Date and location
- Date: 28–29 May 2026
- Location: Sieć Badawcza Łukasiewicz – GITGliwice, ul. Karola Miarki 12-14
- Registration for: 11 May 2026
- Price: free
The aim of the workshop is to familiarize participants with the preparation, execution, including welding, quality control, and non-destructive testing (NDT) of pipelines in nuclear power plants during their construction and operation.
The main topic of this edition of the workshops is nuclear pipelines (PL).
Workshop topics
The workshop focuses on key issues related to the construction and operation of pipelines in large and small (SMR) nuclear power plants in the context of the energy transition.
The following topics will be presented:
- the specifics of work organization when executing orders for NPPs piping,
- the specifics of pipeline preparation, welding, finishing, and quality control (NDT) both in workshop conditions and on the construction site of nuclear power plants,
- repair and inspection of NPP pipelines during their operation.
Who is it for?
The workshops are aimed at:
- Representatives of industrial companies from the energy, welding, and other sectors whose activities are related to energy.
- Research institutes and universities conducting research on new solutions in the field of nuclear energy.
Why is it worth it?
Acquiring the latest knowledge
Direct access to experts,
Expanding your network of contacts
Building a supply chain
The revised Polish Nuclear Power Programme (PPEJ) envisages the construction of several power units in Poland with a total capacity of 6 to 9 GWe, with the first nuclear power unit in Pomerania scheduled to be commissioned in 2036.
Łukasiewicz – Upper Silesian Institute of Technology, Welding Centre has been providing support for many years to companies preparing to launch the production of equipment or structures, as well as providing services for the construction of nuclear power plants both in Poland and abroad.
As part of these activities, we conduct various workshops and training courses, among other things.
Programme
- Wsparcie rządowe dla polskich firm w ramach przygotowania się do udziału w łańcuchu dostaw przemysłu jądrowego
Andrzej Sidło, Counsellor, Department of Nuclear Energy, Ministry of Energy, Poland - Nuclear Piping – wprowadzenie
Jerzy Niagaj, Łukasiewicz – GIT, Poland - Nondestructive Testing in Compliance with ASME Section III – Requirements, Qualification, and Practical Application in Nuclear Piping
Marko Andrejaš, Robert Benetek , Q Techna d.o.o., Slovenia - The chemical cleaning of metals: an essential step for equipment used in the nuclear industry
Renaud Vencatassin, Président - Chimimeca - Metody spawania orbitalnego obiegu pierwotnego w elektrowni jądrowej. Aktualne i nowe technologie
Janusz Bialach, Vice President - Liburdi Dimetrics Corp., Canada - ASME B31.1 – Badania nieniszczące (NDT)
Jacek Kozłowski - “TEST” Industrial Research Laboratory - Application of NDT for structural integrity assessment of nuclear piping
M. Siddig, Senior Scientist - VTT, Finland - Programmatic Approach to Nuclear Welding Execution: ASME Section III General Requirements, Fabrication, and Examination
Michael Harris, Deputy Manager of Welding & NDE Services - Bechtel Global Corporation - EDF piping manufacturing feedback of Flamanville
Jean-Luc Bufanio, EDF, France - Nuclear Piping Fabrication: From Experience to Manufacturing Excellence
Jürgen Daldrup, Head of Global Manufacturing Excellence, Bilfinger, Germany - Establishing a Framework for Nuclear Infrastructure Development Using the American Welding Society (AWS) D1 Series of Structural Welding Codes
Ramesh Shankaran, Blake Craft, American Welding Society (AWS) - Jak amerykańskie przepisy związane z rurociągami wpłyną na budowę elektrowni jądrowych w Polsce
Adam Martyniszyn, Inspektor ASME/AWS, TUV Thüringen - The different objectives of Non Destructive Examination during Manufacturing and In Service Inspection
Frantz de la Burgade, Resp. Pôle Technique et Innovation, BUREAU VERITAS - Od projektu do montażu: praktyczne doświadczenia z kanałami paliwowymi CANDU
Jerry Piskorski, Director, Candu New Build, Poland
Speakers
Marko Andrejaš
Technical Manager of Testing and Inspections for the Nuclear, Pharmaceutical, and Process Industries, Q Techna d.o.o.
Robert Benetek
Q Techna d.o.o.
