Plant Life Extension (PLEX) and Plant Life Management (PLIM) for Nuclear Reactors - Global Market Size, Competitive Landscape and Key Country Analysis to 2025

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Plant Life Extension (PLEX) and Plant Life Management (PLIM) for Nuclear Reactors - Global Market Size, Competitive Landscape and Key Country Analysis to 2025

Summary

"Plant Life Extension (PLEX) and Plant Life Management (PLIM) for Nuclear Reactors - Global Market Size, Competitive Landscape and Key Country Analysis to 2025", is the latest report from GlobalData. The report covers the global Plant Life Extension (PLEX) market, and key drivers and restraints of the PLEX and Plant Life Management (PLIM) approaches. It provides a detailed study of the PLEX process and comprehensive information on the size of the PLEX markets worldwide. Key players and developments in the PLEX market are also covered, as well as the estimated market value for nuclear PLEXs in various countries.

The key drivers for PLEXs are the increasing demand for energy coupled with a need to avert huge capital costs associated with nuclear new-builds. North America has the biggest PLEX market, followed by Europe. Compared to other countries in the world, the US has seen the highest number of PLEXs. In Europe, although many PLEXs were planned, the Fukushima disaster has led to a significant number of cancellations. Some countries, including Germany, Belgium, and Switzerland, are now planning to phase out nuclear power altogether.

Scope

- Analysis of the PLEX market in key regions, including Asia-Pacific, Europe and North America
- PLEX market sizes for 2006 to 2025
- In-depth analysis of reactor age by type and region
- Qualitative information on market drivers, restraints on the PLEX market and the PLEX process
- Key updates on PLEX developments in all regions
- Key updates on major players, such as GE Hitachi, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Alstom SA, Atomic Energy of Canada Limited

Reasons to buy

- Gain the most up-to-date information on global PLEX developments
- Identify key regions with potential opportunities for growth in the nuclear PLEX market
- Understand the emerging opportunities for players in the nuclear PLEX industry

