geological disposal
The final decision now lies with the Swedish Government and is the last remaining decision point for developer SKB to obtain the construction licence for the repository in Forsmark
The Radioactive Waste Management Research Support Office will provide independent evidence-based research to underpin the development of a geological disposal facility in the UK
Nuclear operators looking to invest in the UK will need to show they have enough funds for cleaning up their waste under new Government plans. Announcing new guidelines for firms yesterday, Energy Minister Charles Hendry said this emphasis on cost from day one would “protect taxpayers from having to pick up the bill.” Critics of […]