US Nuclear Energy Outlook

Publication Date	November 2008
Publisher	RNCOS
Product Type	Report
Pages	55
ISBN Number	not applicable
Product Code	RCS00503

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Summary

Nuclear power plays a major role in the US energy industry as the country, after coal and natural gas, produces its maximum amount of electricity from nuclear power plants. Oil and hydropower are the next biggest sources of energy. But the US heavily depends on imported uranium for its nuclear power industry. And with China, India and Russia planning for massive deployments in nuclear power, the country may have tough times ahead in procuring raw material (uranium) for its nuclear reactors, says US Nuclear Energy Outlook, our recent research report.

This report outlines the growing importance of the US nuclear industry at global level. It analyzes the present status of the industry and assesses the opportunities available for investment. It thoroughly studies the current market trends and evolving areas in the US nuclear industry, and gives future forecasts on the industry. However, the forecast given in this report is not based on a complex economic model, but is intended as a rough guide to the direction in which the market is likely to move.

Key Findings of the Report

At global level, China, Japan, India, the US, Russia and the Republic of Korea are expected to see most significant increase in their installed capacity by 2030.
Decision to invest commercially in new nuclear plants will be largely affected by the fossil fuel prices and regulatory environment in the US.
Due to deregulation, the US nuclear industry is projected to continue to witness ownership consolidation, presenting opportunities for investors trying to attain synergy.
The nuclear plant construction has become extremely expensive with time due to progression to large plants before gaining much experience, failure of the expected economies of scale to materialize, and design changes and equipment retrofit. This may spoil the plans of the US to expand its nuclear power industry.

Key Issues and Facts Analyzed in the Report

What are the potential growth area and market opportunities for the US nuclear industry?
What is the current state and future prospects for the industry?
How are different states performing in the US nuclear industry?
What is the scenario of uranium availability in the US?
What are the forces challenging the US nuclear industry?

Research Methodology Used in the Report

Information Sources

Information in this report has been sourced from books, newspapers, trade journals, white papers, industry portals, government agencies, trade associations, monitoring industry news and developments, and through access to more than 3000 paid databases.

Analysis Method

RNCOS industry forecast and analysis is based on various macro- and microeconomic factors, sector and industry specific databases, and our in-house statistical and analytical model. This model takes into account the past and current trends in an economy, and more specifically in an industry, to bring out an objective market analysis.

Our industry experts study the relationship between various industry and economic variables to ensure the required accuracy and desired check on the quality of data and information given in the report.

