13 Sep DD participated in Girls' Day in Science
September 12 marked "Girls' Day in Science". This is Tektanken's national campaign day, aimed at attracting more girls to STEM education and careers – and DD participated.
What's happening at Danish Decommissioning?
Jul 18 Container's puzzle assembled
The Dutch company Mammoet has once again visited DD to assist with a heavy-lift operation. This time, the large container holding the shielding ring from the DR 3 reactor needed to be refilled.
02 Jul Airborne dust proved stubborn
The mechanical arms, responsible for decontaminating the highly contaminated Hot Cells of radioactivity, have experienced an involuntary pause. The fourth cell slated for decontamination was found to contain significant quantities of fine airborne dust, which almost adheres to the filter.
20 Jun Well-attended open house
The turnout was overwhelming when Danish Decommissioning hosted an open house and information meeting on Monday, June 18th. More than 150 citizens from Roskilde accepted the invitation, filling Risø's largest auditorium to capacity.
22 May Open house June 18 – regarding the waste
The Danish Parliament has adopted a long-term solution for Denmark's radioactive waste. What does this signify for the citizens of Roskilde?
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.
Mar 23 Watch video: Reactor tank removed
Over the past year, a team of DD employees has been working on removing the aluminum tank located innermost in Danish Reactor 3. The tank has now been reduced to small pieces and placed in shielded containers.
21 Mar The Work Environment 2017
Read the report on the initiatives and results DD in maintaining a good work environment 2017.
19 Mar Abundant birdlife in view
Risø's peaceful and shallow surroundings attract abundant birdlife. On Sunday, March 18, members of the Danish Society for Nature Conservation were able to enjoy the sight of the many diverse bird species.
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.