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New publication: Radiological Protection During Armed Conflict

The war in Ukraine marks the first time in history that a country with significant nuclear and radiological capacities has been the site of armed conflict. These events raise unprecedented questions about nuclear safety and security, as well as radiological protection and public health.

The risk of a serious incident at IFE’s fuel storage pond is lower than initially thought

Updated analyses received by DSA from the Institute for Energy Technology (IFE) show that the risks associated with the fuel storage pond at the Halden nuclear facility are lower than initially thought.

DSA has opened an inspection case at IFE Halden after discovering corrosion in the wet fuel storage pond

DSA has opened an inspection case following reports from the Institute for Energy Technology (IFE) on the discovery of corrosion in the wet storage for spent fuel at the nuclear facilities in Halden. IFE made this discovery during an internal inspection and notified DSA on 20 January.

We remember Malgorzata Sneve

On December 5, our highly valued colleague, Malgorzata Sneve, 61, passed away. Our thoughts go out to her family.

Nuclear-powered aircraft carrier to visit Oslo

In connection with the arrival of a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier in Oslo, the Norwegian Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority (DSA) has conducted a thorough assessment of the application from the Norwegian Armed Forces and has set several safety and emergency preparedness requirements.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide visited Rivne nuclear power plant in Ukraine

​​​​​​​Russian attacks on critical energy infrastructure in Ukraine have intensified. This has made the country even more dependent on nuclear power, and president Zelensky recently expressed concern about Russia impacting the production.

DSA Participates in Unique Nuclear Disarmament Collaboration

In future nuclear disarmament agreements, it will be challenging to verify that nuclear weapons are actually being dismanted. Norway is one of four countries participating in a collaborative effort aimed at developing methods to verify that nuclear disarmament is taking place.

DSA has measured very low levels of radioactive cesium at Svanhovd and Viksjøfjell

The Norwegian Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority (DSA) has measured elevated, but still low levels of radioactive cesium (Cs-137) at our air filter stations at Svanhovd (September 9-16) and Viksjøfjell (September 5-12).

Norway and the USA focused on minimizing highly enriched uranium

This week, Norway and the USA hosted an event in Vienna on minimizing highly enriched uranium. As one of the relatively few countries in the world, Norway possesses highly enriched uranium mixed with thorium.

DSA signed Cooperation Agreement with the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission

A new cooperation agreement facilitates the exchange of technical information and collaboration on nuclear safety between the Norwegian Directorate for Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety (DSA) and the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).