Research Expert: Sarah Overall
  • Published: Feb 2025
  • Pages: 150
  • SKU: IRTNTR73103

  • Europe Nuclear Decommissioning Services Market Size 2024-2028

    The Europe Nuclear Decommissioning Services Market is poised to grow by USD 1.84 billion at a CAGR of 5.7% from 2023 to 2028. The growth is primarily driven by the decommissioning of aging nuclear reactors, regulatory shifts following nuclear accidents, and Europe's increasing transition to renewable energy sources. The market encompasses various decommissioning services, including managing nuclear fuel and radioactive materials, decontamination, and dismantling processes. The ongoing demand for these services will increase as many European nuclear reactors reach the end of their operational life.

    Nuclear Decommissioning Services Market in Europe 2024-2028

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    Market Segmentation

    By Application:

    1. Research Reactors
    2. Power Reactors

    By Type:

    1. PWR (Pressurized Water Reactors)
    2. BWR (Boiling Water Reactors)
    3. Others

    The Research Reactors segment is expected to witness significant growth, primarily driven by the shutdown of high-capacity power reactors in countries like Germany. Additionally, the PWR segment will account for the largest share of the market, as many European reactors fall under this category.

    Market Dynamics

    Drivers:

    • Growing Government Inclination Toward Renewable Energy
      Governments are increasingly shifting focus toward renewable energy to address concerns over public safety, nuclear waste disposal, and environmental sustainability. Initiatives like feed-in tariffs (FITs) have accelerated renewable energy adoption, prompting a reduction in nuclear power dependency and driving the decommissioning of nuclear plants.

    Trends:

    • Growing Numbers of Aging Nuclear Reactors
      Many of Europe’s nuclear reactors are over 30 years old, reaching the end of their operational life. With an average lifespan of 30 years for older reactors and 40-60 years for newer ones, many reactors are due for shutdown and decommissioning, spurring the market for decommissioning services.

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    Challenges:

    • High Costs Associated with Decommissioning
      The decommissioning process incurs substantial costs, often ranging from 9%-15% of the initial capital investment in constructing the plant. The EU provides funding support to member states to ease the financial burden of decommissioning nuclear plants. However, the rising gap between decommissioning costs and available financing poses a challenge to market growth.

    Key Players

    • AECOM
    • Ansaldo Energia Spa
    • Babcock International Group Plc
    • Bechtel Corp.
    • Electricite de France SA
    • ENRESA
    • GD Energy Services Ltd.
    • GE Hitachi Energy
    • Jacobs Solutions Inc.
    • Jadrova a vyradovacia spolocnost AS
    • Orano
    • Qualcomm Inc.
    • SNC Lavalin Group Inc.
    • Studsvik AB
    • Veolia Environnement SA
    • Westinghouse Electric Co. LLC

    Future Market Insights

    As the number of aging nuclear reactors increases across Europe, the demand for nuclear decommissioning services will expand. Governments' increasing support for renewable energy and the associated closure of nuclear plants will further fuel market growth. However, the high costs of decommissioning and the complexity of meeting regulatory requirements will remain ongoing challenges for stakeholders in the European nuclear decommissioning services market.

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