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International Seminar
on
“The Role of Small Modular Reactors in the Energy Transition”

16th May 2023 (Tuesday)

SUITE 206 A&B, Jio World Convention Centre G Block, Bandra Kurla
Complex, Bandra East, Mumbai, Maharashtra-400098
(Entry from Gate No. 18 and Exit from Gate No. 17)
 G20 International Seminar on “The Role of Small Modular Reactors in the
Energy Transition”

Background

Nuclear energy is emerging as an important theme in global energy transition scenario. Globally,
it constitutes about 4 % of the primary energy mix. Small Modular Reactors (SMRs)—with
multitude of applications including electricity generation, grid integration of renewables, process
heat, desalination and hydrogen production—are opening up new avenues for deeper and
accelerated adoption of nuclear technology. Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) are advanced
reactors that have a power generation capacity of typically ranging from <30 MW(e) to 300
MW(e) per reactor. SMRs are:

Small – physically a fraction of the size of a conventional nuclear power reactor.

Modular – making it possible for systems and components to be factory-assembled and
transported as a unit to a location for installation.
Reactors – harnessing nuclear fission to generate heat for electricity production or direct
application.
Due to their capacity to address the demand for flexible power generation for a larger range of
consumers, to serve non-electrical applications and replace ageing fossil fuel-fired power
facilities, small and medium-sized or modular reactors have gained increasing attention on a global
scale. Additionally, they exhibit improved safety performance through inherent and passive safety
measures and are appropriate for cogeneration and non-electric applications. They also provide
possibilities for isolated areas with less developed infrastructures and the potential for synergetic
hybrid energy systems that mix nuclear and alternative energy sources, such as renewables.

More than 80 SMR designs, and concepts are currently under development across the world and
have varying degrees of readiness levels. The deployment of SMRs require a roadmap which will
include key issues such as safeguards, safety, security, regulatory and policy environment,
manufacturing, design etc. Sharing international best practices and creating a conducive
investment environment are needed to encourage the participation of both private and public sector
in this area.

This G20 International Seminar on “The Role of Small Modular Reactors in the Energy
Transition” intends to bring together industry, policymakers, public sector enterprises, private
sector companies, regulatory bodies, and international agencies to deliberate upon the key issues
with respect to SMRs development and deployment. The exercise aims to initiate discussions
around the way forward for enabling policy/regulatory framework and other challenges faced by
nuclear sector which can accelerate the deployment of SMRs.
 Programme Schedule – 16 May 2023

Time Sessions
Registration of Participants
08:30-09:30
(09:20 hrs - Arrival of VVIPs)

09:30-10:20 Inaugural/Plenary Session

Dr. Ajit Kumar Mohanty, Chairman,
09.30-09.40 Welcome Address Atomic Energy Commission &amp; Secretary, Department of Atomic
Energy, Government of India
Mr. K. N. Vyas, Former-Chairman,
09:40-09:50 Special Address Atomic Energy Commission &amp; Secretary, Department of Atomic
Energy, Government of India

09:50-10:00 Special Address Mr. Dohee Hahn, Coordinator,

Department of Nuclear Energy, International Atomic Energy Agency
Mr. Amitabh Kant, G20 Sherpa,
10:00-10:10 Special Address
G20 Presidency, India
Dr. V. K. Saraswat, Member (Energy),
10:10-10:20 Context Setting
NITI Aayog, Government of India
10:20-10:40 Launch of Report on “The Role of Small Modular Reactors in the Energy Transition”
10:40-11:00 Tea Break
Session I – Global Development & Deployment Status on SMRs
11:00-13:00
Session Chair - Secretary, DAE
Theme Presentation by NTPC- Mr. Ujjwal Kanti Bhattacharya, Director (Projects), NTPC
11:00-11:15
Limited
Theme Presentation by NPCIL- Sh. Harish Kalsi, Associate Director (International
11.15-11.30
Cooperation) & Executive Advisor to CMD, NPCIL
11.30-11:45 France Mr. Vakisasai Ramany, Sr VP – Development, EDF
11:45-12:00 US Dr. Rita Baranwal, Chief Technology Officer Westinghouse
Dr. Andrey Krasnov, Head of the Department of small-scale energy
12:00-12:15 Russia
solutions, Rosatom Energy Projects JSC

