Nuclear Energy Congress

Reflect on the GDA announcement in July and explore the key implications for the nuclear industry to gain an understanding of the regulators role in nuclear new build

• Explore the progress on the GDA and the implications of the incident at Fukushima
• Hear the very latest on the International harmonisation of design features
• Evaluate what still needs to be done to complete GDA
• Consider the regulatory role during construction and commissioning

Kevin Allars, Director of Nuclear New Build, OFFICE FOR NUCLEAR REGULATION

Keynote Panel - Explore the effect of the Fukushima Daiichi incident upon the nuclear renaissance and its future in Europe

• Consider how new nuclear programs have responded to the incident
• Reflect on any policy changes that have occurred in the last 6 months following the event
• Debate whether or not this has led to a decline in new nuclear or a new initiative in safety mitigation and adaptation
• Analyse the level of concern for islands in nuclear incidents

Professor Andrew Sherry, Director, DALTON NUCLEAR INSTITUTE, THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER

Professor Stephen Thomas, Head of Energy Policy, UNIVERSITY OF GREENWICH

Alison Chappell, Head of UK Nuclear Development, RWE NPOWER Stephen Tindale, Associate Fellow, CENTRE FOR EUROPEAN REFORM Robert Davies. Vice President New Builds, AREVA

Benchmark against Turkeys safety mitigation in the post Fukushima environment through reflecting on nuclear new build in Turkey and developing a comprehensive understanding of the process so far and the forecasts for future construction and safety

• Outline the need and requirements for nuclear power in Turkey
• Consider the development of nuclear in Turkey outlining the key risks, challenges and opportunities
• Reflect on the Fukushima Daiichi incident and how Turkish developments have mitigated against natural disasters

Mehmet Biçer, Deputy General Manager, EUAS TURKEY

An investor’s perspective on the risks and challenges for the new nuclear build programme

• Examine what it requires to make nuclear investments economic in the current environment
• Establish the impact of delay and the importance of programme management in nuclear new build to increase efficiency
• Understand what the challenges to starting on time are through evaluating planning and regulatory risk
• Outline the key construction challenges by examining the issues in rebar, welding, concrete and logistics
• Explore the key points of cost control and the importance of excellent procurement and engagement with supply chain
• Consider other key risks to nuclear development through examining more external factors: political, wholesale market, operational, decommissioning
• Establish the importance of certainty in nuclear investments

Mike Lloyd, Head of Finance, CENTRICA
Julia Pyke, Partner, HERBERT SMITH LLP

Considering the requirements for the supply chain in a wider framework for Nuclear New Build

• Laying out the time line for nuclear development in the UK and looking at the areas of work that will be started in the next 12 months in order to ensure smoother operations
• Key challenges in construction and the plans to react to these challenges
• Negotiate the supply chain and hear an explanation of the quality assurance procedure

Alan Cummings, Head of Procurement, EDF

Define the required conditions for investment that make a project financeable and the steps needed to positively influence the prospects of new power plant projects

• Review changes in the project finance market for nuclear new build following the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear incident earlier this year
• Understand potential liquidity in the market for a new nuclear power project
• Negotiate the most favorable terms for supply chain financing
• Explore factors for first of a kind construction projects in determining future risk expectations

Daniel Grosvenor, Head of UK Nuclear and Partner, DELOITTE

Panel Discussion: Exploring some of the key considerations in establishing the business case required for significant nuclear investment

• Assess the risks and liabilities in developing new nuclear developments
• Understand the combined risks and offering some key points on mitigation and adaptation
• Consider the impact of Fukushima Daiichi upon safety considerations for new nuclear

Simon Walker, Head of Nuclear Group, IMPERIAL COLLEGE
Malcolm Grimston, Senior Research Fellow, Energy Policy and Management Group, IMPERIAL COLLEGE
Mike Lloyd, Head of Finance, CENTRICA
Fiona Reilly, Partner and Head, Nuclear Services NORTON ROSE LLP

Address the need for collaborative thinking and practice in the nuclear industry to ensure more efficient construction builds

• Explore the key construction challenges in the industry and reflect on how these can be combated through effective collaboration
• Build strategic partnerships in the nuclear industry and how these can be used to further developments and ensure that they run more efficiently and to the highest safety standard
• Outline key obstacles in the industry and how to overcome them through collaborative thinking and practice

Don Ward, Chief Executive, CONSTRUCTING EXCELLENCE IN THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT

Stream A - Nuclear Build Construction

Assess the site specific issues required in order to ensure well established foundations for your project

• Explore the supportive infrastructure requirements for nuclear builds in the UK and assess the opportunities and timelines
• Learn how to mobilise the site ready for construction and gain a more comprehensive understanding of the logistical challenges and preparation requirements
• Hear how to address safety concerns in the local community and understand how through effective community engagement you can secure local buy in and support

