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☆ Finland will soon bury nuclear waste in a geological tomb that’s built to last for 100,000 years
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-29 | by ( Sam Meredith | In Samuelmeredith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

Jonathan Nackstrand | Afp | Getty ImagesFinland is on the cusp of burying spent nuclear fuel in the world's first geological tomb, where it will be stored for 100,000 years. The pioneering project has been hailed as both a watershed moment for the long-term sustainability of nuclear energy and "a model for the entire world." Nuclear energy currently provides about 9% of the world's electricity, according to the World Nuclear Association. Finland is poised to bury spent nuclear fuel in the world's first geological tomb. KBS-3 is based on a multi-barrier principle, where several engineered barriers seek to ensure the long-term safety of the spent nuclear fuel.

Persons: Jonathan Nackstrand, Posiva, Gareth Law, University of Helsinki Tuohimaa, Tuohimaa, Kai Mykkänen Organizations: Afp, Getty, CNBC, videoconference, University of Helsinki, World Nuclear Association, Nordic, KBS, Swedish Nuclear, Waste Management Company, U.S Locations: ONKALO, Eurajoki, Finland, Finnish, Olkiluoto, Helsinki, Europe, Asia, Sweden

☆ Finland's OL3 nuclear reactor suffers unexpected outage
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-19 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: 1 min

OSLO, Nov 19 (Reuters) - Finland's Olkiluoto 3, Europe's largest nuclear power generator as measured by output, suffered an unexpected outage on Sunday due to a turbine problem, Nordic power bourse Nord Pool said in a statement. The 1.6 gigawatt (GW) unit, known as OL3, was expected to reconnect on Monday at around 1000 GMT, an extension of the outage by 11 hours compared to the initial estimate, according to the regulatory statement. Plagued by construction delays, OL3 began regular electricity output in April this year, some 14 years behind schedule. Finland has said the nuclear reactor, Europe's first in 16 years, is expected to meet around 14% of the country's electricity demand, boosting energy security. Reporting by Terje Solsvik; Editing by David Holmes and Chris ReeseOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: OL3, Terje Solsvik, David Holmes, Chris Reese Organizations: Nord, Thomson Locations: OSLO, Nord Pool, Finland

☆ Electricity prices in Finland flipped negative — a huge oversupply of clean, hydroelectric power meant suppliers were almost giving it away
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-25 | by ( Marianne Guenot | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

A new nuclear reactor, as well as unexpected floods, are leading to a glut of clean energy. While much of Europe was facing an energy crisis, the Nordic country reported that its spot energy prices dropped below zero before noon. "Now there is enough electricity, and it is almost emission-free," Ruusunen told Yle, adding that Finns could "feel good about using electricity." Ruusunen told the National that Finland wanted wind to become its primary power source by 2027. Finland is now dealing with energy prices being too lowAn offshore windfarm near the Aland Islands, an autonomous archipelago that is a region of Finland in the Baltic sea.

☆ Europe’s Largest Nuclear Reactor Launches as Continent Splits Over Atomic Energy
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-17 | by ( Sune Engel Rasmussen | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

The Olkiluoto island, off Finland’s west coast, houses three nuclear reactors. Finland has started regular electricity output at Europe’s largest nuclear reactor, a move that contrasts with developments in other European countries, where opposition to nuclear power is stronger. The long-delayed Olkiluoto 3 reactor is the first new European nuclear-power facility to open in 16 years. Alongside two other nuclear reactors on the Olkiluoto island off Finland’s west coast, the new 1.6-gigawatt reactor will eventually produce nearly one-third of the country’s electricity.

☆ After 18 years, Europe's largest nuclear reactor starts regular output
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-15 | by ( Essi Lehto | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

The new reactor is expected to produce for at least 60 years, TVO said in a statement on Sunday after completing the transition from testing to regular output. "The production of Olkiluoto 3 stabilises the price of electricity and plays an important role in the Finnish green transition," TVO Chief Executive Jarmo Tanhua said in the statement. Construction of the 1.6 gigawatt (GW) reactor, Finland's first new nuclear plant in more than four decades and Europe's first in 16 years, began in 2005. Russian state export monopoly Gazprom shortly after ended shipments of natural gas to the Nordic nation. Reporting by Essi Lehto; Editing by Terje Solsvik and Jan HarveyOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ After 18 years, Europe's largest nuclear reactor to start regular output on Sunday
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-15 | by ( Essi Lehto | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

