Conference Day One: Monday, 5 September 2016
08:30 - 09:00 Registration, refreshments and networking
09:00 - 09:20 Opening key note speech
H.E Dr. Khaled Toukan
ChairmanJordan Atomic Energy Commission
09:20 - 09:50 Energy sector in Jordan and the role of nuclear in Jordan’s energy mix
This session will discuss Jordan’s current energy scenario. It will highlight the steps taken by Jordan to meet the everincreasing energy demand, the contribution of nuclear energy towards the energy mix of the country and how the development of a nuclear power plant can help Jordan shift from an energy importer to an energy exporter.
09:50 - 10:20 An industry overview of policy, economics and technology - World Nuclear Energy Association’s perspective
Shah Nawaz Ahmad
Senior Advisor India, Middle East and South East AsiaWorld Nuclear Association
10:20 - 10:50 New generation of heavy lift cranes for NNPPs
Gerrit Zenner
Global Account Manager, Nuclear marketSarens
10:50 - 11:20 Networking break and exhibition tour
11:20 - 11:50 Discussing the Jordan Nuclear Power Project (JNPP) and providing updates on the current feasibility studies
Dr. Hiyasat will highlight the recent environmental, market and grid impact studies taking place on this project. The current objectives, plans for construction, project timeline and technological requirements will also be highlighted.
11:50 - 12:20 Nuclear Power Plant Construction: How modular concepts can improve constructability and project efficiency
Mitigating the budgetary and planning overrun challenges in Nuclear power plant construction. Discussing examples of modularized plant construction in other countries. Analyzing how NPP construction can be improved by shedding light on lessons learned and setting new standards.
Sponsored by: MAMMOET
Edvinas Ivanauskas
General ManagerMammoet
12:20 - 12:50 Nuclear power generation and projects roadmap for Egypt
This session will present how Egypt is playing a key role in developing safe nuclear power. He will highlight the developments on the four 1200 MW nuclear reactors and the expectations, opportunities and future prospects of these projects.
Minister of Electricity and Energy and Nuclear Power Plants Authority, Egypt
Dr. Eng. Ibrahim El Osery
Senior Advisor - Energy and Nuclear AffairsMinister of Electricity and Energy and Nuclear Power Plants Authority, Egypt
12:50 - 13:20 Effective Perimeter Security for Nuclear Power Facilities: Integration of Fiber Optic and Volumetric Intrusion Detection Systems
This presentation will discuss the relative effectiveness,
comparative performance and features, as well as
multi-layer integration of two of the most highly reliable
and effective technologies for nuclear power facility
perimeter security: fiber optic detection systems for
perimeter fence applications, and covert ported-coaxial
detection systems for in-ground volumetric detection
applications.
Michael Montgomery
Manager, Applications Engineering, Europe, Middle East and AfricaOptellios
13:20 - 14:20 Networking lunch
14:20 - 14:50 Future of nuclear energy: Addressing the safety challenges
This session will discuss how operators can ensure safe nuclear energy generation in the MENA region. Lessons learnt from the Fukushima incident will be highlighted and the presenter will go beyond these lessons to highlight best practices for safety and accident management in the case of new nuclear installations.
International Atomic Energy Agency, Austria
Cornelia Spitzer
Head of the Safety Assessment SectionInternational Atomic Energy Agency, Austria
14:50 - 15:20 Focusing on the Jordanian regulatory framework for nuclear safety and security
Attend this session to learn about the role of the EMRC in ensuring safe nuclear power generation in Jordan. The presenter will highlight the recent regulations and process to overcome challenges of safety, security, emergency and safeguard. The presentation will also highlight the regulations that operators need to comply with before beginning the construction of a new nuclear plant.
Energy and Minerals Regulatory Commission (EMRC), Jordan
Mohammed Bqoor
Nuclear Safety and Security DirectorEnergy and Minerals Regulatory Commission (EMRC), Jordan
