Jan 19 New Step Towards a Long-Term Solution
With GEUS' publication of nine reports on Denmark's geology at a depth of 500 meters, the work to find a final repository for Denmark's radioactive waste enters a new phase.
Jan 13 Is a borehole a possible solution for the special waste?
New report examines possibilities and economic aspects of a multinational borehole solution for Denmark's most radioactive waste.
June 22 National program updated
An updated national program for the responsible and safe management of radioactive waste has just been published.
Jan 13 Multinational solution?
A number of European countries, recognizing the potential in shared waste solutions and knowledge exchange, have now formalized their collaboration within the newly established ERDO association.
29 May A European Expert Group
Representatives from 18 countries met in Denmark from May 22nd to 24th to exchange experiences on radioactive waste management.
31 Jan The old pit was emptied
One of DD's tasks is to establish a clearer overview of the radioactive waste that was stored at Risø prior to our establishment in 2003. With the emptying of the so-called 'Old Pit,' significant progress has been made.
Jan 23 Contact Forum for Roskilde
The Danish Parliament's decision from May 2018 regarding a long-term solution for radioactive waste stipulates that the waste must remain at Risø until no later than 2073. The implications of this for the citizens of Roskilde can be thoroughly discussed in a new, local contact forum.
13 Dec Finland Joins Expert Group
The expert group advising Denmark on the long-term solution for our radioactive waste has been expanded with an additional member.
16 May Proposal for long-term solution adopted
On May 15th, the Danish Parliament unanimously adopted resolution B 90 concerning a long-term solution for Denmark's radioactive waste.
15 Mar Political agreement on long-term solution
The Government and the parties in the Danish Parliament agree that the radioactive waste will continue to be stored at Risø until no later than 2073, when a deep geological repository is expected to become operational.