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原子力廃止措置市場レポート:原子炉タイプ、戦略、容量、地域別、2024年~2032年

Nuclear Decommissioning Market Report by Reactor Type (Pressurized Water Reactor, Boiling Water Reactor, Gas Cooled Reactor, and Others), Strategy, Capacity, and Region 2024-2032


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英文 147 Pages
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2~3営業日
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原子力廃止措置市場レポート:原子炉タイプ、戦略、容量、地域別、2024年~2032年
出版日: 2024年07月01日
発行: IMARC
ページ情報: 英文 147 Pages
納期: 2~3営業日
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概要

世界の原子力廃止措置の市場規模は2023年に68億米ドルに達しました。今後、IMARC Groupは、2024年から2032年にかけて4.9%の成長率(CAGR)を示し、2032年までに106億米ドルに達すると予測しています。再生可能エネルギー源の利用増加、原子炉の停止、放射性廃棄物管理への注力などが市場成長を拡大しています。

原子力廃止措置市場分析:

主な市場促進要因:再生可能エネルギーへの需要と老朽化した原子力発電所の増加が市場成長に寄与しています。

主な市場動向:環境修復への注目の高まりと革新的技術の採用が市場成長を促進しています。

地理的動向:原子力安全に関する規制の枠組みが厳しいため、欧州が最大のセグメントを占めています。

競合情勢:原子力廃止措置業界の主な市場プレーヤーには、Aecom、Babcock International Group PLC、Bechtel Corporation、Electricite de France S.A、EnergySolutions、General Electric Company、James Fisher and Sons plc、Northstar Group Services Inc.、Ontario Power Generation Inc.、Orano SA、Studsvik AB、Westinghouse Electric Company LLCなどがあります。

課題と機会:市場は、市場に影響を与える技術的問題などの課題に直面する一方で、効果的で安全な廃炉プロセスの開発という機会にも遭遇しています。

原子力廃止措置市場動向:

再生可能エネルギーへの需要の高まり

太陽光発電、風力発電、水力発電などの再生可能エネルギーは、原子力発電などの従来のエネルギー源と比較して、コスト競争力が高まっています。したがって、再生可能エネルギーの動向は、エネルギー市場において原子力と直接競合する可能性が高まっています。この競争は、原子力発電所の採算性や存続可能性に影響を及ぼし、その結果、早期の廃炉を招きかねないです。これに加えて、環境問題や原子力の安全性、放射性廃棄物処理に対する国民の意識の高まりが、エネルギー源に対する世論や選択に影響を与える可能性があり、市場の成長を支えています。再生可能エネルギーは通常、原子力に比べてクリーンで安全、持続可能であると認識されています。そのため、再生可能エネルギーへの取り組みに対する世論の支持と需要が高まっています。このような世論の変化は、再生可能エネルギーの開発を優先すると同時に、原子力発電を段階的に廃止するよう政策立案者に圧力をかけることになり、原子力施設の廃止につながっています。原子力発電所の廃止は、再生可能エネルギーのような他のエネルギー源の導入につながっています。国際エネルギー機関の報告書によると、2028年には再生可能エネルギーが世界の発電量の42%以上を占めるようになり、風力と太陽光発電の割合は25%に倍増すると予想されています。

原子炉の停止

2024年の世界原子力協会の報告書によれば、過去20年間に世界中で107基の原子炉が停止しました。原子炉の運転寿命が尽きるか、経済的に成り立たなくなると、原子炉は永久に停止します。そのため、廃炉プロジェクトの数は世界中で増加しています。停止される原子炉の数が増えるにつれ、複雑な廃炉プロセスを安全かつ効率的に、そしてコスト効率よく管理できる熟練した専門家や企業への需要が高まっています。これに加えて、原子炉の停止は、先進的な廃炉技術や手法の開発につながっています。企業は、より安全で効率的かつ費用対効果の高い解体、除染、廃棄物管理、サイト修復の方法を考え出すために研究開発(R&D)活動に費やしており、これが原子力廃止措置市場の成長に影響を与えると予想されます。