Janusz Bialach
Vice President, Liburdi Dimetrics Corp.
Frantz de la Burgade
Resp. Pôle Technique et Innovation, Bureau Veritas
Jean-Luc Bufanio
EDF
Jürgen Daldrup
Head of Global Manufacturing Excellence, Bilfinger
Marion Gachet
Supplier Quality NDT Coordinator, Arabell Solutions
Michael Harris
Deputy Manager of Welding & NDE Services, Bechtel Global Corporation
Maciej Kowalczyk
Departament Rozwoju Przedsiębiorstw, ARP
Jacek Kozłowski
Inspertor ASME/ASNT, Przemysłowe Laboratorium Badawcze “TEST”
Adam Martyniszyn
Inspektor ASME/AWS, TUV Thüringen
Jerzy Niagaj
Lider Obszaru, Łukasiewicz – GIT
Jerry Piskorski
Director Candu New Build Poland, Candu Energy Inc, an AtkinsRéalis Company
Ramesh Shankaran
Regional Director, International Certification & Accreditation, American Welding Society (AWS)
Mohammed Sidding
Senior Scientist, VTT
Andrzej Sidło
Radca, Departament Energii Jądrowej, Ministerstwo Energii
Joerg Thuemmel
Head of QA NDTQuality project manager / Lead welding engineer, Bilfinger Nuclear & Energy Transition GmbH
Renaud Vencatassin
President, Chimimeca
Marko Andrejaš
Technical Manager of Testing and Inspections for the Nuclear, Pharmaceutical, and Process Industries, Q Techna d.o.o.
Robert Benetek
Q Techna d.o.o.
Janusz Bialach
Vice President, Liburdi Dimetrics Corp.
Frantz de la Burgade
Resp. Pôle Technique et Innovation, Bureau Veritas
Jean-Luc Bufanio
EDF
Jürgen Daldrup
Head of Global Manufacturing Excellence, Bilfinger
Marion Gachet
Supplier Quality NDT Coordinator, Arabell Solutions
Michael Harris
Deputy Manager of Welding & NDE Services, Bechtel Global Corporation
Maciej Kowalczyk
Departament Rozwoju Przedsiębiorstw, ARP
Jacek Kozłowski
Inspertor ASME/ASNT, Przemysłowe Laboratorium Badawcze “TEST”
Adam Martyniszyn
Inspektor ASME/AWS, TUV Thüringen
Jerzy Niagaj
Lider Obszaru, Łukasiewicz – GIT
Jerry Piskorski
Director Candu New Build Poland, Candu Energy Inc, an AtkinsRéalis Company
Ramesh Shankaran
Regional Director, International Certification & Accreditation, American Welding Society (AWS)
Mohammed Sidding
Senior Scientist, VTT
Andrzej Sidło
Radca, Departament Energii Jądrowej, Ministerstwo Energii
Joerg Thuemmel
Head of QA NDTQuality project manager / Lead welding engineer, Bilfinger Nuclear & Energy Transition GmbH
Renaud Vencatassin
President, Chimimeca
Join us
Participation in the workshop is free of charge.
NOTE: The workshops will be conducted in Polish and English.
To register, please complete the application form (PL).* (Please complete the application form in Polish)
* Submissions via the form created in Microsoft Forms will open in a new window.
Applications must be submitted by: 11 May 2026.
Completing the form does not constitute confirmation of participation.
Confirmation of participation will be sent on 18 May 2026.
NOTE: Polish companies have priority.
The number of places is limited. If more than one person from the same company applies, the applicant will be obliged to inform the Organiser of their first choice.
accommodation for participants
Individual booking
at a special rate for workshop participants: 430 PLN (bed and breakfast).
Offer valid until 26 May or while places last.
When making a booking, you must enter the code “PIPING2026”.
Hotel website: www.qubushotel.com
Organizers
- Łukasiewicz – Upper Silesian Institute of Technology
- with the support of the Department of Nuclear Energy at the Ministry of Energy
Contact
- Marcin Zurek, MSc Eng.
tel +48 32 33 58 245
marcin.zurek@git.lukasiewicz.gov.pl - Jerzy Niagaj, PhD, Eng.
32 33 58 269
jerzy.niagaj@git.lukasiewicz.gov.pl