Press releases

No. 06/18 – New managing director of DBE TECHNOLOGY announced

On Monday, 11 June 2018, the shareholders’ meeting of DBE TECHNOLOGY (DBE TEC) appointed Dr Thilo von Berlepsch as the new Managing Director of DBE TEC alongside Dr Jürgen Krone.

No. 05/18 – Thematic weeks “From salt mining to a repository for radioactive waste”

From 5 to 24 June 2018, the Morsleben Information Centre will be offering a wide range of activities above and below ground with special thematic focuses as part of the “Salty Tour”.

No. 04/18 – BGE expert workshop on the site selection procedure (updated)

On 16 and 17 April 2018, the Bundesgesellschaft für Endlagerung (BGE) held the second expert workshop with participants from the geological services and state mining offices of the 16 federal states. The workshop dealt with the geodata of the federal states required for the application of the minimum requirements.

No. 03/18 – BGE substantiates plans for early retrieval from the Asse. Rough concept is available

The plans for an early retrieval of radioactive waste from emplacement chamber 7 at the 725-metre level of the Asse II mine have been substantiated.

No. 02/18 – Drinking water limit value is decisive for the BGE

The BGE adjusts its application for the discharge of water from the Asse mine into the Bergmannssegen Hugo mine near Sehnde to the strict drinking water limit values.

No. 01/18 – Completion of the Konrad repository delayed

Based on an external expert report, the BGE expects delays in the construction of the Konrad repository. Accordingly, completion is expected in the first half of 2027.

Numerous people stand in front of posters on display boards, where BGE staff are answering questions.

In autumn 2026, the BGE will provide an insight into the current status of its work

In autumn 2026, the BGE will publish the latest work statuses on the path towards a final repository for high-level radioactive waste, thereby significantly narrowing down the total area still under consideration