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Statens geotekniska institut (SGI)

Expert agency for geotechnical issues

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Headquarters: Linköping, Sweden
Founded year: 1944
Company type: Government agency
Number of employees: 100–200
Industry: Government Administration Activities

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Latest news about Statens geotekniska institut (SGI)

In short: SGI warned of increasing landslide risks due to climate change while funding research for PFAS remediation and natural disaster prevention.

Company announcements

July 6 SGI

SGI receives nearly four million kronor for research on natural disasters

The project is funded by Formas and led by SGI together with Chalmers and SMHI to produce a knowledge overview.

June 26 SGI

SGI grants 9 million for research on remediation technologies

Four projects receive funds to develop new methods for remediating PFAS-contaminated soil and water.

April 28 SGI

SGI shows that thermal treatment can remediate PFAS

At temperatures above 450 °C, over 99% of PFAS was removed within 15 minutes, but risks and transformations must be managed.

March 21 SGI

SGI assisted the rescue service in a clay landslide in Rödbo

One hectare of land slid and a barn collapsed. The operation ended on March 24.

Media coverage

28 February 2024 Expressen

Incorrect map behind the assessment at E6

An incorrect map fooled the experts who assessed the risk of landslides in the area around the E6 collapse at Stenungsund. This is revealed by SVT Väst. – The report that existed...

27 September 2023 Dagens Nyheter

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Climate change could lead to Sweden being hit by six times more landslides annually, with costs in the billions each year. That is according to the Swedish Geotechnical Institute (SGI...

24 September 2023 SVT Nyheter

SGI: Here the collapse on the E6 started

The cause of the collapse on the motorway past Stenungsund is now being investigated by both police and authorities. But it is clear that the landslide started to the east – in the vicinity...

5 June 2017 SVT Nyheter

Drones will monitor landslides

The Swedish Geotechnical Institute, SGI, has purchased drones to better monitor landslides and landslide risk areas. The idea is to be able to film in real time during emergencies...

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