Nuclear Power Market

Published by	Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
Published	October, 2009	Product code	101213
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Nuclear Power Market published by Global Industry Analysts, Inc. in October, 2009. This report consists of Pages: 79 and the price starts from US $ 950.

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The outlook series on Nuclear Power Market - India provides a collection of statistical anecdotes, market briefs, and concise summaries of research findings. This GIA report discusses the prevailing trends, issues, and activities that affect the industry. The report offers an aerial view of the Indian Nuclear Power Market, identifies major short to medium term market challenges, and growth drivers. The report offers an indexed, easy-to-refer, fact-finder directory listing the addresses, and contact details of 121 companies active in the market.

1. MARKET OVERVIEW 1

Nuclear Power in India - An Overview 1
Growth of Nuclear Power Industry in India 1
India - One of the Fastest Growing Markets for Nuclear Energy 2
Nuclear Power Prospects in India 2
Table 1: Percentage Share Contribution of Nuclear Energy to Total Electricity Generation in Select Countries (2006-2008) 3
Business Opportunities for Nuclear Power in India 3
Energy Security and Nuclear Power Policy 3
Energy Security in the Indian Context 3
Table 2: Percentage Share of Annual Electricity Generation Potential by Energy Source 4
Indian Nuclear Power Policy 4
The Three-Stage Nuclear Power Program 5
India - Only Country Active in All Three Fuels 5
Stage 1 5
Stage 2 6
Stage 3 6
Nuclear Power Plants in India 7
Active and Planned Capacities for Nuclear Power in India 7
Kaiga Atomic Power Station 7
Kakrapar Atomic Power Station 7
Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant 8
Madras Atomic Power Station 8
Rajasthan Atomic Power Station 8
Tarapur Atomic Power Station 9
Narora Atomic Power Station 9
Legislative Measures for Safety and Regulation in India 9
Research in Nuclear Reactors 9
Uranium Mining in India 10
Uranium Processing 10
Thorium Cycle 10
US-India Nuclear Deal 10
Separation of Military and Civilian Nuclear Programs 11
IAEA Safeguards for Civilian Nuclear Establishments 11
Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Technology 11
Economic Elements Behind US-India Nuclear Deal 11
Interests of the US Economy in Indian Nuclear Market 12

2. TRENDS IN INDIAN NUCLEAR POWER MARKET 12

Uranium Shortage Dents India' s Nuclear Power Dreams 12
India to Foray into the Global Nuclear Reactors Market 12
Engineering Companies to Benefit from NSG Waiver 13
NSG Waiver to Open Up Nuclear Energy Market 13

3. NUCLEAR POWER - A GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE 14

Impact of the Global Economic Recession on Nuclear Power Industry 14
Current Scenario: A Review 15
Amidst Controversies Nuclear Power Makes a Comeback to the Fore 15
Nuclear Energy: A Growing Need for Both Developed and Emerging Economies 15
Global Nuclear Power Generation Dips In 2007 16
Global Nuclear Power Generation to Cross 3750 billion kWh by 2030 16
US Remains a Major Contributor in the Industry 16
Despite Growth in Generation, Nuclear Power Share in Global Electricity Declines 17
Growth Drivers in a Capsule 17
Rapid Growth in Electricity Demand 17
High Crude Oil Prices Stimulate Growth of Nuclear Power 17
Government Support Encourages Adoption of Nuclear Power 17
Experience Gain and Rise in Average Load Factor of Nuclear Reactors 18
Plant Life Extensions Breathe Life into the Industry 18
Expansion in Asia and Issues Over Energy Supply Security Drive Nuclear Power 18
Financial Incentives Motivate Nations to Increase Nuclear Power Production 18
Challenges in Store 19
High Safety Risk Associated with Nuclear Power 19
Mishaps Remain Cause of Concern For Nuclear Power Industry 19
High Investment 19
Economic Risks of Nuclear Power 19
Environmental Issues with Storage and Management of Spent Fuel 19
Non-Proliferation Issues 20
Supply of Technical Man-Power 20
Public & Political Acceptance 20
Present Nuclear Power Capacity & Proposed Additions 20
World Nuclear Power Capacity - 2008 20
Table 3: World Nuclear Power Capacity (2008): Break-Up of Units and Capacity of Operating Nuclear Power Reactors by Country/Region 21
Operating Nuclear Power Reactors - By Type 22
Table 4: World Nuclear Power Capacity (2008): Break-Up of Units and Capacity of Operating Nuclear Power Reactors by Reactor Type 22
Nuclear Power Reactors Under Construction - 2008 22
Table 5: World Nuclear Power Capacity (2008): Break-Up of Units and Capacity of Under Construction Nuclear Power Reactors by Country 23
Table 6: World Nuclear Power Capacity (2008): Break-Up of Units and Capacity of Under Construction Nuclear Power Reactors by Reactor Type 24
Planned Nuclear Power Reactors 25
Table 7: World Nuclear Power Capacity (2008): Break-Up of Units and Capacity of Planned Nuclear Power Reactors by Region/Country 25
Proposed Nuclear Power Reactors 26
Table 8: World Nuclear Power Capacity (2008): Break-Up of Units and Capacity of Proposed Nuclear Power Reactors by Region/Country 26
Outlook 27
Regulations: An Overview 27
Global Nuclear Energy Partnership (GNEP) 27
Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty 28
Mined Uranium Continues to be the Major Source of Fuel Supply 29
Table 9: Global Uranium Market (2006): Percentage Breakdown of Uranium Supply by Source for Primary Sources (Mines) and Secondary Sources (Stocked Inventories, Dismantled Warheads, Depleted Uranium Tails and Reprocessed Spent Fuel) 29
Production of Uranium 30
Table 10: Global Uranium Production (1970-2005) from Mines (Million lbs of U3O8) 30
Canada Leads in Global Mine Production 30
Table 11: Global Uranium Mine Production (2006): Percentage Breakdown of Uranium Mine Production for Canada, Australia, Kazakhstan, Russia and Others 30
Table 12: Global Leading Producers of Uranium (2006): Percentage Breakdown of Production by Companies for Cameco, Cogema, ERA, Rossing, KazAtomProm, BHP Billiton and Others 30
Rising Uranium Prices 31
An Overview of Uranium Pricing 31
Table 13: Global Spot Prices of Uranium (1970-2005) in US$ per pound of U3O8 32
Table 14: Global Spot Prices of Uranium (2005-2007) in US$ per pound of U3O8 32
Miners Gain Upper Hand 32
Concerns over Global Warming to Drive Demand for Nuclear Energy 32
Energy Security to Drive Nuclear Power Market 33

