This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Nuclear Power in Billion Kilowatt-hours (kWh). The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of World. Annual forecasts are provided for each region for the period of 2006 through 2015. A six-year historic analysis is also provided for these markets. The report profiles 101 companies including many key and niche players worldwide such as China National Nuclear Corp., Dominion Resources, Inc., E.ON AG, EDF Group, EDF Energy Plc., British Energy, ENBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG, ENDESA SA, Energoatom, Entergy Corporation, Eskom Holdings Limited, Exelon Generation, Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Co., Ltd., Nordostschweizerische Kraftwerke AG, Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited, Ontario Power Generation, RWE Power AG, Southern Company, Tennessee Valley Authority, The Kansai Electric Power Company, Inc., The Tokyo Electric Power Co., Inc., and Vattenfall Europe AG,  Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.

Table of Contents

NUCLEAR POWER   	MCP-1807
A GLOBAL STRATEGIC BUSINESS REPORT


                                             CONTENTS 

  I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

      Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations                       I-1
      Disclaimers                                                       I-2
      Data Interpretation & Reporting Level                             I-3
       Quantitative Techniques & Analytics                              I-3
      Product Definitions and Scope of Study                            I-3


 II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

  1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW                                                  II-1
      Nuclear Power Industry: A Rudimentary Overview                    II-1
       Table 1: World Energy Mix (2008): Percentage Break-Up of
       Energy Produced by Source (includes corresponding
       Graph/Chart)                                                     II-1
       Will Nuclear Power Expand Its Footprint in the Energy Industry?  II-2
        “Reality at Close Quarters”                                     II-2
        Unraveling the Nuclear Illusion                                 II-2
         Nuclear Power Still Uneconomical                               II-2
          Table 2: Cost of Energy Generated in the US (2008):
          Breakdown of Fixed, and Variable Cost by Energy Source -
          Coal, Natural Gas, Nuclear, and Wind (In Cents/kWh)
          (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                          II-3
         Fears Over the Economic Viability of New Nuclear Plants Rises  II-3
         Cost of Uranium & Nuclear Waste Disposal                       II-4
          Price of Uranium On the Rise                                  II-4
          Nuclear Fuel Disposal: A Prohibitively Costly Affair          II-5
         Is Nuclear Power An Effective Antidote to Global Warming?      II-5
          Long-Term Benefits Contended                                  II-5
          Rationale Underlying the Present Emphasis on Nuclear Power    II-6
          Conclusions                                                   II-6
         Economic & Political Feasibility of Phasing Out Nuclear
          Power: A Straight Talk                                        II-7
        Impact of the Recession on the Nuclear Power Industry           II-7
        Current Scenario: A Review                                      II-8
         Amidst Controversies Nuclear Power Makes a Comeback to the
          Fore                                                          II-8
         Nuclear Energy: A Growing Need for Both Developed and
          Emerging Economies                                            II-8
         Global Nuclear Power Generation Dips In 2007                   II-9
         Global Nuclear Power Generation to Cross 3750 billion kWh
          by 2030                                                       II-9
         US Remains a Major Contributor in the Industry                 II-9
         Despite Growth in Generation, Nuclear Power Share in Global
          Electricity Declines                                          II-10
         Growth Drivers in a Capsule                                    II-10
          Rapid Growth in Electricity Demand                            II-10
          High Crude Oil Prices Stimulates Growth of Nuclear Power      II-11
          Government Support Encourages Adoption of Nuclear Power       II-11
          Experience Gain and Rise in Average Load Factor of Nuclear
           Reactors                                                     II-11
          Plant Life Extensions Breathe Life into the Industry          II-11
          Expansion in Asia and Issues Over Energy Supply Security
           Drive Nuclear Power                                          II-12
          Financial Incentives Motivate Nations to Increase Nuclear
           Power Production                                             II-12
         Challenges in Store: A Quick Recapitulation                    II-12
          High Safety Risk Associated with Nuclear  Power               II-12
            Mishaps Remain Cause of Concern For Nuclear Power Industry  II-13
          High Investment                                               II-13
          Economic Risks of Nuclear Power                               II-13
          Environmental Issues with Storage and Management of Spent
           Fuel                                                         II-13
          Non-Proliferation Issues                                      II-14
          Supply of Technical Man-Power                                 II-14
        Present Nuclear Power Capacity & Proposed Additions             II-14
         World Nuclear Power Capacity - 2008                            II-14
          Table 3: World Nuclear Power Capacity (2008): Break-Up of
          Units and Capacity of Operating Nuclear Power Reactors by
          Region/Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)           II-15
         Operating Nuclear Power Reactors - By Type                     II-16
          Table 4: World Nuclear Power Capacity (2008): Break-Up of
          Units and Capacity of Operating Nuclear Power Reactors by
          Reactor Type  (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)            II-16
         Nuclear Power Reactors Under Construction - 2008               II-16
          Table 5: World Nuclear Power Capacity (2008): Break-Up of
          Units and Capacity of Under Construction Nuclear Power
          Reactors by Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)      II-17

