Ulaanbaatar
National Seminar on Nuclear Power Infrastructure Held in Ulaanbaatar
Economy
Chadraabal Mavag, Head of the Nuclear Technology Department of the Nuclear Energy Commission of Mongolia noted, “The Government's Action Plan reflects the implementation and fundamental research in utilizing nuclear energy, which we are working towards with a Working Group. In line with this, Mongolia is collaborating with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on matters related to nuclear energy use, its application, and methodology. In other words, the IAEA is supporting Mongolia in gaining international experience in nuclear energy and providing consultations on human resources, preparing the workforce, arranging a favorable legal environment, conducting preliminary feasibility studies, and ensuring operational safety."
Mr. Chadraabal Mavag further highlighted, “Due to the global energy transition, 27 countries have expressed their interest in constructing nuclear power plants, or in other words, utilizing nuclear energy. Among them, 11 countries have made decisions to use nuclear energy, whereas 16 countries are currently conducting research on this matter, including Mongolia.”
Reelika Runnel, Head of the Radiation and Nuclear Energy Unit of Estonia, one of the countries that made decisions on nuclear energy usage, presented Estonia’s experiences, noting, “Nations worldwide are turning to nuclear energy to ensure energy security and stability while addressing challenges of climate change. Particularly, the development of small modular reactors is becoming more widespread. Estonia is making decisions to enhance the use of green energy.”
Ms. Reelika Runnel highlighted the necessity of three key organizations to implement nuclear energy programs:
- A unit responsible for the development and implementation of the project, referred as to NEPIO, or owner-operation of the nuclear power plant,
- A Government Implementing Organization in charge of the Nuclear Energy Program, and outlining its duties,
- An Independent Control Organization that ensures safety operations.
