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SKB begins construction of Forsmark geology building

SKB begins construction of Forsmark geology building

Sweden's radioactive waste management company Svensk Kärnbränslehantering AB has announced the breaking of ground for its new geology building, which will be a centre for the collection and evaluation of data from surveys and site monitoring on the Forsmark peninsula.

Waste & Recycling 06 March 2024

Sweden moves to lift uranium mining ban

Sweden moves to lift uranium mining ban

Sweden's Climate and Environment Minister Romina Pourmokhtari has announced the launch of an investigation to abolish the country's ban on uranium mining. The move was welcomed by Australia-based Aura Energy, which hopes to extract uranium as a by-product from its 100%-owned Häggån polymetallic project in Sweden.

Uranium & Fuel 26 February 2024

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Nuvia to carry out Ringhals decommissioning work

Nuvia to carry out Ringhals decommissioning work

Nuvia, a subsidiary of France's Vinci construction group, has been awarded a contract by Vattenfall to remove, inspect and sort the radioactive and other materials currently inside the reactor buildings of units 1 and 2 at the Ringhals nuclear power plant in Sweden.

Waste & Recycling 02 February 2024

Sweden appoints national nuclear power coordinator

Sweden appoints national nuclear power coordinator

Swedish Energy & Industry Minister Ebba Busch has announced the appointment of Carl Berglöf as national nuclear power coordinator as the country embarks on a programme to expand its nuclear generating capacity. He will support the government in its work to promote new nuclear power. 

Nuclear Policies 05 January 2024

France and Sweden plan nuclear cooperation

France and Sweden plan nuclear cooperation

France and Sweden have signed a declaration of intent to develop long-term cooperation in the field of nuclear energy.

Nuclear Policies 21 December 2023

Swedish nuclear bill passed by parliament

Swedish nuclear bill passed by parliament

Sweden's parliament has approved a bill that will clear the way for new nuclear power in the country by removing the current limit on the number of nuclear reactors in operation, as well as allowing reactors to be built on new sites. The amendment will enter into force on 1 January.

Nuclear Policies 30 November 2023

IAEA assesses long-term safety at Forsmark

IAEA assesses long-term safety at Forsmark

An International Atomic Energy Agency team of experts has completed a Safety Aspects of Long-Term Operation mission to units 1 and 2 of the Forsmark nuclear power plant in Sweden, which operator Vattenfall plans to operate for 60 years.

Regulation & Safety 21 November 2023

Sweden plans 'massive' expansion of nuclear energy

Sweden plans 'massive' expansion of nuclear energy

The Swedish government unveils a roadmap which envisages the construction of new nuclear generating capacity equivalent to at least two large-scale reactors by 2035, with up to ten new large-scale reactors coming online by 2045.

Nuclear Policies 17 November 2023

Studsvik, Fortum study prospects for new nuclear at Nyköping

Studsvik, Fortum study prospects for new nuclear at Nyköping

Swedish nuclear technical services provider Studsvik has signed a memorandum of understanding with Finnish utility Fortum to explore the conditions for new nuclear at the Studsvik industrial site near Nyköping in Sweden.

New Nuclear 17 November 2023

Planning permission sought for new reactors at Ringhals

Planning permission sought for new reactors at Ringhals

Vattenfall is applying to the municipality of Varberg for a detailed plan to enable the construction of new reactors on the Värö Peninsula, to the west of the existing Ringhals nuclear power plant in Sweden. The announcement came as the government launches a review of the permitting process.

New Nuclear 06 November 2023