HOKKAIDO, Apr 29 (News On Japan) –
Hokkaido Electric Power Co. said the restart of its Tomari nuclear power plant may be delayed from its original schedule after announcing on April 28 that completion of a seawall under construction at the plant is now expected to be around four months later than the initial target of three years from now, citing the impact of regulatory reviews and related procedures.
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Japan has gradually moved to bring nuclear reactors back online under stricter safety standards introduced after the 2011 Fukushima Daiichi disaster, with utilities seeking to secure stable electricity supplies and reduce fuel import costs. However, restart schedules have often been slowed by lengthy regulatory screenings, local consent procedures and additional safety construction work. Tomari is one of several reactors still awaiting approval and completion of required upgrades before operations can resume.
Source: HBCニュース 北海道放送
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