Valuable knowledge

With over 40 years’ experience in research and development in radioactive waste handling SKB International provide a wide range of capabilities to our clients. SKB International’s services are based on the know-how, hands-on experience and track record accumulated in the development and operation since the 1970s of the Swedish nuclear waste management system.

Final repository for spent nuclear fuel

On March 16th 2011, after three decades of carrying out research, developing technology and conducting surveys, SKB applied to the authorities for permission to build a repository for spent nuclear fuel in Forsmark and an encapsulation plant in Oskarshamn. It basically concerns the final solution for the spent fuel from Swedish nuclear power plants.