1. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY IN
MALAYSIA’S NUCLEAR MARKET
by:
Muhamad B. Lebai Juri, PhD
Director General, Malaysian Nuclear Agency
43000 Kajang, Malaysia
UKTI Jan 2014
2. PRESENTATION OUTLINE
Overview of nuclear science and technology in
Malaysia
Nuclear 3S Infrastructure
Strengthening Human Capital Development
Nuclear supply chains
Public acceptance
Conclusion
6. MAJOR NUCLEAR INFRASTRUCTURES
IN MALAYSIA
GAMMA IRRADIATOR
E-BEAM
RESEARCH REACTOR
(4)
(7)
(1)
Irradiation plant
industrial and medical
products using gammarays
Irradiation plant using
electron beam
Irradiation facility research
materials and isotope
production using neutron
source
7. MAJOR NUCLEAR INFRASTRUCTURES
IN MALAYSIA
SECONDARY STANDARD DOSIMETRY
LABORATORY (SSDL)
(1)
Calibration of radiation
measuring instruments and
dosimeters
LATEX VULCANIZATION IRRADIATOR
(1)
Research & Production of Irradiated
Vulcanised Rubber Latex
8. MAJOR NUCLEAR INFRASTRUCTURES
IN MALAYSIA
RADIOACTIVE WASTE
MANAGEMENT CENTER
(1)
Compliance to Atomic
Energy Licensing Act
1984
RADIOCHEMISTRY AND
ENVIRONMENT
LABORATORY
(1)
Environmental
radioactivity
measurements
NON DESTRUCTIVE TEST
LABORATORY
(1)
Diagnosing defects of
componets and system
reliability
9. MAJOR NUCLEAR INFRASTRUCTURES
IN MALAYSIA
GAMMA GREEN HOUSE
RADIOISOTOPE LABORATORY/CYCLOTRON
(1)
(4)
Mutation breeding research
Production of radioisotopes,
radiopharmaceuticals (3) &
radiopharmaceuticals kits (1)
11. APPLICATION OF RADIATION SOURCES
Licensees for medical and non-medical sectors
Distribution of radiation workers in various sectors
NDT 2%
INDUSTRIAL
43%
MEDICAL 55%
Non-Medical Sector
•Irradiation facilities
(Sterilization)
•Gauges
•Industrial radiography
•Oil and Gas
•Mineral processing
•Research and Education
•Sales
12. DISTRIBUTION OF X-RAY MACHINE &
RADIOACTIVE SOURCES
• X-ray machine ( 62%)
• Radioactive source (38%)
13. Contribution of NA toward the GDP (2012)
• GDP increment of 0.024% (RM 138.64 million) in 2006 to
0.032% (RM 236.62 million) in 2008.
• Increment of GDP per capita from RM 5.31 in 2006 to
RM 8.76 in 2008.
15. NUCLEAR SAFETY INFRASTRUCTURE
• 1968 Radioactive Substances Act
• 1984 Atomic Energy Licensing Act
• 20_ _ New Atomic Energy Licensing Bill (under
purview of Ministry of Science, Technology and
Innovation, MOSTI)
16. ENFORCEMENT
CONTROLS
Radioactive Material
Nuclear Material
Irradiating Apparatus
Prescribed Substance
Regulatory Body
Atomic Energy Licensing
Board &
Department of AELB
MALAYSIAN LEGAL
INFRASTRUCTURE
Licensing Authority for
Medical Purposes
Director General of
Health
Atomic Energy
Licensing Act 1984
(Act 304)
18. INTERNATIONAL MEMBERSHIP
• Association of Southeast Asian Nation (ASEAN)
Membership since 1967
• International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Membership
since 1969
• Regional Cooperative Agreement (RCA), signed 1975
• International Project on Innovative Nuclear Reactors and
Fuel Cycles (INPRO) Membership since 2012
• Forum for Nuclear Cooperation in Asia (FNCA) 20??
19. INTERNATIONAL INSTRUMENTS RELATED TO 3S
SIGNED BY MALAYSIA
• Non-Proliferation Treaty - 1968
• Safeguards Agreement -1972
• 1986 IAEA Convention on Early Notification of a Nuclear
Accident - 1987
• 1986 IAEA Convention on Assistance in the Case of a
Nuclear Accident or Radiological Emergency - 1987
• South East Asia Nuclear Weapon Free Zone (SEANWFZ),
signed -1995 & Ratified - 1996
• Comprehensive Nuclear Test – Ban Treaty (CTBT), signed
-1998 & ratified - 2008
• Additional Protocol - 2005
20. NUCLEAR SECURITY
• As a signatory to NPT & a member state of the IAEA,
Malaysia reaffirms its commitment to non-proliferation as well
as to implementation of its obligations under the NPT
Safeguards Agreement.