Table of Contents

1 Table of Contents 4
1.1 List of Tables 9
1.2 List of Figures 11
2 Introduction 14
2.1 PLEX Overview 14
2.1.1 Nuclear Plant Life Extension Overview 14
2.1.2 Plant Life Extension Process 14
2.2 PLIM Overview 20
2.2.1 PLIM of Nuclear Power Plants 20
2.2.2 PLIM Approaches 20
2.3 GlobalData Report Guidance 22
3 PLEX Market Overview, Global 23
3.1 PLEX Market, Nuclear Power Generation Overview 23
3.2 PLEX Market, Key Drivers 26
3.2.1 Increasing Power Demand Pushes Development of Nuclear Power Plants 26
3.2.2 Need to Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions Drives Nations to Develop Nuclear Power Plants 26
3.2.3 Soaring Fossil Fuel Prices Coupled with Scarcity of Energy Sources Attracts Countries to Nuclear Energy 26
3.3 PLEX Market, Key Restraints 27
3.3.1 Anti-Nuclear Public Opinion: Driving Countries Away from Nuclear Power 27
3.3.2 Safety Concerns Regarding Nuclear Reactors Threaten the Endurance of the Industry 27
3.3.3 Nuclear Waste Disposal Issue a Major Problem for the Nuclear Power Industry 27
3.3.4 Difficulty of Financing Nuclear Power Projects Could Impede the Development of the Nuclear Power Industry 28
3.4 PLEX Market, Market Volume and Value 28
4 PLEX Market Overview, Asia-Pacific 31
4.1 PLEX Market Overview, Asia-Pacific 31
4.1.1 PLEX Market, Nuclear Power Generation Overview 31
4.1.2 PLEX Market, Market Volume and Value 34
4.2 PLEX Market Overview, Japan 36
4.2.1 PLEX Market, Nuclear Power Generation Overview 36
4.2.2 PLEX Market, Key Drivers 39
4.2.3 PLEX Market, Key Restraints 40
4.2.4 PLEX Market, Regulatory Framework 41
4.2.5 PLEX Market, Market Volume and Value 43
4.2.6 PLEX Market, Key Developments 44
4.2.7 PLEX Market, Key Players 45
4.3 PLEX Market Overview, South Korea 47
4.3.1 PLEX Market, Nuclear Power Generation Overview 47
4.3.2 PLEX Market, Key Drivers 50
4.3.3 PLEX Market, Key Restraints 51
4.3.4 PLEX Market, Regulatory Framework 52
4.3.5 PLEX Market, Market Volume and Value 56
4.3.6 PLEX Market, Key Developments 58
4.3.7 PLEX Market, Key Players 59
5 PLEX Market Overview, Europe 61
5.1 PLEX Market Overview, Europe 61
5.1.1 PLEX Market, Nuclear Power Generation Overview 61
5.1.2 PLEX Market, Market Volume and Value 64
5.2 PLEX Market Overview, France 66
5.2.1 PLEX Market, Nuclear Power Generation Overview 66
5.2.2 PLEX Market, Key Drivers 69
5.2.3 PLEX Market, Key Restraints 70
5.2.4 PLEX Market, Regulatory Framework 70
5.2.5 PLEX Market, Market Volume and Value 74
5.2.6 PLEX Market, Key Developments 76
5.2.7 PLEX Market, Key Players 77
5.3 PLEX Market Overview, Russia 79
5.3.1 PLEX Market, Nuclear Power Generation Overview 79
5.3.2 PLEX Market, Key Drivers 82
5.3.3 PLEX Market, Key Restraints 83
5.3.4 PLEX Market, Regulatory Framework 83
5.3.5 PLEX Market, Market Volume and Value 86
5.3.6 PLEX Market, Key Developments 87
5.3.7 PLEX Market, Key Players 88
5.4 PLEX Market Overview, UK 89
5.4.1 PLEX Market, Nuclear Power Generation Overview 89
5.4.2 PLEX Market, Key Drivers 93
5.4.3 PLEX Market, Key Restraints 93
5.4.4 PLEX Market, Regulatory Framework 94
5.4.5 PLEX Market, Market Volume and Value 96
5.4.6 PLEX Market, Key Developments 98
5.4.7 PLEX Market, Key Players 99
5.5 PLEX Market Overview, Ukraine 100
5.5.1 PLEX Market, Nuclear Power Generation Overview 100
5.5.2 PLEX Market, Key Drivers 103
5.5.3 PLEX Market, Regulatory Framework 103
5.5.4 PLEX Market, Market Volume and Value 106
5.5.5 PLEX Market, Key Developments 108
5.5.6 PLEX Market, Key Players 108
6 PLEX Market Overview, North America 110
6.1 PLEX Market Overview, North America 110
6.1.1 PLEX Market, Nuclear Power Generation Overview 110
6.1.2 PLEX Market, Market Volume and Value 113
6.2 PLEX Market Overview, Canada 115
6.2.1 PLEX Market, Nuclear Power Generation Overview 115
6.2.2 PLEX Market, Key Drivers 118
6.2.3 PLEX Market, Key Restraints 119
6.2.4 PLEX Market, Regulatory Framework 119
6.2.5 PLEX Market, Market Volume and Value 122
6.2.6 PLEX Market, Key Developments 124
6.2.7 PLEX Market, Key Players 125
6.3 PLEX Market Overview, US 127
6.3.1 PLEX Market, Nuclear Power Generation Overview 127
6.3.2 PLEX Market, Key Drivers 131
6.3.3 PLEX Market, Key Restraints 131
6.3.4 PLEX Market, Regulatory Framework 132
6.3.5 PLEX Market, Market Volume and Value 135
6.3.6 PLEX Market, Key Developments 138
6.3.7 PLEX Market, Key Players 139
7 PLEX Market Overview, Age Analysis 143
7.1 PLEX Market Overview, Age Analysis, By Reactor 143
7.2 PLEX Market Overview, Age Analysis, By Technology Type 144
7.3 PLEX Market Overview, Age Analysis, By Region 145
8 Appendix 146
8.1 Abbreviations 146
8.2 Bibliography 149
8.3 Methodology 153
8.3.1 Coverage 153
8.3.2 Secondary Research 153
8.3.3 Primary Research 154
8.3.4 Modeling and Forecasting 154
8.4 Disclaimer 155

