Kyushu Electric Power Co., Inc. announced that it will consider conducting "special inspections" necessary for extension of operation of the first Kawauchi nuclear power plant in Kagoshima prefecture, which will be 40 years from the start of operation three years later.
However, the final decision will be made based on the inspection.
After the accident at Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, the operation of the nuclear power plant is limited to 40 years in principle, but after conducting "special inspections" to check the reactor and containment vessel, it passed the examination of the Nuclear Regulation Authority. Then, it will be possible to operate for up to 60 years.
At the Sendai Nuclear Power Plant of Kyushu Electric Power, the first unit will be in operation for 40 years in July 2024, three years later, and Kazuhiro Ikebe, president of Kyushu Electric Power, will consider the timing and period of special inspections at the meeting on the 28th. Clarified the idea of starting.
However, the final decision will be made after conducting a "special inspection", and "it has not been decided at this time whether to actually extend it."
Fukui Prefecture agreed yesterday to extend the operation of three nuclear power plants, with the intention of supporting the extension of the operation of nuclear power plants, such as considering a new grant to local governments, as it is necessary for a stable supply of energy and measures against global warming. However, in the future, it is expected that the nuclear power plant, which has been in operation for more than 40 years, will restart for the first time after the nuclear accident.
Governor Shioda "Corresponds firmly to verification of extension of operation period"
Regarding this, Governor Shioda of Kagoshima Prefecture said, "We would like to proceed with preparations such as reviewing the composition of the disaster prevention expert committee such as nuclear safety and evacuation plans so that we can firmly respond to the verification of the extension of the operation period of the Kawauchi nuclear power plant." I made a comment.
In addition, Yoshiko Torihara, chairman of the Sendai Nuclear Power Plant Construction Opposition Liaison Council of the citizen group, said, "I think that we will start considering special inspections because we are thinking of extending the operation for 20 years. I want to. "