放射性廃棄物管理への注目の高まり

2022年のパシフィック・ノースウェスト国立研究所(PNNL)の報告書によると、世界の固形放射性廃棄物の在庫総量は約3,800万m3であり、そのうち81%は永久処分され、さらに19%は最終処分を待って保管されています。放射性廃棄物は廃止措置の際にも発生するが、これは重要な課題となっています。その結果、放射性廃棄物の革新的な処理・処分方法に対する需要が高まっています。さらに、規制機関は、廃止措置活動中に発生する放射性廃棄物の安全な管理と処分について厳しい規則を課しています。これらの規制を遵守することは、廃炉プロジェクトを進めるための許認可を得るために不可欠です。環境と安全の問題に対処するために規則が変化しているため、原子力廃止措置に参加する企業は、これらの規則を遵守するために廃棄物管理ソリューションに投資しています。また、効果的な放射性廃棄物管理は、公衆衛生と環境保護の鍵です。放射性廃棄物の不適切な取り扱いや廃棄は、土壌、水、大気の汚染を引き起こし、人間の健康や環境に長期的な危険をもたらす可能性があります。さらに、規制当局、地域社会、環境団体などの利害関係者は、放射性廃棄物が安全かつ責任を持って取り扱われるよう、廃炉プロジェクトを厳しくチェックしています。

目次

第1章 序文

第2章 調査範囲と調査手法

  • 調査の目的
  • ステークホルダー
  • データソース
    • 一次情報
    • 二次情報
  • 市場推定
    • ボトムアップアプローチ
    • トップダウンアプローチ
  • 調査手法

第3章 エグゼクティブサマリー

第4章 イントロダクション

  • 概要
  • 主要業界動向

第5章 世界の原子力廃止措置市場

  • 市場概要
  • 市場実績
  • COVID-19の影響
  • 市場予測

第6章 市場内訳:原子炉タイプ別

  • 加圧水型原子炉(PWR)
    • 市場動向
    • 市場予測
  • 沸騰水型原子炉(BWR)
    • 市場動向
    • 市場予測
  • ガス冷却炉(GCR)
    • 市場動向
    • 市場予測
  • その他
    • 市場動向
    • 市場予測

第7章 市場内訳:戦略別

  • 遅延解体
    • 市場動向
    • 市場予測
  • 密閉管理
    • 市場動向
    • 市場予測
  • 即時解体
    • 市場動向
    • 市場予測

第8章 市場内訳:容量別

  • 800MW以下
    • 市場動向
    • 市場予測
  • 801MW-1000MW
    • 市場動向
    • 市場予測
  • 1000MW以上
    • 市場動向
    • 市場予測

第9章 市場内訳:地域別

  • 北米
    • 米国
    • カナダ
  • アジア太平洋地域
    • 中国
    • 日本
    • インド
    • 韓国
    • オーストラリア
    • インドネシア
    • その他
  • 欧州
    • ドイツ
    • フランス
    • 英国
    • イタリア
    • スペイン
    • ロシア
    • その他
  • ラテンアメリカ
    • ブラジル
    • メキシコ
    • その他
  • 中東・アフリカ
    • 市場動向
    • 市場内訳:国別
    • 市場予測

第10章 SWOT分析

  • 概要
  • 強み
  • 弱み
  • 機会
  • 脅威

第11章 バリューチェーン分析

第12章 ポーターのファイブフォース分析

  • 概要
  • 買い手の交渉力
  • 供給企業の交渉力
  • 競合の程度
  • 新規参入業者の脅威
  • 代替品の脅威

第13章 価格分析

第14章 競合情勢

  • 市場構造
  • 主要企業
  • 主要企業のプロファイル
    • Aecom
    • Babcock International Group PLC
    • Bechtel Corporation
    • Electricite de France S.A
    • EnergySolutions
    • General Electric Company
    • James Fisher and Sons plc
    • Northstar Group Services Inc.
    • Ontario Power Generation Inc.
    • Orano SA
    • Studsvik AB
    • Westinghouse Electric Company LLC
図表