4. STRUCTURE OF NUCLEAR POWER IN INDIA 33

DAE - The Nodal Body for Nuclear Power in India 33
Atomic Energy Commission of India 34
Research Bodies Under DAE 34
Bhabha Atomic Research Center 34
Indira Gandhi Center for Atomic Research 35
A Leading Publisher of Papers Worldwide 35
Raja Ramanna Centre for Advanced Technology 35
Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploitation and Research 36
Industrial Units Under DAE 36
Heavy Water Board 36
Nuclear Fuel Complex 36
Facilities in the Nuclear Fuel Complex 37
Board of Radiation & Isotope Technology 37
Public Sector Undertakings Under DAE 37
Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited 37
Global Recognition Mirrors Superior Capabilities of NPCIL 38
Bharatiya Nabhikiya Vidyut Nigam Limited 39
Uranium Corporation of India Ltd. 39
Indian Rare Earths Ltd. 39
Electronics Corporation of India Ltd. 40

5. PRODUCT OVERVIEW 40

Defining Nuclear Power 40
Historical Development of Nuclear Power 40
Early Development of Nuclear Reactors 40
The Progress Phase 41
Present Usage of Nuclear Power 41
Nuclear Power - A Key Aspect of Future of Power Generation 41
Alternatives for Nuclear Fission Energy 42
Fossil Fuels 42
Oil 42
Coal 42
Natural Gas 43
Nuclear Fusion 43
Solar 43
Solar Thermal 43
Solar PhotoVoltaics 43
Wind 43
Biomass 44
Geothermal Energy 44
Enhanced Geothermal Energy 44
Hydrogen 44
Advantages of Nuclear energy 44
Disadvantages of Nuclear Energy 45
Lifecycle of Nuclear Power Generation 45
Fission Material 45
Uranium - The Conventional Fuel for Nuclear Power Generation 45
Uranium-235 (235U) 45
Uranium-233 (233U) 45
Plutonim-239 (239Pu) 45
Consumption and Reserves of Uranium On the Rise 46
Table 15: Worldwide Uranium Reserves by Type (2003 & 2005): Assured Reserves and Additional Reserves 46
Cost of Uranium Extraction 46
Economic Use of Uranium 46
Recycling Power Plant Steam 47
Production of Nuclear Power 47
Mechanism Underlying Nuclear Power Production 47
Nuclear Reactor 48
Types of Nuclear Reactors 48
Pressurized Water Reactors 48
Heavy Water Reactors 48
High Temperature Gas Cooled Reactors 48
Boiling Water Reactors 48
Advanced Nuclear Reactors 48
Uranium Fast Breeder Reactors 48
Thorium Breeder Reactors 49
Fourth Generation Reactors 49
Second, Third and Fourth Generation Reactors: A Comparison 49
Advantages of New Generation Nuclear Reactors 49
Safety Issues - At the Forefront of Nuclear Reactor Design 50
Radioactivity Control 50
Core Cooling Maintenance 50
Maintaining Barriers to Prevent Radiation Release 50
Development Costs of Nuclear Reactors 50
Nuclear Waste and Emissions 50
Table 16: Major Isotopes and Half Life Periods 51
Disposal of Nuclear Waste 51
Reprocessing of Nuclear Waste 52
Outline of Nuclear Waste Disposal Methods 52
Cooling in Supervised Pools 52
Reprocessing Radioactive Waste 52
Disposal of Remaining Waste 52
Solidifying Nuclear Waste 52
Multibarrier System 52
Cost Incurred on Waste Disposal and Decommissioning 52
Radiation and Effect on Human Life 53
Cosmic Radiation 53
Terrestrial Radiation 53
Internal Radionuclides 53
Apoptosis 53
Cancer 53
Skin Burns 53
Genetic Changes 53
Research and Development in Nuclear Power 53