          Table 6: World Nuclear Power Capacity (2008): Break-Up of
          Units and Capacity of Under Construction Nuclear Power
          Reactors by Reactor Type (includes corresponding
          Graph/Chart)                                                  II-18
         Planned Nuclear Power Reactors                                 II-19
          Table 7: World Nuclear Power Capacity (2008): Break-Up of
          Units and Capacity of Planned Nuclear Power Reactors by
          Region/Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)           II-19
         Proposed Nuclear Power Reactors                                II-20
          Table 8: World Nuclear Power Capacity (2008): Break-Up of
          Units and Capacity of Proposed Nuclear Power Reactors by
          Region/Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)           II-20
         Outlook                                                        II-21
        Regulations: An Overview                                        II-21
         Global Nuclear Energy Partnership (GNEP)                       II-21
         Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty                               II-22

  2. NUCLEAR POWER: TECHNOLOGY OVERVIEW                                 II-24
      Definition                                                        II-24
      History/Background                                                II-24
       Evolution                                                        II-25
      Cost of Nuclear Power                                             II-25
      Applications & Benefits of Nuclear Power                          II-26
       Major Benefits                                                   II-26
        Reliability                                                     II-26
        Eliminates Dependence on Changing Weather Conditions            II-26
        Long Term Cost Benefits                                         II-26
        Environmentally Clean                                           II-27
        Control of Greenhouse Gas by Nuclear Energy                     II-27
        Suitable for Enormous Energy Requirements of Developed Nations  II-27
        Low Waste Production                                            II-27
        Sophisticated Operations                                        II-27
      Nuclear Power Generation: A Technical Overview                    II-27
       Importance of Fission Reaction                                   II-28
       Nuclear Power Reactors                                           II-28
        Types of Nuclear Power Reactors                                 II-29
         Primitive Reactors                                             II-29
         Evolution of Advanced Reactors                                 II-29
          Table 9: General View of Different Nuclear Reactor Types      II-29
       Generation I&II Reactors                                         II-30
        Pressurized Water Reactor (PWR)                                 II-30
        Boiling Water Reactor (BWR)                                     II-30
        Pressurized Heavy Water Reactor (PHWR or CANDU)                 II-31
        Advanced Gas-cooled Reactor (AGR)                               II-31
        Light Water Graphite-Moderated Reactor (RBMK)                   II-31
        Fast Neutron Reactors                                           II-32
        Graphite Moderated Boiling Water Reactors                       II-32
       Generation III                                                   II-32
        Pebble Bed Modular Reactors (PBMR)                              II-32
        European Pressurized Water Reactor (EPR)                        II-33
       Preface of Generation IV Reactor Concepts                        II-33
        Fast Reactor Designs                                            II-33
        Thermal Reactor Designs                                         II-33
       Components of Nuclear Reactors                                   II-34
        Pressure Vessel or Pressure Tubes                               II-34
        Fuel Assemblies                                                 II-34
        Moderator                                                       II-34
        Containment                                                     II-34
        Control Rods                                                    II-35
        Coolant                                                         II-35
       Steam Turbines                                                   II-35
        Design Principles                                               II-35
        Design Classification                                           II-36
        Operating Principles                                            II-36
       Steam Generator                                                  II-37
        Power Generation Procedure in Nuclear Power Stations            II-37
        Control - Criticality, Sub criticality, Criticality and
         Super criticality                                              II-38
      Nuclear Fusion Reactors: The Next Frontier of Nuclear Power
       Technology                                                       II-38
       Current Status                                                   II-39
       Process                                                          II-39
       Advantages and Challenges                                        II-39