Content

1. Analyst View
2. Global Nuclear Power Industry - Statistics
2.1 Installed Capacity
2.2 Power Generation
2.3 Reactor Status
2.4 Future Outlook
3. Why US is Supporting Nuclear Industry?
3.1 Competitiveness
3.2 Energy Security
3.3 Public Acceptance
3.4 Government Policies
4. US Nuclear Industry - Current & Future Scenario
4.1 Uranium - Demand & Supply
4.2 Power Generation
5. Nuclear Power Industry - By State
5.1 Connecticut
5.2 Illinois
5.3 New Hampshire
5.4 New Jersey
5.5 Pennsylvania
5.6 South Carolina
5.7 Tennessee
5.8 Vermont
5.9 Nebraska
5.10 Virginia
6. Opportunity Areas
6.1 Consolidation
6.2 Improved Plant Designs
6.3 Export Destination
7. Roadblocks
7.1 Fuel Shortage
7.2 Safety Concerns
7.3 Waste Management
7.4 Economic Issues
7.5 Nuclear Proliferation
List of Figures:
- Figure 2-1: Global - Installed Capacity of Nuclear Reactors (in GWe), 2006, 2007 & Sep 2008
- Figure 2-2: Global - Nuclear Power Generation by Region (%), 2007E
- Figure 2-3: Global - Forecast for Nuclear Power Generation Capacity by Region (in GW), 2010, 2015, 2020, 2025 & 2030
- Figure 2-4: Global - Forecast for Nuclear Energy Generation* (in Billion KWh), 2010, 2015, 2020, 2025 & 2030
- Figure 4-1: US - Uranium Mining (in Metric Tons), 2002-2007
- Figure 4-2: US - Uranium Supply (in Metric Tons), 2006 & 2007
- Figure 4-3: US - Forecast for Minimum Contracted Uranium Deliveries (in 000 Metric Tons), 2008-2017
- Figure 4-4: US - Forecast for Uranium Demand-Supply Gap (in 000 Metric Tons), 2010-2017
- Figure 4-5: US - Share of Nuclear Energy in Power Generation (%), 2001-2007*
- Figure 4-6: US - Forecast for Nuclear Energy Consumption (in Billion KWh), 2010, 2015 & 2030
- Figure 4-7: US - Forecast for Nuclear Energy Consumption Share in World (%), 2030
- Figure 4-8: US - Cumulative Nuclear Capacity Addition (in MWe), 1977 to 1999 & 2000-2013F
- Figure 5-1: Connecticut - Nuclear Power Generation (in TWh), 2006 & 2007
- Figure 5-2: Illinois - Nuclear Power Generation (in TWh), 2006 & 2007
- Figure 5-3: New Hampshire - Nuclear Power Generation (in TWh), 2006 & 2007
- Figure 5-4: New Jersey - Nuclear Power Generation (in TWh), 2006 & 2007
- Figure 5-5: Pennsylvania - Nuclear Power Generation (in TWh), 2006 & 2007
- Figure 5-6: South Carolina - Nuclear Power Generation (in TWh), 2006 & 2007
- Figure 5-7: Tennessee - Nuclear Power Generation (in TWh), 2006 & 2007
- Figure 5-8: Vermont - Nuclear Power Generation (in TWh), 2006 & 2007
- Figure 5-9: Nebraska - Nuclear Power Generation (in TWh), 2006 & 2007
- Figure 5-10: Virginia - Nuclear Power Generation (in TWh), 2006 & 2007
List of Tables:
- Table 2-1: Global - Power Generation by Source (%), 2006
- Table 2-2: Global - Nuclear Power Generation by Country (in TWh), 2006 & 2007
- Table 2-3: Global - Top Ten Nuclear Power Generation Countries (%), 2007
- Table 2-4: Global - Nuclear Power Reactor Statistics by Country (Sep 2008)
- Table 2-5: Global - Forecast for Nuclear Power Consumption by Region (in Billion KWh), 2010, 2015, 2020, 2025 & 2030
- Table 3-1: US - Electricity Production Cost by Fuel (in Cents/KWh), 2001-2007
- Table 3-2: Global - Comparative Study of Sources Used for Power Generation
- Table 4-1: US - Nuclear Power Generation (in TWh), 2001-2007*
- Table 4-2: US - Power Generation by Fuel (%), 2001-2007*
- Table 5-1: US - Power Generation at State-level by Fuel (%), 2007*
- Table 5-2: Connecticut - Nuclear Power Generation by Plant (in TWh), 2007
- Table 5-3: Illinois - Nuclear Power Generation by Plant (in TWh), 2007
- Table 5-4: New Hampshire - Nuclear Power Generation by Plant (in TWh), 2007
- Table 5-5: New Jersey - Nuclear Power Generation by Plant (in TWh), 2007
- Table 5-6: Pennsylvania - Nuclear Power Generation by Plant (in TWh), 2007
- Table 5-7: South Carolina - Nuclear Power Generation by Plant (in TWh), 2007
- Table 5-8: Tennessee - Nuclear Power Generation by Plant (in TWh), 2007
- Table 5-9: Vermont - Nuclear Power Generation by Plant (in TWh), 2007
- Table 5-10: Nebraska - Nuclear Power Generation by Plant (in TWh), 2007
- Table 5-11: Virginia - Nuclear Power Generation by Plant (in TWh), 2007
- Table 6-1: US - Nuclear Power Plant Purchases
- Table 6-2: US - Nuclear Industry Consolidation (1995 & 2007)