Roger D Smith 27 February 2007

Building a Nuclear Future

Breaking down the barriers to building the new generation of nuclear power plants in the UK

Roger D Smith Partner EC Harris

Roger D Smith 27 February 2007

The overall project period

m1m1 m6m6 m 42m 42m 27m 27EnquiryEnquirySite chosenSite chosen

11stst subm ref subm ref designdesign

Design contract Design contract for RPVfor RPV

m 23m 23

App. To App. To constructconstruct m1m1

Parliament Parliament ratifiesratifiesm18m18

EPR chosenEPR chosenm 37m 37

Select siteSelect sitem1m1 m36m36

Licence Licence grantedgranted

m60m60

11stst unit unit operationoperation

m120m120

11stst elec elec productionproduction m100m100

UK - The UK - The last onelast one

EPREPR

UK - The UK - The next one?next one?

m172m172

Start generationStart generation

m108m108

PBMR PBMR generationgeneration

Select designSelect design

Roger D Smith 27 February 2007

The handy plan for a nuclear power station

Roger D Smith 27 February 2007

The handy plan in summary

Roger D Smith 27 February 2007

Then and now

• A centralised management team requirement still exists • Computer systems are far more capable and may well

replace time consuming support tasks• 4D planning options are a reality• That detailed knowledge based planning is a requirement

for a successful project

Roger D Smith 27 February 2007

Conclusions

• A decision to proceed is required • Licensing is clearly a fundamental issue• Procurement efficiency may be dependant on commitment

to a 5 station programme• Requirements for high quality resources should not be

underestimated• The shelf life of experienced resources is running out• A new nuclear programme is fundamental to a balanced

energy supply system