Radioactive Waste Disposal

Fortum offers a comprehensive services for waste management organizations who are responsible  for final disposal of low-and-intermediate level waste (LILW) and high level waste (HLW, spent nuclear fuel). We have expertise and provide consulting for different type of repositories such as the near-surface disposal facilities, mined repositories, and deep geological repositories. Being simultaneously a waste producer and the final disposal facility operator, we understand deeply the requirements for the safe and cost-efficient solutions.

We can support our customers during the whole lifecycle of final disposal project. Our expertise covers pre-studies, site selection, licencing, engineering, construction, commissioning and operation of final disposal repositories. For the organizations who are in the very beginning of the planning of final disposal, we offer strategical consultation for waste management. In addition, we support in compilation of holistic technical feasibility studies and cost analysis covering the total cost of ownership. 

When it comes to site selection, we offer support for Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) preparation, alongside assistance in site selection and characterization to ensure optimal location for the final disposal facilities. In licensing phase we can support with the preparation of construction and operating license documentation. We prepare safety cases including long-term safety analysis, offer radiation safety expertise and produce Preliminary Safety Analysis Reports (PSAR) and Final Safety Analysis Reports (FSAR). Our offering covers also determination and management of Waste Acceptance Criteria (WAC). 

In design phase our aim is to provide conceptual level multi-disciplinary engineering for final disposal facilities. We provide owner’s engineering support throughout the design phase and specialize in radiation and nuclear safety engineering. During the construction phase, we deliver owner’s engineering and construction monitoring services to ensure that all processes adhere to the highest standards. Once the construction is complete, we support with commissioning and planning of the operational phase. This includes for example the development of operating and maintenance manuals and instructions and maintenance expert services. Additionally, we have valuable operating experience in implementing plant modifications for waste facilities and can support to enhance the efficient operation of the facilities.