Press releases

Press Release No. 9/21 – The BGE develops practical methods for the further repository search

In the coming years, 90 sub-areas are to become a small number of siting regions. In order to be able to propose siting regions, the BGE is developing methods for identifying those siting regions that are favourable for final disposal.

BGE buys first plots for Asse retrieval shaft

The Lower Saxony State Forest is assisting the Bundesgesellschaft für Endlagerung (BGE) by selling a plot of land for the retrieval of radioactive waste from the Asse II mine.

Invitation to take part in discussions regarding the retrieval of nuclear waste from the Asse mine

The first licensing procedure for the retrieval of radioactive waste from the Asse II mine has begun. The BGE is providing information and discussing the plans as part of an early public participation process.

Measuring area for the 3D seismic survey on the Asse hills

Press release No. 2/21 - State of the hiking trails

The BGE, the Lower Saxony State Forest, and the collective municipality of Elm-Asse discuss the state of the hiking trails following the 3D seismic survey.

No. 1/21 - Two new boreholes started at Asse

From February onwards, the Bundesgesellschaft für Endlagerung (BGE) is expanding its exploratory work east of the Asse II mine. The two new boreholes will represent an important step towards the retrieval of radioactive waste, which is expected to begin in 2033.

No. 06/20 - 90 sub-areas throughout Germany

Three years after the start of the site selection process for a repository for high-level radioactive waste, the BGE presents the sub-areas interim report.

No. 5/20 - World-class engineering services “made in Peine”

The BGE subsidiary BGE Technology GmbH turns 20.

Die sogenannten Reichelt-Sümpfe in der Schachtanlage Asse II

No. 4/20 - “Reichelt swamps” at a depth of 750 metres are backfilled

Progress in the Asse emergency planning: the BGE has started to backfill the “Reichelt swamps” of the Asse II mine in Remlingen.

Prepared drilling sites on the Asse withing a forest area

No. 3/20 - Exploratory drilling to start in October 2020

Work has begun on exploratory drilling at Asse. Drilling sites are prepared so that the drilling rig can be set up safely.

Blick von der Ferne auf den Förderturm und das Gelände von Konrad 1

No. 2/20 - Contract awarded for headframe on Konrad 2

The Konrad repository is getting a new look. Erection of the second headframe is scheduled to start in 2023 and be completed in 2026.