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Japan is considering building next generation nuclear reactors and restarting idled plants. Prime minister Fumio Kishida said he had directed a government panel to look into how: “Next generation nuclear reactors could be used to help Japan achieve its goal of carbon neutrality by 2050.
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Seven reactors are currently in operation, with three others offline for regular safety inspections. The others are still going through a relicensing process. It is thought that seven additional reactors could be restarted by summer 2023, including two at Kashiwazaki-Kariwa, operated by TEPCO .
This change of direction, which could include extending the life of existing reactors, has highlighted Japan’s struggle to secure stable energy supplies as a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Kishida said: “Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has vastly transformed the world’s energy landscape. Japan needs to bear in mind potential crisis scenarios.”