Ocean Tomo, a part of J.S. Held, presents our 2024 Nuclear Energy Industry Report, which takes a comprehensive look at current industry trends and deal activity in the nuclear energy space. As a financial advisor with a focus on technology and intellectual property (IP), Ocean Tomo, along with the nuclear and energy transition experts at J.S. Held, provide meaningful insight, benefiting clients from our experience across numerous nuclear energy-related engagements
In addition to substantial scientific and technical advances, several initiatives are driving a renewed interest in the nuclear energy space which has, in recent decades, faltered due to extreme costs and disinterest in the public eye. In fact, a new survey by Pew Research Center in May 2024 suggests 56% of Americans are in favor of more nuclear power. This significant comeback signals numerous opportunities and challenges involving intellectual property (IP) management, licensing, and litigation.
In the 2024 Nuclear Energy Industry Report, we provide an overview of the nuclear energy industry as it stands today, highlighting new and advanced nuclear projects and their associated intellectual property. In addition, we analyze nuclear energy markets and regulatory bodies to identify key drivers and obstacles that underlie the future of the industry and feature the current progress of key players in the industry along with their technologies. Topics include:
Industry Insights and Technologies
- Recent history of nuclear energy
- Headwinds and tailwinds
- Nuclear industry end markets
- New generation fission reactors
- Current fusion research
- Market Overview
- Global vs US industries, and forecasts
- US regulations, power market, and energy capacity
- Key players in new generation fission reactors
- Nuclear R&D expenditures, relevant transactions, and capital markets
Intellectual Property
- Current state of the nuclear energy IP market
- IP technology clusters of importance
- Geographical R&D – fuel assemblies & reactor cores
- Patent portfolios of Generation IV reactor companies
- Patent portfolios of fusion companies
The Nuclear Industry Report is essential reading for stakeholders across the technology spectrum, offering strategic insights into navigating the nuclear energy industry’s challenges and capitalizing on its opportunities.




