G7 Research Group G7 Information Centre
Summits |  Meetings |  Publications |  Research |  Search |  Home |  About the G7 Research Group
University of Toronto

Annex to the
Report on the G8 Global Partnership

St. Petersburg, July 17, 2006

See Report on the G8 Global Partnership


*The information is supplied on a national basis in a format appropriate to each country

Australia

Country of Project

Project Description

Project Status: Milestones, Implementation Comments

Funds Committed

 

(July 2003 - June 2006)
in 000's USD

Funds Expended

 

(July 2003 - June 2006)
in 000's USD

Russia

Japanese-Russian program to dismantle nuclear submarines

Dismantlement yet to commence

USD$7383 (AUD$10 million)

Nil

[back to top]

Belgium

Country Funding Interests/Detailed Commitments

EUROS

Period

Comments

A. NUCLEAR

 

 

 

1° Ukraine and Russia

 

 

 

Tchernobyl Shelter Fund (CSF)

3 094 944

until 2008

Funds transferred to Berd

Nuclear Safety Account (NSA)

1 500 000

until 2008

Funds transferred to Berd

 

 

 

 

2 ° Russia

 

 

 

Submarines dismantlement and nuclear safety in NW Russia Working Group CEG

 

 

 

 

12 700

2001

Funds transferred to AIEA

 

17 881

2002

Funds transferred to AIEA

 

9 577

2003

Funds transferred to AIEA

 

9 500

2004

Funds transferred to AIEA

 

8 540

2005

Funds transferred to AIEA

International Fund NDEP

10 111

2006

Funds transferred to AIEA

 

500 000

2004

Funds transferred to Berd

CEG workshop in Brussels

13 125

2002

Bilateral cooperation

 

 

 

 

Site selection for Radwaste repository (Arghangelsk region)

66 947

2001

Bilateral cooperation

 Rehabilitation Site Radon (Murmansk)

24 538

2002

Bilateral cooperation

Reactor Dosimetry VVER 1000 (with Kurchatov Institute)

38 254

2002-2005

Bilateral cooperation

Nuclear metrology :Certification system

45 000

2005-2006

Bilateral cooperation

Site selection for Radwaste repository  (with VNIPIET)

20 076

2004

Bilateral cooperation

Workshop : site remediation and radwaste

71 460

2005

Bilateral cooperation

management of radwaste

357 000

2006

Bilateral cooperation

Pu disposition mox

123 946

1999

Bilateral cooperation

 

175 000

2000

trilateral cooperation

 

300 000

2001

trilateral cooperation

 

300 000

2005-2006

Bilateral cooperation

B. CHEMICAL

 

 

 

1° Russia

 

 

 

CW destruction facility shchuch'ye

100 000

2006

multilateral coorperation

total 2001-2006

6 798 599

 

 

[back to top]

Canada

Country of Project

Project Description

Project Status: Milestones, Implementation Comments

Funds Committed
(06/02 - 05/06) in 000's

Funds Expended (06/02 -
June 8th 06)
in 000's

 

Total GP Pledge

 

 $C 1,000,000

 

 

Chemical Weapons Destruction

 

 

Russia

Chemical Weapons Destruction: Railway Construction at the Shchuch'ye Chemical Weapons Destruction Facility.

In November 2003, Canada and the UK signed an MoU under which Canada is providing $33 million for construction of an 18km railway at the CWDF Shchuch'ye through the UK's bilateral Agreement with Russia. The Nuclear Threat Initiative is contributing US$1 million to support the railroad construction, in particular a bridge across the Miass River. Construction of the railway is ongoing and scheduled for completion in August 2007.

 $C 33,000 

 $C 25,650

Russia

Chemical Weapons Destruction: support for key industrial infrastructure projects at Shchuch'ye Chemical Weapons Destruction Facility.

In January 2005, Canada and the UK signed a second MoU that provides the framework for Canada to make additional contributions to the construction of the Shchuch'ye CWDF. Canada has committed an initial C$10 million for key industrial projects at Shchuch'ye, including the construction of a local warning system and intersite communications. Projects are expected to be completed by spring 2007.

 $C 10,000

 $C 3,250

Russia

Chemical Weapons Destruction: provision of equipment for the second main destruction building at the Shchuch'ye Chemical Weapons Destruction Facility.

In October 2005, Canada announced an additional $55 million to finance the provision of the vast majority of the equipment for installation within the second main destruction building (MDB2) at the Shchuch'ye Chemical Weapons Destruction Facility. Canadian funds, which are flowing through the second Canada-UK MOU, are being used to purchase Russian-built equipment needed to destroy nerve agent munitions within MDB2.

 $C 55,000

 $C 40,599

Russia

Chemical Weapons Destruction: support to Green Cross International to establish and operate the Izhevsk Public Information and Outreach Office.

In November 2004, Canada committed to provide $100,000 per year for four years to fund the establishment and operation of a Green Cross Public Outreach office in Izhevsk to increase awareness about Russian plans and programs to destroy nerve agent stockpiles at the nearby Kizner chemical weapons storage facility.  The office opened in June 2005.  

 $USD 400 

 $C 248

 

Chemical Weapons Destruction: Other Project-Related Expenses

 

 

 $C 319

[back to top]

 

Nuclear submarine dismantlement and spent fuel management

 

 

Russia

Nuclear submarine dismantlement: support for destruction of 12 decommissioned nuclear-powered submarines.

Canada has to date completely dismantled 4 nuclear-powered submarines, including a total of 10 nuclear reactors with spent nuclear fuel removed.  Dismantlement of 3 more submarines is underway.  Canada intends to dismantle a total of 12 submarines in NorthWest Russia in the period 2004-2008.

 $C 120,000

 $C 38,676

Russia

Nuclear submarine dismantlement: support for the EBRD Northern Dimension Environmental Partnership (NDEP).

Canada transferred $32 million to the EBRD-NDEP in FY03/04 to ensure that the dismantlement infrastructure will be adequate for the safe and secure management of spent nuclear reactor fuel and radioactive wastes. 

 $C 32,000

 $C 32,000

 

Nuclear submarine dismantlement: Other Project-Related Expenses

 

 

 $C 2,869

 

Nuclear and Radiological Security

 

 

Russia and FSU

Nuclear and Radiological Security: IAEA projects to strengthen nuclear and radiological security in the former Soviet Union.

Canadian funding is being used to support important physical protection upgrades and training projects, as well as projects to enhance capabilities to prevent the illicit trafficking of nuclear and other radioactive materials in Russia and Central Asia.

 $C 4,065

 $C 4,065

Russia

Nuclear and Radiological Security: support to the US DOE-led Elimina-tion of Weapons-Grade Plutonium Production program in Russia.

Canada's contribution to the US-led project to shutdown the last Russian weapons-grade plutonium production reactor has helped ensure that the project meets the 2011 shutdown target.

 $C 9,000

 $C 9,000

Russia

Nuclear and Radiological Security: Projects to strengthen the physical protection of facilities that house nuclear material in Russia.

Canada has physical protection upgrade projects at three Russian nuclear facilities, and is developing projects at two new facilities.  The foundation is now in place for Canada to launch a significant program for the physical protection of Russian nuclear materials and facilities.

 $C 6,819

 $C 40

Russia

Nuclear and Radiological Security: Multilateral Plutonium disposition program.

Canada is a member of the Multilateral Plutonium Disposition Group which is negotiating a multilateral agreement to govern the disposition of 34 tonnes of Russian plutonium. Canada is ready to fund projects as soon as the agreements are in place.

 $C 65,000

   -  

Russia

Nuclear and Radiological Security: Projects to secure highly radioactive sources in Northern Russia.

In cooperation with Norway, Canada removed five highly radioactive sources (radioisotope thermoelectric generators, or RTGs) from five lighthouses in the White Sea region of Russia, and replaced them with solar cell panels.  Canada is focussing its bilateral efforts on providing infrastructure support for the removal of such highly radioactive sources. 

