INVITATION for PARTICIPATION IN THE TRADITIONAL INTERNATIONAL NUCLEAR CONFERENCE
BULGARIAN NUCLEAR ENERGY – NATIONAL, REGIONAL AND WORLD ENERGY SECURITY
June 5 – 7, 2024
Riviera Holiday Club, Varna
AGENDA
Note: Programme changes are possible
Day 1 OPENING. PLENARY SESSION
June 05, 2024, Wednesday
Moderator: Mr. Petаr Manchev
Riviera Hall, Riviera Beach Hotel
09:00
Opening of the Conference
Mr. Bogomil Manchev
Chairman of the Management Board
Bulgarian Atomic Forum Association (Bulatom)
09:09
Greeting Address Nuclear Regulatory Agency
Mr. Tsanko Bachiyski
Chairman of the Nuclear Regulatory Agency (NRA)
09:18
Greeting Address Ministry of Energy
Mr. Vladimir Malinov
Minister of Energy of the Republic of Bulgaria
09:27
Greeting Address DG Energy of the EC
Mr Jan Panek
Director for Nuclear energy, safety and ITER
Directorate-General for Energy of the European Commission
09:36
Greeting Address OECD-NEA
Mr. Nicholas Sharman
Head of Nuclear Technology Development and Economics Division NEA
09:45
Greeting Address
Mrs. Tsvetelina Penkova
Member of the Group of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament
09:54
In France, a national strategy for common European objectives
H.E. Mr. HE Mr. Joël Meyer
Ambassador of France to the Republic of Bulgaria
10:03
State and future of nuclear energy of Ukraine
Mr. Oleh Napov
Counsellor on Economic Issues at the Embassy of Ukraine in the Republic of Bulgaria
10:12
Energy in Hungary
H.E. dr. Miklos Boros
Ambassador of Hungary to the Republic of Bulgaria
10:21
Slovenia’s Experience in Nuclear Energy Development
H.E. Mrs. Natasha Bergel
Ambassador of Slovenia to the Republic of Bulgaria
10:30
Nuclear Power in Romania
H.E. Mrs. Brandusa Predescu
Ambassador of Romania to the Republic of Bulgaria
10:49
Status of nuclear development in Czechia
Mr. Jan Udrzal
Czech MFA, Secretary to the Special Envoy for Energy Security
10:58
Past, Present, and Future of Nuclear Energy in the Republic of Korea
Mrs. Ji I Cho
Counselor and Deputy Head of Mission, Embassy of the Republic of Korea to the Republic of Bulgaria
11:10 – 11:45
COFFEE BREAK
11:45
Nuclear Energy in Europe
Mr. Guilherme Cardoso
Nuclear Technology Advisor
Nucleareurope
11:55
Greeting Address BEH
Mrs. Veselina Katanova-Buchkova
Chairman of the Board of Directors of
Bulgarian Energy Holding EAD
12:05
Greeting Address Kozloduy NPP
Mr. Valentin Nikolov
Executive Director
Kozloduy NPP PLC
12:15
Greeting Address New-Builds Project Company
Mr. Petyo Ivanov
Executive Director
Kozloduy NPP – New Builds PLC
12:25
Greeting Address ESO
Mr. Angelin Tsachev
Executive Director
Electricity System Operator LPC
12:35
Greeting Address BCCI
Mr. Vasil Todorov
Secretary General of BCCI
12:45 до 14:15
Lunch for all participants in the conference at the Riviera Restaurant – 2nd floor
12:45 до 14:15
Lunch for VIP conference guests in the restaurant of hotel Oazis
Day 1 CONTINUATION OF THE OPENING PLENARY SESSION
June 05, 2024, Wednesday
Moderator: Mr. Stanislav Georgiev
Riviera Hall, Riviera Beach Hotel
14:15
Importance of nuclear facilities for the security of
the country’s electricity system
Mr. Venzislav Zachov
Head of department electrical regimes at ESO
14:30
EDF vision and value proposition for new nuclear projects
Mr. Antoine Guelfi
EDF – Director of Export Services
14:45
Çiltuğ’s experience in supporting nuclear new-build projects
Mr. Şevket Alacaci
Managing Director, Çiltuğ A.Ş.
