Nuclear Waste News
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Defueling success as first reactor fuel free at Hunterston B in ScotlandA key milestone has been successfully met in the first phase of decommissioning the UK’s fleet of seven Advanced Gas-cooled Reactor (AGR) nuclear power stations. The defueling of the first… |
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BEEP Doctors welcome extra support from Sellafield LtdSellafield is boosting the support for life saving emergency services in the community with the announcement of further funding for BEEP Doctors Cumbria. BEEP Doctors (BASICS) Cumbria is a… |
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GDF Programme progresses as aerial surveys commenceData from aerial, and other environmental surveys will help NWS understand an area’s suitability to host a GDF. Nuclear Waste Services (NWS) will begin marine aerial surveys in Mid and South… |
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NDA group showcases skills and innovative expertise in WestminsterThe Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) group showcased how it’s using technology, innovation and expert skills to deliver its crucial mission, at the Nuclear Industry Association’s ‘Nuclear… |
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NDA hosts competition to find cyber experts of the futureThe NDA is hosting Cumbria’s first ever cyber security “Capture the Flag” competition for secondary schools across the county. The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) is hosting Cumbria’… |
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Sellafield welcomes largest apprentice and graduate intakeSellafield Ltd welcomes 325 new apprentices and graduates as they embark on an exciting career at the largest and most complex nuclear site in the UK. The new starters will take on a whole… |
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Sellafield makes history with first retrievals from oldest storeIt’s a plan that’s been decades in the making but this week saw the achievement of a momentous milestone in the decommissioning story at Sellafield as the first batch of waste was successfully… |
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Groundbreaking flights at Sellafield lead the way in safetyDrone pilots have successfully completed 2 flight firsts on the Sellafield site leading the way to increased safety of employees during decommissioning. The successful deployment of the… |
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Sellafield Programme and Project Partners StrategyThis publication sets out the strategy of the Programme and Projet Partners (PPP) for the next 5 years, 2023 to 2028. It contains an overview of PPP’s purpose and it’s work to deliver a… |
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International collaboration shines a spotlight on stakeholder engagementThe Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA), hosted American and Canadian counterparts to share best practice around how best to deliver effective stakeholder engagement, which is critical to… |
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Sellafield supports Whitehaven Harbour Marine Waste ProjectA youth-led eco project is set to see Whitehaven's harbour become mainland Europe’s largest Seabin site. Whitehaven Harbour Youth Project has already secured the installation of 6 of the… |
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British nuclear revival to move towards energy independenceGreat British Nuclear to boost UK energy security, reduce dependence on volatile fossil fuel imports and deliver government priority to grow the economy. A massive revival of nuclear power… |
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Major £17 million earthworks contract awarded on Sellafield projectThe Programme and Project Partners (PPP), a 20-year partnership transforming how Sellafield Ltd delivers major projects, continues supply chain expansion with earthworks package award. … |
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Work underway to prepare nuclear waste for final disposalRepository site begins work processing 260 containers to make nuclear waste permanently safe, sooner. Nuclear Waste Services (NWS), which operates the UK’s Low Level Waste Repository in… |
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Escape to Cumbria for your next career move.Apart from the stunning scenery and endless sports and leisure activities, Cumbria has a wealth of opportunities for outsiders moving into the area. Hidden in the depth of Cumbria, Nuclear… |
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Introduction to Geological Disposal FacilityAn introduction to GDF, a Geological Disposal Facility for the long-term disposal of nuclear waste, with an explanation of why we need one, what makes it a safe and sustainable solution, and where… |
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Magnox BEPO reactor 75th AnniversaryThe British Experimental Pile Operation (BEPO) reactor at Magnox’s Harwell Site began operating on Saturday 3 July 1948 when the men’s Wimbledon singles final was being played. Rationing was still… |
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Studies to assess potential site suitability for GDF underwayNuclear Waste Services (NWS) has begun a wide range of studies to evaluate sites that could be suitable to host a GDF. The studies will be conducted over a number of years to help ensure a… |
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Jennifer is a ‘top 50’ international engineer at SellafieldJennifer Maher has been named as one of the top 50 women in engineering Sellafield engineers, Jennifer Maher and Jennifer Humphries have extra reasons to celebrate this Women in Engineering… |
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Innovative nuclear site monitoring and inspection technologies showcased at demo dayDASA and the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) hosted a demo day to showcase the progress of 10 projects funded through the Remote Monitoring of Sensitive Sites competition. On 14 June… |