 $C 1,252

 $C 554

[back to top]

Ukraine

Nuclear and Radiological Security: Chernobyl Shelter Implementation Plan

Responsibility for the Chernobyl Shelter Implementation Plan was transferred to the Global Partnership Program in 2004. In April 2006, Canada announced a $8 million additional contribution.

 $C 8,000

   -  

 

Nuclear and Radiological Security: Other Project-Related Expenses

 

 

 $C 835

 

Redirection of Former Weapons Scientists

 

 

Russia and FSU

Employment of Former Weapons Scientists: International Science and Technology Center.

Canada acceded to the ISTC in March 2004 and is a full participant in ISTC decision-making bodies. Canada has  funded a total of 76 projects worth approximately $20 million and involving the redirection of over 1750 former weapons scientists. Intensive efforts continued to identify additional Canadian partners and collaborators to work with Russian/FSU scientists.  Canada is also participating in several supplemental programs of the ISTC, and is organizing or participating in several technical events aimed at fostering project cooperation between Canadian and Russian/FSU scientists.  As of 01 April 2006, the Global Partnership Program has assumed responsibility for the Science and Technology Center Ukraine.

 $C 54,000

 $C 28,196

 

Employment of Former Weapons Scientists: Other Project-Related Expenses

 

 

 $C 570

 

Biological Non-Proliferation

 

 

Russia and FSU

Biological Non-Proliferation

In addition to biological redirection projects through the ISTC, Canada is planning projects to develop and maintain measures and mechanisms to account for and secure biological materials, and provide training and physical upgrades.

 

 $C 198

 

Biological Non-Proliferation: Other Project-Related Expenses

 

 

 $C 135

 

Operational and Indirect Costs

 

 

 $C 15,624

[back to top]

Denmark

Country of Project

Project Description

Project Status: Milestones, Implementation Comments

Funds Committed

in 000's EUR

 

Funds Expended*

in 000's EUR

 

Russia

Nuclear Safety, radiation protection and emergency planning (Leningrad NPP)

(2000 - 2001)
€ 1.770

 

€ 1.770

 

Russia

Bellona Report: Securing Nuclear Waste in Northwest Russia

 

(2001)
€ 67

 
€ 67

Russia

Green Cross chemical weapons public outreach programme in Russia

 

(2002 - 2004)
€ 255


€ 255

Various

European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) Northern Dimension Environmental Programme (NDEP) - Danish contribution to the Fund


(2002 -)
€ 10.000

 

€ 10.000

Ukraine

Contribution to the EBRD Chernobyl Decommissioning Fund

(2001)
€ 2.480


€ 2.480

Lithuania

Contribution to the EBRD Ignalina Decommissioning Fund**

(2001)
€ 2.680


€ 2.680

 

2004-contribution to EBRD NDEP Fund nuclear window (after joining G8GP)

(2004 -)
€ 1.000


€ 1.000

Total

€18.252

€18.252

*All commitments are assumed expended, but only commitments, not expenditures are comprised within the Danish database.

**Denmark has allocated an additional DKK 80,000,000 to the closure of Ignalina  

Exchange rate: EUR 7.4587

[back to top]

European Union

Funds committed

Funds expended

Project description

470 million

237 million
(Russia: 82; Ukraine 130;
Armenia 10; Kazakhstan 3;
Multi 12)

Improve nuclear safety of nuclear installations (Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Armenia)

 

126.5 million

108.8 million

Reconversion of former weapons scientists (TACIS Programme contribution to the ISTC and STCU)

78 million

17.6 million

Border security and export control and the rest to chemical weapons destruction and fissile materials disposition (TACIS Programme)

40 million

40 million

Nuclear submarine dismantlement/ contribution to the nuclear window of the Northern Dimension Environmental Partnership (NDEP), managed by EBRD

28 million

4.6 million

Improve nuclear safeguards in Russia (TACIS Programme)

12 million

10 million

Chemical destruction in Russia (EU Joint Action)

8 million

-

Physical protection of nuclear installations Russia (EU Joint Action)

6 million

6 million

Chemical weapons facilities decont. and reconversion Russia (TACIS Programme)

6 million

4.8 million

Fissile material disposition (in particular Plutonium) Russia (EU Joint Action)

774.5 MEUROS

428.8 MEUROS

 

[back to top]

Finland

Country of Project

Project Description

Project Status: Milestones, Implementation Comments

Funds Committed

January 2004 -
 June 2006
in 000's EUR

Funds Expended

January 2004 -
June 2006
in 000's EUR

Russia and Ukraine

Nuclear material safeguards 

Long-term projects in 4 areas: cooperation with Russian authorities, development of verification methods, participation in multilateral cooperation, support for nuclear material controls in Ukraine

345

230

Russia

Nuclear waste management

Long-term cooperation area. Projects include development of control manuals and methods,  training and participation in multilateral cooperation

270

160

Russia

Nuclear safety at Kola Nuclear Power Plant

Several long-term projects on technical safety improvements have been carried out. Ongoing projects cover e.g. development of working methods, training in non-destructive inspections, improving fire safety and supporting probabilistic safety analyses

1280

880

Russia

Nuclear safety at Leningrad Nuclear Power Plant

Several long-term projects have been completed. Ongoing projects cover e.g. development of working methods, enhancing non-destructive inspection equipment and skills, improving fire safety and supporting probabilistic safety analyses

2090

1360

Russia

Nuclear Emergency Preparedness

Long-term cooperation area. Projects located mainly in Northwest Russia. Several projects completed. Ongoing projects cover e.g. radiation monitoring systems for environment and personnel as well as testing alarm systems

460

300

Russia and Ukraine

Regulatory Cooperation on nuclear safety 

Long-term cooperation area. Projects aim at strengthening the capacity of nuclear and radiation safety authorities

470

300

Russia and Eastern Europe

Other non-specified international projects on nuclear safety and safeguards 

Covering funding for e.g. cooperation in multilateral fora, planning, organising and reporting on bilateral cooperation

945

630

Russia

Northern Dimension Environmental Partnership

Finland's contribution to the nuclear window of the NDEP in 2002-06

2000

2000

Ukraine

Chernobyl Shelter Fund

Finland's contribution to the EBRD's Chernobyl Shelter Fund totals EUR 700 000 in 2005-06. A further contribution will be made in 2007.

1000

700

Russia

Elimination of Weapons Grade Plutonium Production

Finland's contribution to the Zheleznogorsk Plutonium Production Elimination Project, implemented by the US, made in June 2006

500

500

Russia

Contribution to the Russial Special Federal Programme of Destruction of Chemical Weapons Stockpiles

Delivery and installation of a fixed Chemical Warfare Agent Detection Network to the Chemical Weapons Destruction Facility in Gorny completed in 2003. Discussions ongoing on a new cooperation project

1139

589

Russia

Support to non-governmental organisations' activities for facilitating Russian chemical weapons destruction

Public outreach and information projects implemented by Green Cross Legacy Programme in 2005 and ongoing in 2006. Further funding for NGO activities planned for 2007.

475

325

 [back to top]

France

 

Project description / Detailed Project Funding Commitments

 

Project Status:

Milestones, Observations on Implementation

 

Funds Committed
to date in € (000's)

General Funding Commitments

 

.750,000

Contribution to the nuclear window of the Northern Dimension Environmental Partnership (NDEP) Support Fund, administered by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development.

Development of a "Strategic Master Plan" for work in North-Western Russia, associated with the nuclear submarine legacy under the NDEP Fund. France France made €5 million available to the NDEP Support Fund in December 2005 to start implementing projects under this Strategic Master Plan.

.40,000

Contribution to the MPDG (Multilateral Plutonium Disposition Group) to implement the Russian weapons-grade plutonium disposition programme in Russia.

Pending the conclusion of corresponding multilateral agreement (MPDG negotiation) to implement this programme.

.70,000

Aida Mox 3: this cooperation project is aimed at financing, in cooperation with the EU, preliminary studies and projects for preparing the technical implementation of the Russian plutonium disposition programme.

