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Nuclear energy has become an increasingly attractive option for countries across the globe as they grapple with, environmental pressures, high oil prices and concerns about security of supply. However, for many of these governments, budgetary constraints mean that it is crucial that the private sector is involved in the financing and building of next generation nuclear. This throws up a series of questions, including how the risks should be shared between government and the private sector, where to site next generation nuclear reactors, how to dispose of nuclear waste and what the appropriate rate of return for the private sector should be at different levels of risk exposure.
This timely conference seeks to address this theme in the round. It examines different approaches to developing a viable risk-reward environment that works both for government and the private sector, drawing on models that have been developed in various countries and bringing together many of the foremost experts in the field to discuss the key issues. We are delighted that Lord Truscott, the UK Minister of Energy, has agreed to give the keynote address.
The issues that will be discussed include:
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Nuclear in the context of the UK’s energy needs
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A global perspective on nuclear new build
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Prospects for nuclear new build in the UK
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A review of current leading edge nuclear technologies from an investment perspective
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Progress towards establishing a long-term price for carbon: the EU ETS and other schemes
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The outlook for electricity demand against the backdrop of climate change
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Investment criteria for nuclear new build
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Fundamentals of financing the construction of next generation nuclear
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Risk mitigation and insurance
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Nuclear energy policies and developments in Eastern Europe
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Emerging nuclear new build markets
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Licensing and regulation
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Waste disposal technologies, strategies for decommissioning and their costs
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Security and terrorism issues
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Winning the nuclear debate with the public and stakeholders
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Confirmed Speakers
Keynote Address
Lord Truscott, Energy Minister, Department of Trade and Industry, UK
Government and Intergovernmental Body Speakers
David Hayes, Special Projects Director, Nuclear Decommissioning Authority
Aybars Gurpinar, Director, International Atomic Energy Agency
Joe McHugh, Head Of Radioactive Substances Regulation, Environment Agency
Francois Nguyen, Senior Energy Expert, International Energy Agency
Josef Snítilý, Head of Electricity Department, Ministry of Industry and Trade, Czech Republic
Varujan Vosganian, Minister of Economy and Finance, Romania
Mike Weightman, Chief Inspector, HM Nuclear Installations Inspectorate
Expert Industry Speakers
Edwin Aalders, Manager, International Emissions Trading Association
Ala Alizadeh, Regional Vice President, International Marketing and Business Development, AECL
Gustavo Alonso, President, Mexican Nuclear Society
Peter Bird, Director of Investment Banking, Rothschild
Alexandra Boleslawski, Managing Director, Global head of Power, Project Finance, Calyon
Nils Breckenridge, US Commercial Manager, Westinghouse Electric Company
Brian Cothran, Market Development Director - Western Europe, Utility Nuclear Plants, GE Energy
Robert Davies, UK Marketing Director, AREVA
Hugues De La Presie, Director, Infrastructure Finance Ratings, Standard & Poor’s
Sean Gammons, Associate Director, NERA Economic Consulting
Jerry Hopwood, Vice President for Reactor Development, AECL
Sally Leivesley, Managing Director, Newrisk Ltd
Per Lekander, Executive Director, Head of Utilities Research, UBS
Alan Mawdsley, Managing Director, Power Development and Finance, Bechtel
Ian McKinley, Principal, MCM Consulting
Michael Minieri, Senior Managing Associate EMEA, Security Group, Kroll
Sir Adrian Montague, Chairman,
British Energy Group plc
Mark Newbery, Partner, Herbert Smith
Andrew Nind, Principal Consultant, Pöyry
Richard Noble, Managing Director, Lehman Brothers
Keith Parker, Chief Executive, Nuclear Industry Association
Julia Pyke, Partner, Herbert Smith
Dr Tim Stone, Senior Advisor to Government on financing nuclear new build, decommissioning and waste management; Chairman, KPMG's Global Infrastructure and Projects Group
Lubomir Velkov, Chief Executive Director, NEK, Bulgaria
Bob Taylor, Board Member for Distribution and Technology, E.ON UK
Mark Tetley, Managing Director,
Nuclear Risk Insurers Ltd
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