OPTIMISATION OF DECOMMISSIONING PROCESSES

Nuclear_Sector.pdf

The  government’s white paper  ‘Managing the Nuclear Legacy   A Strategy for Action’ sets out its principles for nuclear decommissioning. Whilst safety, security and enviroment are of paraount importance, there is a clear focus on value for money and cost reduction. Research suggests that the actual clean up costs account for only 1/3rd  of the total spend on nuclear liabilities, with 
2/3rd  linked to the ongoing maintenance of facilities.
With the value of the UK’s nuclear liabilities estimated at ￡48bn, measures that can reduce the duration of clean up activity can therefore bring significant financial return. The challenge is therefore to develop processes that not only to deliver effective solutions, but also to provide them efficiently and to time.