List of Figures

  • Figure 1: Global: Nuclear Decommissioning Market: Major Drivers and Challenges
  • Figure 2: Global: Nuclear Decommissioning Market: Sales Value (in Billion US$), 2018-2023
  • Figure 3: Global: Nuclear Decommissioning Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Billion US$), 2024-2032
  • Figure 4: Global: Nuclear Decommissioning Market: Breakup by Reactor Type (in %), 2023
  • Figure 5: Global: Nuclear Decommissioning Market: Breakup by Strategy (in %), 2023
  • Figure 6: Global: Nuclear Decommissioning Market: Breakup by Capacity (in %), 2023
  • Figure 7: Global: Nuclear Decommissioning Market: Breakup by Region (in %), 2023
  • Figure 8: Global: Nuclear Decommissioning (Pressurized Water Reactor) Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
  • Figure 9: Global: Nuclear Decommissioning (Pressurized Water Reactor) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
  • Figure 10: Global: Nuclear Decommissioning (Boiling Water Reactor) Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
  • Figure 11: Global: Nuclear Decommissioning (Boiling Water Reactor) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
  • Figure 12: Global: Nuclear Decommissioning (Gas Cooled Reactor) Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
  • Figure 13: Global: Nuclear Decommissioning (Gas Cooled Reactor) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
  • Figure 14: Global: Nuclear Decommissioning (Other Reactor Types) Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
  • Figure 15: Global: Nuclear Decommissioning (Other Reactor Types) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
  • Figure 16: Global: Nuclear Decommissioning (Deferred Dismantling) Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
  • Figure 17: Global: Nuclear Decommissioning (Deferred Dismantling) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
  • Figure 18: Global: Nuclear Decommissioning (Entombment) Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
  • Figure 19: Global: Nuclear Decommissioning (Entombment) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
  • Figure 20: Global: Nuclear Decommissioning (Immediate Dismantling) Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
  • Figure 21: Global: Nuclear Decommissioning (Immediate Dismantling) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
  • Figure 22: Global: Nuclear Decommissioning (Upto 800 MW) Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
  • Figure 23: Global: Nuclear Decommissioning (Upto 800 MW) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
  • Figure 24: Global: Nuclear Decommissioning (801 MW-1000 MW) Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
  • Figure 25: Global: Nuclear Decommissioning (801 MW-1000 MW) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
  • Figure 26: Global: Nuclear Decommissioning (Above 1000 MW) Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
  • Figure 27: Global: Nuclear Decommissioning (Above 1000 MW) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
  • Figure 28: North America: Nuclear Decommissioning Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
  • Figure 29: North America: Nuclear Decommissioning Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
  • Figure 30: United States: Nuclear Decommissioning Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
  • Figure 31: United States: Nuclear Decommissioning Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
  • Figure 32: Canada: Nuclear Decommissioning Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
  • Figure 33: Canada: Nuclear Decommissioning Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
  • Figure 34: Asia-Pacific: Nuclear Decommissioning Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
  • Figure 35: Asia-Pacific: Nuclear Decommissioning Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
  • Figure 36: China: Nuclear Decommissioning Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
  • Figure 37: China: Nuclear Decommissioning Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
  • Figure 38: Japan: Nuclear Decommissioning Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
  • Figure 39: Japan: Nuclear Decommissioning Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
  • Figure 40: India: Nuclear Decommissioning Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
  • Figure 41: India: Nuclear Decommissioning Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
  • Figure 42: South Korea: Nuclear Decommissioning Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
  • Figure 43: South Korea: Nuclear Decommissioning Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
  • Figure 44: Australia: Nuclear Decommissioning Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
  • Figure 45: Australia: Nuclear Decommissioning Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
  • Figure 46: Indonesia: Nuclear Decommissioning Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
  • Figure 47: Indonesia: Nuclear Decommissioning Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
  • Figure 48: Others: Nuclear Decommissioning Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
  • Figure 49: Others: Nuclear Decommissioning Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
  • Figure 50: Europe: Nuclear Decommissioning Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
  • Figure 51: Europe: Nuclear Decommissioning Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
  • Figure 52: Germany: Nuclear Decommissioning Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
  • Figure 53: Germany: Nuclear Decommissioning Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
  • Figure 54: France: Nuclear Decommissioning Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
  • Figure 55: France: Nuclear Decommissioning Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
  • Figure 56: United Kingdom: Nuclear Decommissioning Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
  • Figure 57: United Kingdom: Nuclear Decommissioning Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
  • Figure 58: Italy: Nuclear Decommissioning Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
  • Figure 59: Italy: Nuclear Decommissioning Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
  • Figure 60: Spain: Nuclear Decommissioning Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
  • Figure 61: Spain: Nuclear Decommissioning Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
  • Figure 62: Russia: Nuclear Decommissioning Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
  • Figure 63: Russia: Nuclear Decommissioning Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
  • Figure 64: Others: Nuclear Decommissioning Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
  • Figure 65: Others: Nuclear Decommissioning Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
  • Figure 66: Latin America: Nuclear Decommissioning Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
  • Figure 67: Latin America: Nuclear Decommissioning Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
  • Figure 68: Brazil: Nuclear Decommissioning Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
  • Figure 69: Brazil: Nuclear Decommissioning Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
  • Figure 70: Mexico: Nuclear Decommissioning Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
  • Figure 71: Mexico: Nuclear Decommissioning Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
  • Figure 72: Others: Nuclear Decommissioning Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
  • Figure 73: Others: Nuclear Decommissioning Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
  • Figure 74: Middle East and Africa: Nuclear Decommissioning Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
  • Figure 75: Middle East and Africa: Nuclear Decommissioning Market: Breakup by Country (in %), 2023
  • Figure 76: Middle East and Africa: Nuclear Decommissioning Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
  • Figure 77: Global: Nuclear Decommissioning Industry: SWOT Analysis
  • Figure 78: Global: Nuclear Decommissioning Industry: Value Chain Analysis
  • Figure 79: Global: Nuclear Decommissioning Industry: Porter's Five Forces Analysis

