Nuclear Waste News
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Snakebot inspections a tight squeeze at DounreayA new snake-like inspection robot has been trialed at Dounreay to survey confined areas A few years ago, the award-winning ‘Lyra’ robot had its debut in Dounreay’s redundant fuel cycle area… |
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NDA group showcases progress on sustainabilityNuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) group publishes overview of progress being made against sustainability goals. The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) group has today published an… |
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Sensing success: £2 million in contracts awarded to fund remote sensing technologiesFour innovative organisations have been awarded funding to develop cutting edge remote sensing innovations for defence, security and nuclear decommissioning applications.
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Significant progress with final disposal of radioactive waste at Repository siteWorks begin on the next phase of operations to close historic trenches and vaults at the Low Level Waste Repository (LLWR) site in Cumbria. Nuclear Waste Services (NWS), which manages the… |
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NDA invests £30million in cutting edge research and innovationNDA awards contracts totalling £30million to drive innovation and research into new nuclear decommissioning techniques. The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) has awarded contracts… |
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Major demolition project approved for Sizewell ANuclear Restoration Services (NRS) has been given planning consent to demolish the turbine hall and electrical annexe at Sizewell A site. |
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Masterplan Released for Chapelcross Green Energy HubMasterplan published for the future of Chapelcross, showcasing the vision to develop the site into a Green Energy Hub. A masterplan for the future of Chapelcross has been unveiled today,… |
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Liz Peace CBE appointed as new Chair of Nuclear Waste ServicesNuclear Decommissioning Authority announces Liz Peace CBE has been appointed as Chair of Nuclear Waste Services. The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) has today announced that Liz… |
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National recognition for Sellafield apprenticeship schemeSellafield Ltd has once again hit the top 100 Apprenticeship Employers in England. Companies in this elite bracket are recognised as ‘outstanding apprenticeship employers through commitment… |
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Sellafield partnership appoints final key delivery partnersSellafield's Programme and Project Partners has appointed its final key delivery partner to help deliver major projects Altrad Support Services and KAEFER UK & Ireland have signed a… |
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Sellafield takes delivery of first fully electric trainSellafield's rail team welcomed the latest addition to their fleet this month as the site took delivery of its first fully electric locomotive. Sellafield has one of the largest internal… |
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UK plans near surface disposal of intermediate level wasteIn its updated strategy for handling nuclear waste and radioactive substances, the UK proposes to use a shallower disposal facility for suitable intermediate-level waste which was previously… |
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NRS celebrates community growthDuring the last decade, NRS has invested over £10 million socio-economic funding into more than 1,400 community driven projects to create sustainable growth. Our work with the Nuclear… |
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Three trends shaping the future of nuclear engineeringFor head of asset management at Sellafield Ltd, Gary Dixon, harnessing the latest technology and applying them on an industrial engineering level is something that he gets to do every day. … |
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NDA group establishes innovative partnership to manage asbestos waste at legacy nuclear sitesThe Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA), in collaboration with its subsidiary Nuclear Waste Services (NWS), has awarded two contracts to establish an innovative partnership for the enhanced… |
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NDA launches its new Social Impact and Communities StrategyThe strategy sets out the NDA’s obligations and strategic approach to supporting its communities and to maximising the social impact of its work, and you can read it here: NDA Social Impact and… |
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Investment announced to boost UK nuclear workforceUK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced a package of public and private investment to reinforce the country's nuclear workforce and support 40,000 expected new jobs in its defence and civil… |
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Sellafield clean-up skips ahead after triple first in legacy pondOperators have removed the first zeolite skip from Sellafield’s First Generation Magnox Storage Pond. The teams involved have recorded 2 other landmark successes in the process. They’… |
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NDA celebrates the wealth of nuclear expertise in WalesOn Tuesday 12 March, the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) welcomed key Welsh stakeholders, as well as students and academia, to their Innovation and Technology… |
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Nuclear Waste Services Apprenticeship ProgrammeNuclear Waste Services (NWS) Apprenticeship Programme offers a hands-on learning experience in the nuclear sector, surrounded by experienced professionals who can support you throughout your… |
