Decommissioning update: The view at the end of the line

This paper reviews the current status of decommissioning within the international nuclear energy industry, from a standpoint 'at the end of the line'. It discusses the industry's history of poor public relations regarding nuclear waste and its disposal. By drawing on examples of successful decommissioning projects, the paper aims to show that the industry has, in fact, demonstrated its ability to meet all the challenges. This is followed by a brief discussion of the various decommissioning policy factors and how these apply to different plant types. Finally, there is a look ahead to what the future is likely to hold.