Japanese media: Japan and the United States will cooperate on a new generation of nuclear power reactors

　　China News Service, January 10 (Xinhua) According to Kyodo News, the Japanese and American governments announced a consensus document on the 9th, the main content of which is to strengthen cooperation in the new generation of nuclear power plants such as small modular reactors (SMR).

　　According to reports, Japanese Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Yasutoshi Nishimura held talks with US Secretary of Energy Granholm in the United States and compiled documents.

The same direction is expected to be confirmed at the Japan-U.S. summit meeting to be held on the 13th.

　　The document stated that they will expand opportunities for cooperation in the development and construction of nuclear power plants in their respective countries and third countries, and will also deepen cooperation in the field of energy security, including ensuring liquefied natural gas (LNG).

　　At the press conference, Nishimura emphasized that "the U.S. side mentioned this is very important" regarding the policy changes such as the reconstruction of nuclear power plants finalized by the Japanese government in December last year.

He said that not only will develop and build a new generation of nuclear power plants, but also "will expand cooperation opportunities by maximizing the use of existing reactors and building a strong nuclear energy supply chain." unanimous".

　　The report pointed out that in the context of the Ukraine crisis, Japan and the United States will strengthen cooperation in diversifying and securing energy.

The production of shale gas in the United States is booming, and it is planned to more than double the current export capacity of natural gas through government-private cooperation.

The governments of Japan and the United States will support investment in development such as resource exploration and production, and increase exports to Japan and other countries.

　　In addition, Japan and the United States will also promote the expansion of the use of hydrogen and ammonia, and confirm cooperation in the field of renewable energy such as offshore wind power.