• Malaysia support robust practices on Nuclear security
including export control system.
• Dec 2012, Malaysia/AELB was officially recognized by IAEA
as a Security Support Centre.
21. Some Initiatives in the
Implementation of 3S
• Global Threat Reduction Initiative, GTRI
(US)
• RN42 (CTBTO)
22. GTRI, Nuclear Malaysia
Equipments installed:
• High security lock
• Motion sensor
• CCTV dome
• Electric lock
• Security grating
• Exit button
• Glass break sensor
• Siren and strobe
• Radiation detector
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35. Malaysia Energy Mix
Fuel Sources
% (components of the mix)
Gas
50%
Coal
40%
Hydro
8%
Renewal Sources (e.g. Biomass, Solar etc)
2%
Nuclear
none
36. 7 Jan. 2011: Incorporation of MNPC as NEPIO
10 Dec. 2010: Decision to establish NEPIO
25 Oct. 2010:
Economic Transformation Program (ETP) launched with
nuclear power deployment included
16 July 2010:
Cabinet Decision take cognisance National Nuclear
Policy
10 June 2010:
New National Energy Policy incorporated in Tenth Malaysia Plan
with nuclear energy as longer term option for the Peninsula.
26 June 2009: Nuclear energy adopted as one of fuel options
for electricity supply post-2020, especially for the Peninsula;
10 Sept. 2008: Decision to draft National Nuclear Policy
29 Aug. 2008: 2009 Budget in Parliament to explore nuclear energy
& formulate new National Energy Policy
37. DETAILED TIMELINE ON NUCLEAR POWER DEPLOYMENT
Project Development
Start Feasibility
Study (FS)
& Bid Specifications
including basic
& detailed design
& site investigation
Finish Pre-FS
(PFS)
YR1
Complete
Regulations
Desk-top Site
Survey & Ranking
Govt. Policy
Decision on
Nuclear Project
& Plant Type
Financial Planning & Closure
Bid Specifications
& Issue Request
for Proposals (RFP)
Finish Detailed
Plan
First Concrete Pouring
Contract
Award
NPP Vendor
Procurement
of Components
Bid
Evaluation
YR2
40-month Construction Period
Initial Power Supply
Start Site Excavation
Finish FS
Set Reactor
Pressure Vessel
Site Grading
YR3
Detailed Site
Investigations,
EIA/RIA/SIA
with input from
NPP vendor on
plant design
Final Site Selection
Sign/Accede/Ratify International Instruments
& National Legislative Development
YR4
YR6
YR5
Preliminary
Safety Analysis
Report (PSAR)
for Site Permit
Nuclear Fuel Loading
YR7
YR8
YR9
Cold
Hydrostatic
test
YR10
Commissioning
8-month
YR11
YR12
Pre-Operational Baseline
Radiological Data Gathering
Site Permit
Final Safety Analysis Report
(FSAR) for Operating Licence
Construction Permit
Programme & Legislative Development
Operator Training
Operating
Licence
Point of
No Return
Infrastructure Assessment & Planning
& Project Management, Bid Evaluation
& Safety Assessment Training
Continuous Stakeholder Involvement, Public Information Programme & Long-Term Supporting Human Capital & Industrial Development & Technology Acquisition
Regulatory & Quality Assurance Training & Implementation & Technological Support Organisation (TSO) Development
Source: Nuclear Malaysia; Malaysia NKEA OGE Laboratory
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38. Nuclear Power in Malaysia
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•
•
•
Government policy
Human Capital
Industry’s capability/capacity
Public Acceptance
39. An update on National Energy Policy
• Currently under development by Economic Planning Unit
(EPU), under the Prime Minister Department
• The report expected to be available early 2014
• National new energy policy timeframe is until 2050
– Nuclear is considered as one of the options for electricity
generation – but STILL NO CLEAR DECISION
41. FRAMEWORK FOR NUCLEAR HRD PROGRAM FOR
MALAYSIA
Government
Nuclear R&D Institutes
• Nuclear Policy and Promotion
• Planning of Nuclear Power
• Nuclear Regulation and Control