  3. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY                                           II-40
      TEPCO Receives Approval to Restart Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Plant
       Unit 7                                                           II-40
      Bruce Power Buys Energy Alberta                                   II-40
      French EDF Announces British Energy Takeover                      II-40
      Vattenfall and EBRD Buy Stake in ENEA, Energy Company in Poland   II-40
      EdF Increases Stake in Constellation Energy                       II-41
      Electricite de France Forms Joint Venture with China Guangdong    II-41
      Entergy Partners with Taiwan Power for Long-Term Nuclear
       Operations                                                       II-41
      E.ON, Siemens, and Areva to Jointly Establish a New Plant         II-42
      Lithuanian Partnership for Nuclear Plant                          II-42
      CNNC Inks Supply Contract with Dongfang Electric                  II-42
      CEZ Bags Tender in Romania                                        II-43
      RWE to be a Strategic Investor for Bulgarian Nuclear Power
       Project                                                          II-43
      EDF Inks Agreement with CGNPC for Joint Venture                   II-43
      E.ON Enters into an Agreement with AREVA for Global Cooperation   II-44
      AREVA Inks Deal with Kansai for Supply of MOX Fuel                II-44
      Russian Firms Gain Access to the US Market with Landmark
       Agreement                                                        II-44
      South Korean and Turkish Firms in Nuclear Power Agreement         II-45
      Gazprom and Rosatom Plan Expansion of Nuclear Power Plant in Kola II-45
      Russia to Construct Baltic Nuclear Power Plant                    II-45
      Progress Energy Florida Applies for Two New Nuclear Plants in
       Florida                                                          II-46
      Eskom to Build More Nuclear Power Plants                          II-46
      Eskom to Complete Initial Bids Evaluation for a New Nuclear Plant II-46
      Brazil to Construct Third Nuclear Power Plant                     II-47
      AP Genco to Establish Nuclear Power Plant                         II-47
      BHEL to Start Nuclear Plants in Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh        II-47
      GMR to Set Up Nuclear Power Plant in India                        II-48
      Swiss Announces Construction of a New Nuclear Power Station       II-48
      Eskom Shuts Down Unit at Koeberg Nuclear Facility                 II-48
      Bruce Shuts Down Unit 3 Reactor at Bruce-A Station for Repair     II-48
      Dominion Resources Closes Millstone Power Unit 2 in Connecticut   II-48
      Taiwan Power to Replace Old Nuclear Power Units                   II-49
      Electrabel to Divest Nuclear Power Capacity to SPE                II-49
      Entergy and Consumers Energy Completes Acquisition of Nuclear
       Plant                                                            II-49
      AECL Inks MOU for Co-operation on CANDU Nuclear Power Plants      II-50
      Exelon Announces Supply Agreement with GEH                        II-50
      Dominion Signs Agreement with GE Energy for Nuclear Equipment     II-51
      Exelon Nuclear Opts for In-House Security over Contract Security  II-51
      Rosatom and Enel Collaborate for Development of Nuclear Energy    II-51
      British Energy Inks an Agreement to Market NDA Power Stations'
       Output                                                           II-51
      NPCIL Inaugurates Two Units of Tarapur Nuclear Power Project      II-52
      NTPC Plans to Establish 6,000 MW Nuclear Power Generation
       Capacity                                                         II-52
      DAE Plans to Build PHWRs to Accelerate Nuclear Power Output       II-52
      FPL, Ameren and Entergy to Build Nuclear Power Stations           II-53
      EdF Gets Approval from French Government to Build EPR Nuclear
       Plant                                                            II-53
      Entergy Gains Permit for Possible New Plant in Mississippi        II-53
      Exelon Announces Site Selection for New Nuclear Facility          II-54
      NTPC to Generate 2000 MW of Nuclear Power By 2017                 II-54
      Dominion to Enhance Nuclear Plant Capacity                        II-54
      Tata Power Company to Venture into Nuclear Power Sector           II-55
      Russia Establishes Nuclear Holding Company AEP                    II-55
      British Energy Shuts Down B-7 Nuclear Reactor                     II-55
      TEPCO's Nuclear Power Reactors Shut Down in Kashiwazaki Kariwa    II-55
      Consumers Energy Sells Palisades Nuclear Plant to Entergy         II-56
      SC to Sell Stake in Proposed Nuclear Plant to Duke Energy         II-56
      Tennessee Valley Authority Restarts Browns Ferry-1 Reactor        II-56

  4. FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS                                     II-57
      China National Nuclear Corp. (China)                              II-57
      Dominion Resources, Inc (US)                                      II-57
      E.ON AG (Germany)                                                 II-57
      EDF Group (France)                                                II-58
       EDF Energy Plc (UK)                                              II-58
       British Energy (UK)                                              II-58
      ENBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG (Germany)                       II-58
      ENDESA SA (Spain)                                                 II-59
      Energoatom (Russia)                                               II-59
      Entergy Corporation (US)                                          II-59
      Eskom Holdings Limited (South Africa)                             II-60
      Exelon Generation (US)                                            II-60
      Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Co., Ltd. (Korea)                     II-60
      Nordostschweizerische Kraftwerke AG (Switzerland)                 II-60
      Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (INDIA)                II-61
      Ontario Power Generation (Canada)                                 II-61
      RWE Power AG (Germany)                                            II-61
      Southern Company (US)                                             II-61
      Tennessee Valley Authority (US)                                   II-62
      The Kansai Electric Power Company, Inc (Japan)                    II-62
      The Tokyo Electric Power Co., Inc. (Japan)                        II-62
      Vattenfall Europe AG (Germany)                                    II-62

