Japan's economy ministry considers allowing nuclear plant expansions during decommissioning as part of national energy strategy revisions.
Japan's economy ministry is considering allowing nuclear plant expansions as older ones are decommissioned, likely part of revisions to Japan's national energy strategy. The revision is expected to include a provision allowing power companies decommissioning nuclear plants to build new reactors at existing nuclear power plants, without increasing the total number of reactors. This policy could face public backlash as it contradicts the government's 2021 Strategic Energy Plan, which aimed to reduce dependency on nuclear power.
June 16, 2024
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