Shock in dismantling: Lubmin now has twice as high radiation!

Shock in dismantling: Lubmin now has twice as high radiation!

An unexpected turn in the dismantling of the Lubmin nuclear power plant near Greifswald ensures conversation. After all, the dismantling is faced with numerous difficulties that make the project not only more expensive, but also more time -consuming. According to Nordkurier show that the radioactive contamination in parts of the work, in particular in the special building 1, is higher than originally assumed.

The dismantling has been running since 1995 and originally sought completion for 2028. Now experts expect that the conclusion could only take place in the 2040s. The costs for the dismantling have already increased from 6.6 billion euros to an estimated 10 billion euros. One reason for this is the high security standards that must be observed when the contaminated concrete is removed.

lengthy dismantling

The dismantling of the Lubmin nuclear power plant, which was operated from 1973 to 1990 and covered 11% of the power requirement of the GDR, is considered the greatest dismantling of a nuclear power plant in Europe. The dimensions are impressive: a total of 440,000 square meters of concrete surface and an estimated mass of 1.8 million tons must be broken down. A sophisticated procedure is used to dismantle the material in boxes of 1.20 x 0.8 meters for a special free measurement, reported Heise.de .

The unpleasant surprises in dismantling are not the only challenges that the operators see towards themselves. The reduction of annual federal funds also has a negative impact on the progress of the dismantling. In Germany, 36 reactor blocks are now affected by the dismantling, three of which have already been completely dismantled. Mario Schmidt, a resident and long -time employee in the Greifswald nuclear power plant, testifies to the complexity and the difficulties that this process brings.

financing challenges

The dismantling of a nuclear power plant is not only a technical challenge, but also a financial. According to the Federal Office for Economics and Export Control are the operator for breathing and breakdown. to document and transmit the BAFA. This provision is intended to guarantee that the financial resources will be clearly and transparent for future dismantling obligations.

Despite all these challenges, Federal Minister of Economics Robert Habeck confirms the nuclear phase -out and the need to remove the last three nuclear power plants in Germany by the end of 2023. However, two of these systems should be preserved as a reserve. These decisions are not without resistance, but the direction is clear: The time of nuclear energy in Germany is coming to an end, even if the dismantling will take a few more years.