Pending the conclusion of corresponding bilateral agreement with Russia (AIDA 3 agreement), following the termination of the preceding agreement in 2002 (French-German-Russian agreement, or "AIDA 2 agreement") .

up to 2,000
(->2007)

Aida Mox 1: this cooperation project is aimed at providing support to the Russian Federation for the dismantlement of Russian nuclear weapons. Bilateral cooperation initiated in 1992, to which France contributed up to €70 million.

France proposed to update the equipment provided under this programme and to allocate €1 million  to this project in the framework of the Global Partnership.

.1,000

Contribution to the EBRD's Chernobyl Shelter Fund

 France has contributed €11.6 million in December 2005 to the Chernobyl Shelter Fund, administered by the EBRD, to support the concrete implementation of this project.

.22,300

Contribution to the Ignalina International Decommissioning Support Fund.

Decommissioning of the Ignalina nuclear power plant (Lithuania).

.1,500

Dismantlement of the Lepse tendership.

French industrial partners had completed feasibility studies for the retrieval of the spent fuel out of the Lepse (contract signed in 2003, baseline report ended and transmitted to Russian partners in october 2005). Under a Tacis contract signed in December 2005, , Russian partners are  elaborating alternative technical options. These different options will have to be reviewed and evaluated independently by an expert panel, in order to finalize technical choices and cost estimates. The work is under way.

.2,500

Kalinin: improvement of the safety of the Kalinin nuclear power station, in Russia.

Feasibility study completed. Pending agreement with Russian Federation for tax exemption to commit additional funding. Overall estimated cost of project: €30 million.

.1,000

Gremikha: the remediation of the Gremikha former naval base consists of several projects, including the removal and dismantlement of "Alfa" nuclear reactors, safe storage of SNF and nuclear waste, as well as remediation of facilities and site. 

  • Ø Feasibility study : supply of nuclear safety equipment to Russian partners (two contracts fulfilled in 2005) and radiation and engineering survey to be ended in 2006. Pre-design studies contract (DON and OBIN) to start in 2006.

 

  • Ø Urgent safety works revealed by first stage of the engineering survey
  • Ø up to 10,000 -> 2006, further funding subject to results of feasibility study
  • Ø up to 10, 000 => 2008

Severodvinsk: the refitting of the nuclear waste incinerator in Zvezdochka shipyard will enable this shipyard to increase corresponding capacity for the disposition of solid nuclear waste.

Diagnosis and feasibility study initiated in cooperation with Russian partners in 2004. This technical phase should be completed by 2006 to enable the concrete implementation of this project (end 2006). Overall estimated cost of project: €7 million.

up to 7,000 for period 2004-2008

Dismantlement of Radioisotopic Thermoelectric Generators (RTG) in Russia and safe storage of the corresponding strontium nuclear sources.

Operation implemented in 2005 and 2006 in close coordination with Norway.Experience gained will be useful to promote bilateral French/Russian actions in the same field.

up to 3,000

Chemical weapons destruction: environmental survey of the Shchuchy'e destruction facility

Elaboration of technical specifications, pending the ratification of corresponding intergovernmental bilateral agreement signed in february 2006. Overall cost estimate to be adapted to the technical needs.

at least 6,000
 (->2007)

Chemical weapons destruction: realisation of the Shchuchy'e destruction facility

Purchasing equipment for the second process line of the destruction facility in close cooperation with UK and Canada

6,000
 (->2006)

Biosecurity and biosafety programmes in Russian biological facilities. These projects focus on immunology and genetics programmes with commercial potential.

Seven research projects decided in 2005. These projects will be implemented in Russia through the International Scientific and Technical Center (ISTC),. Two projects started in 2006. Common evaluation of biosafety and biosecurity in biological facilities, in cooperation with Russian partners, is to be completed by 2007.

up to 5,000

[back to top]  

Germany

Country of Project

Project Description

Project Status: Milestones, Implementation Comments

Funds Committed
(06/02 - 12/05)
in 000's

Funds Expended
(06/02 -12/05)
in 000's

 

Federal Ministry for Economy and Labour

 

 

 

Russia

Construction of a land based long-term interim storage facility for 150 submarine reactor compartments at Saida Bay; dismantlement of nuclear submarines and preparation of the reactor compartments for interim storage in Saida Bay; reconstruction of Nerpa Ship Yard; reconstruction of a ecologically healthy condition of Saida Bay

The construction site for the long-term interim storage facility was opened back on July 10, 2004; installation of the construction equipment was completed at the end of September 2004 and the first work done in preparation of construction activities. The first sub-section of the long-term intermediate storage site will be declared open on July 18, 2006 and will begin operations with the storage of the first seven reactor compartments.

2003- 2005:
141.000 EUR

2006:
57.000 EUR

2003
- May 2006:

150.000 EUR

 

Federal Ministry for Foreign Affairs

 

 

 

Russia

CW destruction: construction and support of CW destruction facilities in Gorny and Kambarka

Gorny operating, still being supported by Germany; Kambarka construction on schedule; estimated beginning of CW destruction end of 2005.

126380 Euro

131.560 Euro

Russia

Upgrading security of nuclear material and facilities in nuclear cities, research institutes and nuclear weapons storage sites

All relevant legal instruments concluded; security analyses and project engineering completed for most sites; equipment being selected, bought and installed.

41.070 Euro

33.080 Euro

 

Mulitaleral

 

 

 

Russia/FSU

Contribution to Nuclear Security Fund of IAEA

 

1.000 Euros

1.000 Euros

Russia

Contribution the Northern Dimension Environmental Programme in the Russian Federation Fund

 

2.000 Euros

2.000 Euros

[back to top]

Italy

Country of project

Project Description

Project Status: Milestones, Implementation, Comments

Funds Committed

Funds expended

 

Total GP Pledge: € 1 billion over 10 years

 

 

 

 

 

 

Russia

 

Nuclear submarine dismantlement and spent fuel management:

Dismantling of Russian decommissioned submarines and safe management of radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel.

 

   

 

 

 

Bilateral Agreement between Italy and Russian Federation signed on 5 November 2003.

Ratification Bill approved by the 'Camera dei Deputati' (Chamber of Deputies), and by the 'Senato della Repubblica' (Senate). In force on November 17, 2005

 

 

 

Funding Commitment: €360 million up to year 2013.

2006: € 44 mln.

2007-2013: € 44 mln. per year

 

 

 

 

2005: € 8 mln.

 

Russia

Chemical weapons destruction:

Chemical weapons destruction facility in Pochep.

 

Bilateral Agreement between Italy and Russian Federation signed on 5 November 2003

Minor adjustments to the Agreement text under way.

 

Funding Commitment: €360 million in 5 years.

 

 

Russia

 

Construction of one portion of the gas pipeline in Schuch'ye.

 

Program completed in 2004.

 

 

Funding Commitment: €7.7 million in two years.

 

  Expended € 7.7 mln.

Russia

Construction of one more portion of the gas pipeline in Schuch'ye.

Bilateral Agreement between Italy and Russian Federation signed on 17 April  2003.

Domestic ratification procedures completed.

Funding Commitment: €5 million for the years 2005 / 2006.

 

[back to top]

Japan

Country of Project

Project Description

Project Status: Milestones, Implementation Comments

Funds Committed

(July 2002 - June 2006)
in 000's JPY

Funds Expended

(July 2002 - June 2006)
in 000's JPY

Russia

Pilot project of dismantling a Victor-III class nuclear submarine and improvement of related infrastructure at Zvezda Shipyard

All the works were completed in December 2004

 

854,000

 

793,977

 

Russia

 

A new project to dismantle dismantlement of three Victor III Class, one Victor I Class, and one Charlie Class submarines

An implementing Arrangement for the dismantlement of these five nuclear submarines was signed in November 2005.  Contracts for the dismantlement of a Victor I Class nuclear submarine are being negotiated. 

 

 

[back to top]

The Netherlands

Country of Project

Project Description

Project Status: Milestones, Implementation Comments

Funds Committed

 

(06/02 -06/06)

Funds Expended

 

(06/02 -06/06)

Russia

Chemical Weapons Destruction: Installation of  High Voltage Transformator in  Gorny

Completed.

