Sweden’s Studsvik has signed a contract worth SEK134 million ($16m) with Norway’s Institute for Energy Technology (IFE) for the removal and treatment of nuclear fuel from the Jeep I research reactor at Kjeller.
Studsvik said the fuel is held in an ageing dry storage facility at Kjeller, in the southeast of Norway, that does not meet requirements. It now needs to be removed and treated ahead of final disposal.
Studsvik will transport the fuel – comprising of about three tonnes of metallically unstable uranium – to its facilities in Sweden, inspect it and implement initial treatment. The work is expected to continue for 13 years, starting in 2021.
Studsvik said the fuel is held in an ageing dry storage facility at Kjeller, in the southeast of Norway, that does not meet requirements. It now needs to be removed and treated ahead of final disposal.
Studsvik will transport the fuel – comprising of about three tonnes of metallically unstable uranium – to its facilities in Sweden, inspect it and implement initial treatment. The work is expected to continue for 13 years, starting in 2021.
Want to keep reading?
Register free and get full access to NucNet for 14 days. No card required.
- Daily news briefing on the global nuclear industry
- Weekly, monthly and topical newsletters
- 24/7 coverage during nuclear incidents and safety events
- Full searchable archive, 30,000+ articles since 1991
- SMR and AMR project database
- Analysis, Focus pieces and infographics
- NucNet Style Guide for nuclear reporters and communicators
After the trial, keep a free account for a newsletter and a complimentary Plus article every two weeks. Or see our subscription plans for individuals and organisations.
See subscription options
