THE MENA NUCLEAR CONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE IS NOW COMPLETE:

OVER 200 ATEENDEES MADE THE EVENT A HUGE SUCCESS - INFORMATION ON THE 2013 EVENT WILL FOLLOW SHORTLY

Mitigate Construction and Operational Risk by Creating a Plan That Delivers Cost Efficient MENA Nuclear Programs

Over the next 15 years, as many as 37 new reactors could be built at a cost of up to $200bn. The Nuclear Construction Conference, MENA, will give you all the information you need to successfully enter this lucrative market, including:

• Examine the business cases for MENA nuclear projects and analyse the needs and demands of each nation to help with your business planning and regional strategy
• Understand the development of critical regulatory and government frameworks to see how this shapes national nuclear operations and safe guard your compliance efforts
• Benefit from regional and international construction case studies to help mitigate your new build risk by developing a plan that guarantees cost and time efficient project delivery
• Examine technology selection criteria and construction contracts for the region to avoid supply chain and scheduling overruns and give your business development efforts a boost
• Hear the obstacles MENA nations must overcome before, during and after construction to secure excellence in plant operations

Download your conference brochure now and receive:

• Full speaker line up and detailed conference agenda
• Exclusive content and analysis on nuclear new build activity
• Discounts and registration information

"Attending this event provided many opportunities to identify lessons learned based on past experience of others as well as providing insight into the direction of the industry in the area"
Brett Estey, Program Manager, ENEC

BRAND NEW FEATURES FOR 2012

In the last 12 months the region has announced greater numbers of new nuclear proposals, making the 2012 conference more important than ever before.  Plus, we’ve introduced some unique new features to give you, our delegates, even more value:

• Over 15 regional, international nuclear utilities and national representatives in attendance detailing projects in UAE, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Egypt and Turkey among others

• Dedicated Small Modular Reactor Workshop which will detail exactly why this new technology is perfectly suited to the needs and applications of MENA

• Larger venue allocation to house 200+ senior level decision makers, 14+ exhibition booths and exclusive networking areas to ensure you secure your place in this multi-billion dollar market

2012 CONFERENCE OVERVIEW

For a full breakdown of the conference agenda and speaker line up PLUS information on discounts and booking details, download the conference brochure here.

"Well organized, perfectly assembled a comprehensive body and formed a think tank"
Dr. Ahmed Alawar, HD Nuclear Director, Institute of Applied Technology

CONFERENCE HISTORY

"A good opportunity to network and gain a better understanding of the MENA nuclear market"
David Davies, UAE Nuclear Manager, AMEC Power and Process

Since running the first ever Nuclear Construction Conference for the region back in 2010, we have attracted over 250 key industry figures, representing the leading stakeholders involved in the development of MENA nuclear power generation, including:

Get a full breakdown of the confirmed delegates for 2012 here and find out who you could be networking with at this years Nuclear Construction Conference, MENA.

"Informative and discussed a range of issues of great importance to first of a kind nuclear nations."
Dr. George Sacca, Director, Jordan Atomic Energy Commission

WHY THE MENA REGION? WHY 2012?

"Outlook till 2020, 11-15 GWe to be operational in the region and 40 GWe by 2030." Nuclear Energy Insider, The Middle East Nuclear New Build Report 2012.

There are a number of key challenges facing countries in the MENA region that are driving plans towards nuclear power generation, ultimately making this the most exciting region for nuclear contractors globally. In particular, countries in the region face:

• Increasing energy demands due to population and economy growth
• Energy independence
• Reduction of reliance on fossil fuels
• Increasing revenue on fossil fuel exports
• Reduction of carbon emissions

As a direct result of these challenges there are significant plans in place to deliver considerable nuclear generation capacity in the region by 2030. Below is a summary of announced plans:

• UAE: the leader for nuclear power in the region – with a four unit NPP under contract with KEPCO.  Its program has moved extremely quickly and the Braka project is looking to bring four 1400 MW APR1400 reactors online, starting in 2017.  

• Turkey: has a four unit NPP under a Build Own Operate contract and is aiming to reach a minimum of 5% of national electricity to be produced by nuclear power by 2020.  The project entails the engineering procurement and construction of 4 VVER 1200 reactors by Rosatom.  With the site selected and engineering work initiated, first concrete is scheduled for late 2013.  

• Jordan: having located significant uranium reserves, Jordon is aiming to develop a nuclear program that provides 6% of total energy by 2020.  Jordon also has ambitions to become a major net exporter, and has announced its NPP EPC contractor, AREVA NP.  Construction of the single unit 750 to 1000 MW plant at Majdal is scheduled to start in 2013

• Saudi Arabia: In April 2010, Saudi Arabia announced its intentions to develop King Abdullah City for Nuclear and Renewable Energy, (KACARE), in response to the Kingdom’s growing energy demands, the production of desalinated water and to reduce reliance on hydrocarbons.  In June 2011 these plans were developed with the announcement of 16 nuclear power reactors to be constructed over the next 20 years.  The project will be offered for international bidding with the first two reactors targeted for 2021.  By 2030 new NPP would generate 20% of Saudi Arabia’s electricity demand.   

However, there are also barriers to the development of nuclear power and it is these barriers that the 2012 Nuclear Construction Conference, MENA will provide solutions to. In particular:

• Licensing & regulatory framework
• Financing & cost
• Lack of human resources & infrastructure
• Long build times & project complexity

Most importantly - human resource limitations will necessitate technical support from outside the region for a considerable time and will be the determining factor in how quickly programs develop. This offers a significant opportunity to international contractors with new build experience to secure contracts in the region.

As a result, the Nuclear Construction Conference, MENA, is the most important event for any contractor with ambitions to win business over the crucial next few years and to secure their place in this lucrative market. This is because it is the only conference to bring the major stakeholders from the region together in one location to discuss and provide solutions to the barriers to nuclear power plants.

Download the brochure now to find out more about the premier nuclear construction event for the Middle East and North Africa.

Tommy Angell

Head of Sector
Nuclear Energy Insider

t: +44 (0) 20 7375 7176
e: tangell@nuclearenergyinsider.com