€ 2.061.347

€ 2.061.347

Russia

Chemical Weapons Destruction: Equipment for reconstruction of an electrical substation in Kambarka

Completed.

€ 4.000.000

€ 4.000.000

Russia

Chemical Weapons Destruction: Installation of a Metal Parts Furnace in Schuch'ye

Completed.

€ 1.500.000

€ 1.500.000

Russia

Chemical Weapons Destruction: support to Green Cross International to establish and operate the Izhevsk Public Information and Outreach Office.

Completed.

€ 43.303

€ 41.365,28

Russia

Chemical Weapons Destruction: Assessment of Social Infrastructure Investment and Community Development Needs in the Shchuch'ye Area

Project concluded.

€ 48.661

€  43. 975

Russia

Nuclear and Radiological Security: support to the US DOE-led Elimination of Weapons-Grade Plutonium Production program in Russia.

MoU signed on 30 June 2005.

€ 1.000.000

€ 1.000.000

Russia and other countries

Nuclear and Radiological Security: IAEA projects to strengthen nuclear and radiological security in the former Soviet Union

Ongoing.

€ 1. 800.000

€ 1. 300.000

Russia

Nuclear submarine dismantlement: support through the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) Northern Dimension Environmental Partnership (NDEP).

Ongoing.

€ 10.000.000

€ 5.000.000

Ukraine

 

Chernobyl Shelter Fund

Since 1997. Ongoing.

€ 8.500.000

€ 5.700.000

Russia

Non-proliferation and threat reduction:
G8 Global Partnership Conference in Moscow in July.

Ongoing.

$ 75.000

 

Russia

Chemical Weapons Destruction:
Installation Metal Parts Furnace in Shchuch'ye and relay protection panels to Shchuchanskaya substation.

Under consideration.

€ 4.130.000

 

Russia

Chemical Weapons Destruction:
3 year support to Izhevsk Public Information and Outreach Office.

Under consideration.

$ 249.991

 

 [back to top]

New Zealand

Country of Project

Project Description

Project Status: Milestones, Implementation Comments

Funds Committed
in 000's USD

Funds Expended
in 000's USD

Russian
Federation

Refurbisment of Puktysh electricity sub-station to support the operation of the Shchuch'ye Chemical Weapons Destruction Facility, Kurgan Region

Note: New Zealand is channeling its contribution to this project through the United Kingdom

- All arrangements between Russia/UK/NZ and contractor have been concluded.

- Construction work started on the Puktysh sub-station in Spring 2006

- Construction work is due to be completed at the end of October 2006 and commissioning and state acceptance of the sub-station by December 2006

2004/05: USD 772

 

2005/06: USD 435

 

 

2004/05: USD 772

 

2005/06: USD 435

 

TOTAL: USD 1,207
has been transferred
to the UK for expenditure on this project

Russian
Federation

Contribution to tne shut-down of the nuclear reactor at Zhelznogorsk

Note: New Zealand is channeling its contribution to this project through the United States

- Arrangement between NZ and US concluded

2005/06: USD 311

2005/06: USD 311

will be transferred
to the US for this project by 30 June 2006

[back to top]

Norway

Country of Project

Project Description

Project Status: Milestones, Implementation Comments

Funds Committed

(06/03 - 06/06)

Funds Expended

(06/03 -06/06)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total GP Pledge: € 100 million

€ 54.4  million

€ 50 million

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nuclear submarine dismantlement and spent fuel management

 

 

Russia

Submarine dismantlement

Dismantling of two Victor II-class nuclear submarines completed in 2004.

One Victor III-class submarine dismantled in 2005. One Victor I-class submarine under dismantlement, with contribution of € 200.000 from Republic of Korea

€ 19.8 million

€ 19,8 million

Russia

Dismantling of radioisotope thermoelectric generators (RTGs)

Dismantling of 96 RTGs in Murmansk and Arkhangelsk completed. 30 planned and financed for 2006. € 360.000 contribution from Canada and € 122.000 from France for projects in 2005.

€ 9.9 million

€ 9.9 million

Russia

Arctic Military Environmental Cooperation (AMEC)

AMEC project 1.8-2 Transport of delapidated November-class submarine 291 Grimikha-Polyarny by heavy-lift vessel, summer 2006.

€ 2,5 million

 

 

Nuclear Security/Safety and physical protection

 

 

Russia

Safety improvements at Kola and Leningrad NPP

Ongoing since 1992

€ 5,8 million

€ 5,8 million

Russia

Physical protection of SNF service ship "Lotta"

Completed

€ 185.000

€ 185.000

Russia

Andreyev Bay. Infrastructure and physical security projects

 

€ 6.6 million

€ 6.6 million

Russia

Contribution to the nuclear window of the NDEP Support Fund

Total pledge: € 10 million

€ 8.5 million

€ 7 million

Russia

Chemical Weapons Destruction

Shchuch'ye chemical weapons destruction site (UK project)

€ 800,000

€ 400,000

Russia

WMD Expertise

ISTC Administrative Operating Budget contributions

€ 315.000

€ 315,000

[back to top]

Republic of Korea

Country of Project

  Project Description

Project Status: Milestones, Implementation Comments

Funds Committed

 

Funds Expended
(Sep '04 - June '06)

 

 

 

500,000 USD
(for 2006)

 

Total Expenditure:
2,000,000 USD
(7,150,000 USD since 1998)

Russia

Nuclear Submarine Dismantlement

Dismantlement of one Victor-I class nuclear submarine in 2006.
* In cooperation with Norway

* Amount of contri- -bution determined on a yearly basis.

 

* 2006 funds yet to be allocated for specific use

 

250,000 USD

Russia

Nuclear and Radiological Security: Support for the U.S. Elimination of Weapons-Grade Plutonium Program

Construction of a fossil-fuel plant in replacement of graphite-moderated reactors in Zheleznogorsk, Russia

* In cooperation with the U.S.

 

250,000 USD

Russia and FSU

Redirection of Former Weapons Scientists

ROK acceded to the ISTC in December 1997 and started its contribution from 1998.

1,500,000 USD

(6,650,000 USD since 1998)

 [back to top]

Russian Federation

Country of Project

Project Description

Project Status: Milestones, Implementation Comments

Funds Committed

Funds Expended
(June/2002-
June /2006)

 

 

Total GP Pledge:  2 billion USD

 

 

Russian Federation

Nuclear Submarine Dismantlement

197 nuclear submarines are decommissioned, including 120 NSM in North-West region and 77 NSM in Far East.

132 already dismantled - 90 in North-West region and 42 in Far East.

Dismantlment of the restant 65 NSM are to be completed till 2010.

Two nuclear powered ships are to be dismantled as well as 18 nuclear support ships and 21 tanks for liquid radioactive waste storage.

Rehabilitation of 4 shore bases (in Andreeva Bay, Gremikha, Sysoeva and Krasheninnikova Bays)

669 mln.USD

(2002-2010)

7,760 bln.RUR (aprox.
267,6 mln.USD)

 

Russian Federation

Chemical Weapons Destruction 

1. Chemical weapons of category 3 have been totally destroyed
(330 024 unfilled chemical munitions, burster and powder charges).

2. Chemical weapons of category 2 have been totally destroyed
(3 8444 chemical munitions filled with phosgene).

3. In April 2003 the Russian Federation completed the first stage of the destruction of chemical weapons of category 1 (at the facility in Gorny, Saratovskaya oblast, 400 tons of mustard were destroyed, i.e. 1% of agregate stockpiles of the chemical weapons of category 1). At the facility in Gorny in December 2005 the destruction of 1143,2 tons of poisonous substance was completed, i.e. 100 per cent of the stockpiles of the chemical weapons  of category 1 held at this facility.

4. In December 2005 the destruction of chemical weapons at the CW destruction facility in Kambarka, the Udmurt Republic, was started. As for 11 May 2006, more than 245,6 tons of lewisite have been destroyed. In mid-2006 the Russian Federation is planning  to start the use of the first train of the CW destruction facility in Maradikovskiy, Kirovskaya oblast. The construction of the CW destruction facilities in Schuchye, Kurganskaya oblast, Leonidovka, Penzenskaya oblast, Pochep, Brianskaya oblast, and Kizner, the Udmurt Republic, is under way.

