Cost Benchmarking for Nuclear Power Plant Decommissioning
The nuclear sector has in recent years been placing increasing attention on the need
to better understand variations between cost estimates for the decommissioning of
nuclear power plants, as well as the relationship between estimated and actual costs,
and the apparent escalation of these costs. Building on previous work by the Nuclear
Energy Agency, Cost Benchmarking for Nuclear Power Plant Decommissioning examines
approaches and methods for the benchmarking of nuclear power plant decommissioning
costs. Particular focus is given to identifying key factors, drivers and constraints
to implementing cost benchmarking. These factors are addressed from a broad range
of perspectives in order to develop a roadmap for implementation that will garner
sufficiently broad support from a wide base of interested stakeholders. The report
also identifies a number of perceived barriers that may impede the implementation
of benchmarking for decommissioning. Co-ordinated efforts and further analysis will
be needed to help remove these barriers.
Published on June 18, 2019
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