HELSINKI, April 15 (Reuters) - Finland's much-delayed Olkiluoto 3 (OL3) nuclear reactor, Europe's largest, will begin regular output on Sunday, its operator said on Saturday, boosting energy security in a region to which Russia has cut gas and power supplies. Construction of the 1.6 gigawatt (GW) reactor, Finland's first new nuclear plant in more than four decades and Europe's first in 16 years, began in 2005. The plant was originally due to open four years later, but was plagued by technical issues. As a result of the startup, analysts have said Finland, the only Nordic country with a large power deficit, can expect lower electricity costs. Reporting by Essi Lehto; Editing by Terje Solsvik and Jan HarveyOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Cracks found in Finnish OL3 nuclear reactor's feedwater pumps
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-28 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

COPENHAGEN, Oct 28 (Reuters) - Cracks of a few centimetres have been found in all four feedwater pumps of Finland's Olkiluoto 3 (OL3) nuclear reactor, operator TVO said on Friday, adding it was still unclear how the damage would impact the scheduled commissioning of the plant. The damage to Europe's largest nuclear reactor is a setback for Finland, where the national grid operator has warned of potential power blackouts in the coming winter if OL3 could not reliably supply electricity. "The root cause of the cracks found in the pump impellers is still unknown. The possible schedule impact will be communicated as soon as the results are available," TVO said on Twitter. Under construction since 2005, OL3 was originally meant to start operation in 2009, but has faced several technical mishaps, which sparked costly delays and a lengthy legal battle.

☆ Finland's OL3 nuclear reactor risks more delay after damage found
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-18 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

OSLO, Oct 18 (Reuters) - Damage has been detected in the feedwater pumps of Finland's Olkiluoto 3 (OL3) nuclear reactor during maintenance work, which will likely delay the commissioning of the plant and the startup of regular production, operator TVO said on Tuesday. The damage to Europe's largest nuclear reactor is a setback for Finland, where the national grid operator has warned of potential power blackouts in the coming winter if OL3 could not reliably supply electricity. Under construction since 2005, OL3 was originally meant to start operation in 2009, but has faced several technical mishaps, which sparked costly delays and a lengthy legal battle. Test production began this year, and regular electricity output at the reactor had been set to start on Dec. 14, TVO has said. "The damage detected at the pumps has no impact on nuclear safety," the company said on its website.

☆ Incident la o centrală nucleară din Finlanda: Nivelul de radiații a crescut în interior
▼ + stars: | 2020-12-11 | by ( ) www.jurnal.md time to read: +1 min

AIEA a precizat că este în dialog permanent cu STUK și că va anunțat mai multe informații pe măsură ce sunt disponibile. Problema a apărut în jurul orei 13:00, la unitatea 2 a centralei, iar reactorul nuclear a fost oprit. „Nu există indicii ale unei scurgeri de combustibil și nu mai există niveluri excepționale de radiații în interiorul centralei”, a precizat STUK, într-un comunicat. Potrivit autorităților finlandeze, nivelul de radiații ridicat a fost detectat într-o încăpere unde în mod normal sunt înregistrate valori mai mari și niciun angajat al companiei nu a fost expus radiațiilor. După acest incident, prețul energiei electrice din Finlanda a crescut până la 2.000 de euro pe megawatt oră.

Persons: AIEA, finlandez Aino, Reuters Locations: finlandez, Finlanda

☆ Incident la o centrală nucleară din Finlanda. Nivelul de radiații a crescut în interior
▼ + stars: | 2020-12-10 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: +1 min

Agenția Internațională pentru Energie Atomică a fost anunțată joi că a avut loc un incident la centrala nucleară Olkiluoto din Finlanda, aflată la circa 220 de kilometri în nord-estul capitalei Helsinki. AIEA a precizat că este în dialog permanent cu STUK și că va anunțat mai multe informații pe măsură ce sunt disponibile. Problema a apărut în jurul orei 13:00, la unitatea 2 a centralei, iar reactorul nuclear a fost oprit. Potrivit autorităților finlandeze, nivelul de radiații ridicat a fost detectat într-o încăpere unde în mod normal sunt înregistrate valori mai mari și niciun angajat al companiei nu a fost expus radiațiilor. Centrala nucleară Olkiluoto are o capacitate de 890 de megawați.

Persons: AIEA, ., finlandez Aino, Reuters Organizations: Agenția Internațională, Energie Locations: Finlanda, Helsinki, finlandez

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