List of Tables

  • Table 1: Global: Nuclear Decommissioning Market: Key Industry Highlights, 2023 and 2032
  • Table 2: Global: Nuclear Decommissioning Market Forecast: Breakup by Reactor Type (in Million US$), 2024-2032
  • Table 3: Global: Nuclear Decommissioning Market Forecast: Breakup by Strategy (in Million US$), 2024-2032
  • Table 4: Global: Nuclear Decommissioning Market Forecast: Breakup by Capacity (in Million US$), 2024-2032
  • Table 5: Global: Nuclear Decommissioning Market Forecast: Breakup by Region (in Million US$), 2024-2032
  • Table 6: Global: Nuclear Decommissioning Market: Competitive Structure
  • Table 7: Global: Nuclear Decommissioning Market: Key Players
目次
Product Code: SR112024A5747

The global nuclear decommissioning market size reached US$ 6.8 Billion in 2023. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach US$ 10.6 Billion by 2032, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 4.9% during 2024-2032. Rising utilization of renewable energy sources, shutting down of nuclear reactors, and focus on radioactive waste management are expanding the market growth.

Nuclear Decommissioning Market Analysis:

Major Market Drivers: The demand for renewable energy and rising number of ageing nuclear power plants is contributing to the growth of the market.

Key Market Trends: The rising focus on environmental remediation, along with the ongoing adoption of innovative technologies, are facilitating the market growth.

Geographical Trends: Europe holds the largest segment because of stringent regulatory frameworks for nuclear safety.

Competitive Landscape: Some of the major market players in the nuclear decommissioning industry include Aecom, Babcock International Group PLC, Bechtel Corporation, Electricite de France S.A, EnergySolutions, General Electric Company, James Fisher and Sons plc, Northstar Group Services Inc., Ontario Power Generation Inc., Orano SA, Studsvik AB and Westinghouse Electric Company LLC., among many others.

Challenges and Opportunities: While the market faces challenges like technical issues, which impacts the market, it also encounters opportunities in the development of effective and safe decommissioning process.

