Nuclear waste scanning planned before final disposal in Finland
London, UK (SPX) May 31, 2024
At Olkiluoto in Eurajoki, Finland is preparing to start the disposal of spent nuclear fuel in the bedrock next year, marking a global first. After use, nuclear fuel becomes highly radioactive and hazardous. It contains significant amounts of uranium and plutonium, which are materials used in nuclear weapons. These materials must be intact when stored in their final repository, necessitatin
At Olkiluoto in Eurajoki, Finland is preparing to start the disposal of spent nuclear fuel in the bedrock next year, marking a global first. After use, nuclear fuel becomes highly radioactive and hazardous. It contains significant amounts of uranium and plutonium, which are materials used in nuclear weapons. These materials must be intact when stored in their final repository, necessitatin