On Thursday, an
IAEA team of experts concluded an 11-day mission to Poland to review its infrastructure development for the Polish Nuclear Power Programme (PNPP).
The
PNPP was approved in January 2014 by the Polish cabinet, and the establishment of nuclear power is an objective of the Energy Policy of Poland to 2040.
According to information published on the IAEA website, the Phase 2 Integrated
Nuclear Infrastructure Review (INIR) was carried out from April 15 to April 25, at the invitation of the Polish government and hosted by the Ministry of Climate and Environment.
The team reviewed the status of 19 nuclear infrastructure issues using the IAEA evaluation methodology for Phase 2 of the Milestones Approach, which evaluates the readiness of a country to invite bids or negotiate a contract for the first nuclear power plant.
“The
Polish nuclear power program was initiated with clear objectives and is progressing towards the construction stage in a structured way,” said mission team leader Mehmet Ceyhan, Technical Lead of the IAEA Nuclear Infrastructure Development Section.
“We observed strong and dedicated teams in each of the key organizations that will help to achieve the government’s objectives for the PNPP,” he added.
The team also made recommendations and suggestions aimed at assisting Poland in making further progress in the development of its nuclear infrastructure and its readiness to build the first nuclear power plant in the country.
In addition, it highlighted areas where further actions would benefit Poland, including the need to further review its legal and regulatory framework, and finalize the preparatory work required for the contracting and construction stages.
The website also stated that, based on the outcomes of the INIR mission, the IAEA and Poland would update their Integrated Workplan to continue providing coordinated support in line with the future development of the country's nuclear power program.