5. Seven of 24 former chemical weapons production facilities are actually destroyed, one is to be destroyed before 29 April 2007, 12 of 16 former chemical weapons production facilities that are subject to conversion are conversed for the non-prohibited purposes and 4 facilities are at the final stage of their conversion.

1316,2 mln.USD

(June 2002-June 2006)

28,53 bln.RUR aprox.
1000 mln.USD)

 

 

[back to top]

Sweden

Country of Project

Project Description

Project Status: Milestones, Implementation Comments

Funds Committed  

Funds Expended  

Russia

General Funding Commitments
Euro 6.0 million 2006-2008
US$ 7,45 million 2006  

 

 

 

Russia

Ukraine

Nuclear :

Non-earmarked contribution to the nuclear and environmental window of the NDEP Support Fund. (Euro 6 million). Previous commitment Euro 10 million for 2002-05;

Nuclear security 2006: SEK 15.5 million, approx $2.2million

 

Nuclear safety 2006: SEK 38,3 million, approx $5.3 million

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Physical protection, safeguards, illicit trafficking and export control in Russia, Ukraine, and regional projects

 

Reactor safety, safe disposal of nuclear waste and spent fuel, nuclear emergency preparedness and radiation protection primarily in NW Russia

 

 

 

Chemical

 

Contribution of  5, 5 million crowns or approx 714 000 USD to the British projects in Shchuch'ye  (out of funds originally allocated to

nuclear security projects for 2005)

 

 

[back to top]

Switzerland

Country of Project

Project Description

Project Status: Milestones, Implementation Comments

Funds Committed

(July 2002 - June 2006)

Funds Expended

(July 2002 - June 2006)

 

Russia

Shchuch'ye:

Sanitary and Hygiene Monitoring System in the Sanitary Zone.

Implementation agreement was signed in 2004. Project was completed beginning 2006 and will be visited during Summer 2006.

500'000 EUR

375'000 EUR

Russia

Kambarka:

Reconstruction of an electrical substation 110/35/10 KV.

Implementation agreement was signed in 2004 and project was completed in 2005 (this project was co-financed with the Netherlands; Netherlands part was 4'000'000 EUR).

1'600'000 EUR

1'600'0000 EUR

Russia

Kambarka: Construction of an electrical substation 110/35/10 KV.

Implementation agreement was signed in 2005. Project was completed beginning 2006 and will be visited during Summer 2006.

1'300'0000 EUR

300'000 EUR

Russia

Maradikovskyi: Construction of an electrical substation 220/110/10 KV.

Implementation Agreement will be signed during Summer 2006.

1'600'000 EUR

0 EUR

Russia

Leonidovka:

Construction of an electrical substation 110/35/10 KV.

Implementation Agreement will be negotiated by end of 2006.

 

1'700'000 EUR

0 EUR

Russia

Pochep:

Construction of an electrical substation 110/35/10 KV.

Implementation Agreement will be negotiated by end of 2007.

1'600'000 EUR

0 EUR

Russia

Financing the Green Cross Offices in Kirov, Penza and Pochep as well as a part of the annual National Dialogue Forum in Moscow.

Financing for year 2006 is 190'000 EUR.

2'500'000 EUR

2'310'000 EUR

Russia

Purchase of 2000 emergency radio receivers for the population around Kambarka CWD site (through Green Cross).

Will be purchased and distributed by end of 2006.

22'000 EUR

0 EUR

Albania

Financing inspections of CW stockpile by OPCW.

Financing period: 2004-2006.

56'000 EUR

56'000 EUR

Albania

Financing inspection by OPCW during destruction activities.

Financing period: probably 2006-2007.

150'000 EUR

0 EUR

[back to top]

Ukraine

Country of Project

Project Description

Project Status: Milestones, Implementation Comments

Funds Committed

Funds Expended

 

Improvement of security at facilities with high activity radiological sources

Not implemented

nil

nil

 

Acceleration of Ukraine's progress toward meeting the regulatory milestones laid out in the IAEA Model Project

Not implemented

nil

nil

 

Registration of high-activity radioactive sources in accordance with IAEA guidelines

Not implemented

nil

nil

 

Improvement of inspection and enforcement of capabilities through increased staffing at State Nuclear Regulatory Commission of Ukraine regional offices

Not implemented

nil

nil

 

Improvement of vulnerable radioactive sources from circulation and shipment to secure storage so that they cannot be trafficked

Not implemented

nil

nil

 

Improvement of Ukraine's radioactive waste disposal capacity so that all disused radioactive sources can be removed to a secure location where they cannot be trafficked

Not implemented

nil

nil

 

Improvement of the ability of the State Customs and State Border Guard Services of Ukraine to detect and seize any unauthorized possession or shipment of nuclear and radioactive materials at seaports

Not implemented

nil

nil

 

Reduction of risk of illicit trafficking of nuclear and radioactive materials at vehicle and rail crossings along the Ukrainian-Belarusian border

Not implemented

nil

nil

 

Reduction of risk of illicit trafficking of nuclear and radioactive materials at vehicle and rail crossings along the Ukraine-Russia border

Not implemented

nil

nil

 

Reduction of risk of illicit trafficking of nuclear and radioactive materials along green borders

Not implemented

nil

nil

 

Improvement of Ukraine's maritime interdiction and detection capabilities in the Black Sea and reduction of the risk of illicit trafficking of nuclear and radioactive materials

Not implemented

nil

nil

 

Ensuring all cases of nuclear smuggling can be adequately prosecuted

Not implemented

nil

nil

 

Ensuring Ukraine's participation in the Nuclear Smuggling International Technical Working Group (ITWG)

Not implemented

nil

nil

 

Decreasing the influence of corruption on the State Customs and State Border Guard Services of Ukraine and its effects on nonproliferation assistance programs

Not implemented

nil

nil

 

Reduction of the level of corruption in the Ukrainian state authorities involved in countering the threats of nuclear proliferation and nuclear terrorism

Not implemented

nil

nil

[back to top]

United Kingdom

Country of Project

Project Description

Project Status: Milestones, Implementation Comments

Funds Committed

(06/02 - date)

in 000's

Funds Expended

(06/02 -date)

in 000's

 

 

Total GP Pledge

 

US$750 000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nuclear submarine dismantlement and spent fuel management

 

 

 

Russia

Andreeva Bay (a former Russian Navy base)

A portfolio of growing projects where some 20,000 SNF assemblies are stored in totally unsatisfactory conditions from both a safety and security viewpoint. Over the timescale of the Global Partnership some £100 million may be committed by HMG for work at Andreeva in partnership with other donor countries

The underlying objectives of the projects are to identify solutions for existing safety, security and environmental problems of spent nuclear fuel (SNF) storage at Andreeva Bay acceptable to DTI, key Russian stakeholders and relevant regulatory bodies.  Project Management Consultants RWE NUKEM evaluate and monitor projects (except Atomflot) on behalf of the DTI, the following tasks and project:

 

 

 

 

 

Russia

Task 1: Characterisation of Building 5  

Currently investigating how hazardous Building 5 is from radioactive contamination to be followed by management plan for its future.  Project led by International Centre for Environmental Safety (ICES) with support from a number of other Russian organisations. 

GBP 681

GBP 613

 

Russia

Task 2: Spent Nuclear Fuel Management Options Study

Task 2 is an ‘options' study to determine the optimum spent nuclear fuel (SNF) management strategy for the site.  The study is in its final optioneering stage and is linked with OBIN.

GBP 416

GBP 437

 

Russia

Task 3: Spent Nuclear Fuel Storage Tank Cover

Construction of a temporary weatherproof cover for Tank 3a underway and should be installed by the autumn to protect fuel stored within against the elements.  Further associated work to be done.  