15:00
Siemens Energy`s experience in new nuclear build across Europe
Mr. Daniel Morell
Vice President of Controls & Digitalization and Nuclear Instrumentation & Controls in Siemens Energy
15:15
Presentation of AP1000 Success Story & Current Opportunities in Europe
Mr. Roman Romanowski
Vice President, New Plant Market Development, Westinghouse
15:30
How do we prepare competencies for Nuclear revival
Mr. Louis-Charles Brintet
Framatome International Network
15:45
Economic Enterprise Risk: Protecting the Value of the Nuclear Investment
Mr. Paul Amico
Vice President – International Energy + Utilities Practice
Jensen Hughes
16:10 – 16:30
COFFEE BREAK
16:30
Nuclear New Build Project Integration
Mr. Bratan Bratanov
Project Manager
Worley Nuclear Services EAD
16:45
Decarbonisation of the industry. The role of nuclear power
Mr. Ivaylo Naydenov
Executive Director of BFIEC
17:00
Preparation of local businesses for participation in the construction of new units
Mr. Rosen Osikovski
Project Manager, KMC JSC
17:15
New European scenarios for decarbonisation and the contribution of nuclear power
Mr. Ivan Hinovski
Chairman of the Management Board
Bulgarian Energy and Mining Forum Association
17:30
Welcome Speech by the Presidential Institution
Mr. Rumen Radev
President of the Republic of Bulgaria
17:45
Completion of Plenary session activities
20:00
Welcome Reception, in the restaurant of hotel Oasis for all participants in the conference
Day 2 Plenary Session
June 06, 2024, Thursday
Section 1
Moderator: Mr. Dimitar Avramski Conference Hall, Riviera Beach Hotel
Perspectives in nuclear development, operation and maintenance.
Already ready build Projects – Results, Conclusions;
Proposals for new technical solutions. New approaches to supply chain organization.
09:00
Controlled cold fusion installation
Mr. Anani Yanachkov
Energy expert
09:20
Preservation and transfer of nuclear knowledge – a major threat to safety
Mr. Yanko Yanev
Secretary of the International Nuclear Energy Academy – INEA
09:40
First I&C Cyber Security System Integrated at Kozloduy NPP
Mrs. Asya Mihaylova
Senior Project Manager
Westinghouse Electric Company
10:00
Framatome Bulgaria, a performant local partner for LTO and New Build Projects services
Mr. Radoslav Mihaylov
Framatome Bulgaria Managing Director
Mr. Hristo Hristov
Project Manager
10:20
VVER Fuel Technology Implementation Head
Mr. Bayan Rafeh
Director New Business Europe & Middle East, Fuel business Unit
Mr. Bruno Miglierini
VVER Fuel Technology Implementation Head
Framatome
10:40
Pre-operational environmental monitoring of Site 2 for the new nuclear unit
Mr. Rusiyan Tsibransky
Head of Environmental Monitoring Department, Safety and Quality Directorate, Safety Division, Environmental Monitoring Department, Kozloduy NPP
11:00 – 11:30
COFFEE BREAK
11:30
Application of the PSA for nuclear risk assessment
Mrs. Miglena Valchkova
Technical Support Expert, Units 5&6, Technical Support Division, Engineering and Analysis Department, Risk Management Section, Kozloduy NPP
11:50
Development of software for nuclear material accounting and control
Mr. Plamen Radovanov
Head of Nuclear Material Accounting and Control Section, Safety and Quality Directorate, Nuclear Material Accounting and Control Section, Kozloduy NPP
12:10
Environmental legislation for the construction of a new nuclear unit
Mr. Georgi Todorov Kolev
Head of Environmental Management Department, Kozloduy NPP
Mrs. Borislava Vassileva Gladkova
Senior Environmental Management Expert, Kozloduy NPP
12:30
Designing MYRRHA – the first research reactor driven by a particle accelerator
Mr. Vassil Beyaz
Principal Architect, Mott MacDonald (Bulgaria) EOOD
12:50
Nuclear Knowledge and Competence for Sustainable Nuclear Future
eng. Dimitar Stoyanov
Executive Board Member
Centre of Nuclear Competence Kozloduy Association
13:10
DISCUSSION
The discussion is based on all papers presented so far
13:40
Completion of Section 1 activities
Section 1 Poster Session
The reports will be available 30 min. before the official opening of the session in front of the hall where the session will take place
Design of technological equipment and pipelines at Kozloduy NPP in accordance with the requirements of the current international norms and standards
