The Practice of Cost Estimation for Decommissioning of Nuclear Facilities
Decommissioning of both commercial and R&D nuclear facilities is expected to increase
significantly in the coming years, and the largest of such industrial decommissioning
projects could command considerable budgets. Several approaches are currently being
used for decommissioning cost estimations, with an international culture developing
in the field. The present cost estimation practice guide was prepared in order to
offer international actors specific guidance in preparing quality cost and schedule
estimates to support detailed budgeting for the preparation of decommissioning plans,
for the securing of funds and for decommissioning implementation. This guide is based
on current practices and standards in a number of NEA member countries and aims to
help consolidate the practice and process of decommissioning cost estimation so as
to make it more widely understood. It offers a useful reference for the practitioner
and for training programmes.
Published on June 12, 2015
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