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Ein Backsteingebäude mit einem Förderturm im Hintergrund

Construction of Asse 5 shaft pushes back retrieval

Only once the new Asse 5 shaft and its winding apparatus have been constructed will it be possible to begin underground work on the retrieval mine and to prepare for retrieving the radioactive waste

Das Foto zeigt den derzeitigen Arbeitsbereich. Im Vordergrund und auf der rechten Seite befinden sich Stützbauwerke aus Salzbeton. Im hinteren Bereich ist die eigentliche Lösungsfassung. An der Wand aus Salz ist eine schwarze Plane befestigt, um die Fassungsstelle zu schützen. Davor ist ein kleines Stehpodest aus Metall aufgestellt. Die gefasste Lösung wird über eine schwarze Rohrleitung geleitet. Das Rohr erinnert vom Durchmesser an einen größeren Gartenschlauch.

Asse II mine: salt water once again being collected at the 658-metre level

Miners were able to expose a fissure in excavation 3 at the 658-metre level through which the influx of salt water is flowing. They set up a provisional system to collect the solution. This excavation was part of the former main collection point.

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

On the trail of salt water

The miners at Asse have reached the southern end of the excavation above the liner of the former main collection point, where they have encountered water as expected

BGE examines situation regarding intermediate-level radioactive waste in Asse

Initial images and measurement data have been recorded in emplacement chamber 8a at the 511-metre level in order to plan retrieval

BGE reveals current status of repository search

For 29 of 90 sub-areas, there is an updated work status with respect to the safety analyses

Construction area underground with ladders, steel girders and support structures that reach up to the ceiling.

Solution collection provisionally stabilised

For several weeks, the BGE has once again been able to collect significantly more salt water in the area around the former main collection point.

Blick in eine große Halle. In mehreren Stuhlreihen sitzen zahlreiche Menschen, die von hinten zu sehen sind. Vorne befindet sich eine Bühne.

On the status of the repository search: Latest results, information and opportunities for participation in autumn 2025

Im Herbst 2025 legt die BGE neue Arbeitsstände vor. Das Bundesamt für die Sicherheit der nuklearen Entsorgung (BASE) und die BGE werden die Veröffentlichung mit verschiedenen Dialogangeboten begleiten.

Retention of Skills Resulted In Internationally Sought-After Expertise

BGE TECHNOLOGY GmbH is 25 years old – Its history mirrors that of repositories in Germany – Today, it is in demand on the international stage

After around 50 years: first view of drums in emplacement chamber 12 of the Asse II mine

The Federal Company for Radioactive Waste Disposal (BGE) made significant progress in early August in its preparations for retrieving radioactive waste from the Asse II mine.

Construction of Asse 5 shaft pushes back retrieval

Asse II mine: salt water once again being collected at the 658-metre level

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

On the trail of salt water

BGE examines situation regarding intermediate-level radioactive waste in Asse

BGE reveals current status of repository search

Solution collection provisionally stabilised

On the status of the repository search: Latest results, information and opportunities for participation in autumn 2025

Retention of Skills Resulted In Internationally Sought-After Expertise

After around 50 years: first view of drums in emplacement chamber 12 of the Asse II mine

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