GBP 582

GBP 494

 

Russia

Task 4: Radiation Protection & Demolitions

Contract signed on 6 April 2004.  Tasks prioritised in terms of their impact on other Tasks to be carried out on site.  Installation of Sanitary Passes, Decontamination Facilities and Laboratory Facilities has commenced.

GBP 7,623

GBP 3838

 

Russia

Task 5: Site Surveys

Sponsored by Norway but linked to UK projects at Andreeva.

NK   

NK   

 

Russia

Task 6: Integrated Database

An integrated database to store all project related data and coordinate project information generated by other tasks to be undertaken at Andreeva Bay is being developed.  The interface will be both in English and Russian and documentation in both languages where available. 

GBP 158

GBP 156

 

Russia

Task 7: Criticality Monitoring

Studies indicate that there is a slight risk of a low power criticality event.  Further studies now underway to gauge the magnitude of potential criticality events.

GBP 0

GBP 0

 

Russia

OBIN: Justification for development

This project will deliver a comprehensive and integrated plan for the provision of facilities and infrastructure to support the safe management of Spent Nuclear Fuel (SNF), Solid Radioactive Waste (SRW) and Liquid Radioactive Waste (LRW) liabilities at the Andreeva Bay site.

GBP1,961

GBP509

 

Russia

Design Development

Detail Design stage to take forward the conceptual design developed under the OBIN stage.

GBP455

GBP0

 

Russia

Interim SNF Storage Facility at Atomflot, Murmansk

Construction due to be completed by June 2006 and officially opened in the Autumn.  Fabrication and supply of 50 TUK 120 casks   will continue into 2007/08.

GBP 21,000

GBP15,000

 

Russia

Nuclear Powered Submarine Dismantling

Oscar class submarines No 605 and 606  completely dismantled, leaving the 3-compartment unit for each boat.  Now  completed to budget and ahead of schedule.

GBP 10,800

GBP 10,800

 

Russia

Documentation Package for Dismantling of Oscar 1 Class Submarines 605 and 606

Now completed to budget and ahead of schedule.

GBP 480

GBP 480

 

Russia

Infrastructure Items in support of Submarine Dismantling of Oscar 1 Class Submarines 605 and 606

The Infrastructure project which supports the submarine dismantling has 3 milestones.  These are now all complete.

GBP 144

GBP 144

 

Russia

Victor documentation

Documentation preparation & approvals in support of the dismantling of Victor III Class submarine #296.  Jointly funded with Norway under a UK lead.

Now completed to budget and ahead of schedule.

GBP300

GBP150

 

Russia

Victor Dismantling

Dismantling of Victor III Class NPS #296 at Nerpa.

Now completed to budget and ahead of schedule.

GBP2,950

GBP2,950

 

Russia

Victor Infrastructure

The UK has funded various infrastructure projects to enhance the environmental and working conditions at the Nerpa SRY.  These include the provision of radiation monitoring equipment, ventilation equipment, SRW storage pad & containers.

GBP528

GBP277

 

Russia

AMEC (Arctic Military Environmental Cooperation Agreement)

The UK is Project Lead for 4 projects under the AMEC programme, namely, the development of buoyancy technology; development of safe transportation technology; dismantling of a General Purpose Nuclear Submarine to demonstrate the technologies developed under the AMEC programme and development of alternative cutting techniques. £528m has been budgeted for the first portfolio of projects

GBP 528

GBP 277

 

Russia

Spent Nuclear Fuel store at Mayak

The UK is funding the first phase of a project for the provision of a spent fuel store at Mayak to receive SNF in TUK 108 fuel casks that will be received from Andreeva Bay, Gremikha and other areas around NW Russia.

The first phase includes the justification for the buffer store at Mayak and review of the existing design for compliance with international standards.

GBP199

GBP132

 

Russia

EBRD (Northern Dimension Environmental Partnership)

The first meeting of the "Operations Committee" took place at the end of the month and approved the production of a "Strategic Master Plan" for North West Russia.  The draft plan was completed in June and resulting projects are to be identified during 2005.

GBP 10,000

GBP10,000 (the UK contribution with EBRD)

 

 

Nuclear Security and physical protection

 

 

 

 

Russia

Nuclear Security and physical protection

Guards training course - 3 held in 2005 and three more contracted in 2006

GBP100

GB100

 

Russia

Nuclear Security and Physical Protection upgrades  Nikiet Institute Moscow

Pilot physical protection project being implemented for NIKIET buildings in Moscow Contract signed. Intend to move to competitive tender by summer 06

GBP2,500

 

 

Russia

Nuclear Security and Physical Protection upgrades

Karpov Institute Obninsk

Physical protection programme at Karpov Institute of Physical Chemistry, Obninsk

Service contract signed. Intend to move to tender placement Autumn 06

GBP 1,900

 

 

Russia

Nuclear Security and Physical Protection upgrades

Institute of Power Physics, Obninsk

Physical protection programme at IPPE Obninsk. Details currently under negotiation

TBC

 

 

Russia

Nuclear Security and Physical Protection upgrades

FGUP Atomflot

Physical protection programme, enhancing security of inner nuclear zone at Atomflot site

GBP 2,200

 

 

FSU

IAEA Nuclear Security Fund

Contribution to IAEA's Nuclear Security Fund

GBP750

GBP750

 

FSU:

(Russia, Ukraine, Lithuania, Armenia), Bulgaria, Slovakia, Romania

Nuclear Safety Programme

Since the re-launch of the Nuclear Safety Programme (NSP) in 2003-04 292 project proposals have been processed. In total 139 projects have been approved and 98 contracts have been awarded.  Details for individual countries are given below

GBP18,096

GBP13,534

 

Russia

Nuclear Safety Programme

34 projects approved.  23 contracts awarded worth a total £3,262k.

 

 

 

Ukraine

Nuclear Safety Programme

13 contracts awarded worth a total of £2,111k

 

 

 

Ukraine

Chernobyl Shelter and associated decommissioning funds
(the UK contribution with EBRD)

UK contributed additional funds for the Chernobyl Shelter and EBRD managed Nuclear Safety Fund in 2004

GBP15,000

GBP15,000

 

 

WMD Expertise

 

 

 

 

Russia

Closed Nuclear Cities Partnership (CNCP): facilitation of employment of former nuclear weapons personnel in Russia, with parallel pilot programmes in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Ukraine.

Programme of investment grants, training, commercial partnering and economic development assistance well under way in five closed nuclear cities in Russia (Sarov, Seversk, Snezhinsk, Zheleznogorsk, Ozersk) and, more recently, the nuclear physics institutes in Kharkov, Kurchatov, Tashkent, Almaty.  Following the signing of a UK/RF Memorandum of Understanding and close working relationship with ISTC and STCU, this Programme is making a meaningful contribution to addressing the threat posed by unemployed or under employed nuclear scientists and technicians. As at June 2006 over 80 UK funded Russia and CIS projects are being supported and over 1200 jobs are to be created over the duration of the contracts/projects. Over 70% of these are for former nuclear scientists and technicians.

GBP10,600

GBP 8,000

 

 

Elimination of Weapons Grade Plutonium Production - Zheleznogorsk

 

 

 

Russia

 

Contribution to US led Elimination of Weapons Grade Plutonium Production programme through replacement of energy producing capacity of reactor at Zheleznogorsk with a fossil fuel plant being built at Sosnovoborsk

GBP 12,000

GBP 8,700

 

 

Assisting with the decommissioning of the fast breeder reactor, Aktau

 

 

 

Kazakhstan

 

Assistance with preparation of decommissioning plan meeting international standards.  Funding of ISTC projects ensuring safe and irreversible decommissioning.  Technical and other training.  Radiological characterisation work in Semipalatinsk polygon to investigate potential disposition sites.

GBP3,200

GBP2,491

 

Russia

Chemical Weapons Destruction - Infrastructure

1. Procurement of equipment for the electricity substation supporting the Shchuch'ye CWDF.

 

 

 2. Construction of railway from CW storage site to Shchuch'ye CWDF on behalf of Canada.

 

 

3. Implementation of further industrial

 

Project progress:

1. The electricity substation was completed in November 2004, on budget and slightly ahead of schedule. Norway, the EU and the Czech Republic provided an additional £2.3M towards this project. 