12:15-12.30 South Korea Dr. Sang-Gyu Lim, Senior Researcher, System Integration Division/
Innovative SMR Development Agency, South Korea
12.30-12:45 India Mr. Dinesh Babu, Outstanding Scientist & Project Director, BARC, DAE

12:45-13:00 Q&A
 Programme Schedule – 16 May 2023

Time Sessions

13:00-14:00 Lunch Break

14:00-14:10 Address by Chief Guest Mr. Suman K Bery, Vice Chairman, NITI Aayog

Session II - Panel Discussion on Design, Standardisation, Modularisation challenges and

14:10-15:10 the Way Forward
(Moderated by Dr V K Saraswat, Member, NITI Aayog, Government of India)
Panelists:
1. Russia - Dr. Alexandre Volgin, Director of Projects, Rosatom Energy Projects JSC
2. France - Mr. Vakisasai Ramany, Sr VP - Development, EDF
3. L&T - Mr. Anil V. Parab, Whole-Time Director & Sr. EVP, Heavy Engineering and L&T Valves, L&T
4. TCE - Mr. Amit Sharma, Managing Director & CEO, Tata Consulting Engineers Limited
5. NTPC - Mr. Gurdeep Singh, CMD, NTPC Limited
6. BHEL - Mr. Nalin Shinghal, CMD, BHEL

15:00-15:10 Q&A
Session III - Panel Discussion on Policy Regulation and Safety , Security & Safegaurds
15:10-16:10
(Moderated by Mr Dohee Hahn, SMR Platform Coordinator, IAEA)
Panelists:
1. Canada - Mark Knutson, Senior Vice President| Chief Enterprise Engineer and Chief Nuclear Engineer,
Ontario Power Generation
2. US - Mr. Patrick Murray, Senior Manager, IEEE Conformity Assessment Program (ICAP)
3. AERB - Mr. S. B. Chafle, Executive, Director, Atomic Energy Regulatory Board
4. DAE - Dr. Arun Kumar Nayak, Head, Nuclear Controls and Planning Wing (NCPW)
5. NTPC - Mr. Gurdeep Singh, CMD, NTPC Limited
6. ProSIM – Dr. S. Shamasundar, Managing Director, ProSIM R&D Pvt Ltd

16.00-16.10 Q&A

Concluding Session

16:10-16:40 Mr. Dohee Hahn, SMR Platform Coordinator, IARE

Roadmap for
Accelerated Mr. Alok Kumar, Secretary, Ministry of Power, India
Deployment of SMR
Dr. V. K. Saraswat, Member (Energy), NITI Aayog, India

16:40 Photo Session & Tea Break

 Speakers / Panelist
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Mr. Suman K Bery Dr. V. K. Saraswat Mr. Amitabh Kant

Vice Chairman, NITI Aayog Member (Energy), NITI Aayog G20 Sherpa, G20 Presidency, India

Mr. Alok Kumar Dr. K N Vyas Dr. Ajit Kumar Mohanty

Secretary, MoP, India Former - Secretary, DAE Secretary, DAE

Mr. Dohee Hahn Dr. Rita Baranwal Mr. Vakisasai Ramany

Coordinator, DNE, IAEA CTO, Westinghouse Sr VP, EDF

Sh. Anil V. Parab Dr. Andrey Krasnov Dr. Alexandre Volgin

Whole-Time Director, L&T HoD, Rosatom Director of Projects, Rosatom
 Mr. S.B. Chafle Mr. Gurdeep Singh Shri Nalin Shinghal
Executive, Director, AERB CMD, NTPC CMD, BHEL

Dr. Sang-Gyu Lim Mr. Amit Sharma Mr. Harish Kalsi

Sr Researcher, Innovative Managing Director & CEO, TCE Associate Director & Executive
SMR Development Agency Advisor to CMD, NPCIL

Mr. R Dinesh Babu Mr. Mark Knutson, Mr. Patrick Murray

Outstanding Scientist & Sr VP, Enterprise & Chief Sr Manager, ICAP
Project Director, BARC, DAE Nuclear Engineer, Ontario Power
Generation

Dr. Arun Kumar Nayak Dr. S. Shamasundar Mr. Ujjwal Kanti Bhattacharya
Outstanding Scientist & MD, ProSIM R&D Pvt Ltd Director (Projects), NTPC Ltd
Head, Nuclear Controls and
Planning Wing (NCPW), DAE