  5. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE                                          II-63
      Table 10: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
      Nuclear Power Generation by Geographic Region - the US,
      Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets
      Independently Analyzed with Annual Power Generation in Billion
      Kilowatthours (kWh) for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes
      corresponding Graph/Chart)                                        II-63

      Table 11: World 10-Year Perspective for Nuclear Power
      Generation by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of
      Annual Power Generation for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
      Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets for Years 2006, 2009 &
      2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                         II-64

      Table 12: World Historic Review for Nuclear Power Generation
      by Geographic Region - the US, Canada Japan, Europe,
      Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed
      with Annual Power Generation in Billion Kilowatthours (kWh)
      for Years 2000 through 2005 (includes corresponding
      Graph/Chart)                                                      II-65


III. MARKET

  1. THE UNITED STATES                                                  III-1
      A.Market Analysis                                                 III-1
        Outlook                                                         III-1
        Market Overview                                                 III-1
         Table 13: US Energy Mix (2007 & 2008): Percentage Breakup
         of Energy Generated by Source - Coal, Nuclear, Gas, Hydro
         and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                III-1
        Capacity Overview                                               III-2
         Table 14: Nuclear Power Capacity in the US (2008): Break-Up
         of Units and Capacity of Operating Nuclear Power Reactors
         by Reactor Type - PWR and BWR                                  III-2

         Table 15: Nuclear Power Capacity in the US (2008): Break-Up
         of Capacity of Top 10 Operating Nuclear Power Reactors
         (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                           III-2

         Table 16: Nuclear Power Capacity in the US (2008): Break-Up
         of Units and Capacity of Operating Reactors in Top 10
         Nuclear-Powered States (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)    III-3
        Regulation & License Renewal                                    III-3
        Decommissioning Nuclear Power Reactors                          III-4
        Key Trends & Issues                                             III-4
         A Cautious Revival On Cards                                    III-4
         Nuclear Power Generation Projected to Cross 915 billion kWh
          by 2030                                                       III-4
         Increased Government Funding Revives Growth                    III-5
         Regulatory Sweeteners for Growth                               III-5
          Energy Policy Act of 2005 & NRC Licensing Reforms             III-5
           Reforms in NRC Licensing Process                             III-5
          Nuclear Production Tax Credit                                 III-6
          Compensation Against Regulatory Delays                        III-6
          Loan Guarantees                                               III-6
          Price Anderson Act                                            III-7
         Market & Environment Driven Growth Factors                     III-7
          Global Warming and Climatic Changes                           III-7
          Natural Gas Price Volatility: Short & Long Term Implications  III-7
          Increase in Capacity Factor                                   III-7
          Changing Public Opinion                                       III-8
          Relatively Lower Operations & Maintenance Cost                III-8
          Growing Demand for Power                                      III-8
         Challenges in Store                                            III-8
         Competitive Scenario                                           III-8
          Table 17: Market for Nuclear Power in the US (2008):
          Percentage Breakup of Nuclear Power Generated by Leading
          Players - Exelon Generation, Entergy Corporation, Dominion
          Resources Inc., Tennessee Valley Authority, Southern
          Company and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)       III-9
         Research and Development Scenario                              III-9
          Next Generation (Generation IV) Nuclear Plant                 III-10
          Historical Fact Sheet                                         III-10
        Strategic Corporate Developments                                III-11
        Key Players                                                     III-16
      B.Market Analytics                                                III-18
        Table 18: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
        Nuclear Power with Annual Generation Figures in Billion
        Kilowatt-hours (kWh) for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      III-18

        Table 19: US Historic Review for Nuclear Power with Annual
        Generation Figures in Billion Kilowatt-hours (kWh) for Years
        2000 through 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)          III-18

  2. CANADA                                                             III-19
      A.Market Analysis                                                 III-19
        Outlook                                                         III-19
        Regional Snapshot                                               III-19
        Nuclear Power Generation - Background                           III-19
        Government Involvement                                          III-20
        Regulation and Safety                                           III-20
        Nuclear Power Capacity in Canada                                III-20
         Table 20: Nuclear Power Capacity in Canada (2008): Break-Up
         of Capacity of Operating Nuclear Power Reactors in (MWe)
         (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                           III-21
        Refurbishments                                                  III-22
        Research & Development in Canada                                III-22
        Strategic Corporate Developments                                III-22
        Ontario Power Generation - A Key Player                         III-23
      B.Market Analytics                                                III-24
        Table 21: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
        for Nuclear Power with Annual Generation Figures in Billion
        Kilowatt-hours (kWh) for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      III-24

