Interrupted due to trouble Periodic inspection of Ikata Nuclear Power Plant No. 3 Reopened with conditions Conditional acceptance on August 3 at 16:14
Regarding Shikoku Electric Power Company's Ikata Nuclear Power Plant Unit 3 that has suspended periodic inspections due to a series of troubles, Governor Nakamura of Ehime Prefecture will consider resuming inspections under conditions such as efforts to restore the trust of the citizens of the prefecture. Was shown. Shikoku Electric Power wants to resume regular inspections when it is ready.
At Ikata Nuclear Power Station Unit 3, the periodic inspections have been suspended since January, and four problems have become apparent since the control rods that adjust the reactor power output were accidentally pulled out since January.
Governor Nakamura, who met with Shikoku Electric Power's president Nagai at the Ehime Prefectural Office on the 3rd, said that the prefecture's committee has summarized the opinion that it is “appropriate” regarding the Shikoku Electric Power's report on the cause of trouble and prevention of recurrence. , He said that he would allow the resumption of regular inspections, subject to seven items, such as efforts to restore the trust of the citizens of the prefecture and constant pursuit of safety.
Shikoku Electric Power wants to resume regular inspections when it is ready.
In order to take responsibility for a series of troubles, Shikoku Electric Power Co., Inc. announced that it will voluntarily repay a portion of this month's executive remuneration for a total of five executives including Chairman Hayato Saeki and President Nagai.
On the other hand, regarding the Ikata Nuclear Power Plant Unit 3, this past January, the Hiroshima High Court issued a decision of provisional disposition to disallow driving.
Since then, Shikoku Electric Power has filed an objection, but the hearing has not yet started and it is impossible to foresee the restart.