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Lithuania’s State Enterprise Ignalina NPP (INPP) has developed a general concept for the construction of a geological disposal facility (GDF) with assistance from Finnish waste management company Posiva Solutions Oy, a subsidiary of Posiva, under a one-year contract signed in January 2022. Posiva has developed Finland’s GDF at Olkiluoto, which is expected to begin operations in the mid-2020s – the world’s first such facility.
- Source: NEI Magazine
- Date: Wednesday, 10 April 2024
- Original article: neimagazine.com/news/newslithuania-develops-concept-for-geological-disposal-facility-11669637
An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Integrated Review Service for Radioactive Waste and Spent Fuel Management, Decommissioning and Remediation (ARTEMIS) team of experts found that Belgium demonstrated commitment to the safe management of its radioactive waste and used fuel. The 11-day mission was carried out at the request of Belgium and hosted by ONDRAF/NIRAS, the Belgian National Agency for Radioactive Waste & Enriched Fissile Material management.
- Source: NEI Magazine
- Date: Thursday, 21 December 2023
- Original article: neimagazine.com/news/newsiaea-reviews-belgiums-radioactive-waste-and-used-fuel-11387295
Romania is committed to maintaining and strengthening its regulatory framework for nuclear and radiation safety, an International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) team of experts has concluded. However, the Integrated Regulatory Review Service (IRRS) mission team recommended improving the coordination among government agencies concerned with radiation source facilities and activities.
- Source: World Nuclear News
- Date: Thursday, 16 November 2023
- Original article: world-nuclear-news.org/Articles/IAEA-team-completes-Romanian-regulatory-review
An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Integrated Regulatory Review Service (IRRS) team of experts said Romania is committed to maintaining and strengthening its regulatory framework for nuclear and radiation safety. The team commended the Romanian authorities for their effective preparations for the future deployment of small modular reactors (SMRs) and made some recommendations for improvement.
- Source: NEI Magazine
- Date: Wednesday, 15 November 2023
- Original article: neimagazine.com/news/newsiaea-reviews-regulatory-framework-in-romania-11297411
An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Integrated Review Service for Radioactive Waste & Spent Fuel Management, Decommissioning & Remediation (ARTEMIS) mission says the Czech Republic has established a solid basis for the safe and responsible management of radioactive waste and used fuel. The team also made recommendations regarding plans for a deep geological repository (DGR) and for possible expansion of the nuclear power programme.
- Source: NEI Magazine
- Date: Friday, 03 November 2023
- Original article: neimagazine.com/news/newsiaea-mission-reviews-czech-radwaste-and-used-fuel-management-11265696
The Czech Republic has created a solid base for the further development of the country's radioactive waste management system, an International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) team of experts has concluded.
- Source: World Nuclear News
- Date: Friday, 03 November 2023
- Original article: world-nuclear-news.org/Articles/IAEA-commends-Czech-management-of-radioactive-wast
Prague considering up to four new nuclear reactors
- Source: Nucnet
- Date: Thursday, 02 November 2023
- Original article: nucnet.org/news/government-should-consider-in-depth-review-of-new-build-plans-on-radwaste-and-spent-fuel-says-iaea-11-3-2023
Several countries have shown interest in alternative disposal method, says agency
- Source: Nucnet
- Date: Tuesday, 29 August 2023
- Original article: nucnet.org/news/iaea-project-will-help-lay-groundwork-for-large-scale-demonstration-8-1-2023
An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) mission has said that Lithuania's process for selecting a site for its proposed deep geological repository for radioactive waste is in line international safety standards.
- Source: World Nuclear News
- Date: Wednesday, 02 August 2023
- Original article: world-nuclear-news.org/Articles/IAEA-approves-Lithuania-s-plans-to-choose-deep-geo
While many agree the benefits of using nuclear energy to fight climate change and build energy security are clear, there is still a major hurdle to overcome before it is widely accepted as a safe and clean part of the energy mix: the perception that the nuclear industry has a waste "problem", writes Laurie Swami, president and CEO of Canada's Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO).
- Source: World Nuclear News
- Date: Friday, 20 January 2023
- Original article: world-nuclear-news.org/Articles/Viewpoint-It-s-time-to-let-the-world-know-we-can-s