        Table 22: Canadian Historic Review for Nuclear Power with
        Annual Generation Figures in Billion Kilowatt-hours (kWh)
        for Years 2000 through 2005 (includes corresponding
        Graph/Chart)                                                    III-24

  3. JAPAN                                                              III-25
      A.Market Analysis                                                 III-25
        Outlook                                                         III-25
        Regional Snapshot                                               III-25
         Table 23: Japanese Energy Mix (2007 & 2008): Percentage
         Breakup of Energy Generated by Source - Coal, Nuclear, Gas
         and Hydro (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                 III-25
        An Overview of Nuclear Program and Policy                       III-26
         Japanese Energy Policy: Heavy Reliance on Nuclear Energy       III-26
        Nuclear Power Capacity                                          III-27
         Table 24: Nuclear Power Capacity in Japan (2008): Break-Up
         of Capacity by Utilities in (MWe) (includes corresponding
         Graph/Chart)                                                   III-27

         Table 25: Nuclear Power Capacity in Japan (2008): Break-Up
         of Units and Capacity of Operating Nuclear Power Reactors
         by Reactor Type - BWR, PWR, Others (includes corresponding
         Graph/Chart)                                                   III-28
        Strategic Corporate Developments                                III-28
        Key Players                                                     III-29
      B.Market Analytics                                                III-30
        Table 26: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
        for Nuclear Power with Annual Generation Figures in Billion
        Kilowatthours (kWh) for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      III-30

        Table 27: Japanese Historic Review for Nuclear Power with
        Annual Generation Figures in Billion Kilowatthours (kWh) for
        Years 2000 through 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)    III-30

  4. EUROPE                                                             III-31
      A.Market Analysis                                                 III-31
        Outlook                                                         III-31
        Industry Outlook                                                III-31
        Nuclear Power Capacity                                          III-31
        Strategic Corporate Developments                                III-31
      B.Market Analytics                                                III-33
        Table 28: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
        for Nuclear Power by Region/Country - France, Germany,
        Russia, United Kingdom, Ukraine, Spain, Sweden and Rest of
        Europe Independently Analyzed with Annual Power Generation
        in Billion Kilowatt-hours (kWh) for Years 2006 through 2015
        (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                            III-33

        Table 29: European 10-Year Perspective for Nuclear Power
        Generation by Region/Country - Percentage Share Breakdown of
        Energy Generated by France, Germany, Russia, United Kingdom,
        Ukraine, Spain, Sweden and Rest of Europe for Years 2006,
        2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                III-34

        Table 30: European Historic Review for Nuclear Power by
        Region/Country - France, Germany, Russia, United Kingdom,
        Ukraine, Spain, Sweden and Rest of Europe Independently
        Analyzed with Annual Power Generation in Billion
        Kilowatt-hours (kWh) for Years 2000 through 2005 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      III-35

  4a. FRANCE                                                            III-36
      A.Market Analysis                                                 III-36
        Outlook                                                         III-36
        Nuclear Power in France - A Snapshot                            III-36
        Background                                                      III-36
        Growing Energy Consumption Drives French NP Industry            III-37
        Energy Policy                                                   III-37
        Regulations and Safety - An Overview                            III-38
        Nuclear Reactor Capacity                                        III-38
         Table 31: Nuclear Power Capacity in France (2008): Break-Up
         of Capacity of Operating Nuclear Power Reactors in MWe
         (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                           III-39
        Export Scenario                                                 III-39
        Research and Development                                        III-40
        Strategic Corporate Development                                 III-40
        Key Player                                                      III-40
      B.Market Analytics                                                III-41
        Table 32: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
        Nuclear Power with Annual Generation Figures in Billion
        Kilowatthours (kWh) for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      III-41

        Table 33: French Historic Review for Nuclear Power with
        Annual Generation Figures in Billion Kilowatthours (kWh) for
        Years 2000 through 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)    III-41

