Abstract
On the 14th July 2008, AMA Research will publish the 1st Edition of the UK
Nuclear Energy Construction Programme Report. Following the UK Government' s
decision in early 2008 to support investment in nuclear energy, the report
should be of particular interest to companies and institutional investors, and
provides a comprehensive and easy to use review of the nuclear energy
construction sector.
Key areas in the Report :
- An overall review of the nuclear energy market in the UK and
analysis of reactors still in operation.
- A review of the UK' s programme of decommissioning and clean-up of
nuclear power stations.
- 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
- 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:
- 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.
- 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.
- The decommissioning market in the UK alone is worth an estimated
£73bn over the next 100 years over 20 civil nuclear sites.
- 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.
- 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
- History of nuclear energy provision in the UK - current provision,
mix of systems.
- Current energy supplies in the UK - current role of nuclear and
alternative fuels.
- Future of nuclear power in the UK.
- 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
- Background to the Programme - political, alternative sources etc.
- 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.
- Estimated timetable for the Programme - Phases 1-3 from 2006-18 -
Preparation, Planning and Construction.
- Key players involved in the Programme and an overview of the
four new reactor designs submitted for regulatory approval.
- Estimated costs of the Programme - plant and equipment, civil
engineering, project management.
FACTORS AFFECTING THE NUCLEAR ENERGY MARKET
- 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.
- Legislative drivers - a review of the Nuclear Power White Paper.
- Procurement Issues and the formation of PFI-style consortia to
deliver the new nuclear stations.
- Skill shortages and the capability of UK industry to deliver
the new nuclear reactors.
- 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
- Value of the nuclear energy sector to the construction
industry and future market opportunities for construction and
engineering companies and the wider supply chain.
- Analysis of the nuclear market supply chain - key Tiers and players
in the sector.
- Available construction experience and capability in the nuclear
power sector.
- Key contractors operating in the nuclear power market.
- Forecasts of market growth - timescales, costs, planning, etc.
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