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SKB has been conducting climate research in Greenland for several years. In an article that is now being published in Nature Geoscience, researchers show that a warmer climate affects the groundwater system in the rock beneath and in front of the ice sheet. The discovery is not only important to bro…

The Government decided on 26 August to extract interim storage from SKB’s comprehensive final repository system application. The case is now with the Swedish Radiation Safety Authority and the Land and Environment Court for further investigation. The situation surrounding the court process that awai…

In an extra meeting last night, Östhammar Municipal Council by a convincing majority voted “Yes” to a spent fuel repository in Forsmark. It is a historic decision. Now it is up to the Government to make the final decision in the matter of the final repository. – It is very gratifying indeed that Öst…

Östhammar Municipality agrees to the establishment of a final repository for spent nuclear fuel in Forsmark. It is clear after tonight’s vote in the municipal council. – It is very gratifying indeed that Östhammar Municipality has made this historic decision. This is absolutely crucial for making it…

There is strong support for SKB’s planned final repository for spent nuclear fuel in Forsmark. Eight out of ten residents (or 82 percent) in Östhammar Municipality are in favour of a spent fuel repository in the municipality, according to the annual opinion poll conducted by Novus. It is the highest…

SKB is following the guidelines and recommendations of the Swedish Public Health Agency and other expert authorities concerning the handling of the coronavirus. Operations continue, but with restrictions. Measures have been taken to ensure continued operation of our nuclear facilities. In order to e…

Johan Dasht will take over as the new managing director of the Swedish Nuclear Fuel and Waste Management Co, SKB, on 1 March 2020. Most recently, he has held the role of managing director of OKG Aktiebolag. Johan Dasht has many years of experience of management in the nuclear power industry, operati…

The Land and Environment Court recommends approval of SKB’s application to extend the existing Final Repository for Short-lived Radioactive Waste, SFR, in Forsmark. The Swedish Radiation Safety Authority has also given its approval. – The Court’s answer shows that our final repository concept is cap…

SKB has applied for a licence to extend the final repository for short-lived radioactive waste, SFR, which has been in operation in Forsmark since 1988. The Land and Environment Court will try the matter according to the Swedish Environmental Code and will hold a main hearing in the case, starting 2…

Support for the planned Final Repository for Spent Nuclear Fuel in Östhammar Municipality continues to be strong among municipal residents. In a new opinion poll carried out by Novus, nearly eight out of ten state that they are in favour of the facility being built in Forsmark. In Oskarshamn Municip…