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Vietnam Electricity Group (EVN) is focusing on solving 3 groups of major challenges, while implementing 5 groups of key solutions to comprehensively prepare for the construction of Vietnams first nuclear power plant. Download Vietnam Electricity Group (EVN) is implementing 5 key groups of solutions to comprehensively prepare for the construction of Vietnams first nuclear power plant - Illustration Vietnam is actively preparing to deploy the nuclear power program, investing in building new nuclear research reactors and promoting the application of atomic energy for peaceful purposes in many socio-economic fields. In particular, the Ninh Thuan 1 nuclear power project opens up great opportunities to ensure national energy security and achieve emissions reduction goals, but also poses unprecedented requirements for the power industry. The Ninh Thuan 1 nuclear power project has the most complex technical and technological requirements that Vietnam has ever deployed, requiring the highest safety standards. As an investor, EVN determined to comprehensively prepare mechanisms, resources and implementation organization to ensure the project is implemented on schedule, with quality and safety. EVN Deputy General Director Nguyen Tai Anh said, the Group is focusing on removing 3 groups of major challenges, and at the same time deploying 5 groups of key solutions to prepare for Vietnams first nuclear power project. Three groups of major challenges According to Mr. Nguyen Tai Anh, the first challenge is related to the legal framework and implementation conditions. For the first nuclear power project to be implemented in Vietnam, the system of laws, decrees, circulars, regulations, instructions and standards needs to continue to be built and perfected, both in accordance with the requirements, instructions and standards of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), and compatible with the regulations and standards of the technology exporting country. With such a pioneering project, many contents cannot be fully regulated in the legal system, so a special mechanism is needed to create a legal corridor for the implementation process. The second group of challenges is related to the scale of investment capital, financial model and credit agreement, along with very high requirements for progress, quality and risk management. According to the adjusted Power Plan VIII, two units of Ninh Thuan 1 Nuclear Power Plant must be put into operation in the period 2030 - 2035. The workload is very large, while the project has a special nature, requiring high technology, quality and especially safety. EVN determines that project implementation progress must be accompanied by quality and strict control of risks throughout the preparation and implementation process. The third group of challenges is preparing human resources and creating social consensus. Nuclear power requires highly qualified personnel in the fields of project management, finance, contracts and operations. EVN is coordinating with ministries, branches and partners to develop a master plan for training human resources to serve nuclear power projects. In addition, communication work also needs to be carried out systematically to provide transparent information and create consensus among localities and people in the project area. 5 key solutions To overcome difficulties, EVN is implementing 5 key groups of solutions. First of all, completing the specific mechanism and project management model; strengthen the Project Management Board; Select consultants and promote partners experience in building and operating nuclear power plants. EVN also continues to coordinate with ministries, branches and regulatory agencies to complete the legal corridor, regulations and standards for nuclear power, as a basis for project implementation. Regarding site clearance and resettlement, EVN will coordinate with Khanh Hoa Provincial Peoples Committee, the unit assigned by the Government to implement the component project to ensure the necessary conditions for the implementation of Ninh Thuan 1 Nuclear Power Project. In addition, EVN focuses on training human resources, technology reception and transfer. According to the Deputy General Director of EVN, effectively implementing technology transfer and gradually improving domestic capacity will contribute to reducing investment costs, while increasing proactiveness in the process of building and operating the plant. The final group of solutions is to provide transparent information, enhance communication to create social consensus, and coordinate with the Ministry of Public Security and the Ministry of National Defense to develop a plan to ensure security in the factory area and location. EVN Deputy General Director Nguyen Tai Anh emphasized To successfully deploy Vietnams first nuclear power plant, EVN needs the direction of the Government and close coordination of ministries and branches, especially the Ministry of Science and Technology. It is expected that more than 2,000 human resources will be needed for the project. EVN leaders said that preparing human resources is one of the factors that determine the success of the project. EVN is coordinating with the Ministry of Education and Training, technology partners and experienced units to develop a master plan for human resource training. It is expected that the force participating in project management will need about 400 people, including personnel from the project management board and EVNs specialized departments in various fields.construction investment, engineering, technology, environment, sustainable development, safety, legality and international relations. For the factory operation and maintenance force, the expected need is about 1,700 - 1,800 people. EVN is coordinating to train input human resources in appropriate majors; then continue to organize in-depth training, technology transfer and operating instructions with the participation of technology suppliers.