Alyn Jones, Group Manager for Energy, SOMERSET COUNCIL and Head, MAJOR ENERGY PROJECTS TEAM

Hear from the Infrastructure Planning Commission on working effectively within the planning regime

• Gain a thorough understanding of the process for nationally significant infrastructure projects in the UK
• Identify the key stakeholders in this decision making process and explore how to work with these organisations to plan and manage your approach to seeking consent
• Consider the implications of legislative change and institutional reform

Ian Gambles, Director of Operations, INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING COMMISSION

Explore Areva’s position in the UK nuclear industry and the next steps being taken to move forward in nuclear new build

• Examine Areva’s views on Fukushima and the work being done to encourage and reinstate a positive nuclear future
• Analyse the post Fukushima UK design and consider any adaptations or design considerations
• Keeping the supply chain engaged and outlining the key supply chain initiatives moving forward

Robert Davies, Vice President New Builds, AREVA

Establish the requirements for effective modular construction: gain a comprehensive understanding of modular construction and outlining the principal challenges and opportunities from such builds.

• Discover modularisation as a topic and understand why it is so important for the UK industry
• Establish the key pros & cons of modularisation for constructing nuclear new builds
• Pin point the exact extent of modularisation and fully understand the key designs for modularisation
• Outline the challenges for dimensional control, structural integrity, systemisation, configuration management and heavy lifts & moves

Andy Cumbor, Construction Capability Lead, SELLAFIELD

Case Study - Explore the 2012 Olympic Build and establish the most effective strategies in the way of supply chain management and construction to ensure projects run to time and to budget.

• Consider the key differences and significant points of the 2012 Olympic build and understand the challenges of building such a large project in such a defined timeframe.
• Hear how the supply chain is being effectively managed to ensure efficiency and on time construction.
• Reflect on the key lessons to be learnt in organising large scale infrastructure projects and the most important factors in brining projects to time and budget.

Ian Galloway, Programme Director, CLM, DELIVERY PARTNER

Gain an in-depth analysis of the financial risks of nuclear new builds to consider how best to militate and plan against these risks

• Explore the key risks in financing nuclear energy
• Evaluate the roles in mitigating against these risks
• Reflect on how the industry risks have changes in the last 6 months and what the key priorities should be for utilities and construction companies

Martin Taylor, INDEPENDENT NUCLEAR CONSULTANT

Explore the innovative ways in which Florida Power and Light Company is managing risk in nuclear new build

• Consider this risk management approach in light of long term strategies to develop nuclear
• Identify the benefits for risk management through forward thinking and planning
• Understand challenges of a novel approach under a regulatory framework built on other assumptions
• Reflect how positive working with regulators can build a amore enhanced economic case for new nuclear

Steven Scroggs, Senior Director for Project Development, FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY

Cost effective tailor made heavy lift solutions for nuclear applications

• Decommissioning, disposal of steam generators using modular trailer transport solutions.
• How computer simulations help save time and reduce costs when engineering solutions for component exchanges. An example on steam generator replacement.
• How heavy lift cranes & modularization concepts can shorten new build construction time. A case study using the Sarens Giant Crane and its fleet of heavy lift tower cranes.
• Minimizing safety risks, reducing costs by adopting a Total Concept approach in power plant construction, from one provider, including transport (From factory to foundation & on site), Storage & warehousing, crane services, engineering, jacking and skidding.

Gerrit Zenner, Business Development and Key Account Manager, European Nuclear Market, SARENS

Outline the key challenges in large engineering projects in the UK and reflect on how this prepares for the complexity of new build

• Consider the importance of civil engineering in Nuclear New Build and understand the key challenges in these types of developments.
• Examine the lessons learnt from previous major projects in the nuclear sector
• Consider technological developments and construction innovation for nuclear new build in the UK
• Recognise that nuclear is different to other construction projects

David Baird, Vice President, JACOBS, Engineering the Future, INSTITUTION OF CIVIL ENGINEERS

Terminal 5 Case Study: Evaluate the successful construction of large infrastructure projects, reflecting on how best to mobilise the supply chain and manage time effectively

• Define how best to work to tight deadlines in developing large scale projects, what are the challenges and how to overcome them
• Evaluate the key steps to take in organising and outlining the services that are required in developing these projects
• Explore the necessity for positive client - supplier relationship in bringing projects to time and budget and to a high standard

Dr. Chris Millard, Head of Systems Integration, BALFOUR BEATTY CONSTRUCTION SERVICES UK

Stream B - Supply Chain Engagement

Consider the Global Opportunities for the Nuclear Supply Chain

• Examine how the global marketplace is developing and the potential opportunities out there for the nuclear supply chain
• Reflect on how the Fukushima Daiichi incident had impacted upon nuclear on a global level and how this had impacted upon the demands on the supply chain

Robert Lane CBE, Partner, CMS CAMERON MCKENNA LLP and Chairman, UKTI'S POWER SECTOR ADVISORY GROUP

