Nuclear Waste Management Market, By Waste Type (Low-Level Radioactive Waste, Intermediate-Level Radioactive Waste, High-Level Radioactive Waste), By Reactor Type (Pressurized Water Reactor, Boiling Water Reactor, Gas Cooled Reactor, Pressurized Heavy Wate
Nuclear Waste Management Market, By Waste Type (Low-Level Radioactive Waste, Intermediate-Level Radioactive Waste, High-Level Radioactive Waste), By Reactor Type (Pressurized Water Reactor, Boiling Water Reactor, Gas Cooled Reactor, Pressurized Heavy Water Reactor), By Disposal Method (Incineration, Storage, Deep Geological Disposal, Others), By Geography (North America, Latin America, Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East, and Africa)
Nuclear waste management refers to the handling, treatment, and disposal of radioactive materials generated from nuclear power plants, research laboratories, medical usage, and other industrial activities. With the growing adoption of nuclear energy across the world as a viable alternative to fossil fuels, the volumes of nuclear waste being generated have increased substantially over the past few decades. Effective waste management through safe storage, transportation, and disposal has become an important issue to address concerns over potential radioactive contamination of the environment. Governments and nuclear regulatory bodies worldwide have framed stringent regulations and guidelines to ensure radioactive materials are isolated from the environment and human contact for the required amounts of time until they reduce to safe levels of radioactivity. Research is ongoing on methods to reduce the half-lives of radioactive isotopes and convert high-level waste into safer forms.
Market Dynamics:
One of the key drivers propelling the nuclear waste management market is the increasing volumes of spent fuel being generated from the steadily growing number of nuclear reactors. As of now, over 450 nuclear reactors are operating across 30 countries globally. Stricter regulations regarding the handling, treatment, and final disposal of nuclear waste have also boosted investments in relevant infrastructure and services. Technological advancements in areas such as optimized storage containers, encapsulation matrices for containers and underground geological repositories present lucrative growth opportunities. However, public opposition towards nuclear energy and final waste disposal sites pose significant challenges for market participants. High costs associated with construction of geological repositories and transportation logistics also restrict wider adoption. Ongoing R&D in areas of transmutation technology and partitioning-transmutation systems can help reduce volumes of long-lived radionuclides and create new prospects.
Key Features of the Study:
This report provides in-depth analysis of the global nuclear waste management market, and provides market size (US$ Bn) and compound annual growth rate (CAGR%) for the forecast period (2024–2031), considering 2023 as the base year
It elucidates potential revenue opportunities across different segments and explains attractive investment proposition matrices for this market
This study also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approval, market trends, regional outlook, and competitive strategies adopted by key players
It profiles key players in the global nuclear waste management market based on the following parameters – company highlights, products portfolio, key highlights, financial performance, and strategies
Key companies covered as a part of this study include Veolia, Enercon, TÜV SÜD, Orano Group, SKB International, Fortum, US Ecology Inc., Posiva Oy, Stericycle Inc., John Wood Group PLC, Perma-Fix, Bechtel Corporation, Fluor Corporation, BHI Energy, Waste Control Specialists LLC, Augean PLC, Chase Environmental Group Inc., DMT, Holtec International, Westinghouse Electric Company LLC
Insights from this report would allow marketers and the management authorities of the companies to make informed decisions regarding their future product launches, type up-gradation, market expansion, and marketing tactics
The global nuclear waste management market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry including investors, suppliers, product manufacturers, distributors, new entrants, and financial analysts
Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the global nuclear waste management market.
Detailed Segmentation-
By Waste Type:
Low-Level Radioactive Waste
Intermediate-Level Radioactive Waste
High-Level Radioactive Waste
By Reactor Type:
Pressurized Water Reactor
Boiling Water Reactor
Gas Cooled Reactor
Pressurized Heavy Water Reactor
By Disposal Method:
Incineration
Storage
Deep Geological Disposal
Others
By Region:
North America
Europe
Asia Pacific
Latin America
Middle East & Africa
Company Profiles:
Veolia
Enercon
TÜV SÜD
Orano Group
SKB International
Fortum
US Ecology Inc.
Posiva Oy
Stericycle Inc.
John Wood Group PLC
Perma-Fix
Bechtel Corporation
Fluor Corporation
BHI Energy
Waste Control Specialists LLC
Augean PLC
Chase Environmental Group Inc.
