Japan’s Kashiwazaki Kariwa-6 Resumes Commercial Operation After More Than 14 Years Offline
15 units have now returned to service since 2011 Fukushima disaster
Kashiwazaki
Governor ‘Ready To Give Approval’ For Kashiwazaki Kariwa Restart
According to reports, Unit 6 at facility could be first to go back online
Tepco Brings Forward Planned Date For Restart Of Kashiwazaki Kariwa Nuclear Reactor
Uncertainty remains over when approval will be granted by Japan’s regulator
In Setback For Nuclear Plans, Tepco Delays Restart Of Two Reactors At Kashiwazaki Kariwa
Company cites issues with scale of construction and labour shortages
Japan / PM Says Ministers Will Meet In Bid To Get Approval For Kashiwazaki Kariwa Restart
Seven-unit nuclear station has been offline since 2011 Fukushima disaster
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