IAEA LEU Bank
$150 Million international fuel reserve project
Three countries directly involved
INEG Principal Managed:
Donor relations with 7 international donors
International project team
Comprehensive project risk analysis and mitigation
Site evaluation, including
Safety, security and regulatory assessments and upgrades to meet all IAEA standards and guidance for safety and security
Development of sophisticated seismic response models
Continuing intergovernmental support from IAEA Member States
Achievements:
Established international project oversight and conflict resolutions mechanisms
Negotiated treaties and agreements to make the reserve functionable
Developed storage solutions compatible with transport regulations and long term LEU storage
Instituted international framework agreements to support the bank operation
On time and budget