OAP pushes Nuclear Liability Act for SMRs under new PDP plan

Thansettakij•Economy•6d ago

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The Office of Atoms for Peace is preparing legal and infrastructure frameworks to support Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) under Thailand's new Power Development Plan.

•The Office of Atoms for Peace (OAP) has completed the draft Nuclear Liability Act to manage potential damages from nuclear power plants.
•The new Power Development Plan (PDP) includes SMRs with a total capacity of 9,000 megawatts.
•The OAP is preparing 19 areas of infrastructure according to international standards to support the transition to clean energy.

Overview

•The Power Development Plan (PDP) includes Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) with a total capacity of 9,000 megawatts to address energy security and carbon reduction goals.
•Dr. Rungrueng Kitphati, Secretary-General of the Office of Atoms for Peace (OAP), stated that the OAP is upgrading infrastructure and legal frameworks to support clean energy transition.
•The Office of Atoms for Peace (OAP) has completed the draft Nuclear Liability Act, which has passed public hearings and received approval from the Nuclear Energy Committee.
•The Nuclear Liability Act is being prepared for submission to the House of Representatives for consideration.
•The Office of Atoms for Peace (OAP) is preparing 19 areas of infrastructure based on international standards and collaborating with the public, private, and academic sectors.
•The Office of Atoms for Peace (OAP) plans to establish a National Joint Management Center to act as a central mechanism for SMR regulation and licensing.
•The Office of Atoms for Peace (OAP) has established a specialized expert advisory committee to oversee licensing and safety monitoring according to International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) standards.
•The preparation for 9,000 megawatts of SMRs is a strategic step to support the country's new energy scenario, carbon neutrality (Net Zero), and sustainable greenhouse gas reduction.

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Key Entities

Organization

Office of Atoms for Peace(สำนักงานปรมาณูเพื่อสันติ)ℹ️

The agency responsible for preparing legal and infrastructure frameworks for nuclear energy and SMR regulation in Thailand.

Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation(กระทรวงการอุดมศึกษา วิทยาศาสตร์ วิจัยและนวัตกรรม)ℹ️

The ministry led by Professor Dr. Yotsanan Wongsawat which pushes for advanced innovation.

Nuclear Energy Committee(คณะกรรมการพลังงานนิวเคลียร์)

The committee that has given approval to the draft Nuclear Liability Act.

House of Representatives(สภาผู้แทนราษฎร)ℹ️

The legislative body to which the Nuclear Liability Act will be submitted for consideration.

International Atomic Energy Agency(ทบวงการพลังงานปรมาณูระหว่างประเทศ)ℹ️

The international body whose standards are used for SMR safety monitoring and licensing.

Person

Dr. Rungrueng Kitphati(นายแพทย์รุ่งเรือง กิจผาติ)

Secretary-General of the Office of Atoms for Peace.

Professor Dr. Yotsanan Wongsawat(ศาสตราจารย์ ดร.ยศชนัน วงศ์สวัสดิ์)

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation.

Policy

Power Development Plan(แผนพัฒนากำลังผลิตไฟฟ้าของประเทศ)

The national plan that includes SMRs with a total capacity of 9,000 megawatts.

BCG Model

The innovation guideline promoted by the Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation.

Law

Nuclear Liability Act(พระราชบัญญัติความรับผิดทางแพ่งเกี่ยวกับความเสียหายทางนิวเคลียร์)ℹ️

A draft law designed to manage liability for damages that may occur from nuclear power plants.