[en] Recently, two different reactor safety studies of the Barsebaeck 2 BWR plant were concluded in Sweden. One was sponsored by the Swedish Nuclear Power Inspectorate and performed by Studsvik Energiteknik AB. The other study was sponsored by the governmental Energy Commission and performed by the American consultant firm MHB Technical Associates. Both studies have used the WASH-1400 method of analysis. In the Studsvik study the probability for core melt accidents have been calculated, as well as the impact of large releases of radioactivity. The MHB study, which is critical of the WASH-1400 report, covers in addition the question of release categories. The methodology and results of these studies are valuable tools for the Swedish safety authorities to use in their regulatory work. (author)