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Monika Hotopp - Spokesperson

Press office
Eschenstraße 55
31224 Peine

E-Mail: monika.hotopp(at)bge.de 

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Sven Petersen - Spokesperson

Press office
Eschenstraße 55
31224 Peine

E-Mail: sven.petersen(at)bge.de

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Dagmar Dehmer – Manager of Corporate Communication

Berlin Office
Kurfürstendamm 170
10707 Berlin 

E-Mail: dagmar.dehmer(at)bge.de 

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Press releases

Ein Backsteingebäude mit einem Förderturm im Hintergrund
Asse - 14.04.2026

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 - 27.03.2026

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.
Endlagersuche - 19.03.2026

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

Asse - 19.02.2026

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

Asse - 01.12.2025

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