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IAEA reports on progress at Fukushima Daiichi
IAEA reports on progress at Fukushima Daiichi
While much progress has already been made in decommissioning the damaged Fukushima Daiichi units, Japan must ensure it is prepared for future challenges, such as used fuel and fuel debris removal, a mission by the International Atomic 抖阴传媒在线 Agency (IAEA) has said.
Regulation & Safety · Monday, 4 February 2019
Robot to examine fuel debris in Fukushima unit
Robot to examine fuel debris in Fukushima unit
Toshiba has developed a remotely-operated robot to investigate debris in the bottom of the primary containment vessel of unit 2 at the damaged Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in Japan.
Regulation & Safety · Tuesday, 29 January 2019
Kansai outlines plans for dismantling Ohi units
Kansai outlines plans for dismantling Ohi units
Kansai Electric Power Company has submitted a detailed decommissioning plan to the Nuclear Regulation Authority for units 1 and 2 at its Ohi nuclear power plant in Japan's Fukui Prefecture.
Waste & Recycling · Thursday, 22 November 2018
Orano prepares Fugen ATR fuel for reprocessing
Orano prepares Fugen ATR fuel for reprocessing
Orano has been contracted to carry out preparatory work for the transport of 731 used fuel assemblies from the Fugen experimental Advanced Thermal Reactor (ATR) in Japan to France for reprocessing.
Waste & Recycling · Friday, 16 November 2018
Japan and USA enhance cooperation in nuclear energy
Japan and USA enhance cooperation in nuclear energy
A memorandum of cooperation has been signed between Japan and the USA to "promote the global leadership role" of the two countries in civil nuclear energy.
Nuclear Policies · Thursday, 15 November 2018
IAEA reviews Fukushima Daiichi clean-up work
IAEA reviews Fukushima Daiichi clean-up work
Japan has made significant progress in decommissioning the damaged Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, but many challenges remain, a mission by the International Atomic 抖阴传媒在线 Agency (IAEA) has concluded.
Regulation & Safety · Wednesday, 14 November 2018
Toshiba decides to scrap Moorside project
Toshiba decides to scrap Moorside project
Toshiba Corp is withdrawing from its nuclear new-build project in the UK and plans to wind up NuGeneration, its board of directors decided at a meeting today.
Corporate · Thursday, 8 November 2018
Tokai 2 cleared for extended operation
Tokai 2 cleared for extended operation
Japan Atomic Power Company has received regulatory approval of an extension to the operating period of unit 2 at its Tokai nuclear power plant, enabling the reactor to operate for up to 60 years.
Regulation & Safety · Wednesday, 7 November 2018
Court ruling clears way for Ikata 3 restart
Court ruling clears way for Ikata 3 restart
The Hiroshima District Court has rejected a call from residents to re-impose an injunction on the operation of unit 3 at the Ikata nuclear power plant in Japan's Ehime Prefecture. The move clears the way for owner Shikoku Electric Power Company to restart the reactor.
Regulation & Safety · Friday, 26 October 2018
Tohoku decides to decommission oldest Onagawa unit
Tohoku decides to decommission oldest Onagawa unit
Unit 1 of the Onagawa nuclear power plant in Japan's Miyagi Prefecture is to be decommissioned after owner Tohoku Electric Power Company decided that safety upgrades required to restart it would be too expensive and time-consuming.
Corporate · Thursday, 25 October 2018
Shikoku outlines plans for decommissioning Ikata 2
Shikoku outlines plans for decommissioning Ikata 2
A decommissioning plan for unit 2 of the Ikata nuclear power plant in Japan's Ehime prefecture has been submitted to the country's nuclear regulator by plant owner Shikoku Electric Power Company.
Regulation & Safety · Wednesday, 17 October 2018
Tokai 2 cleared for restart
Tokai 2 cleared for restart
Japan's Nuclear Regulation Authority yesterday approved the restart of unit 2 of the Tokai nuclear power plant after concluding that safety measures submitted by Japan Atomic Power Company passed revised safety standards.
Regulation & Safety · Thursday, 27 September 2018
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