• Development, Acquisition,
Dissemination of Nuclear Power
Technology
• Nuclear Manpower Training
• Licensing and Inspection
• Evaluation and analysis of
Nuclear Safety
Nuclear HRD Program
Education Institutions
•
•
•
•
Regulatory Authority
Industries
(All must work in tandem)
Education in Nuclear Eng
Education in Nuclear S&T
B.Sc, MSc PhD Degree
Vocational Education Level
Utilities/Operator
• Operation & Maintenance of NPP
• In-house Training for NPP Personnel
• Construction, design & A/E
• Manufacturing of component
and Equipment
Society & Associations
• Malaysian Nuclear Society
• MSNT, MARPA
• MARS
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42. Age
Schooling
Years
26
21
25
20
24+
19
24
18
23
17
22
16
21
15
20
14
19
13
18
MALAYSIA EDUCATIONAL PATHWAYS
12
17
11
16
10
World of Employment/ Entrepreneurship
Postgraduates
Degree
Universities & Higher
Education
University
Institutions
Colleges
Polytechnic/
College
Community
Diploma
Vocational
Qualifications
Certificate
Sixth
Form –
Higher
School
Certificate
Matriculation
POLYTECHNICS
Community Colleges
Skills Certificate
School Certificate (11 years of education)
Secondary
Academic
Schools
Technical
Schools
Lower Secondary (3 years)
Primary (6 years)
Source: MOHE
Technical &
Vocational
Institutions
Vocational
Schools
Skills Training
Center
Ages 13 to 15
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Ages 7 to 12
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43. LIST OF UNIVERSITIES WITH
NUCLEAR RELATED EDUCATION
INSANIAH University
College
Universiti Malaysia Perlis
Universiti Malaysia Kelantan
Universiti Utara Malaysia
AIMST University
Universiti Sains Malaysia
Universiti Darul Iman Malaysia
Universiti Terbuka Wawasan
Universiti Malaysia Terengganu
Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS
Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris
UniversitiTenagaNasional (UNITEN)
Elective subject-Nuclear Technology
Universiti Malaysia Pahang
UniversitiKebangsaan Malaysia
Bachelor Programme: Nuclear Science
Elective subject: Nuclear Law
Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia
INTI International University College
Nilai International University College
Univerisiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka
Master Programme-Nuclear Engineering
UniversitiTunHussienOnn Malaysia
Bachelor Programme-Nuclear Engineering UniversitiTeknologi Malaysia
44. HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS
Source: MOHE
Higher Education Institutions In Malaysia (May 2011)
Types of Institution
Total
Public Universities
20
Polytechnics
27
Community Colleges
70
Private Universities/University Colleges
52
Private Colleges
403
Total
572
Level of
study
2008
2009
2010
2015
(projection)
PhD
12,240
14,600
17,700
21,500
M.Sc
36,000
45,000
49,500
60,400
B.Sc
270,000
272,000
275,000
334,000
Total
318,240
331,600
341,700
415,900
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45. Moving Forward: NUCLEAR CONSORTIUM IN
EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND TRAINING
• To facilitate the development of nuclear related
education, research and training program in Malaysia
• Establish collaboration platform between Malaysian
Nuclear Agency and local educational institutes
• Sharing of resources and expertise
• Sharing of facilities from Malaysian Nuclear Agency and
local educational institutes
46. KEY HR CHALLENGES IN NUCLEAR POWER DEPLOYMENT
Possible / Current Approaches
Challenges
National
level
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•
•
Transformation of existing education policy
Employment prospect (job scheme,
incentive, etc)
Amendment of foreign workers policy
Attracting and retaining foreign and local
talent
Inadequate nuclear education programs
(coordination, programs, etc).