Nuclear Decommissioning Market Trends:

Increasing demand for renewable energy sources

Renewable energy sources like solar, wind, and hydropower are now becoming more cost-competitive with the traditional sources such as nuclear power. Therefore, the trend of renewable energy is increasing, which can directly compete with nuclear power in the energy market. The competition can affect the profitability and viability of the nuclear power plants, which results in their early decommissioning. Besides this, the rising public awareness about environmental issues and nuclear safety and radioactive waste disposal that can affect public opinion and choices on energy sources is supporting the market growth. Renewable energy is usually recognized as cleaner, safer, and more sustainable compared to nuclear power. This, in turn, is increasing the public support and demand for renewable energy initiatives. This change in the public opinion can create a pressure on the policymakers to prioritize the development of renewable energy and at the same time phase out the nuclear power, which is leading to the decommissioning of the nuclear facilities. The dismantlement of nuclear power plants is leading to the adoption of other energy sources like the renewable energy. According to the International Energy Agency report, it is expected that the renewable energy sources will account for over 42% of global electricity generation in 2028, with the share of wind and solar PV doubling to 25%.

Shutting down of nuclear reactors

The World Nuclear Association report of 2024 claims that over the past 20 years, 107 nuclear reactors were shut down across the globe. As nuclear reactors reach the end of their operational lifespans or become economically unviable, they are shut down permanently. Thus the number of nuclear decommissioning projects is rising around the world. With the growing number of reactors being shut down, there is an increasing demand for skilled professionals and firms that can manage the complex decommissioning process safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively. Besides this, the shutdown of nuclear reactors is leading to the development of advanced decommissioning technologies and methods. Companies are spending on research and development (R&D) activities to come up with the safer, more efficient, and cost-effective ways of dismantling, decontamination, waste management, and site remediation, which is anticipated to influence the nuclear decommissioning market growth.

Rising focus on radioactive waste management

As per the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) report of 2022, the total global inventory of solid radioactive waste was approximately 38 million m3, of which 81% of the total waste was disposed of permanently and a further 19% was in storage awaiting for final disposal. Radioactive waste is also generated during decommissioning activities, which is becoming a significant challenge. As a result, there is an increasing demand for innovative waste treatment and disposable methods for radioactive waste. Moreover, regulatory agencies are imposing strict rules for the safe management and disposal of radioactive waste that is produced during decommissioning activities. The compliance with these regulations is vital for getting the permits and the approvals to proceed with the decommissioning projects. As rules are changing to deal with the environmental and safety issues, firms participating in nuclear decommissioning are investing in waste management solutions to comply with these rules. In addition, effective radioactive waste management is the key to the protection of public health and the environment. Improper handling or throwing away the radioactive waste can cause the pollution of the soil, water, and air, which is leading long-term dangers to human health and the environment. Furthermore, stakeholders, among which regulatory authorities, local communities, and environmental organizations, are closely examining decommissioning projects to make sure that the radioactive waste is handled safely and responsibly.

Nuclear Decommissioning Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with nuclear decommissioning market forecasts at the global, regional, and country levels for 2024-2032. Our report has categorized the market based on reactor type, strategy, and capacity.

Breakup by Reactor Type:

Pressurized Water Reactor (PWR)

Boiling Water Reactor (BWR)

Gas Cooled Reactor (GCR)

Others

Pressurized water reactor (PWR) accounts for the majority of the market share

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the reactor type. This includes pressurized water reactor (PWR), boiling water reactor (BWR), gas cooled reactor (GCR), and others. According to the report, pressurized water reactor (PWR) represents the largest segment.

Pressure water reactor (PWR) is the most used reactor technology for nuclear power generation around the world. As many of these reactors are approaching the end of their operational life spans, the need for decommissioning services is increasing. Additionally, PWRs are huge in size in comparison to other reactors, which, in turn, causes the decommissioning processes to be complicated and requires a lot of resources and experts. Moreover, PWR decommissioning projects usually involve large amounts of radioactive waste, requiring sophisticated waste management solutions.

Breakup by Strategy:

Deferred Dismantling

Entombment

Immediate Dismantling

Immediate dismantling holds the largest share of the industry

A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the strategy have also been provided in the report. This includes deferred dismantling, entombment, and immediate dismantling. According to the report, immediate dismantling accounts for the largest market share.

