Tag Archives: Hamaoka

“Utility eyes LNG for Hamaoka decision” via the Japan Times Online

Posted on 2011/05/09 by Masaki C.

NAGOYA — Chubu Electric Power Co. was planning to hold another extraordinary board meeting Monday to determine the fate of its controversial Hamaoka nuclear power plant in Shizuoka Prefecture as its chairman flew to the Middle East to shop for … Continue reading →

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“Kan’s attempt to shut down Hamaoka lacks legal basis” via the Japan Times Online

Posted on 2011/05/09 by Masaki C.

The administration of Prime Minister Naoto Kan has decided to seek the complete suspension of the Hamaoka Nuclear Power Station, the only atomic power plant operated by Chubu Electric Power Co. The utility serves central Japan’s industrial zone, home to … Continue reading →

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“Kan requests full closure of Hamaoka power plant” via the Japan Times Online

Posted on 2011/05/09 by Masaki C.

Prime Minister Naoto Kan said Friday he instructed a utility to shut down a nuclear power plant in central Honshu because of concerns it might be compromised by major quake or tsunami that is expected to hit the region. Kan … Continue reading →

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“Hamaoka reactor restart in July urged” via the Japan Times Online

Posted on 2011/04/30 by Masaki C.

NAGOYA — Chubu Electric Power Co. is planning to restart a nuclear reactor of its Hamaoka plant, now subject to regular checkups, in Shizuoka Prefecture in July to continue stable power supply this summer, the utility said Thursday. The utility … Continue reading →

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