Jan 14 2014 in Review
Danish Decommissioning has had an eventful year, and our three major decommissioning projects have advanced significantly. Join us for a review of 2014.
Aug 19 The Health Assistant's Evening Routine
It is late afternoon over Risø, and the shadows from the silver poplars have lengthened. However, DD's security personnel remain on duty, even as the lights in the offices are switched off one by one. Personnel are always present at the Risø site, around the clock, year-round, where DD's guards, among other duties, patrol and inspect the buildings and collect samples.
Jul 07 DD Health Physicist Appointed to UN Review Panel
At next year's review meeting of the UN's Joint Convention, a DD employee will be at the critical end of the table. Health Physicist Haraldur Hannesson has been appointed to the panel, which will participate in evaluating, among others, the United States' management of radioactive waste.
30 Jun IAEA gathers knowledge on radiation protection
One of Danish Decommissioning's health physicists contributes with experience in decommissioning reactor DR2.
29 Jun Guided tours of the Risø area
On the upcoming three Thursdays in July, you can take a guided tour of the Risø area and gain an impression of the former research center. The tours will be conducted regardless of weather conditions on the following dates: July 3rd, July 10th, and July 17th. Registration is required.
02 Jun Radioactive Waste – See Our Oversight
Attend the Open House at Danish Decommissioning and learn about our unique environmental mission at Risø: Friday, June 13, 3 PM-6 PM.
20 Mar DD's Annual Report for 2013
The annual report contains an account of DD's activities in 2013 and reports on the results achieved in relation to the performance contract.
January 06 DD wishes a Happy New Year
In 2013, DD achieved a significant milestone towards removing and packaging the internal components of Denmark's largest research reactor, DR3. We plan to lift the 22-ton steel plug on the reactor vessel in spring 2014.
22 Feb DD Health Physicists Publish Book
Many years of teaching in health physics have resulted in a book on the subject.
Feb 12 Grant for waste characterization
On January 24, 2013, the Finance Committee approved parliamentary document no. 57, in which the Ministry of Health requested DKK 3 million from unspent funds under Section 19.51.03 for Danish Decommissioning to finance expenses related to the characterization and conditioning of radioactive waste.