A New Way to Bury Nuclear Waste Deep Underground

Deep Isolation, a US-based company, is making waves in nuclear waste management. They are testing a new method to store nuclear waste deep underground.

The Method: Deep Boreholes

The idea is to use deep boreholes—holes drilled into the ground—to place nuclear waste safely.

• Technology: Uses oil and gas industry techniques, making the process cheaper and less risky.
• Storage: Waste is placed in steel canisters, then buried up to two miles below the surface.
• Capability: Designed to hold different types of nuclear waste, including waste from advanced reactors.
• Testing: Canisters have been tested to ensure they can withstand underground conditions.

A Game-Changer for Nuclear Waste Disposal

• Current Issue: No country has a permanent solution for nuclear waste.
• Growing Need: With the expansion of nuclear energy, safe disposal is becoming increasingly important.
• Future Solution: Deep Isolation believes their method could provide a long-term solution.
• Collaboration: Working with other experts to make this technology a reality.