Digital Twin Nuclear Decommissioning Market Report 2025

The digital twin nuclear decommissioning market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $1.41 billion in 2024 to $1.61 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.6%. The growth during the historical period was driven by increasing decommissioning requirements for aging nuclear facilities, heightened environmental concerns, government incentives for advanced monitoring, greater public awareness of radiation hazards, and expansion of nuclear energy capacity in previous decades.

The digital twin nuclear decommissioning market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.27 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.3%. The projected growth in the forecast period is driven by increasing investments in nuclear decommissioning projects, wider adoption of predictive maintenance and simulation technologies, a stronger emphasis on reducing decommissioning costs, expansion of international collaborations on nuclear safety, and evolving standards for data interoperability. Key trends include the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning for predictive analytics, deployment of IoT-enabled sensors for real-time monitoring, advancements in virtual and augmented reality for operational training, implementation of cloud-based platforms for centralized data management, and enhanced cybersecurity measures for critical infrastructure.

The rising nuclear capacity is contributing to the growth of the digital twin nuclear decommissioning market. Nuclear capacity refers to the total potential energy output that a nuclear facility or fleet of reactors can produce under optimal conditions. This capacity reflects both the number of installed reactors and their operational efficiency. Recent increases in nuclear capacity are largely due to advancements in reactor design, including enhanced safety features, improved fuel efficiency, and modular construction methods. These innovations support the creation of larger and more efficient reactors while reducing operational risks, enabling a reliable expansion of energy output. Digital twin nuclear decommissioning plays a crucial role in this process by facilitating the safe and efficient dismantling of outdated reactors, thus freeing up resources and locations for newer, more efficient nuclear plants. For example, in August 2025, the World Nuclear Association reported that U.S. nuclear reactors generated 779 terawatt-hours of electricity, accounting for 19% of the country’s total electricity output, with Vogtle Unit 3 entering service in April 2023 and Unit 4 in March 2024. This growing capacity is a key driver of the digital twin nuclear decommissioning market.

Companies in the digital twin nuclear decommissioning sector are prioritizing the development of innovative technologies such as digital twin collaboration platforms to boost operational efficiency, promote knowledge sharing, and enable data-driven decision-making. A digital twin collaboration platform is a virtual system that replicates a physical facility, allowing stakeholders to interact with and analyze operations, maintenance tasks, and project planning activities. For example, in July 2025, Hitachi, Ltd., a Japanese technology and industrial solutions company, introduced the Metaverse Platform for Nuclear Power Plants. This platform combines high-precision point cloud data with 3D computer-aided design models to produce accurate virtual representations of nuclear facilities. It allows for detailed site condition verification and helps identify differences between design plans and actual structures. The platform also supports multi-user collaboration, AI-powered document search, and engineering tools for tasks such as measurement, annotation, and asset management, ultimately enhancing coordination, productivity, and decision-making among stakeholders across different locations.

In January 2024, Cyclife Group, a French company specializing in nuclear decommissioning, radioactive waste management, and digital engineering services, announced its merger with Quadrica for an undisclosed amount. The objective of the merger was to enhance Cyclife’s digital twin capabilities by incorporating Quadrica’s expertise in 3D simulation, visualization, and virtual reality into its decommissioning and waste management services. Quadrica, also based in France, provides software solutions focused on 3D visualization, simulation, and virtual reality for nuclear facilities and industrial projects.

Major players in the digital twin nuclear decommissioning market are Bechtel Corporation, AECOM, Jacobs Solutions Inc., Amentum Services Inc., Hexagon AB, Orano SA, Framatome SA, AFRY AB, ATS Corporation, Costain Group plc, Ansaldo Energia, Cavendish Nuclear Limited, Assystem SA, ENERCON Services Inc., Kinectrics Inc., Cyclife UK Ltd., NUKEM Technologies Engineering Services GmbH, Energy Services International Ltd (Eserv), Createc Ltd., ITI Group Limited.

Europe was the largest region in the digital twin nuclear decommissioning market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in digital twin nuclear decommissioning report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the digital twin nuclear decommissioning market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

The rapid escalation of U.S. tariffs and the resulting trade tensions in spring 2025 are significantly impacting the utilities sector, particularly in power generation, grid infrastructure, and renewable energy projects. Higher duties on imported equipment such as turbines, transformers, solar panels, and battery storage systems have increased capital and operational costs for utility providers, forcing them to reconsider project timelines or pass on expenses to consumers through higher energy rates. The water and waste management segments are also affected, with tariffs driving up the cost of essential machinery, piping, and treatment technologies. Additionally, retaliatory tariffs have disrupted global supply chains for critical raw materials like rare earth metals used in clean energy technologies, further complicating the transition to sustainable energy sources. The sector must now prioritize domestic sourcing, digitalization, and efficiency-driven innovations to manage escalating costs while ensuring energy security and regulatory compliance.

Digital twin nuclear decommissioning involves creating a detailed virtual model of a nuclear facility that combines real-time data, advanced simulations, and predictive analytics. This digital replica supports safe, efficient, and cost-effective planning, monitoring, and execution of decommissioning activities while reducing environmental impact and workplace hazards. It allows operators and regulators to evaluate structural integrity, optimize resource use, anticipate potential risks, and make informed decisions throughout the decommissioning process.

The key components of digital twin nuclear decommissioning include software, hardware, and services. The software consists of specialized applications that build virtual representations of nuclear facilities to simulate, monitor, and optimize decommissioning processes. These solutions can be deployed on-premises or via cloud platforms and are applied in areas such as planning and simulation, monitoring and control, safety and risk assessment, and asset management. End-users include nuclear power plants, research reactors, waste management facilities, and other related organizations.

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The digital twin nuclear decommissioning market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as decommissioning strategy consulting, remote operations support, equipment calibration services, regulatory compliance support, and environmental impact assessment. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the provider or included within the service offering. The digital twin nuclear decommissioning market also includes sales of products such as virtual reality training modules, robotics and automation tools, predictive maintenance tools, digital sensors and IoT devices, and 3D modeling and visualization platforms. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream service providers, contractors, and technology integrators) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

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