Authors: Mr. Ivaylo Ikonomov, Mr. Momchil Lyubenov, Mrs. Teodora Miteva
GCR AD
Modernization of the TXS at DGS5,6 system equipment
Authors: Mr. Ivan Ivanov, Mr. Dimitar Avramski
GCR AD
Modern methods for the application of the systematic approach to training in Kozloduy NPP
Mrs. Irena Ivanova
Training and Qualification Expert, Planning and Organization Department, Analysis and Planning Section, Kozloduy NPP
WIN Bulgaria – history and development
Mrs. Nadezhda Randelova
Chief Specialist – Production Training Lecturer, P-UTC-O-OP-TO at Kozloduy NPP
Day 2 Plenary Session
June 06, 2024, Thursday
Section 2
Moderator: Mr. Sergei Tzochev Seminar Hall, Riviera Beach Hotel
Technologies and Practical Approaches to the Decommissioning of Nuclear Installations. Radioactive Waste and Spent Nuclear Fuel Processing and Storage – exchange of information on the implementation of similar
09:00
Twenty years of SE RAW
Mrs. Margarita Korkinova
Member of the Management Board of
STATE ENTERPRISE RAO
09:20
Decades of Experience with Dry Storage of VVER Fuel
Dr. Linus Bettermann
Director Sales and Marketing
GNS Gesellschaft für Nuklear-Service mbH
09:40
Progress and Challenges in the Decommissioning of Units 1 to 4
Mr. Momchil Kazakov
Chief Technologist, Specialized Division “Decommissioning Units 1÷4”
10:00
Dismantling of bulky equipment from 1 to 4 unit
Mr. Borislav Iliev
Chief Technologist, SP IE Unit 1÷4
10:20
Management of RAW from nuclear applications
Mrs. Milena Hristoskova
Chief Expert, Radioactive Waste Management and Decommissioning, HQ
10:40
Geologic disposal of spent nuclear fuel and high-level waste – strategic options for Bulgaria
Mr. Chris Parker
Global Head of Business Development and Managing Director, Deep Isolation EMEA
11:00 – 11:30
COFFEE BREAK
11:30
Processing of sludge and sludge from Kozloduy NPP in SD RAW-Kozloduy
Mrs. Maya Pavlova
Head of Sector Automated Technological Information System for RAO Management, Specialized Division “RAW-Kozloduy”
11:50
Challenges in completing the construction and commissioning of NRRAO
Mrs. Ira Stefanova
Chief Engineer, Specialized Division “NDF”
12:10
Best practices from 30 years in waste led solutions
Dr. Tomasz Majchrowski
Principal Consultant
Cyclife Germany GmbH
Mrs. Nathalene Christ
Product and services Development
Cyclife SAS
12:20
ENSA’s customized solutions for the safe management of spent nuclear fuel
Mr. Alejandro Palacio Alonco Manager Analysis Engineering
Equipos Nucleares S.A.; S.M.E
Mr. Ruben Moreno Zubelzu
Marketing and sales manager
Equipos Nucleares S.A.; S.M.E
12:40
Study of the feasibility of storing TBCA-12 assemblies in Storage for spent fuel
Mr. Venelin Rusanov
Main Expert NE
Abilico
13:00
Repository for final disposal of spent nuclear fuel from Kozloduy NPP Units 5 and 6
Mr. Alexander Georgiev, Mr. Vladislav Shabanski and Mr. Kaloyan Botev – students at TU Sofia
13:15
DISCUSSION
The discussion is based on all papers presented so far
13:30
Completion of Section 2 activities
Section 2 Poster Session
The reports will be available 30 min. before the official opening of the session in front of the hall where the session will take place
Transport of RAW at the Kozloduy NPP site
Mr. Anatoly Tsvetanov
Head of RAW Storage Sector, Specialized Division “RAW-Kozloduy”
Day 3 Plenary Session
June 07, 2024, Friday
Section 3
Moderators: Mr. Sabin Sabinov (Bulatom) Riviera Hall, Riviera Beach Hotel
Part 1: KNPP 7,8 New-build Project – Decarbonization and Energy Security for Bulgaria
Format: 10 min presentation + 5min Q&A;
15 min Q&A at the end of the session with all presenters
09:15
KNPP 7,8 Project Status and Next Steps
Mr. Lyuben Marinov
Deputy Executive Director
Kozloduy NPP – New Builds PLC
09:30
AP1000 Technology: Benefits of the Passive System & Modular Design
Mr. Oscar Prat
Bulgaria Project Director, Energy Systems
Westinghouse
09:45
Pumped Thermal Energy Storage Technology: Integrated Solution for RES
Mr. Oscar Prat
Bulgaria Project Director, Westinghouse
10:00
Hyundai E&C’s Capability in Nuclear NPP Construction
Mr. Roman Kim
Global div. General Manager, Hyundai E&C
10:15
Q&A with all presenters
10:30 – 11:00
COFFEE BREAK
Section 3
Moderators: Mr. David Stearns (IBNI-IO SAG) and Mr. Petar Manchev (BULATOM) Conference Hall, Riviera Beach Hotel
Part 2: Financing New Nuclear
