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Finland becomes the first country in the world to authorize operation of a deep geological repository
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Fusion42 · 26 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Finland has become the first country to grant an operating licence for a deep geological repository for spent nuclear fuel, allowing the Onkalo project to move closer to operations pending final tests and inspections. The repository will permanently store spent fuel underground and is licensed for handling up to 6,500 tonnes of uranium, with operations overseen by the Finnish Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority until 2070.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Clean Energy, and 2 sources have reported it between 23 Oct 2026 and 26 Oct 2026.
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The Finnish government’s licence opens a new operational chapter for nuclear waste disposal that you can now benchmark against. If your business involves nuclear energy or waste management, this creates a tangible example to engage regulators or investors with proven deep storage.
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2 sources · first reported 23 Oct 2026 · latest 26 Oct 2026
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