The instant removal of the radioactive materials and structures from a decommissioned nuclear facility is the immediate dismantling. This approach allows for the release of the site for potential reuse or redevelopment, minimizing the long-term financial liabilities associated with maintaining a decommissioned facility. Besides this, nuclear decommissioning market recent development of the technology and expertise is making the immediate dismantling feasible and cost-effective, thereby driving its widespread adoption.

Breakup by Capacity:

Upto 800 MW

801 MW-1000 MW

Above 1000 MW

Upto 800 MW represents the leading market segment

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the capacity. This includes upto 800 MW, 801 MW-1000 MW, and above 1000 MW. According to the report, upto 800 MW represents the largest segment.

Smaller reactors within this segment tend to be older and less economically viable to operate compared to larger and more modern plants. Consequently, they are more likely to be decommissioned. Furthermore, regulatory requirements and safety standards for decommissioning are generally similar regardless of plant size, and complexities and challenges associated with decommissioning smaller reactors are often comparable to those of larger ones. As a result, decommissioning projects for reactors up to 800 MW represent a substantial portion of the overall nuclear decommissioning demand.

Breakup by Region:

North America

United States

Canada

Asia-Pacific

China

Japan

India

South Korea

Australia

Indonesia

Others

Europe

Germany

France

United Kingdom

Italy

Spain

Russia

Others

Latin America

Brazil

Mexico

Others

Middle East and Africa

Europe leads the market, accounting for the largest nuclear decommissioning market share

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include North America (the United States and Canada); Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, and others); Europe (Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia, and others); Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, and others); and the Middle East and Africa. According to the report, Europe represents the largest regional market for nuclear decommissioning.

According to the World Nuclear Association report of 2024, in UK 36 nuclear reactors were shut down by 2024. Europe has a notable number of ageing nuclear power plants that are reaching the end of their operational lifespans. As many of these plants were built several decades ago and decommissioning them are becoming a necessity. Secondly, European countries have stringent regulatory frameworks governing nuclear safety and decommissioning, which necessitate thorough planning and compliance with rigorous standards. These regulations create a robust framework for decommissioning activities, ensuring that they are carried out safely and responsibly.

Competitive Landscape:

The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape in the market. Detailed profiles of all major nuclear decommissioning companies have also been provided. Some of the major market players in the nuclear decommissioning industry include Aecom, Babcock International Group PLC, Bechtel Corporation, Electricite de France S.A, EnergySolutions, General Electric Company, James Fisher and Sons plc, Northstar Group Services Inc., Ontario Power Generation Inc., Orano SA, Studsvik AB and Westinghouse Electric Company LLC.

(Please note that this is only a partial list of the key players, and the complete list is provided in the report.)

Companies are continuously developing innovative decommissioning solutions, such as advanced robotics and remote handling technologies. They are also manufacturing specialized equipment and processes for handling and treating radioactive waste generated during decommissioning activities to increase the nuclear decommissioning market revenue. Many key players are providing a range of services, including dismantling, decontamination, waste management, and site restoration. In addition, many leading players are offering comprehensive decommissioning solutions, including reactor dismantling, waste packaging, and site restoration. Several companies are shutting down their nuclear plants due to their aging intended operational lifespans. For instance, in 2022, Entergy Corporation shut down its Palisades nuclear plant on Lake Michigan, which was an 800-megawatt facility.

Nuclear Decommissioning Market News:

October 31, 2023: Bechtel and Westinghouse expanded their partnership with Czech Republic to supply four AP1000 reactors, which is the most advanced nuclear technology.

June 21, 2023: EnergySolutions, a major supplier of services to the nuclear industry announced that it will deliver experienced project management and supervision in support of U.S. nuclear plant life extension and new plant construction, and it is also supporting the energy industry's 2050 net zero goals.