Format: Fireside chat interactive discussion
1 hour devoted to short topical introductions/illustrative slides from each panelist (approx. 5 minutes)
1.5 hours devoted to moderated discussion
11:00 – 13:30
Panel participants:
- Mr. Petyo Ivanov (CEO, KNPP-NB)
- Mr. George Borovas (Hunton)
- Mr. Milko Kovachev (IBNI-SAG IO)
- Mr. Paul Murphy (Murphy Consulting)
- Mrs. Suchi Sundaram (JP Morgan)
- Mr. Valentin Šeider (EBRD)
- Mr. Vincent Zabielski (Pillsbury)
- Mrs. Lazarina Bataklieva (Worley)
- Mrs. /Mr. TBD (Citi)
Discussion setup:
Bulgaria plans to build two AP1000 units near the site of the existing Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant in the next 10-12 years. This nuclear new-build project represents a unique infrastructure investment with a 100-year life cycle, characterized by high upfront capital costs, a long construction period and relatively low and stable operating costs. The scale of such projects and the long duration between the disbursement of funds and first revenues have meant the construction of nuclear plants has always been too risky a venture to be subject to traditional private project financing. This is why there is no nuclear (or other major infrastructure) project in the world without some form of return guarantee.
At the same time, recently, some characteristics of nuclear power have been increasingly recognized, which are related to the criteria for socially responsible / ESG investing: emits the least greenhouse gases, uses the least materials, has the least impact on public health and generates the least volume of waste over its lifecycle per unit of electricity produced. Viewed in this way, nuclear power plants are a crucial technology to support sustainable development going forward. Their role in ensuring energy security has long been recognized.
This brings us to the problem: how to secure financing for a cost-effective technology contributing to sustainable development and energy security, highly subject to price, construction, and political risk? In particular, the discussion will address questions such as:
- How important is early project structuring for a successful and bankable project?
- What are the current trends in nuclear project structuring?
- What sources are currently available to finance nuclear projects in Europe?
- What have been the key impediments to attracting capital (equity and debt) to nuclear projects?
- Can nuclear deliver on time and on budget? What are the pre-conditions?
- What contractual approaches can ensure better project financability?
- What is the view of multilateral financing institutions of nuclear new build projects?
- How to attract private capital to nuclear new build projects? Is Bulgaria an attractive foreign investments destination?
13:30
CLOSING OF THE CONFERENCE
Riviera Hall, Riviera Beach Hotel
Section 4
Moderator: Mr. Stanislav Georgiev Conference Hall, Riviera Beach Hotel
Introduction of company Hyundai. Personal meetings between company representatives and Bulatom member companies
09:00
Meeting between Hyundai Engineering & Construction and Framatome
09:15
Meeting between Hyundai Engineering & Construction and Bularmex-IK AD
09:30
Meeting between Hyundai Engineering & Construction and ENERGOSERVIZ AD
09:45
Meeting between Hyundai Engineering & Construction and ATP-ATOMTOPLOPROEKT OOD
10:00
Meeting between Hyundai Engineering & Construction and ATOMENERGOREMONT EAD
10:15
Meeting between Hyundai Engineering & Construction and ABILICO AD
10:30
Meeting between Hyundai Engineering & Construction and EQE BULGARIA AD
10:45
Meeting between Hyundai Engineering & Construction and ENERGOREMONT GALABOVO AD
11:00 – 11:30
COFFEE BREAK
11:30
Meeting between Hyundai Engineering & Construction and OSKAR-EL EOOD
11:45
Meeting between Hyundai Engineering & Construction and KMS EAD
12:00
Meeting between and ENPRO CONSULT OOD
12:15
Meeting between Hyundai Engineering & Construction and Siemens Energy
12:30
Meeting between Hyundai Engineering & Construction and TITA CONSULT OOD
12:45
Meeting between Hyundai Engineering & Evromarket Group
13:00
Meeting between Hyundai Engineering & Construction and PROFESIONAL TRANSLATION EOOD
13:30
CLOSING OF THE CONFERENCE
Riviera Hall, Riviera Beach Hotel
13:40 – 15:00
Lunch at the Riviera Restaurant – 2nd floor