Japan Stops a Reactor From Starting as America Goes All in on Nuclear Power
To combat climate change, a lot of countries are spending billions on new and different kinds of nuclear reactors.
Japan’s nuclear watchdog disqualifies a reactor for the first time since Fukushima disaster
Japan’s nuclear watchdog has formally disqualified a reactor in the country’s north-central region from starting.
Tear It Down or Start It Back Up? Plant Owners Weigh Options Around Retired Reactors
Nuclear power plants are still being dismantled, and the business of decommissioning remains strong, but the need for more ...
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Japan to maintain 20% target for nuclear power plant ratio in 2040
The Japanese government plans to maintain the ratio of nuclear power generation in the electricity supply at 20% in 2040, the Nihon Keizai Shimbun reported. The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry ...
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Japan launches FAST fusion power project
Japan’s FAST Project Office proudly announces the launch of the FAST (Fusion by Advanced Superconducting Tokamak) project, ...
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Japan’s Shimane 2 prepares to power up
Japan’s Chugoku Electric Power Company has notified the Nuclear Regulation Authority (NRA) that it plans to restart unit 2 ...
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Japan's nuclear regulators say "NO" for the 1st time on restarting of Tsuruga power plant's No. 2 reactor
Japan’s Nuclear Regulation Authority has finalized a review report that says the No. 2 reactor at the Tsuruga nuclear ...
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Continued Excellent Nuclear Power Plant Performance Bodes Well for Future Prospects
The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corp. (ENEC) announced a historic milestone on Sept. 5, 2024, with the fourth unit of the Barakah ...
Japanese Nuclear Reactor Disqualified Under Post-Fukushima Safety Standards
This is the first reactor barred in Japan under stricter safety protocols adopted after the Fukushima disaster.
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Gridlocked: When Jellyfish Brought a China Power Plant to Its Knees
The unexpected surge of jellyfish overwhelmed cooling systems, forcing workers to work around the clock to clear blockages ...
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Japan steps away from nuclear power
On 14 September, bowing to public opposition, Japan's government joined Germany and Switzerland in turning away from nuclear power after the ... to extend nuclear plant operating licenses beyond ...