List of Tables

Table 1: Terms of License for Operation of Nuclear Power Plants 21
Table 2: Nuclear Power Market, Global, Installed Capacity (GW), Annual Power Generation (TWh), 2000-2025 25
Table 3: Plant Life Extension Market, Global, Reactors Beginning Plant Life Extension Process (Units), 2006-2025 30
Table 4: Nuclear Power Market, Asia-Pacific, Installed Capacity (GW), Annual Power Generation (TWh), 2000-2025 33
Table 5: Plant Life Extension Market, Asia-Pacific, Reactors Beginning Plant Life Extension Process (Units), 2006-2025 35
Table 6: Nuclear Power Market, Japan, Installed Capacity (MW), Annual Power Generation (GWh), 2000-2025 38
Table 7: Nuclear Power Market, Republic of Korea, Installed Capacity (MW), Annual Power Generation (GWh), 2000-2025 49
Table 8: Potential Prospects for Plant Life Extensions, South Korea, 2013 50
Table 9: Plant Life Extension Market, Republic Of Korea, Reactors Beginning Plant Life Extension Process (Units), 2006-2025 58
Table 10: Nuclear Power Market, Europe, Installed Capacity (GW), Annual Power Generation (TWh), 2000-2025 63
Table 11: Plant Life Extension Market, Europe, Reactors Beginning Plant Life Extension Process (Units), 2006-2025 65
Table 12: Nuclear Power Market, France, Installed Capacity (MW), Annual Power Generation (GWh), 2000-2025 68
Table 13: Plant Life Extension Market, France, Reactors Beginning Plant Life Extension Process (Units), 2006-2025 75
Table 14: Nuclear Power Capacity and Generation, Russia, Nuclear Power Capacity (MW) and Generation (GWh), 2000-2025 81
Table 15: Plant Life Extension Market, Russia, Reactors Beginning Plant Life Extension Process (Units), 2006-2025 87
Table 16: Nuclear Power Market, UK, Installed Capacity (MW), Annual Power Generation (GWh), 2000-2025 92
Table 17: Plant Life Extension Market, UK, Reactors Beginning Plant Life Extension Process (Units), 2006-2025 98
Table 18: Nuclear Power Market, Ukraine, Installed Capacity (MW), Annual Power Generation (GWh), 2000-2025 102
Table 19: Plant Life Extension Market, Ukraine, Reactors Beginning Plant Life Extension Process (Units), 2006-2025 107
Table 20: Nuclear Power Market, North America, Installed Capacity (MW), Annual Power Generation (GWh), 2000-2025 112
Table 21: Plant Life Extension Market, North America, Reactors Beginning Plant Life Extension Process (Units), 2006-2025 114
Table 22: Nuclear Power Market, Canada, Installed Capacity (MW), Annual Power Generation (GWh), 2000-2025 117
Table 23: Plant Life Extension Market, Canada, Reactors Beginning Plant Life Extension Process (Units), 2006-2025 124
Table 24: Nuclear Power Market, US, Installed Capacity (MW), Annual Power Generation (GWh), 2000-2025 130
Table 25: US NRC, Regulatory Authorities 134
Table 26: Plant Life Extension Market, US, Reactors Beginning Plant Life Extension Process (Units), 2006-2025 137
Table 27: Abbreviations 146

