Our mission
Managing the Swedish nuclear waste
SKB manages the radioactive waste from Swedish nuclear power plants in a safe and efficient manner.
With world-leading technology and care for people, the environment, and society, we are building opportunities for a fossil-free electricity production.
SKB Forward
We are building for the future
After decades of research and development, SKB is now moving forward with our major construction projects. The repository for short-lived radioactive waste is being extended, while preparatory groundworks for the construction of one of the world’s first final repositories for spent nuclear fuel are well underway.
Operations
SKB's nuclear facilities
SKB currently operates two unique nuclear facilities with strong focus on safety. In addition, SKB’s ship, m/s Sigrid, transports the waste from the nuclear power plants to our facilities in Oskarshamn and Forsmark.
Final repository for spent nuclear fuel
On March 16th 2011, after three decades of carrying out research, developing technology and conducting surveys, SKB applied to the authorities for permission to build a repository for spent nuclear fuel in Forsmark and an encapsulation plant in Oskarshamn. It basically concerns the final solution for the spent fuel from Swedish nuclear power plants.
SKB International - solving the global challenge of nuclear waste
Our international subsidiary SKB International provide a wide range of capabilities and services to their clients, based on over 40 years’ experience in research and development in radioactive waste handling.
Our research is available
SKB publishes a large number of scientific reports each year, which report on the results of research in various subject areas.
All publications can be read and downloaded as pdf files, reports in some series can also be ordered as print editions.
