Japan Court Backs Operation Of Two Reactors At Sendai Nuclear Plant
Plaintiffs had pointed to the risk of a volcanic eruption affecting the site
Sendai
Japan / Sendai Reactors Get Green Light To Operate For Another 20 Years
Tokyo wants nuclear to play greater role in cutting emissions and improving energy security
Japan / Government Considers Reactor Operation Beyond 60 Years
Ministry panel aims to finalise plan ‘by end of year’
Japan / Kyushu Electric Applies To Run Sendai-1 And -2 Reactors For 60 Years
Tokyo looks to nuclear for lower prices and energy security
Japan / Nine Reactors Online As Sendai-1 Returns To Full Commercial Operation
Operator considering extending unit’s lifetime beyond 40 years
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