South America Nuclear Reactor Construction Market Size
Study Period | 2020 - 2029 |
Base Year For Estimation | 2023 |
Forecast Data Period | 2024 - 2029 |
Historical Data Period | 2020 - 2022 |
CAGR | > -0.50 % |
Market Concentration | Low |
Major Players*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
South America Nuclear Reactor Construction Market Analysis
The South America nuclear reactor construction market is expected to decline at a CAGR of around 0.5% during the forecast period of 2020 - 2025. Factors such as shift of energy generation from oil and gas towards nuclear energy is expected to be major driver driving the market. Also, advancement in technology, leading to an increase in efficiency and reliability of modern nuclear power plants, has been a significant factor for the growth of the South America nuclear reactor construction market. However, renewable sources of energy making nuclear power uneconomical has somewhat hampered the growth of the market.
- The pressurized water reactor has dominated the market in recent years and is expected to dominate the market in the forecast period, owing to factors like low cost operating reactor, as both the coolant and the moderator used in the reactor is light water and relatively higher controllable and safer nature of the reactor.
- The increase in electricity demand in the region is expected to provide an excellent opportunity for the South America nuclear reactor construction market in the forecast period.
- Argentina is expected to dominate the market, over rising concerns over pollution from energy plants based on coal and rising electricity demand.
South America Nuclear Reactor Construction Market Trends
This section covers the major market trends shaping the South America Nuclear Reactor Construction Market according to our research experts:
Pressurized Water Reactor to dominate the Market
- The pressurized water reactor nuclear reactor sector has dominated the market in the past and is expected to do so in the forecast period too. The reactor is the most popular form of the nuclear reactor due to its higher control and safety compared to other forms of reactors.
- PWR has some advantages over other reactors that make it the most used nuclear reactor in the globe. PWR reactors are low cost operating reactor, as both the coolant and the moderator used in the reactor is light water, which is cheaper than other kinds of coolant, like heavy water.
- With less fissile material in the core reactor, chances of additional fission reaction reduce, that makes the reactors to have only the required temperature and reduce the chances of facing any kind of unfavorable conditions, thus making the reactor safer and controllable. Lastly, PWR has separate loops for water and nuclear reaction. This reduces the chances of water contamination with radioactive material.
- Therefore, the aforementioned factors are expected to drive the market in the forecast period.
Argentina to Witness Significant Growth
- Argentina is expected to witness significant growth in the coming years. The country has been very active in the sector in recent years.
- Moreover, Argentina is building a domestically-designed small modular reactor CAREM 25, which was initially scheduled for start-up in 2017, but now delayed until at least 2020.
- Also, the country is in negotiations with the China National Nuclear Corporation and with Russia for the possible construction of a future nuclear power plant.
- In February 2015, a collaboration agreement was signed between Argentina and China for the construction of a new nuclear plant featuring a light water reactor and enriched uranium in the Republic of Argentina, adopting ACP1000 technology.
- Hence, the Argentina nuclear reactor construction market though being small is expected to grow during the forecast period.
South America Nuclear Reactor Construction Industry Overview
The South America nuclear reactor construction market is consolidated. Some of the major companies are China National Nuclear Corporation, SNC-Lavalin Inc. among others.
South America Nuclear Reactor Construction Market Leaders
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China National Nuclear Corporation
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SNC-Lavalin Inc.
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
South America Nuclear Reactor Construction Market Report - Table of Contents
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1. INTRODUCTION
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1.1 Scope of the Study
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1.2 Market Definition
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1.3 Study Assumptions
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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3. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
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4. MARKET OVERVIEW
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4.1 Introduction
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4.2 Market Size and Demand Forecast in USD billion, till 2025
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4.3 Recent Trends and Developments
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4.4 Government Policies and Regulations
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4.5 Market Dynamics
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4.5.1 Drivers
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4.5.2 Restraints
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4.6 Supply Chain Analysis
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4.7 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
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4.7.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
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4.7.2 Bargaining Power of Consumers
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4.7.3 Threat of New Entrants
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4.7.4 Threat of Substitutes Products and Services
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4.7.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
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5. MARKET SEGMENTATION
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5.1 Geography
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5.1.1 Brazil
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5.1.2 Argentina
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5.1.3 Rest of South America
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6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
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6.1 Mergers and Acquisitions, Joint Ventures, Collaborations, and Agreements
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6.2 Strategies Adopted by Leading Players
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6.3 Company Profiles
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6.3.1 China National Nuclear Corporation
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6.3.2 SNC-Lavalin Inc.
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7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS
South America Nuclear Reactor Construction Industry Segmentation
The South America nuclear reactor construction market report include:
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South America Nuclear Reactor Construction Market Research FAQs
Who are the key players in South America Nuclear Reactor Construction Market?
China National Nuclear Corporation and SNC-Lavalin Inc. are the major companies operating in the South America Nuclear Reactor Construction Market.
What years does this South America Nuclear Reactor Construction Market cover?
The report covers the South America Nuclear Reactor Construction Market historical market size for years: 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The report also forecasts the South America Nuclear Reactor Construction Market size for years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029.
South America Nuclear Reactor Construction Industry Report
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