A review of the IAEA Milestones framework for building nuclear power programs

Minh Ha-Duong ()
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Minh Ha-Duong: CIRED - Centre International de Recherche sur l'Environnement et le Développement - Cirad - Centre de Coopération Internationale en Recherche Agronomique pour le Développement - EHESS - École des hautes études en sciences sociales - AgroParisTech - ENPC - École nationale des ponts et chaussées - Université Paris-Saclay - CNRS - Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique

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Abstract: Purpose: To analyze the International Atomic Energy Agency's "Milestones" guidebook which provides a framework for developing national nuclear power programs. Methods: Review of the IAEA guidebook and recent nuclear industry reports, using architectural metaphors to explain concepts. Results: The guidebook presents nuclear power development as a system engineering challenge requiring coordinated progress across 19 infrastructure elements through 3 sequential phases over 10-15 years. The systematic approach remains relevant despite dramatic changes in the global energy landscape, where renewables now generate more electricity than nuclear in many markets. Practical implications: For Vietnam, which is considering restarting its nuclear program, the framework helps identify which foundational elements from previous work remain solid and which need reconstruction. Significant updating will be needed across all infrastructure elements to reach Phase 2 readiness for contracting.

Date: 2024-12-02
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