Key Questions Answered in This Report:

  • How has the global nuclear decommissioning market performed so far, and how will it perform in the coming years?
  • What are the drivers, restraints, and opportunities in the global market?
  • What is the impact of each driver, restraint, and opportunity on the global market?
  • What are the key regional markets?
  • Which countries represent the most attractive market?
  • What is the breakup of the market based on the reactor type?
  • Which is the most attractive rector type in the market?
  • What is the breakup of the market based on the strategy?
  • Which is the most attractive strategy in the market?
  • What is the breakup of the market based on the capacity?
  • Which is the most attractive capacity in the market?
  • What is the breakup of the market based on the region?
  • Which is the most attractive region in the market?
  • What is the competitive structure of the market?
  • Who are the key players/companies in the global nuclear decommissioning market?

Table of Contents

1 Preface

2 Scope and Methodology

  • 2.1 Objectives of the Study
  • 2.2 Stakeholders
  • 2.3 Data Sources
    • 2.3.1 Primary Sources
    • 2.3.2 Secondary Sources
  • 2.4 Market Estimation
    • 2.4.1 Bottom-Up Approach
    • 2.4.2 Top-Down Approach
  • 2.5 Forecasting Methodology

3 Executive Summary

4 Introduction

  • 4.1 Overview
  • 4.2 Key Industry Trends

5 Global Nuclear Decommissioning Market

  • 5.1 Market Overview
  • 5.2 Market Performance
  • 5.3 Impact of COVID-19
  • 5.4 Market Forecast

6 Market Breakup by Reactor Type

  • 6.1 Pressurized Water Reactor (PWR)
    • 6.1.1 Market Trends
    • 6.1.2 Market Forecast
  • 6.2 Boiling Water Reactor (BWR)
    • 6.2.1 Market Trends
    • 6.2.2 Market Forecast
  • 6.3 Gas Cooled Reactor (GCR)
    • 6.3.1 Market Trends
    • 6.3.2 Market Forecast
  • 6.4 Others
    • 6.4.1 Market Trends
    • 6.4.2 Market Forecast

7 Market Breakup by Strategy

  • 7.1 Deferred Dismantling
    • 7.1.1 Market Trends
    • 7.1.2 Market Forecast
  • 7.2 Entombment
    • 7.2.1 Market Trends
    • 7.2.2 Market Forecast
  • 7.3 Immediate Dismantling
    • 7.3.1 Market Trends
    • 7.3.2 Market Forecast

8 Market Breakup by Capacity

  • 8.1 Upto 800 MW
    • 8.1.1 Market Trends
    • 8.1.2 Market Forecast
  • 8.2 801 MW-1000 MW
    • 8.2.1 Market Trends
    • 8.2.2 Market Forecast
  • 8.3 Above 1000 MW
    • 8.3.1 Market Trends
    • 8.3.2 Market Forecast

9 Market Breakup by Region

  • 9.1 North America
    • 9.1.1 United States
      • 9.1.1.1 Market Trends
      • 9.1.1.2 Market Forecast
    • 9.1.2 Canada
      • 9.1.2.1 Market Trends
      • 9.1.2.2 Market Forecast
  • 9.2 Asia-Pacific
    • 9.2.1 China
      • 9.2.1.1 Market Trends
      • 9.2.1.2 Market Forecast
    • 9.2.2 Japan
      • 9.2.2.1 Market Trends
      • 9.2.2.2 Market Forecast
    • 9.2.3 India
      • 9.2.3.1 Market Trends
      • 9.2.3.2 Market Forecast
    • 9.2.4 South Korea
      • 9.2.4.1 Market Trends
      • 9.2.4.2 Market Forecast
    • 9.2.5 Australia
      • 9.2.5.1 Market Trends
      • 9.2.5.2 Market Forecast
    • 9.2.6 Indonesia
      • 9.2.6.1 Market Trends
      • 9.2.6.2 Market Forecast
    • 9.2.7 Others
      • 9.2.7.1 Market Trends
      • 9.2.7.2 Market Forecast
  • 9.3 Europe
    • 9.3.1 Germany
      • 9.3.1.1 Market Trends
      • 9.3.1.2 Market Forecast
    • 9.3.2 France
      • 9.3.2.1 Market Trends
      • 9.3.2.2 Market Forecast
    • 9.3.3 United Kingdom
      • 9.3.3.1 Market Trends
      • 9.3.3.2 Market Forecast
    • 9.3.4 Italy
      • 9.3.4.1 Market Trends
      • 9.3.4.2 Market Forecast
    • 9.3.5 Spain
      • 9.3.5.1 Market Trends
      • 9.3.5.2 Market Forecast
    • 9.3.6 Russia
      • 9.3.6.1 Market Trends
      • 9.3.6.2 Market Forecast
    • 9.3.7 Others
      • 9.3.7.1 Market Trends
      • 9.3.7.2 Market Forecast
  • 9.4 Latin America
    • 9.4.1 Brazil
      • 9.4.1.1 Market Trends
      • 9.4.1.2 Market Forecast
    • 9.4.2 Mexico
      • 9.4.2.1 Market Trends
      • 9.4.2.2 Market Forecast
    • 9.4.3 Others
      • 9.4.3.1 Market Trends
      • 9.4.3.2 Market Forecast
  • 9.5 Middle East and Africa
    • 9.5.1 Market Trends
    • 9.5.2 Market Breakup by Country
    • 9.5.3 Market Forecast