  4b. GERMANY                                                           III-42
      A.Market Analysis                                                 III-42
        Outlook                                                         III-42
        Regional Snapshot                                               III-42
        Energy Mix in Germany                                           III-42
         Table 34: Energy Mix in Germany (2008): Percentage Breakup
         of Energy Generated by Source - Lignite, Hard Coal, Nuclear
         Power, Natural Gas, Wind, Water and Others (includes
         corresponding Graph/Chart)                                     III-42
        Energy Policy in Germany                                        III-43
        German Nuclear Regulations and Safety Agencies                  III-43
        Trends                                                          III-43
         Key Utilities Fight for Extension of Plant Operating Life      III-43
         Growing Lobby for Nuclear Power Expansion                      III-44
        Current Nuclear Power Capability                                III-44
         Table 35: Nuclear Power Capacity in Germany (2008):
         Break-Up of Capacity of Operating Nuclear Power Reactors in
         MWe (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                       III-45
        Research & Development                                          III-46
        Strategic Corporate Developments                                III-46
        Key Players                                                     III-47
      B.Market Analytics                                                III-48
        Table 36: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
        Nuclear Power with Annual Generation Figures in Billion
        Kilowatthours (kWh) for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      III-48

        Table 37: German Historic Review for Nuclear Power with
        Annual Generation Figures in Billion Kilowatthours (kWh) for
        Years 2000 through 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)    III-49

  4c. RUSSIA                                                            III-50
      A.Market Analysis                                                 III-50
        Outlook                                                         III-50
        Regional Snapshot                                               III-50
        History of the Russian Nuclear Power Generation                 III-50
        Nuclear Power Capability                                        III-51
         Table 38: Nuclear Power Capacity in Russia (2008): Break-Up
         of Capacity by Type of Operating Nuclear Power Reactors in
         MWe (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                       III-51
         Under Construction, Planned & Proposed Projects                III-51
          Table 39: Nuclear Power Plants Under Construction in
          Russia As of 2008: Break-Up of Capacity, Reactor Type and
          Estimated Year of Commencement of Operations by Reactor -
          Rostov /Volgodonsk 2, Novovoronezh II -1, Kursk 5 and
          Kalinin 4                                                     III-52

          Table 40: Planned Nuclear Power Plants in Russia As of
          2008: Break-Up of Reactor Type and Capacity in (MWe)
          (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                          III-52
        Regulating Authorities for Nuclear Energy in Russia             III-53
        Safety at Russian Nuclear Power Plants - An overview            III-53
        Research & Development                                          III-54
        Strategic Corporate Developments                                III-54
        Energoatom - A Key Player                                       III-56
      B.Market Analytics                                                III-57
        Table 41: Russian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
        Nuclear Power with Annual Generation Figures in Billion
        Kilowatthours (kWh) for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      III-57

        Table 42: Russian Historic Review for Nuclear Power with
        Annual Generation Figures in Billion Kilowatthours (kWh) for
        Years 2000 through 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)    III-57

  4d. THE UNITED KINGDOM                                                III-58
      A.Market Analysis                                                 III-58
        Outlook                                                         III-58
        Nuclear Power Industry in the UK                                III-58
        Energy Mix - 2008                                               III-58
         Table 43: Energy Mix in the UK (2008): Percentage Breakup
         of Energy Generated by Source - Coal, Gas, Nuclear, Imports
         and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                III-58
        Future Outlook                                                  III-58
        Reactor Capacity                                                III-59
         Table 44: Nuclear Power Capacity in the UK (2008): Break-Up
         of Capacity by Type of Operating Nuclear Power Reactors in
         MWe (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                       III-59
        Government Participation                                        III-59
        Government Energy Policies - An overview                        III-60
        Spent Fuel Management Policy                                    III-60
        Regulations and Safety Policies                                 III-61
        Strategic Corporate Developments                                III-61
        Key Players                                                     III-62
      B.Market Analytics                                                III-63
        Table 45: The UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
        Nuclear Power with Annual Generation Figures in Billion
        Kilowatthours (kWh) for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      III-63

        Table 46: The UK Historic Review for Nuclear Power with
        Annual Generation Figures in Billion Kilowatthours (kWh) for
        Years 2000 through 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)    III-64

  4e. UKRAINE                                                           III-65
      A.Market Analysis                                                 III-65
        Outlook                                                         III-65
        Regional Snapshot                                               III-65
        Electric Power Status in Ukraine                                III-65
         Table 47: Energy Mix in Ukraine (2008): Percentage Breakup
         of Energy Generated by Source -Nuclear, Thermal and Hydro &
         Alternative Power (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)         III-65
         Remarkable Increase in electricity Demand Augurs Well for
          Nuclear Power                                                 III-66
         Ukraine to Double its Reliance on Nuclear Energy Sources       III-66
        Industry Evolution                                              III-66
        Nuclear Policies and Regulatory Bodies                          III-66
        Spent Nuclear Fuel Management                                   III-67
        Nuclear Reactor Capacity                                        III-67
         Table 48: Nuclear Power Capacity in Ukraine (2008):
         Break-Up of Capacity and Type of Operating Nuclear Power
         Reactors (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                  III-68

