State Procurement of Nuclear Power Plants

The international market for large nuclear power plants has recently gained traction, both within countries that have existing nuclear power resources as well as non-nuclear power countries, which have announced an intention to implement, or have already begun the implementation of a national nuclear power programme. This article focuses on the procurement of new build LNPPs by the national government of such countries and/or the state-owned companies task with the responsibilities to procure develop finance construct own and operate new-build large nuclear power plant. Prior to developing a national strategy for the procurement of LNPP’s, the host country and LNPP owner may wish to consider the following factors outlined in the article.