10 SWOT Analysis

  • 10.1 Overview
  • 10.2 Strengths
  • 10.3 Weaknesses
  • 10.4 Opportunities
  • 10.5 Threats

11 Value Chain Analysis

12 Porters Five Forces Analysis

  • 12.1 Overview
  • 12.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
  • 12.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
  • 12.4 Degree of Competition
  • 12.5 Threat of New Entrants
  • 12.6 Threat of Substitutes

13 Price Analysis

14 Competitive Landscape

  • 14.1 Market Structure
  • 14.2 Key Players
  • 14.3 Profiles of Key Players
    • 14.3.1 Aecom
      • 14.3.1.1 Company Overview
      • 14.3.1.2 Product Portfolio
      • 14.3.1.3 Financials
      • 14.3.1.4 SWOT Analysis
    • 14.3.2 Babcock International Group PLC
      • 14.3.2.1 Company Overview
      • 14.3.2.2 Product Portfolio
      • 14.3.2.3 Financials
    • 14.3.3 Bechtel Corporation
      • 14.3.3.1 Company Overview
      • 14.3.3.2 Product Portfolio
      • 14.3.3.3 SWOT Analysis
    • 14.3.4 Electricite de France S.A
      • 14.3.4.1 Company Overview
      • 14.3.4.2 Product Portfolio
    • 14.3.5 EnergySolutions
      • 14.3.5.1 Company Overview
      • 14.3.5.2 Product Portfolio
      • 14.3.5.3 SWOT Analysis
    • 14.3.6 General Electric Company
      • 14.3.6.1 Company Overview
      • 14.3.6.2 Product Portfolio
      • 14.3.6.3 Financials
      • 14.3.6.4 SWOT Analysis
    • 14.3.7 James Fisher and Sons plc
      • 14.3.7.1 Company Overview
      • 14.3.7.2 Product Portfolio
      • 14.3.7.3 Financials
    • 14.3.8 Northstar Group Services Inc.
      • 14.3.8.1 Company Overview
      • 14.3.8.2 Product Portfolio
    • 14.3.9 Ontario Power Generation Inc.
      • 14.3.9.1 Company Overview
      • 14.3.9.2 Product Portfolio
      • 14.3.9.3 SWOT Analysis
    • 14.3.10 Orano SA
      • 14.3.10.1 Company Overview
      • 14.3.10.2 Product Portfolio
    • 14.3.11 Studsvik AB
      • 14.3.11.1 Company Overview
      • 14.3.11.2 Product Portfolio
      • 14.3.11.3 Financials
      • 14.3.11.4 SWOT Analysis
    • 14.3.12 Westinghouse Electric Company LLC
      • 14.3.12.1 Company Overview
      • 14.3.12.2 Product Portfolio
      • 14.3.12.3 SWOT Analysis