         Table 49: Nuclear Power Plants Under Construction in
         Ukraine As of 2008: Break-Up of Capacity, Type and Expected
         Year of Commencement of Operations of Major Reactors           III-69
      B.Market Analytics                                                III-69
        Table 50: Ukrainian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
        for Nuclear Power with Annual Generation Figures in Billion
        Kilowatthours (kWh) for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      III-69

        Table 51: Ukrainian Historic Review for Nuclear Power with
        Annual Generation Figures in Billion Kilowatt-hours (kWh)
        for Years 2000 through 2005 (includes corresponding
        Graph/Chart)                                                    III-70

  4f. SPAIN                                                             III-71
      A.Market Analysis                                                 III-71
        Outlook                                                         III-71
        Regional Snapshot                                               III-71
        Energy Mix                                                      III-71
         Table 52: Energy Mix in Spain (2007&2008): Percentage
         Breakup of Energy Generated by Source - Coal, Gas, Nuclear,
         Wind and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)           III-71
        Nuclear Energy’s Growth Map and Government Policy               III-72
        Spent Fuel Disposal and Reprocessing Management                 III-72
        Regulations and Safety - An Overview                            III-73
        Nuclear Power Capacity                                          III-73
         Table 53: Nuclear Power Capacity in Spain (2008): Break-Up
         of Capacity and Type of Operating Nuclear Power Reactors
         (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                           III-73
        Key Player                                                      III-74
      B.Market Analytics                                                III-74
        Table 54: Spanish Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
        Nuclear Power with Annual Generation Figures in Billion
        Kilowatthours (kWh) for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      III-74

        Table 55: Spanish Historic Review for Nuclear Power with
        Annual Generation Figures in Billion Kilowatthours (kWh) for
        Years 2000 through 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)    III-75

  4g. SWEDEN                                                            III-76
      A.Market Analysis                                                 III-76
        Current and Future Analysis                                     III-76
        Regional Snapshot                                               III-76
        Indecisiveness in Nuclear Energy Policy                         III-76
        Regulation and Safety Environment                               III-77
         Table 56: Nuclear Power Capacity in Sweden (2008): Break-Up
         of Capacity and Type of Operating Nuclear Power Reactors
         (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                           III-77
      B.Market Analytics                                                III-78
        Table 57: Swedish Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
        Nuclear Power with Annual Generation Figures in Billion
        Kilowatthours (kWh) for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      III-78

        Table 58: Swedish Historic Review for Nuclear Power with
        Annual Generation Figures in Billion Kilowatthours (kWh) for
        Years 2000 through 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)    III-78

  4h. REST OF EUROPE                                                    III-79
      A.Market Analysis                                                 III-79
        Outlook                                                         III-79
        Nuclear Power Capacity                                          III-79
         Table 59: Nuclear Power Capacity in Rest of Europe (2008):
         Percentage Share Breakdown of Capacity of Operating Nuclear
         Power Reactors by Country (includes corresponding
         Graph/Chart)                                                   III-79
        Strategic Corporate Developments                                III-80
        Key Players                                                     III-80
      B.Market Analytics                                                III-81
        Table 60: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future
        Analysis for Nuclear Power with Annual Generation Figures in
        Billion Kilowatthours (kWh) for Years 2006 through 2015
        (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                            III-81

        Table 61: Rest of Europe Historic Review for Nuclear Power
        with Annual Generation Figures in Billion Kilowatthours
        (kWh) for Years 2000 through 2005 (includes corresponding
        Graph/Chart)                                                    III-81

  5. ASIA-PACIFIC                                                       III-82
      A.Market Analysis                                                 III-82
        Outlook                                                         III-82
        Nuclear Power Scenario in Asia-Pacific                          III-82
         Table 62: Nuclear Power Capacity in Asia-Pacific (2008):
         Percentage Breakdown of Capacity of Operating Nuclear Power
         Reactors by Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)       III-82

         Table 63: Nuclear Power Plants Under Construction in
         Asia-Pacific As of 2008: Percentage Share Breakdown of
         Capacity by Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)       III-83

         Table 64: Planned Nuclear Power Plants in Asia-Pacific As
         of 2008: Percentage Breakdown of Planned Capacity by
         Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                   III-83

