Digital Twin Nuclear Decommissioning Market Report 2026

The digital twin nuclear decommissioning market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $1.67 billion in 2025 to $1.98 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing number of aging nuclear facilities, early use of digital modeling in nuclear operations, regulatory requirements for safe decommissioning, availability of high-fidelity simulation software, government-funded nuclear cleanup programs.

The digital twin nuclear decommissioning market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.86 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing investments in digital twin technologies, rising emphasis on cost-efficient decommissioning planning, expansion of cloud-enabled nuclear analytics, growing adoption of ai-driven risk assessment, stricter environmental and safety compliance mandates. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of virtual decommissioning simulations, rising use of predictive risk modeling tools, growing integration of real-time sensor data into digital twins, expansion of cloud-based decommissioning platforms, enhanced focus on radiation safety optimization.

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twin nuclear decommissioning plays a crucial role in this process by facilitating the safe and efficient dismantling of outdated reactors, thus freeing up resources and locations for newer, more efficient nuclear plants.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 companies operating 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, Energy Services International Ltd (Eserv), Createc Ltd, ITI Group Limited, Siemens AG.

Europe was the largest region in the digital twin nuclear decommissioning market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the digital twin nuclear decommissioning market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the digital twin nuclear decommissioning market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

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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