laboratory)
Staff Director: Vaishali Patel
The role of the Communication In 2018, the Group provided input on an provided feedback on the Association’s
Group is to support the Association initial draft of the Harmony programme’s proposal to revise the Nuclear Basics
by identifying communication Effective Safety Paradigm issue paper section of the website.
opportunities and challenges facing and on a promotional video about the
the industry and ways to address programme. The Group initiated the The Communication Group provides a
them. Its members also provide idea of creating infographics with key forum to share ideas and to benchmark
support to specific projects decided messages, main facts and figures that against other nuclear energy
by the Group and help disseminate can be made available for all member associations that are invited to the
key messages to the wider industry organizations to use in presentations meetings, including Foratom and the
and beyond. and on social media. Members also Nuclear Energy Institute.
19Training the Leaders of Tomorrow
The internationally recognized
World Nuclear University (WNU)
training courses provide a
stimulating, multicultural and
dynamic learning experience,
opening a gateway to global
networking for nuclear
professionals. In 2018, WNU
training courses attracted
around 700 participants.
Summer Institute
The WNU was nominated The World Nuclear University Summer Institute has completed 14 successful
years of enhancing nuclear education for future leaders and professionals.
for the Atomexpo Award Organizations around the world rely on the WNU to provide leadership training
in the Human Capital for their career development programmes.
Development category The Summer Institute 2018 took place in Busan and Gyeongju, South Korea,
for projects aimed at from 26 June to 3 August and welcomed 59 Fellows from 26 countries. The
creating talent pools, programme develops a broad understanding of nuclear topics and essential
skills for effective leadership. Topics include: global energy setting; nuclear
improving qualification industry and innovations; communication; and safety, security and safeguards;
levels, developing and project management and leadership.
strengthening corporate Key invited leaders included: Mary Alice Hayward, Deputy Director General and
culture. Head of the Department of Management, IAEA; Kirill Komarov, Deputy Director
General, Rosatom; William Magwood, Director General, OECD Nuclear Energy
Agency; and Jacques Regaldo, Chairman, WANO.
Nuclear Energy in the
21st Century Network for Nuclear Innovation
In 2018, the WNU published the 4th An initiative derived from the WNU Summer Institute is the Network for Nuclear
edition of the Nuclear Energy in the Innovation. Fellows discuss important current nuclear industry challenges and
21st Century by Ian Hore-Lacy. produce an original piece of work. The 2018 Network for Nuclear Innovation
projects included:
• Nuclear and renewables integration in a low-carbon grid.
• Innovative solutions to leadership succession planning for the nuclear industry.
• Changing the conversation – stories from the nuclear community.
• Market-driven assessment to inform the development and deployment of
small modular reactors.
The Network for Nuclear Innovation magazine is available on the WNU website
at www.world-nuclear-university.org
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