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Fennovoima, Rosatom seek compensation for Hanhikivi

UPDATED Fennovoima and Rosatom have initiated proceedings against each other to claim compensation for damages arising from the termination of the planned Hanhikivi 1 nuclear power plant project at Pyhäjoki in northern Finland. Fennovoima said its claims currently total almost EUR2 billion (USD2 billion), while Rosatom said it is seeking USD3 billion from Fennovoima.

Corporate 22 August 2022

TVO, Wärtsilä tribunal concludes

An arbitration tribunal has resolved all the claims presented by the parties in proceedings between Teollisuuden Voima Oyj and Wärtsilä Finland Oy concerning a 2013 contract for emergency backup generators at the Olkiluoto nuclear power plant.

Corporate 18 August 2022

The test production phase has resumed at the Olkiluoto 3 EPR in Finland following the completion of maintenance and repair activities in the plant's turbine island. Operator Teollisuuden Voima Oyj said the tests will now continue at a power level of 60%, increasing to 80% in mid-August and reaching full power in September.

New Nuclear 09 August 2022

First five disposal tunnels excavated at Finnish repository

The excavation of the first five actual disposal tunnels has been completed at the Onkalo underground used nuclear fuel repository near Olkiluoto, Finnish radioactive waste management company Posiva Oy announced.

Waste & Recycling 01 July 2022

Finland has reinforced its nuclear security regime, says IAEA

An International Atomic Energy Agency team of experts has completed a follow-up nuclear security advisory mission to Finland. The International Physical Protection Advisory Service mission included a review of the legislative and regulatory framework for the physical protection of nuclear material and associated facilities and activities.

Regulation & Safety 17 June 2022