Limited funding and quota for training
▪
▪
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▪
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Technical
Support
Organisation
▪
▪
▪
▪
▪
▪
Improving Human Resource Management
(HRM) and support system
Inadequate personnel
Conflict of interest (R&D vs. TSO)
Clarification of roles of TSO in NPP
Improving Employment system
Funding & Coordination (cross ministry)
Limited funding, quota and time for
trainings
▪
▪
▪
▪
▪
Establish Multi-lateral and bi-lateral
cooperation
Attract expatriate personnel who have
work in nuclear sector abroad
Engage experienced consultants
Formulation of National Nuclear Policy
and National Energy Policy
Develop and improve HRD
infrastructure e.g. National Nuclear
Training Centre
Establish National HRD Roadmap
Fast-tracking nuclear related education
for TSO personnel
Deployment plan for TSO personnel
Aptitude and attitude test
Continuous capacity building program
Examples: Nuclear Malaysia,
Universities, Industries
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47. KEY HR CHALLENGES IN NUCLEAR POWER DEPLOYMENT
Operating
Organisation
Challenges
▪
▪
▪
▪
Willingness of vendors to offer HRD
package solely
Personnel’s keenness to convert
into NP personnel
Transformation of remuneration
package
Inadequate competent and
experienced personnel
Possible / Current Approaches
▪
▪
▪
▪
▪
▪
Regulatory
Body
▪
▪
▪
▪
▪
Amendment of existing nuclear act
Inadequate number and experienced
personnel
Remuneration scheme
Nuclear law education
Limited quota for training
•
•
▪
•
Collaboration with vendors in HRD
Convert conventional power plant
engineers to be competent in NP O&M,
commissioning, etc.
Recruitment of experienced oil and gas
personnel under deployment plan
between companies
Offer higher incentives and remuneration
Licensed and certified NPP personnel by
2021
Aptitude and attitude test
Continuous capacity building in nuclear
legislation
Engagement of external assessors and
transfer of expertise to local regulators
Aptitude and attitude test
Examples: AELB, Energy Commission
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48. KEY HR CHALLENGES IN NUCLEAR POWER DEPLOYMENT
Challenges
Possible / Current Approaches
Education
Institute
▪
▪
▪
▪
▪
▪
•
Industry
▪
▪
▪
▪
No nuclear power related education
program in higher learning institutions
Lack of competent and experienced
lecturers in nuclear education
Future prospect for nuclear educated
students are still not clear
Lack of promotion for nuclear education
Inadequate nuclear research and
experimental facilities
Need to produce nuclear craftsmen and
technician
Uncertain roles and participation of
industry in NPP
Inadequate integration between national
and education institutes
Coordination between industries
Deployment of competent industry’s
workforce into nuclear power program
Nuclear safety culture
▪
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▪
▪
▪
▪
▪
▪
▪
▪
▪
Introduce nuclear engineering courses as
elective in engineering courses at
undergraduate level (for familiarization to
engineering students)
Introduce nuclear engineering courses at
Master level (to produce nuclear engineer)
Establish consortium of universities
Establish network with international renowned
universities and research institutions
Joint education programs with other
organizations (JICA, JAEA, KAIST, KINS, etc)
Fellowship, training course and internship
Formal courses of overseas study
Non-power nuclear application industry is
quite establish
Attract industry key players to participate
in NPP
Capacity building
Possible deployment of key personnel in
industry to participate in NPP
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50. NUCLEAR SUPPLY CHAIN IN CONSIDERATION
1)The choice of reactor design & type
eg Pressurized Water Reactor - PWR, VVER,
AP1000 , EPR etc
Boiling Water Reactor – BWR, ABWR etc
2) Consortium structures established
Reactor Vendors ( Westinghouse, AREVA, KEPCO,
Toshiba etc ) & their chosen/selected nuclear suppliers ( local and/or
international companies ) to support the construction of the nuclear power
reactor and plant.
51. NUCLEAR SUPPLY CHAIN IN CONSIDERATION
3 a) Availability and/or lead times of critical components and
services
eg Reactor Pressure Vessel (RPV) , Steam Generators,
pipework and valves, and main Engineering, Procurement and
Construction (EPC) contractor , plant management capacities, etc
- which could lead to delays in a national nuclear new build,
and/or to cost escalation.
b) It would be strategic and imperative to review and identify/determine
what would the countries and companies need to develop or
produce components , which currently (or in future) cannot be
obtained from overseas suppliers without long delays, which
could ultimately threaten both the:
• security and
•
affordability of energy supplies
52. NUCLEAR SUPPLY CHAIN IN CONSIDERATION
4. Many capable companies exist in Malaysian industry but they lack nuclear
experience, where specifications are often different from usual industry
standards
Thus local companies must be introduced to and updated
regarding Codes ,Standards and Accreditation by International
Organizations including the ASME, USA etc
a) In striving to enter the nuclear industry sector
b) to ensure public safety
c) facilitation of international business acceptance and
d) enhance export opportunities
5. WNA – Economy of scale in supply chain and transfer technology, a
minimum number of new builds should not be less than 10 power plants.