List of Figures

Figure 1: Plant Life Extension Process, Canada, 2012 15
Figure 2: Nuclear Power Market, Global, Installed Capacity (GW), Annual Power Generation (TWh), 2000-2025 24
Figure 3: Plant Life Extension Market, Global, Reactors Beginning Plant Life Extension Process (Units), 2006-2025 29
Figure 4: Nuclear Power Market, Asia-Pacific, Installed Capacity (GW), Annual Power Generation (TWh), 2000-2025 32
Figure 5: Plant Life Extension Market, Asia-Pacific, Reactors Beginning Plant Life Extension Process (Units), 2006-2025 34
Figure 6: Power Generation by Fuel Type, Japan, Share (%), 2012 36
Figure 7: Nuclear Power Market, Japan, Installed Capacity (MW), Annual Power Generation (GWh), 2000-2025 37
Figure 8: Nuclear Regulatory Structure, Japan 41
Figure 9: Power Generation by Fuel Type, Share (%), 2012 47
Figure 10: Nuclear Power Market, Republic of Korea, Installed Capacity (MW), Annual Power Generation (GWh), 2000-2025 48
Figure 11: Nuclear Regulatory Structure, Republic of Korea 52
Figure 12: Plant Life Extension Market, Republic of Korea, Reactors Beginning Plant Life Extension Process (Units), 2006-2025 57
Figure 13: Nuclear Power Market, Europe, Installed Capacity (GW), Annual Power Generation (TWh), 2000-2025 62
Figure 14: Plant Life Extension Market, Europe, Reactors Beginning Plant Life Extension Process (Units), 2006-2025 64
Figure 15: Power Generation by Fuel Type, France, Share (%), 2012 66
Figure 16: Nuclear Power Market, France, Installed Capacity (MW), Annual Power Generation (GWh), 2000-2025 67
Figure 17: Nuclear Regulatory Structure, France 71
Figure 18: Plant Life Extension Market, France, Reactors Beginning Plant Life Extension Process (Units), 2006-2025 74
Figure 19: Power Generation by Fuel Type, Russia, Share (%), 2012 79
Figure 20: Nuclear Power Capacity and Generation, Russia, Nuclear Power Capacity (MW) and Generation (GWh), 2000-2025 80
Figure 21: Nuclear Regulatory Structure, Russia 83
Figure 22: Plant Life Extension Market, Russia, Reactors Beginning Plant Life Extension Process (Units), 2006-2025 86
Figure 23: Power Generation by Fuel Type, UK, Share (%), 2012 90
Figure 24: Nuclear Power Market, UK, Installed Capacity (MW), Annual Power Generation (GWh), 2000-2025 91
Figure 25: Nuclear Regulatory Structure, the UK 94
Figure 26: Plant Life Extension Market, UK, Reactors Beginning Plant Life Extension Process (Units), 2006-2025 97
Figure 27: Power Generation by Fuel Type, Ukraine, Share (%), 2012 100
Figure 28: Nuclear Power Market, Ukraine, Installed Capacity (MW), Annual Power Generation (GWh), 2000-2025 101
Figure 29: Organizational Structure of the SNRC, Ukraine 104
Figure 30: Plant Life Extension Market, Ukraine, Reactors Beginning Plant Life Extension Process (Units), 2006-2025 106
Figure 31: Nuclear Power Market, North America, Installed Capacity (MW), Annual Power Generation (GWh), 2000-2025 111
Figure 32: Plant Life Extension Market, North America, Reactors Beginning Plant Life Extension Process (Units), 2006-2025 113
Figure 33: Power Generation by Fuel Type, Canada, Share (%), 2012 115
Figure 34: Nuclear Power Market, Canada, Installed Capacity (MW), Annual Power Generation (GWh), 2000-2025 116
Figure 35: Nuclear Regulatory Structure, Canada 120
Figure 36: Plant Life Extension Market, Canada, Reactors Beginning Plant Life Extension Process (Units), 2006-2025 123
Figure 37: Power Generation by Fuel Type, US, Share (%), 2012 128
Figure 38: Nuclear Power Market, US, Installed Capacity (MW), Annual Power Generation (GWh), 2000-2025 129
Figure 39: Nuclear Regulatory Structure, US 133
Figure 40: Plant Life Extension Market, US, Reactors Beginning Plant Life Extension Process (Units), 2006-2025 136
Figure 41: Age Analysis of Operational Reactors, Global, Years, 2013 143
Figure 42: Age Analysis of Current Operating Reactors (units), Global, by Type, 2013 144
Figure 43: Age Analysis of Current Operating Reactors (units), Regional, by Age Group (years), 2013 145

Companies Mentioned

The Japan Atomic Power Company
Shikoku Electric Power Co., Inc.
The Kansai Electric Power Company, Inc.
GE-Hitachi Nuclear Energy, Inc.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.
Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Co, Ltd.
Doosan Heavy Industries and Construction
Hyundai Engineering & Construction Co., Ltd.
Électricité de France S.A.
Areva SA
Alstom SA
Rosenergoatom Concern OJSC
JSC Atomenergoproekt
EDF Energy Nuclear Generation Group Limited
Rolls-Royce Holdings plc
NNEGC Energoatom
OJSC Turboatom
Atomic Energy of Canda Ltd.
Bruce Power LP
Ontario Power Generation Inc.
SNC-Lavalin Nuclear Inc.
Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC
GE Energy
The Babcock & Wilcox Company
Duke Energy Corporation
Bechtel Power Corporation
Tennessee Valley Authority
Exelon Generation Company, LLC