Tag: spent fuel repository

A new form, with a focus on technology development and decommissioning of nuclear facilities. SKB's programme for research and development has been submitted to the Swedish Radiation Safety Authority and will, after extensive referral for consideration and comment, be treated by the government. Ever…

SKB is able to comply with radiation safety requirements for a final repository for spent nuclear fuel. This is what the Swedish Radiation Safety Authority (Strålsäkerhetsmyndigheten) says in its statement submitted to the Land and Environment Court. The Authority is acknowledging that in its coming…

Michael Sailer, chairman of the international review team. Photo: Lasse Modin An international review team appointed by the OECD Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA) and commissioned by the Swedish government has reviewed SKB's application to build a final repository for spent nuclear fuel at Forsmark. Their…

Yesterday, March 16th, Swedish Nuclear Fuel and Waste Management Company, SKB, applied for a permit to build a final repository for spent nuclear fuel and a facility where the fuel will be encapsulated before being transported to the final repository. SKB’s application will now be reviewed by the Sw…