Exports of nuclear power plants: Lauvergeon wants clear roles
If one were to designate a culprit in the matter of the contract failed to Abu Dhabi, it would not Areva. Here is essentially the message that Anne Lauvergeon, CEO of the giant nuclear delivered Wednesday before the Commission on Sustainable Development of the National Assembly. Better, Anne Lauvergeon refer to the former boss of EDF, Pierre Gadonneix, as responsible for the loss of the mega-contract. While Emiratis wanted an electrician at the head of the consortium which also includes GDF-Suez, Total, Vinci and Alstom, it would pass. "The president of EDF refused. The first time he told me 'no' because it was a project that would not exist, and the second time he told me 'no' because it was not a strategic country. We, we did everything to win this case, "says she. After long hesitation, EDF has finally joined the consortium.Too late for Anne Lauvergon which regretted the "cacophony" of the French team.
Implicitly, the president of Areva has denounced the lack of organization of the entire French nuclear industry, one really responsible for the loss of the contract. It specifically faults EDF want to claim leadership of the sector at the expense of others. "I think very frankly that in this area if we wish the team of France walk, everyone must stick together." The boss of Areva was referring to remarks made by the new CEO of EDF, Henri Proglio, who upon taking office had campaigned for his group to become the leader. Before being called to order by the government. "To each his job.While some may want to do our jobs, we in any case, it is clear we are on our territory and we did not want to do the work of others, "Anne Lauvergon Assen.
Redefining roles
To avoid further mishaps, the owner of Areva said after the mission entrusted to Francois Roussely the Elysee supposed redistribute roles clearly to 2030. "Let the State decide which operators are likely to be working nuclear export. And given the appropriate means to GDF Suez to take on this role. "
She said the reorganization will allow Areva to ensure reliable partners for the sale of the EPR in the world. "For countries novice, it takes a special organization. You have to know is the head electrician and what model is proposed, "says she.Asked about the high cost of ERP, that might actually played a major role in the victory of Korean Lauvergon Anne replied: "Nuclear safety has always been a cost." She said the levels of security and power of the French EPR of 1,600 megawatts (MW) are superior to those of Korean reactor of 1,400 MW.
The president of Areva therefore calls for standardization of international safety standards to prevent the development of "low cost center" that create "a nuclear two-tier". In conclusion, it announces its firm intention to leave his group to attack the Abu Dhabi for the supply of enriched uranium.
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