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Key areas
in the
Report :
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An overall
review of the nuclear energy market in the UK and
analysis of reactors still in operation.
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A review
of the UK’s programme of decommissioning and clean-up
of nuclear power stations.
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An
in-depth analysis of the nuclear new-build programme
including the estimated costs and timetable
for construction, key players involved and an overview of
the four reactor designs already submitted for approval
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A review
of the key issues affecting the nuclear new-build
programme including the planning system, siting of new
reactors, costs involved, project timescales procurement
issues etc.
Areas of particular interest:
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The
£15+ billion nuclear new-build programme will make the
nuclear sector potentially the fastest growing
construction sector and create a wide range of
opportunities.
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With
nuclear energy back on the Government’s agenda, the report
explores the market opportunities ahead for the
construction industry and the wider
supply chain.
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The
decommissioning market in the UK alone is worth an
estimated £73bn over the next 100 years over 20 civil
nuclear sites.
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Overview of risk factors
surrounding the construction of a new generation of nuclear
power plants include: combating climate change and
ensuring secure energy supplies; safety and
security of plants; the management of waste
and the risk of cost over-runs.
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Forecasts
of project timescales and costs for both new
build and decommissioning.
Key areas
covered in the report include:
OVERVIEW OF NUCLEAR ENERGY MARKET IN
THE UK
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History
of nuclear energy provision in the UK –
current provision, mix of systems.
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Current energy supplies in the UK –
current role of nuclear and alternative fuels.
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Future
of nuclear power in the UK.
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UK’s
decommissioning and nuclear waste programme and the
future of decommissioning in the UK – market size and split
by operators, timescales forecasts etc.
NUCLEAR POWER STATION BUILD PROGRAMME
IN THE UK
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Background
to the Programme – political, alternative sources etc.
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Government energy strategy
and the need for new nuclear reactors
– decision in early 2008 to commit to a major programme of
development, factors underpinning the decision to proceed.
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Estimated timetable for the Programme
– Phases 1-3 from 2006-18 – Preparation, Planning and
Construction.
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Key players
involved in the Programme and an overview of
the four new reactor designs submitted for regulatory
approval.
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Estimated
costs of the Programme – plant and equipment, civil
engineering, project management.
FACTORS AFFECTING THE NUCLEAR ENERGY
MARKET
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The planning system and available
land and sites for the new reactors – analysis of
proposed changes to the planning system as outlined in
the Planning White Paper to facilitate the
development and construction of new nuclear power stations.
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Legislative drivers
– a review of the
Nuclear Power White Paper.
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Procurement Issues
and the formation of PFI-style consortia to deliver the new
nuclear stations.
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Skill
shortages and the capability of UK
industry to deliver the new nuclear reactors.
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Overview of key risk factors
surrounding the Programme – Risk of accident,
safety aspects of modern nuclear power
stations, flood risk management, cost overruns
etc.
CONSTRUCTION MARKET SUPPLY IN THE
NUCLEAR ENERGY SECTOR
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Value
of the nuclear energy sector to the construction industry
and future market opportunities for construction and
engineering companies and the wider supply chain.
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Analysis of the nuclear market supply
chain – key Tiers and players in the sector.
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Available construction experience and
capability in the nuclear power sector.
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Key contractors
operating in the nuclear power market.
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Forecasts of market growth
– timescales, costs, planning, etc.
The report is extensive with 70 pages and
over 20 tables and charts (see right hand panel for a full
listing of contents including tables and charts)
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