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Decomissioning NPPs

The careful and meticulous dismantling of our plants is an aspect that is very close to our hearts.

Demolition of the nuclear power plants at Stade (Lower Saxony) and Würgassen (North-Rhine Westphalia) is well advanced. These two projects have provided us with comprehensive experience in dismantling power reactors and we have demonstrated that we are able to demolish nuclear power plants in a safe and environmentally compatible way. We use tried and tested techniques, standard commercial methods and drive innovation. Because we take responsibility: here and now!

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  • Stade: Dismantling Germany's first commercially operated pressurised water reactor

    In autumn 2000, the decision was taken to shut down the Stade nuclear power plant from autumn 2003 for economic reasons. Following receipt of the permit, dismantling began in September 2005. Since the shutdown in 2003, some 30,000 tonnes of material have been demolished, dismantled and treated where necessary. All systems and components from the controlled area have been removed. All that remains are the buildings structures. Work is currently underway to decontaminate and get clearance for the buildings. Dismantling of the controlled area is scheduled for completion in 2021.

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  • Würgassen NPP was Germany’s first commercially operated nuclear power plant.

    After 23 years of power generation, the then operator, PreussenElektra AG, decided in 1995 to shut down Würgassen for economic reasons. Dismantling of the Würgassen nuclear power plant was successfully completed in August 2014. The buildings of the former controlled area have been checked and cleared and now meet the requirements for demolition. In total, some 35,000 tons of systems and components were dismantled and properly disposed of. Preparations are currently underway to get the site released from nuclear regulatory control.

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  • Unterweser: Direct dismantling to start in 2018

    The Unterweser nuclear power plant was shut down prematurely in March 2011 following the events in Fukushima. On 30 June 2011, the German Bundestag passed the 13th amendment to the Atomic Energy Act, prematurely ending commercial operation at the site.

    On 4 May 2012, we submitted an application for decommissioning and dismantling of the plant. Approval is expected shortly. Dismantling will then commence.

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  • Isar Unit 1: Dismantling now underwayIsar Block 1: Der Rückbau hat begonnen

    Unit 1 of the Isar nuclear power plant was shut down prematurely in March 2011 following the events in Fukushima. On 30 June 2011, the German Bundestag passed the 13th amendment to the Atomic Energy Act, prematurely ending commercial operation at the site. On 4 May 2012, we submitted an application for decommissioning and dismantling of the plant. Approval was granted in early 2017 allowing dismantling to start on 1 April 2017. We expect the dismantling of the boiling water reactor’s controlled area to take about 12 years.

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  • Grafenrheinfeld: In post-operation since 2015

    In the wake of events at Fukushima, the Grafenrheinfeld nuclear power plant lost its licence to operate commercially beyond 31 December 2015. In the night of 27 June 2015, it was taken off the grid. The reason for the decision was the inefficiency of the plant due to the nuclear fuel tax.

    The application for decommissioning and dismantling of the plant was submitted on 28 March 2014. Approval is expected shortly.

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