Japan Nuclear Energy
Fukushima Unit 2 fuel debris removal experiment concludes
The debris will be brought to laboratories for detailed analyses.
6 hours ago
Fukushima Unit 2 fuel debris removal experiment concludes
The debris will be brought to laboratories for detailed analyses.
6 hours ago
Chubu Electric seeks researchers for Hamaoka nuclear plant
The study will start next year.
1 day ago
Kansai Electric’s Takahama nuclear plants gets local approval to extend operation
They were given up to 60 years.
Japan forms team for safety of ageing nuclear power plants
The new system will require operators to create a long-term facility management plan.
Southeast Asia's nuclear ambitions dashed by public opinion
As of 2023, there are 422 operable nuclear power reactors in the world, but none from SEA.
Japan, US partner to develop small modular reactors
They will also explore other next-generation advanced reactors.
‘Subdued’ long-term growth seen in Japan’s nuclear power sector: report
Nuclear power generation will likely increase to 88TWh in 2031 from 57.3TWh in end-2021.
Japan, US governments asked to beef up nuclear energy dev't
The JAIF and NEI asked the two governments to improve the energy market and regulation.
Nuclear restart calls rise in Japan amidst surge in oil, gas prices
LNG on-arrival prices rose 62% YoY in January, according to Fitch.
Nuclear agencies call on G7 to support nuclear tech access
The agencies raised the need for incentives and enhanced policies.
Strong growth in Japan’s nuclear sector seen in short term: report
Nuclear power generation could rise 10.4% in 2022.
Gas sector woes may pressure Japan to pivot to other power sources
This could increase reliance on nuclear power.
‘Strong’ nuclear growth in Japan seen in next two year: report
But, approval of applications to restart nuclear power plants will remain a challenge.
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