Press releases

Event Post for the open day at the Konrad repository

Press release 9/22 - Konrad repository – open day on 27 August 2022

The BGE is offering a look behind the scenes at the future repository for low- and intermediate-level radioactive waste, complete with information stands and a multimedia supporting programme.

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Press release 8/22 - BGE awards contract to build reloading hall for radioactive waste

The largest single contract awarded by the BGE gives the green light for construction of one of the most important surface buildings of the Konrad repository.

Press Release - Licence granted for inspection of an emplacement chamber

Joint press release from the Lower Saxony Ministry for Environment, Energy, Construction and Climate Protection and the Bundesgesellschaft für Endlagerung mbH.

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Regional planning procedure for retrieval of radioactive waste from Asse II mine gets underway

In a joint press conference, the Office for Regional Development and the BGE informed about the application for the regional planning procedure for the retrieval of the radioactive waste from the Asse II mine.

Press Release No. 7/22 – BGE acquires plots for planned waste treatment plant and interim storage facility

In recent weeks, the Bundesgesellschaft für Endlagerung mbH (BGE) has acquired the remaining plots north of the Asse II mine following intensive negotiations.

Press Release No. 6/22 – BGE applies for regional planning procedure Asse retrieval

Regional Planning Announcement published.

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Press Release No. 5/22 –The BGE presents its concept for the narrowing down of sub-areas

Initial safety assessments for potential nuclear waste repositories – BGE puts forward proposed methodology for discussion.

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Press Release No. 4/22 – BGE publishes the sixth update to the data report on data relating to exclusion criteria decisions

Close collaboration between the geological services of the federal states and the Bundesgesellschaft für Endlagerung (BGE) leads to greater transparency in the process of selecting a site for a repository for high-level radioactive waste.

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BGE awards design planning contract for retrieval of radioactive waste from 750-metre level

The Federal Agency for Disposal (BGE) has awarded the draft plan for the retrieval of the radioactive waste from the 750-meter level of the Asse II mine: The bidding consortium "EPL RH 750-m" receives the order.

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Vaccinate, test, inform: how the BGE is protecting its staff during the coronavirus pandemic

The corona pandemic has really picked up speed again with the Omikron variant. To protect its employees, the BGE has taken measures in numerous places to prevent the virus from spreading.