The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) has compiled a draft of the direction of nuclear power policy, and will proceed with coordination in the direction of making it concrete, keeping in mind the rebuilding of next-generation nuclear reactors that will be decommissioned in the future. increase.
In order to realize a decarbonized society and respond to energy security, the government will maximize the use of existing nuclear power plants, and plans to set a direction for building new nuclear power plants, which it had previously said was not planned, by the end of the year. I will show you.
In response to this, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has compiled a draft of the future direction of nuclear power policy.
As a result, we will proceed with coordination in the direction of realizing the construction and expansion of nuclear power plants, which is a focus, with the aim of rebuilding decommissioned reactors with next-generation reactors.
In addition, while maintaining the upper limit of 60 years for the maximum operating period of nuclear power plants, it is possible to extend the period of suspension of operation due to examination by the Nuclear Regulation Authority and provisional disposition order by the court. direction to
In addition, regarding the restart of nuclear power plants that are currently suspended, the government will stand at the forefront and gain the understanding of the local people. is.
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry will discuss this draft at the council, proceed with coordination with the ruling party and others, and will report the contents compiled at the government meeting for the realization of a decarbonized society scheduled for next month. .