UK
The UK market has experienced dramatic growth in recent years. In particular, the formation of NDA (Nuclear Decommissioning Authority) has paved the way for the extensive clean-up of the historic heritage from the early years of nuclear power. Studsvik has quickly established a strong platform on this market.
Business overview
Studsvik moved into the British market in 2005, since when it has quickly become a leading player in decommissioning and waste treatment. The activities are largely performed at the customers' facilities and to some extent also by transporting the waste to the Swedish waste treatment facility.
The contracts that are awarded by NDA were initially concentrated on the removal of radioactive waste deemed to present a particularly high environmental hazard from nuclear power plants, reprocessing plants and research facilities, known as high hazard projects. Most of the measures related to the plant at Sellafield, one of Europe's largest nuclear facilities. NDA's annual budget currently amounts to GBP 2.8 billion.
Apart from the NDA, Studsvik's servicesare also in demand in the private nuclear industry, where the customers include British Energy and General Electric. A third type of customer for decommissioning projects is the defence sector, where both government agencies, such as AWE (Atomic Weapons Establishment), and private sector customers, such as Babcock and Rolls Royce, have awarded contracts to Studsvik.
Sam Usher
Head of Segment United Kingdom
