Governor Sugimoto of Fukui Prefecture will make a decision on the 28th regarding the extension of the operation of three nuclear power plants in Fukui Prefecture, which has been in operation for more than 40 years.
Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc. is expected to restart from the ready nuclear power plant, as it is expected to express its consent for the first time in Japan after the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant accident.
From the viewpoint of the risk of deterioration over time, the operation period of domestic nuclear power plants is limited to 40 years in principle after the accident at Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant. After passing through, the operation can be extended for up to 60 years.
Kansai Electric Power's Takahama Nuclear Power Plant Units 1 and 2 and Mihama Nuclear Power Plant Unit 3 in Fukui Prefecture have passed the examination, and the prefectural assembly approved the restart on the 23rd of last week, so the final decision of the governor will be the focus Was there.
On the 27th, Governor Sugimoto, who had a series of online talks with Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Kajiyama and President Morimoto of Kansai Electric Power Co., confirmed the safety measures that Kansai Electric Power Co. Will also make a decision on extending the operation of the nuclear power plant for more than 40 years.
Since the governor said that he had all the information to make a decision, he is expected to express his consent, which is the first time under the system that restricts driving within 40 years, which was created after the nuclear accident.
Kansai Electric Power will pay attention to the governor's decision with the idea of restarting the nuclear power plants that are ready.