A Geological Repository And Innovative Solutions For Lithuanian Radwaste Lithuania signs agreements for the development of a deep geological repository, widely considered as the best option to dispose of high-level radioactive waste. The envisaged deep repository project will be implemented as part of the Programme for the Development of the Decommissioning of Nuclear Power Facilities…
NUKEM’s Radwaste Facilities At Ignalina Received Operational Licence The Ignalina Solid Radioactive Waste Management and Storage Facilities, built by NUKEM Technologies GmbH (ENS Corporate Member), is now operational. On 28th March 2022, following the approval of the Final Safety Analysis Report (FSAR), the Lithuanian State Nuclear Power Safety Inspectorate (VATESI) granted Ignalina Nuclear Power Plant…
The Lithuanian Nuclear Energy Society Is A New ENS Member Society Following the approval of the General Assembly, ENS is glad to welcome back the Lithuanian Nuclear Energy Society (BEA), which became a new Member Society of the European Nuclear Society, effective starting from 1st January 2023. The Lithuanian Nuclear Energy Society (BEA – Branduolinės energetikos…
International Consortiums Plan Dismantling The Ignalina Reactor Last 28 December, SE Ignalina Nuclear Power Plant signed two contracts for design services for reactor dismantling technologies. Reactor dismantling technologies for INPP will be developed by a consortium led by Westinghouse Electric Spain (Spanish subsidiary of Westinghouse Electric Company, ENS Corporate Member), including Jacobs Slovakia, and Lithuanian…
IAEA Gave Positive Conclusion to ARTEMIS Mission in Lithuania An Integrated Review Service for Radioactive Waste and Spent Fuel Management, Decommissioning and Remediation (ARTEMIS) review team concluded a ten-day mission to Lithuania on 25 July. The review was carried out at the request of the Lithuanian government. ARTEMIS reviews provide independent expert assessments, which can cover…