Welcome to the website of Public Limited Company for Radioactive Waste Management (PURAM).
PURAM
The use of radioisotopes and nuclear technology is essential for the economy of Hungary, especially in electricity generation and healthcare, as well as in other industrial and agricultural applications. The above activities result in the generation of radioactive waste and spent fuel elements. The management, storage and final disposal of these shall be ensured. All these tasks are performed by PURAM. The main goal of our company is to achieve environmental protection, safe operation and to maintain an open dialogue with society.
Bálint NŐS
managing director
About us
Based on the Atomic Energy Act of Hungary, PURAM proposes a national policy and national program for the management of radioactive waste and spent fuel. It also ensures the completion of tasks related to the final disposal of radioactive waste, the temporary storage of spent fuel, the closure of the nuclear fuel cycle, and the decommissioning of nuclear facilities. These tasks are financed by the Central Nuclear Financial Fund.
Facilities
Currently, we operate two radioactive waste repositories (the National Radioactive Waste Repository and the Radioactive Waste Treatment and Disposal Facility). These treat, temporarily store, and dispose low and intermediate level radioactive waste and they also treat and temporarily store long-lived waste. PURAM maintains a nuclear facility (the Spent Fuel Interim Storage Facility) for the temporary storage of spent fuel elements.
Future decommissioning of nuclear facilities operating in Hungary (MVM Paks Nuclear Power Plant, Spent Fuel Interim Storage Facility, MTA EK Budapest Research Reactor, BME NTI Training Reactor) is also the responsibility of our company. Decommissioning plan thereof shall be reviewed by PURAM peridiocally.
Research activity
The final disposal of high-level radioactive waste still needs to be resolved in the future, therefore, within the framework of our research program, we are investigating the Boda Claystone Formation as a potentially suitable host rock for a deep geological repository.
About safety
According to the Atomic Energy Act of Hungary: "During the use of atomic energy, safety has priority over any other aspects". Our company performs its activities with this principle in mind.
Radioation protection
The goal of radiation protection in our facilities is to protect residents, workers, and the environment from the harmful effects of ionizing radiation.
Enviromental monitoring
The monitoring system covers the entire life cycle of our facilities, including the phases of site selection, construction, operation, and closure.
Physical protection
The complex physical protection system consists of a high level of closely interlinked elements of deterrence, delay, detection and elimination.
Communication
Both domestic and international experiences show that supportive attitude of the affected communities is essential for successful radioactive waste management programs. Thus, open and transparent information flow is key. During our communication activities, we strive to address all age groups in the most appropriate ways.
Learn more about our organizational structure and our senior colleagues.
Organizational structure
Our company is divided into directorates, independent departments, departments and groups.