2. Selection of the main Russian subcontractor was completed in December 2005. The construction contract was signed on 28 February 2006 and work on the ground began on 10 May and will be completed in August 2007.

3. The UK placed a contract for refurbishment of an

Up to GBP 70,000

GBP 14,000

 

infrastructure projects in support of
Shchuch'ye CWDF on behalf of UK,
Canada, New Zealand and other donors.

electricity substation on behalf of New Zealand on 14 February 2006.  The contract for the Canadian-funded Local Public Address System for providing early warning to local residents of a CW incident will be placed in mid 2006; construction will complete by end 2006. The Canadian-funded Inter-Site Communications project will also be constructed during the same time frame; this will provide improved communications between the storage and destruction facilities at Shchuch'ye. Work on completing the Shchuchanskaya electricity substation and associated infrastructure, for which equipment was procured earlier (serial 1 above), will start in August 2006, and should be complete in 2007. This project will be funded by UK, Norway, Czech Republic, Belgium, Sweden, Netherlands and other donors.

 

 

 

Chemical Weapons Destruction - Equipment Procurement

Procurement of main process equipment for the second munitions destruction building at the Shchuch'ye on behalf of Canada, UK, Netherlands and other donors.

Most of this equipment is being funded by Canada. The Catalytic Reactors procurement contract was placed on 24 March 2006 and will be complete in February 2007. The remaining equipment projects have been agreed with Canada and with FAI and are at the planning stage. All the procurement contracts will be in place by the end of September 2006. Procurement of the Metal Parts Furnace is complete, funded by the UK, the Netherlands and Ireland. Delivery will be in September 2006.

 

 

  [back to top]

 

 

Implementation issues: 1. Apparent re-prioritisation of Russian funds, originally earmarked for Shchuch'ye infrastructure, to Maradykovsky and/or Kambarka, led to UK decision to complete other industrial infrastructure projects to ensure the earliest possible operation of the Shchuch'ye CWDF.

2. Delays in placing contracts for procurement of equipment for the second destruction building have occurred. However, other delays in the CWDF construction schedule have reduced the impact of procurement delays.

 

 

 

WMD Expertise

 

 

 

Russia

Closed Nuclear Cities Partnership: facilitation of employment of former nuclear weapons personnel in Russia, with parallel pilot programmes in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Ukraine.

Programme of investment grants, training, commercial partnering and economic development assistance under way.  Progress has been impeded by absence of a legal agreement, which has made site access difficult and uncertain, and by difficulties in reconciling grant-in-aid to companies with the Russian tax code.

GBP 6,600

GBP 3,058

[back to top]

United States

Country of Project

Project Description

Project Status: Milestones, Implementation Comments

Funds Committed
FSU
(06/02 - 09/06) 1000s US$

Funds Expended
FSU

(06/02 - 09/05) 1000s US$

 

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

 

 

 

Russia

Accelerated Material Disposition: Joint U.S.-Russian development of States reducing inventories of highly enriched uranium (HEU) and plutonium in Russia (DOE)

Funds to be reprogrammed for other needs.

$13 900

$0

Russia

Elimination of Weapons Grade Plutonium Production (EWGPP): Construction of fossil-fuel energy plants to allow shutdown of Russia's three remaining weapons-grade plutonium production reactors in Seversk and Zheleznogorsk. (DOE)

Seversk: new boilers purchased, 2 old boilers demolished, Phase II contract signed. Reactor shut down estimate: end of 2008. Zheleznogorsk: site selection finalized, preliminary fossil fuel plant design proceeding. Reactor shutdown estimate: 2011, Contributions to be received from Canada, UK, Italy, and Finland. Total cost estimate: $Ib.

$331 830

$101 970

Russia

Fissile Materials Disposition: U.S. (and others) to support plutonium fabrication into MOX fuel for civil nuclear power reactors. pursuant to 2000 U.S. Russian Plutonium Management and Disposition Agreement (PMDA), committing each to dispose of 34 metric tons of surplus weapon-grade Plutonium. (DOE)

Preparatory work underway. US-Russian bilateral negotiations under way on outstanding issues.

$222 200

$75 800

Russia

Highly Enriched Uranium (HEU) Transparency: Monitoring of facilities blending down HEU to LEU for U.S. purchase. (DOE)

Half of 500" MT of HEU to be blended down into LEU and purchased by US entity in 2005. 2013 completion on track.

$80 960

$39 950

Russia

Material Protection Control and Accounting (MPC&A): Risk and vulnerability assessments of nuclear facilities; installation of modem equipment to correct vulnerabilities; training and equipment to support installed upgrades. (DOE)

Rapid security upgrades completed for 46% of roughly 600 MT of Russian weapons-usable HEU and plutonium at the end of FY04, continuing projects in FY05.

$1 047 640

$716 440

Ukraine

Material Protection Control and Accounting (MPC&A)

Ukraine

$7 930

$13 770

Russia

Nonproliferation & International Security: Warhead Dismantlement and Fissile Material Transport, export Control; International Safeguards (DOE)

Export Control: Rosatom-US DOE cooperation including joining with ATOMENERGO, to educate nuclear industry personnel on export controls; publication of a Russian dual-use guide and Laser technologies guide for customs inspectors; translating Trigger-List guide.

$83 400

$34 440

Ukraine

Nonproliferation & International Security: Export Controls programs. Nuclear power plant upgrades.

Export Control: Commodity identification training program established at customs academy in Dneprpetrovsk. Industry outreach in 2005. Basic security upgrades installed at Ukrainian nuclear power plants; one plant to receive complete security upgrades.

$12 230

$3 060

Other FSU

Nonproliferation & International Security, Export Control, International Safeguards (Belarus, Armenia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan)

Export Control (Kazakhstan): Projects under way to establish States national nuclear commodity identification training for customs and border personnel; information outreach to nuclear enterprises management. Civil nuclear power reactor security upgrades, including training. Basic security upgrades of Armenian plant to be completed in 2005.

$20 840

$7 630

Russia

Global Threat Reduction Initiative (GTRI) International Radiological Threat Reduction (IRTR) Program; Reduced Enrichment for Research and Test Reactors (RERTR) Program; Russian Research Reactor Fuel Return (RRRFR) Program.

IRTR: Security enhancements at 3 sites completed, Radioactive Thermal Generators (RTGs) secured Research Reactor Fuel Return (RRRFR) Program. RERTR: Development of LEU fuel to allow conversion of Russian and Russian-supplied research reactors currently using HEU fuel in progress RRRFR: RF receives fuel returned from other countries.

$85 530

$9 700

Other FSU

Global Threat Reduction Initiative (GTRI) IRTR; BN-350 Spent Fuel Disposition Project (Kazakhstan) Global Research Reactor Security Program (Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan)

IRTR: Upgrades completed: Ukraine, 10 sites; Moldova, 1 site: Kyrgyzstan, 2: Kazakhstan, 12. Radiation detection instruments delivered, law enforcement training Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan. Kazakhstan: BN-350: Contracts in place for cask design, temporary storage site at Aktau, cask handling equipment, and physical protection system. RRRFR: Fresh HEU research reactor fuel returned to Russia from Uzbekistan. GRRSP: Security upgrades under way at 11 sites: Ukraine (4), Kazakhstan (4): Uzbekistan (2); Belarus (1)

$26 890

$24 530

Russia

Global Initiatives for Proliferation Prevention (GIPP): Initiatives for Proliferation Prevention (IPP) redirects WMD scientists, engineers, and technicians to sustainable commercial work. The Nuclear Cities Initiative (NCI) assists with downsizing excess Russian nuclear weapons program facilities. (DOE)

IPP: 8,200 scientists, technicians and engineers engaged since June 02. Nuclear Cities: 26 enterprises created with NCI support. No new projects since September 2003 expiration of US-RF agreement, but projects already under way have been or are being completed.