DMT
Holtec International
Westinghouse Electric Company LLC
1. Research Objectives and Assumptions
Research Objectives
Assumptions
Abbreviations
2. Market Purview
Report Description
Market Definition and Scope
Executive Summary
Market Snippet, By Waste Type
Market Snippet, By Reactor Type
Market Snippet, By Disposal Method
Market Snippet, By Region
Coherent Opportunity Map (COM)
3. Market Dynamics, Regulations, and Trends Analysis
Market Dynamics
Drivers
Restraints
PEST Analysis
PORTER’s Five Forces Analysis
Market Opportunities
Regulatory Scenario
Industry Trend
Mergers and Acquisitions
4. Global Nuclear Waste Management Market - Impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
Overview
Factors Affecting the Global Nuclear Waste Management Market
Impact Analysis
5. Global Nuclear Waste Management Market, By Waste Type, 2019-2031, (US$ Bn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2024, 2027 and 2031 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2031
Segment Trends
Low-Level Radioactive Waste
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019 - 2031, (US$ Bn)
Segment Trends
Intermediate-Level Radioactive Waste
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019 - 2031, (US$ Bn)
Segment Trends
High-Level Radioactive Waste
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019 - 2031, (US$ Bn)
Segment Trends
6. Global Nuclear Waste Management Market, By Reactor Type, 2019-2031, (US$ Bn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2024, 2027 and 2031 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2031
Segment Trends
Pressurized Water Reactor
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019 - 2031, (US$ Bn)
Segment Trends
Boiling Water Reactor
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019 - 2031, (US$ Bn)
Segment Trends
Gas Cooled Reactor
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019 - 2031, (US$ Bn)
Segment Trends
Pressurized Heavy Water Reactor
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019 - 2031, (US$ Bn)
Segment Trends
7. Global Nuclear Waste Management Market, By Disposal Method, 2019-2031, (US$ Bn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2024, 2027 and 2031 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2031
Segment Trends
Incineration
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019 - 2031, (US$ Bn)
Segment Trends
Storage
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019 - 2031, (US$ Bn)
Segment Trends
Deep Geological Disposal
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019 - 2031, (US$ Bn)
Segment Trends
Others
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019 - 2031, (US$ Bn)
Segment Trends
8. Global Nuclear Waste Management Market, By Region, 2019-2031, (US$ Bn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, By Region, 2024, 2027 and 2031 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, For Region, 2020-2031
North America
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, By Waste Type, 2019 – 2031, (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Reactor Type, 2019 – 2031, (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Disposal Method, 2019 – 2031, (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2019 – 2031, (US$ Bn)
U.S.
Canada
Latin America
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, By Waste Type, 2019 – 2031, (US$ Bn))
Market Size and Forecast, By Reactor Type, 2019 – 2031, (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Disposal Method, 2019 – 2031, (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2019 – 2031, (US$ Bn)
Brazil
Argentina
Mexico
Rest of Latin America
Europe
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, By Waste Type, 2019 – 2031, (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Reactor Type, 2019 – 2031, (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Disposal Method, 2019 – 2031, (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2019 – 2031, (US$ Bn)
U.K.
Germany
Italy
France
Spain
Russia
Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, By Waste Type, 2019 – 2031, (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Reactor Type, 2019 – 2031, (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Disposal Method, 2019 – 2031, (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2019 – 2031, (US$ Bn)
China
India
Japan
ASEAN
Australia
South Korea
Rest of Asia Pacific
Middle East & Africa
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, By Waste Type, 2019 – 2031, (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Reactor Type, 2019 - 2031 (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Disposal Method, 2019 – 2031, (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2019 – 2031, (US$ Bn)
GCC Countries
Israel
Rest of Middle East & Africa
9. Competitive Landscape
Market Share Analysis
Company Profiles
Veolia
Company Overview
Waste Type Portfolio
Recent Developments/Updates
Enercon
Company Overview
Waste Type Portfolio
Recent Developments/Updates
TÜV SÜD
Company Overview
Waste Type Portfolio
Recent Developments/Updates
Orano Group
Company Overview
Waste Type Portfolio
Recent Developments/Updates
SKB International
Company Overview
Waste Type Portfolio
Recent Developments/Updates
Fortum
Company Overview
Waste Type Portfolio
Recent Developments/Updates
US Ecology Inc.
Company Overview
Waste Type Portfolio
Recent Developments/Updates
Posiva Oy
Company Overview
Waste Type Portfolio
Recent Developments/Updates
Stericycle Inc.
Company Overview
Waste Type Portfolio
Recent Developments/Updates
John Wood Group PLC
Company Overview
Waste Type Portfolio
Recent Developments/Updates
Perma-Fix
Company Overview
Waste Type Portfolio
Recent Developments/Updates
Bechtel Corporation
Company Overview
Waste Type Portfolio
Recent Developments/Updates
Fluor Corporation
BHI Energy
Waste Control Specialists LLC
Augean PLC
Chase Environmental Group Inc.
DMT
Holtec International
Westinghouse Electric Company LLC
10. Analyst Recommendations
Wheel of Fortune
Analyst View
Coherent Opportunity Map
11. Section
References
Research Methodology
About Us and Sales Contact
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