GTK has decades of experience in research and projects enabling the disposal of nuclear waste, both in Finland and internationally. We offer services related to nuclear waste disposal projects especially for sectors requiring high-level geoscientific expertise, such as preliminary investigations of a disposal site, site selection, and long-term safety assessments.
An operational nuclear power plant always generates both regular and radioactive waste. At present, there is an international research-based consensus stating that the concept of geological disposal is the best method for the final disposal of radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel. Depending on the level of activity and half-life, nuclear waste is either placed close to the ground or deep in the bedrock, with the aim of keeping it away from living nature for thousands or even hundreds of thousands of years.
From the very beginning, GTK has supported Finnish nuclear operators in the selection of final disposal sites, site investigations, and other studies and projects that enable the final disposal of waste. Furthermore, GTK’s expertise has been utilised in several international disposal projects, and we contribute strongly to research in this field.
A final disposal solution for nuclear waste promotes the use, acceptability and safety of nuclear energy
GTK provides services for different research sectors regarding nuclear waste. We can offer both customised individual services and assistance for large-scale research entities, including the following areas:
In terms of time, the geological disposal of nuclear waste is a long and extremely demanding process. The initial phases of a project can easily last for decades, and the parties liable for nuclear waste management must master several different themes and entities. GTK offers versatile expertise and stable, long-term support for customers with different needs, both at the start and throughout these multiprofessional, extensive, and challenging projects.
In Finland, work on the final disposal of spent nuclear fuel is more advanced than anywhere else in the world. Over the decades, GTK has accumulated a considerable reserve of know-how in the various sectors of nuclear waste management, and we have further expanded our expertise through international projects and research to cater to the needs of different customers.
Although nuclear energy is a viable option in generating low-carbon electric energy while also ensuring the stability and energy reliability of electric grids, its use has, however, been considered to be problematic for various reasons. Finding a solution for nuclear waste management has traditionally been viewed as one of the major obstacles. The final disposal of nuclear waste allows for more sustainable use of nuclear energy and increases the safety of its use.
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