$161 130

$76 840

Ukraine

Global Initiatives for Proliferation Prevention (GIPP): Initiatives for Proliferation Prevention (IPP) redirects WMD scientists, engineers, and technicians to sustainable commercial work

Scientists, technicians, and engineers engaged.

$3 289

$3 289

 

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

 

 

 

Russia

Arctic Military Environ Coop (AMEC): Projects in cooperation with Quadrilateral Program (UK, RF, Norway, US) to minimize ecological security risks associated with military activities in the Arctic. DoD lead, in cooperation with DOE EP A, DOS.

Current projects include: buoyancy and safe transportation of decommissioned nuclear submarines to dismantlement sites, Spent Nuclear Fuel cask dewatering technologies, radio-ecological monitoring at Radioactive Waste processing site.

$8 787

$7 304

Regional

International Counterproliferation Program. (ICP)

Projects include export controls and border security related to WMD issues.

$10 730

$11 179

 

Cooperative Threat Reduction

 

 

 

Russia

Strategic Offensive Arms Elimination (SOAE). Destruction of: strategic weapons delivery systems under START Treaty; ICBMs and their silo or mobile launchers, SLBMs and their launchers, strategic nuclear powered ballistic missile submarines and their reactor cores, and other WMD infrastructure.

Current projects include: activities to eliminate nuclear Delivery systems and launchers. Dismantlement of two Typhoon SSBNs  in progress. One additional Typhoon SSBN will be placed under contract in FY2007 for dismantlement.

$241 599

$383 512

Ukraine

Strategic Nuclear Arms Elimination (SNAE). Elimination of strategic weapons delivery systems in Ukraine.

Substantial portion of Ukraine strategic weapons delivery systems already eliminated. U.S. has offered assistance to help Ukraine eliminate 163 SS-24 ICBM loaded motor cases.

$2 200

$59 868

Ukraine

WMD Infrastructure Elimination Program (WMDIE). Destruction of WMD infrastructure, assistance for preventing proliferation of associated design data, materials, equipment and technologies.

Raduga National Stockpile site work completed 2004. Currently assisting with elimination of infrastructure at three sites formerly used to store nuclear weapons.

$4 870

$5 900

Russia

Nuclear Weapons Storage Security (NWSS). Enhancement of security, safety, and control of nuclear weapons storage.

Projects are progressing well, with close and productive cooperation with Russian Federation MOD. Activities are expected to continue over the next several years.

$264 099

$153 415

Russia

Nuclear Weapons Transportation Security (NWTS): Enhancement of security, safety and control of nuclear weapons during shipment.

Projects are progressing well, with close and productive cooperation with Russian Federation MOD. Activities are expected to continue over the next several years.

$75 970

$51 348

Regional

Defense and military contacts. U.S. and Eurasian defense, military, and other security communities.

Bilateral defense consultations, exchange visits, sponsorship of exercises, and traveling contact teams include focus on enhancing nonproliferation cooperation.

$29 528

$18 160

Regional

Program Support: Expenses related to negotiation of agreements, conduct of audits and examinations.

Negotiations of transparency protocols for the Fissile Material Storage Facility at Mayak is one example.

$50 156

$37 902

Regional

Biological Weapons Proliferation Prevention (BWPP): Integrated project activities include cooperative biological research; biosecurity and BioSafety; BW infrastructure elimination; and Threat Agent Detection and Response (TADR). These projects prevent the proliferation of BW technology, Pathogens and expertise, and counter bio-terrorism.

Russia: Research projects (12) under way to improve diagnosis and treatment of diseases from dangerous pathogens, 3 of which focus on developing improved smallpox vaccines and treatments. Related BioSafety and biosecurity activities. Threat Agent Detection and Response program (TADR) for disease surveillance pending conclusion of implementing agreement. Commitments: $32.9m.            Ukraine: Pending conclusion of implementing agreement.                       Other FSU: Georgia programs progressing well since 2003 initiation. Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan programs initiated. Exploration of possible projects in other countries under way Estimated commitments: $193.3m

$287 019

$110 811

Ukraine

WMD Proliferation Prevention Initiative (WMD-PPI). Projects provide equipment for border posts and training to' prevent illicit cross- border trafficking.

Projects to provide equipment and training for border with Moldova under way. Extension in 2005 addresses Black Sea coastal waters and ports.

$17 145

$7 350

Regional: Azerbaijan,

Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan

WMD Proliferation Prevention Initiative (WMD-PPI).

Work initiated in 2005 to cooperate with Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan prevent illicit trafficking in Caspian waters and ports.

$132 555

$25 770

Russia

CW Elimination program. Construction of CW destruction facility at Shchuch'ye for nerve agent-filled, man-portable, tube and rocket artillery and missile warheads. Projects to dismantle and demilitarize former CW production facilities at Volgograd and Novocheboksarsk. Enhanced security of chemical weapons stored at Planovy/Shchuch'ye and Kizner. (DoD)

Construction at Shchuch'ye progressing, targets for construction completion in 2007 and facility transfer to the RF in 2008. Demilitarization work near completion at Volgograd. Novocheboksarsk work behind schedule. Security enhancements at Planovy and Kizner almost complete. Continuing bilateral implementation issues include access arrangements and outstanding need for RF practical plan to eliminate all nerve agent stockpiles.

$648 569

$288 973

[back to top]

 

Department of State

 

 

 

Russia

Nuclear Reactor Safety: Efforts to upgrade first generation Soviet reactors in Russia. (DOS).

Improved the safety of operating Soviet designed nuclear power plants. Resulted in engineering upgrades to reactors to ensure safe operation, completed safety analysis for existing plants, supported infrastructure at the plants to enable an improved safety culture.

$2 217

$2 332

Ukraine

Nuclear Reactor Safety

Chornobyl Shelter. Nuclear reactor safety and security, emergency response procedures cooperation.

$64 191

$71 607

Russia

Export Controls and Border Security (EXBS)

Internal Compliance Program, Product Identification Tool, Targeting and Risk Management project to detect high-risk shipments.

$9 300

$1 500

Ukraine

Export Controls and Border Security (EXBS) (DOS)

Current projects include internal compliance program, inspection/detection equipment purchase, commodity Identification for customs officials and other training for customs officials and border guards to inspect, detect, and identify items of nonproliferation concern.

$7 677

$3 345

Regional (except Russia and Ukraine)

Export Controls and Border Security (EXBS)

Projects support drafting and implementing export control laws and regulations; licensing assistance; enforcement; training industry about compliance; and provision of related equipment.

$124 540

$89 324

Regional

Nonproliferation of WMD Expertise.
Science Centers program redirects former weapon scientists through the International Science and Technology Center (ISTC, Moscow) and the Science and Technology Center in Ukraine (STCU, Kiev).
Bio-Chem Redirect program (BCR) engages former biological and chemical weapons scientists with redirection and sustainability efforts. Civilian research projects in collaboration with U.S. government agency collaborators with technical expertise. BioIndustry Initiative (BII) engages former weapon scientists with transformation of former biological weapons research and production capacities to civilian use. Programs active in: Russia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Ukraine and Uzbekistan.

Science Centers: 293 new cooperative research projects since June 2002. Centers refocus to improve capabilities to promote institute economic self-reliance. Sixteen institutes graduated in 2003, another fifteen in 2004. BCR: Outreach and engagement with Russian and other Eurasian institutes. Initiated engagement of former chemical weapons scientists at Pavlodar and Stepnogorsk, Kazakhstan. A second annual Chemical Science and Commercialization Conference, scheduled for November. BII: Conversion of a former dual-use vaccine facility in Georgia to a commercial animal feed mill underway. Training for Russian scientists in international standards and business development. Estimated 40-50% for projects in Russia. Estimated 10-15% for projects in Ukraine.

$257 491

$192 086

[back to top]

Source: Official website of the Russian G8 presidency


G7 Information Centre

Top of Page
This Information System is provided by the University of Toronto Libraries and the G7 Research Group at the University of Toronto.
Please send comments to: g7@utoronto.ca
This page was last updated April 28, 2014.

All contents copyright © 2024. University of Toronto unless otherwise stated. All rights reserved.