Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Nishimura, who is visiting the United States, held talks with Secretary of Energy Granholm and agreed to work together on the development and construction of next-generation nuclear reactors to strengthen energy security and promote decarbonization. Did.
On the 9th, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Nishimura held a meeting with Secretary of Energy Granholm in Washington, D.C., and jointly announced a document on cooperation in the energy field.
According to this, the governments of Japan and the United States will cooperate in the development and construction of next-generation nuclear reactors, such as small modular reactors, which are said to be smaller and cheaper to build than conventional reactors, and will jointly work on exporting them to third countries. I'm going to go.
In addition to maximizing the use of existing nuclear power plants, efforts will be made to build a supply chain for uranium fuel and nuclear power-related parts.
Last month, Japan announced a new policy, such as promoting the development and construction of next-generation nuclear reactors, with the reconstruction of decommissioned nuclear power plants in mind. about it.
After the meeting, Minister Nishimura said, "From now on, I would like to explore opportunities for cooperation between the two countries on the development and construction of next-generation nuclear reactors, maximizing the use of existing nuclear reactors, and building resilient supply chains." said.