Summary Report of the 3rd Panel Meeting on the
“Role of Nuclear Energy for Sustainable Development in Asia”

November 1-2, 2006
Tsuruga , Japan

Participants in the 3rd Panel Meeting		Technical Tour: TsurugaN.P.P.

The 3rd FNCA Panel Meeting on "Role of Nuclear Energy for Sustainable Development in Asia" was held in Tsuruga, Fukui on November 1-2, 2006. The Meeting was attended by 18 participants from 8 FNCA member countries; China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Session 1
The Summary of the 1st & 2nd Meeting of the Panel was presented. Scopes and issues already discussed at the Panel in 2004-2006 were:

National energy supply/demand strategy in medium/long-term energy planning;
1) Policy for mitigation of environmental pollution and climate change;
2) Possible roles of nuclear power in medium/long-term energy planning.

Session 2
Three papers were presented.
The 1st paper: "APEC Energy Demand and Supply Outlook 2006".
The 2nd paper: "Nuclear Energy Administration in Fukui Prefecture".
The 3rd paper: "University Education for Nuclear Power Plant Location Area".

Session 3
Introduction of nuclear power in Vietnam and Indonesia were presented.

Session 4
The Draft Report of the Panel on Role of Nuclear Energy for Sustainable Development in Asia for 2004-2006 was discussed.
Table of content of report is as follows
1) Scope of the Panel
2) Energy outlook of FNCA countries
3) Energy policy of FNCA countries
4) Common issues on energy policy of FNCA countries
5) Common issues on introduction and expansion of nuclear power in FNCA countries

The new "Study Panel for cooperation in the field of nuclear energy in Asia" was proposed for the second phase of activities in the FNCA.
After the discussion, the following priority of issues was agreed upon:
1) Economic analysis and financing scheme.
2) Human resource development
3) Nuclear safety, security and safeguard system
4) Acceptance of NPPs by the public and other stakeholders
5) Support systems (ex. NPPs maintenance, Low level waste management).

On the 2nd day,
The participants agreed that the introduction of nuclear power requires development of infrastructure such as safety regulation and security system, human resource development, public acceptance, economic analysis and financing scheme,and assurance of non-proliferation. The panel proposed to continue the 2nd phase of activities on the "Study Panel for cooperation in the field on Nuclear Energy in Asia".

Program of the 3rd Panel Meeting
on "Role of Nuclear Energy for Sustainable Development in Asia"

Sponsored and Organized by: Cabinet of Office of Japan and Atomic Energy Commission of Japan
In cooperation with Japan Atomic industrial Forum, Inc. (JAIF)

November 1 (Wed) -2 (Thu), 2006
Tsuruga, Fukui Prefecture, Japan

List of Participants in the 3rd Panel Meeting
on “Role of Nuclear Energy for Sustainable Development in Asia”

November 1-2, 2006

China

Prof. Wu Chunxi
Vice President, China Institute of Nuclear Information and Economics

Indonesia

Dr. Sukma Saleh Hasibuan
Head, Centre for Energy Information, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources

Dr. Arnold Yohanes Soetrisnanto
Director , Center for Nuclear Energy Development, National Nuclear Energy Agency (BATAN)

Korea

Dr. Whan-Sam Chung
Principle Researcher , Nuclear Policy Division, Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI)

Dr. Chae-Young Lim
Senior Researcher, Nuclear Policy Division, Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI)

Malaysia

Mr. Pian Sukro
Chairman , Energy Commission of Malaysia

Mr. Geoffrey Bin Nasrulhaq
Chief Engineer, Asset Development Department, Generation Division, Tenga Nasional Berhad (TNB)

The Philippines

Ms. Christina A. Petrache
Head, Nuclear Materials Research, Atomic Research Division, Philippines Nuclear Research Institute (PNRI)

Thailand

Dr. Mayurapan Sajjakulnukit
Senior Engineer, Department of Alternative Energy Development and Efficiency, Ministry of Energy

Mr. Thawee Siri-Udomrat
Senior Engineer , Department of Nuclear Power Engineering, Division of Mechanical Engineering, Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT)

Viet Nam

Mr. Thang Manh Pham
Deputy Director General, Electricity Regulatory Authority of Vietnam (ERAV) Ministry of Industry (MOI)

Ms. Ninh Thi Yen Nguyen
Senior Researcher, Department of International Cooperation, Vietnam Atomic Energy Commission (VAEC)

Japan

Dr. Shunsuke Kondo
Chairman, Atomic Energy Commission (AEC)

Dr. Sueo Machi
Commissioner, AEC
FNCA Coordi nator of Japan

Mr. Shinichi Kuroki
Director for Atomic Energy, Bureau of Science and Technology Policy, CAO

Ms. Ikumi Tanabe
Office of Atomic Energy Policy, CAO

Mr. Kazuhiko Shimada
Senior Researcher, Office of Atomic Energy Policy, CAO

Mr. Shoichi Nagayoshi
Deputy Director , International Nuclear Energy Cooperation Division, Disarmament, Non-proliferation and Science Department, Foreign Policy Bureau, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA)

Mr. Kenichi Fujita
Director for International Nuclear Cooperation, Atomic Energy Div., Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT)

Mr. Takashi Inutsuka
Director, TSURUGA Atomic Energy Office, MEXT

Mr. Shinichi Mizumoto
Director for International Nuclear Energy Affairs, Agency for Natural Resources and Energy, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI)

Mr. Kazuki Hamachi
Leader, Asia Cooperation Center, Department of International Cooperation & Industrial Infrastructure Development, Japan Atomic Industrial Forum, Inc. (JAIF)

Invited Speaker

Mr. Susumu Kuramoto
President of Asia Pacific Energy Research Center (APERC), Director of The Institute of Energy Economics, Japan (IEEJ)

Mr. Katsumi Kuruba
Managing Director, The Wakasa Wan Energy Research Center

Mr. Takuo Fukui
Professor, University of Fukui