         Table 65: Proposed Nuclear Power Plants in Asia-Pacific As
         of 2008: Percentage Breakdown of Proposed Capacity by
         Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                   III-84
        South Korea                                                     III-84
         Table 66: Energy Mix in South Korea (2008): Percentage
         Breakup of Energy Generated by Source -Nuclear, Coal, LNG,
         Hydro and Oil (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)             III-84
         Nuclear Power Capacity                                         III-84
          Table 67: Nuclear Power Capacity in South Korea (2008):
          Break-Up of Capacity and Type of Operating Nuclear Power
          Reactors (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                 III-85
        Taiwan                                                          III-86
        China                                                           III-86
         Chinese Energy Mix (2008)                                      III-86
          Table 68: Energy Mix in China (2008): Percentage Breakup
          of Energy Generated by Source - Coal, Hydro, Nuclear,  and
          Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                   III-86
        Nuclear Power Capacity                                          III-86
         Table 69: Nuclear Power Capacity in China (2008): Break-Up
         of Capacity by Type of Operating Nuclear Power Reactors
         (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                           III-87
        India                                                           III-87
        Electricity Demand Pattern in India                             III-88
        Energy Mix - 2008                                               III-88
         Table 70: Energy Mix in India (2008): Percentage Breakup of
         Energy Generated by Source - Thermal, Hydro, Nuclear and
         Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                    III-88
        Nuclear Power Status                                            III-88
        Future Outlook                                                  III-89
        Pakistan                                                        III-89
        Strategic Corporate Developments                                III-89
        Key Players                                                     III-94
      B.Market Analytics                                                III-95
        Table 71: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future
        Analysis for Nuclear Power by Country - South Korea, Taiwan,
        China, India and Pakistan Independently Analyzed with Annual
        Power Generation in Billion Kilowatt-hours (kWh) for Years
        2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)          III-95

        Table 72: Asia-Pacific 10-Year Perspective for Nuclear Power
        Generation by Country - Percentage Share Breakdown of Energy
        Generated by South Korea, Taiwan, China, India and Pakistan
        for Years 2006, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding
        Graph/Chart)                                                    III-96

        Table 73: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Nuclear Power by
        Country - South Korea, Taiwan, China, India and Pakistan
        Independently Analyzed with Annual Power Generation in
        Billion Kilowatt-hours (kWh) for Years 2000 through 2005
        (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                            III-97

  6. REST OF WORLD                                                      III-98
      A.Market Analysis                                                 III-98
        Outlook                                                         III-98
        Nuclear Power Capacity                                          III-98
         Table 74: Nuclear Power Capacity in Rest of World (2008):
         Percentage Break-Up of Capacity of Operating Nuclear Power
         Reactors by Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)       III-98
         Table 75: Nuclear Power Market in Rest of World (2008):
          Percentage Break-Up of Capacity for Under-Construction
           Nuclear Power Reactors by Country                            III-98
         Table 76: Nuclear Power Market in Rest of World (2008):
          Percentage Break-Up of Capacity for Planned Nuclear
           Reactors by Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)     III-99
         Table 77: Nuclear Power Market in Rest of World (2008):
          Percentage Break-Up of Capacity for Proposed Nuclear
           Reactors by Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)     III-99
        Regional Perspective                                            III-99
         South Africa                                                   III-99
          Energy Mix                                                    III-100
         Latin America                                                  III-100
          Brazil                                                        III-100
          Mexico                                                        III-101
        Strategic Corporate Developments                                III-101
        Eskom Holdings Limited- A Key South African Player              III-102
      B.Market Analytics                                                III-103
        Table 78: Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future
        Analysis for Nuclear Power by Country - South Africa,
        Mexico, Argentina and Brazil Independently Analyzed with
        Annual Power Generation in Billion Kilowatt-hours (kWh) for
        Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)    III-103

        Table 79: Rest of World 10-Year Perspective for Nuclear
        Power Generation by Country - Percentage Share Breakdown of
        Energy Generated by South Africa, Mexico, Argentina and
        Brazil for Years 2006, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding
        Graph/Chart)                                                    III-104

        Table 80: Rest of World Historic Review for Nuclear Power by
        Country - South Africa, Mexico, Argentina and Brazil
        Independently Analyzed with Annual Power Generation in
        Billion Kilowatt-hours (kWh) for Years 2000 through 2005
        (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                            III-105


 IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  Total Companies Profiled: 101 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 120)

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  Region/Country                    Players
  -----------------------------------------
  The United States                    40
  Canada                                5
  Japan                                11
  Europe                               37
     France                             3
     Germany                            8
     The United Kingdom                 4
     Italy		                1
     Spain		                2
     Rest of Europe                    19 
  Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan)       22 
  Africa			        1  
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