Address the supply chain capabilities and expectations that need to be met on site through hearing the licensees’ perspective on nuclear construction and the supply chain

• Consider the multiple demands on the licences and the supply chain as reflected through the ‘intelligent customer principle’
• Explore the key aspects of nuclear safety on construction and how these are articulated to the supply chain
• Understand the engineering requirements for nuclear build through looking at the example of how licensees would ensure high quality concrete in a nuclear environment.
• Reflect on the ramifications of unsatisfactory work and understanding the implications and expenses of remedial costs

Andy Cumbor, Construction Capability Lead, SELLAFIELD
Maria Pennington, Construction Capability Lead, SELLAFIELD

Examine the case for liability in nuclear construction builds and understand how to mitigate legal risk

• Hear advice on negotiating liability in nuclear build contracts in the event of severe delays and budgetary issues
• Consider liability along the supply chain, establishing effective contracts to ensure on time construction
• Examine supplier contracts and the pitfalls in payment and liability and understand how these can delay construction

Roger Clayson, Legal Director, Energy, Projects and Infrastructure Group, ADDLESHAW GODDARD LLP

Adopt a comprehensive contracting approach and risk management strategy to avoid supply chain pitfalls

• Explore different contracting approaches and establish factors in partnership contracts
• Establish effective risk allocation between utilities and suppliers to ensure successful long term agreements
• Understand the key stipulations in the contracts to overcome any potential disputes
• Reflect on the UK contracting practice and what is expected of the nuclear procurement procedures

Nicholas Downing, Partner, HERBERT SMITH LLP

Partnering and setting up consortia to achieve cost saving and efficiencies: Establish what different groups can bring to the table and the types of partnering/consortiums that are most effective in the nuclear industry

• Partnering arrangements offered by clients: how to respond in bids
• Consortium arrangements created by bidders: alternative structures and their implications
• Does partnering compromise primary interests? - what to look out for
• What makes a good partnering arrangement? - what works and what does not
• How supply chain arrangements fit with coordinating partnering and consortia
• Opportunities for apprenticeships and employment/skills outputs under long-term relationships
• Working with clients, consortium members and supply chain members to get the most beneficial partnering outcomes

Dr. David Mosey, Head of Projects and Construction, TROWERS & HAMLINS LLP

Take a 360 degree look at the requirements for involvement in the nuclear industry through considering some of the key utility expectations in procurement

• Hear a detailed breakdown of how important structure and reliability is in the nuclear supply chain
• Outlining the procurement process and the expectations of the supply chain
• Hear how nuclear energy projects differ in the way that they are set out and the steps that need to be taken in order to develop nuclear capabilities

Teuvo Hämäläinen, Head of the Logistics Unit of Loviisa NPP, FORTUM

Positioning your Business for Nuclear New Build

• Assessing the suitability and capability of manufacturers joining the nuclear supply chain - what are the criteria?
• Understanding the requirements with regards to safety / quality / cost / delivery / people
• How MAS (funded through BIS) are working with all levels to support the nuclear supply chain, and how they can help you!

Taylor Jayne Fox, Nuclear Specialist Practicioner, MANUFACTURING ADVISORY SERVICE (MAS)

Explore the work of the NAMRC in engaging with and supporting the nuclear supply chain in building capabilities and developing an effective nuclear culture

• Consider some of the key challenges in operating in nuclear manufacturing and look at what can be done to better understand the capabilities required
• Outline what the Nuclear AMRC are doing in undertaking programmes to assist the industry and supply chain in improving efficiency and understanding
• Reflect on the challenges in quality assurance for nuclear manufacturing and the discussions around supply chain expectations and awareness.

Paul Bunting, Quality Manager, NUCLEAR ADVANCED MANUFACTURING RESEARCH CENTRE (NAMRC)
Dr. Stephen Court, Operations Manager, NUCLEAR ADVANCED MANUFACTURING RESEARCH CENTRE (NAMRC)

Explore the practical details of contracting in the UK by taking an in-depth look at the NEC3 contract

• Address the key issue of regulatory risk, considering key regulatory requirements and expectations, their flow-down to the supply chain and auditing compliance
• Outline the key challenges of target cost contracting, defining the target, measuring actual performance, implications for sub contract procurement, and change management
• Clarify the issues associated with design liability including the regulatory dimension including the 'intelligent customer' principle
• Define 'completion' including the testing and commissioning of work and key legal ramifications

Steven James, Partner, BURGES SALMON LLP

Exploring the development of the Finnuclear Association and the work it is doing in developing the supply chain and supporting the nuclear industry

• Outline the key challenges for the Finnish supply chain in order to understand the key goals of the Finnuclear Association
• Engage along the supply chain, looking at how institution engage and inform the entire supply chain and support companies in supportive infrastructure
• Examine the national concept for supply chain engagement and plans for supply chain development.

Katja Silvanto, Project Manager, FINNUCLEAR ASSOCIATION