53. ROLE OF NUCLEAR MALAYSIA AS A NUCLEAR POWER
R&D and TECHNICAL SUPPORT ORGANISATION (TSO)
ROLE OF NUCLEAR MALAYSIA AS A NUCLEAR POWER R & D and TECHNICAL SUPPORT
ORGANISATION (TSO)
NEPIO
(MNPC)
NPP Owner SPV
Planning &
implementation
coordination
NPP Operator SPV
Technical
support
TSO
(Nuclear Malaysia)
Regulate
National
Regulators
(AELB, ST, DOSH,
DOE, MHLG)
Malaysian Industries
Malaysian Educational
& Training Institutions
supply
NPP Vendor
Single Turnkey
Contractor
Vendor Country
TSO
Vendor Country
Regulators
Vendor Country
Industries
Vendor Country
Educational
&Training Institutions
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55. • The decision by government to explore nuclear option for
electricity generation attract mixed reaction from the
public – pro and against;
• It is becoming increasingly challenging in Malaysia to
implement technologies because of the widespread public
opposition, influential non-government organizations
(NGOs) and also strong sentiment from minority groups;
• Public records and news sources covering the reactions of
these groups towards various beneficial projects requires
more sophisticated PI/PA strategies to be employed
60. Lynas Advanced Material Plant (LAMP)
“For Malaysia and
the world’s most
advanced
technology
companies, the
plant is a gamble
that the processing
can be done safely
enough to make
the local
environmental
risks worth the
promised global
rewards.”- The
New York Times
61. Biggest Challenge of Public Acceptance
at National & Local Levels in Malaysia
PUBLIC INFORMATION & ACCEPTANCE TARGETS: 70% public acceptance by end 2012
NATIONAL PUBLIC OPINION
Why nuclear?
Why not solar?
Is it safe?
What about the waste?
Isn’t it too expensive?
Where to get the fuel?
Nuclear accidents?
Public radiation exposure?
Environmental impacts? Yes,
but not in my backyard!
STATE GOVERNMENTS
Why build in this State?
Won’t we lose the next election?
Is it safe? What benefit to the State?
MUNICIPAL AUTHORITIES
Why build in this district?
Is it safe for the people?
LOCAL POPULATION
NIMBY BANANA!*
,
GENERAL CIVIL SOCIETY & PUBLIC STAKEHOLDERS
civic society, mass media, non-governmental organisations (NGO’s),
religious, women & other civic organisations, teacher training colleges,
university & school students, general public.
STATE & LOCAL STAKEHOLDERS AROUND NUCLEAR PLANT SITES
local government, community leaders, village heads,
local associations, such as farmers & fishermen associations, schools, etc.
*NIMBY
*BANANA
= Not in My Backyard
= Build Absolutely Nothing Anywhere Near Anything
Why build here?
Is it safe for us?
Accident effect?
Won’t our food, fish,
vegetable supply
be contaminated?
Our children?
Our river, our beach?
62. Public Opinion Survey
Pre-Fukushima
The use of nuclear energy as one of the
ways to provide electricity in Malaysia.
Opinion on the role of nuclear
energy
in Malaysia
No answer/
respond
4.1
very important
11.2
Don't Know
Somewhat important
52
32.7
Somewhat Oppose
not too important
Strongly Oppose
not an important at all
Somewhat Favor
52.0 % think that the role of nuclear energy in
Malaysia is very important.
Strongly Favor
0
10
20
30
40
50
79.6 % favor of the use of nuclear energy to
provide electricity (42.9 % strongly favor and
36.7% somewhat favor).
Post-Fukushima
Survey in 2012 (MSc Student)
• 47.1% Support NPP
• 29% Disagree
• 16.5% Malaysia Not ready
• 7.4% Neutral
63. Strategy: PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT GOALS
OVER 10 – 15 YEARS
Public
Participation;
Define overall
approach and
strategy/policies.
Obtain local
support at
recommended
site(s).
Educate broader
Malaysian
population on
nuclear power
deployment in
Malaysia’s energy
mix.
Develop
Malaysian public
participation
infrastructure.
~ 10 – 15 years
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64. 1. The current nuclear industry in Malaysia is concentrated in
non-power applications
2. The nuclear industry has progressed in Malaysia and
positively contributed to socio-economic development of the
country
3. Realization of nuclear power program in the future will offer
significant prospect for Malaysian industry as well as access to
advanced technology and business opportunities
4. Continuous improvement in terms of infrastructure, resources
and capability is continent to uplift local nuclear industry