08 Jan What are our objectives for 2020?
The Agency for Institutions and Educational Support has approved the objectives and results plan for what Danish Decommissioning is to achieve in the current year.
What's happening at Danish Decommissioning?
17 Dec The outer parts of the reactor are next in line
The upper section of Danish Reactor 3 now stands exposed and bare, ready for dismantling. As a final preparation, a working platform has been removed from the top of the reactor block and reassembled in a lower position.
09 Dec We no longer collect waste
Danish Decommissioning will continue to receive, but no longer collect, radioactive waste. We regret any inconvenience this decision may cause our clients.
02 Dec Environmental assessment of new storage facility under way
What issues should be addressed in a report on the impact of a new upgraded waste storage facility on the environment? The Environmental Protection Agency is now asking for citizens' input on this.
13 Nov An evening in a constructive atmosphere
On 11 November, Danish Decommissioning invited locals to a dialogue on the plans for a new, upgraded storage facility.
15 Oct Citizens' meeting on new storage facility
Attend the public meeting and open house on November 11th regarding the new, upgraded storage facility to be constructed at Risø. Denmark's radioactive waste will be stored here until no later than 2073.
08 Oct full service adviser Services for New storage facility Tendered
We are now seeking a full service adviser for the task of designing and constructing a new, upgraded storage facility for radioactive waste at Risø.
30 Sep Temporary halt to waste collection
Danish Decommissioning has decided to cease the collection of radioactive waste. This decision is effective immediately and until further notice.
25 Sep Ore bunkers are covered
Various measures have now been implemented to prevent further leaching from the piles of unused uranium ore located at Risø.
21 Aug On the way to a new storage facility
The initial steps have been taken towards constructing a new, upgraded storage facility at Risø for radioactive waste. This construction stems from the Danish Parliament's decision in May 2018 to extend the temporary storage of the waste until no later than 2073.