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Fuel cycle safety rules for Japan
Fuel cycle safety rules for Japan
Rokkasho (JNFL) 68x48Safety rules for Japan's nuclear fuel facilities have been finalised, ready for parliamentary approval next month.
Regulation & Safety · Thursday, 28 November 2013
European review of Taiwanese safety
European review of Taiwanese safety
Taiwan should update the assessment of all natural hazards that could affect its nuclear power plants, notably for earthquakes and tsunamis, the European Commission has recommended.
Regulation & Safety · Wednesday, 20 November 2013
Manga shows Fukushima worker's experience
Manga shows Fukushima worker's experience
Ichiefu (Kazuta Tatsuta) 67x48A former worker at the Fukushima Daiichi site has created a manga comic of his experiences in a new series.
Other News · Friday, 1 November 2013
Extra experts for Japanese regulator
Extra experts for Japanese regulator
The Japanese cabinet today approved the merger of a technical support organisation with the Nuclear Regulation Authority, a move that will significantly boost its manpower.
Regulation & Safety · Friday, 25 October 2013
Communication as important as clean-up, says IAEA
Communication as important as clean-up, says IAEA
While praising Japan's efforts to decontaminate the area around the damaged Fukushima Daiichi plant, an international expert mission suggests that authorities should improve their communications with the public.
Regulation & Safety · Monday, 21 October 2013
Nuclear limbo for climate ambitions
Nuclear limbo for climate ambitions
Japan's climate goals remain as unclear as its energy policy. According to the Japan Federation of Economic Organizations it should resist setting targets until well into next year.
Energy & Environment · Friday, 4 October 2013
Tepco goes for two nuclear restarts
Tepco goes for two nuclear restarts
Tepco has made its first application to bring nuclear reactors back on line. The income from power generation would support the clean-up tasks at Fukushima Daiichi and avoid use of expensive imported fossil fuels.
Regulation & Safety · Friday, 27 September 2013
Japan seeks outside help for contaminated water
Japan seeks outside help for contaminated water
Fukushima Daiichi - welded storage tank 48The Japanese government has invited overseas companies and experts to submit technology proposals or advice for helping it resolve ongoing contaminated water issues at the Fukushima Daiichi plant.
Regulation & Safety · Thursday, 26 September 2013
IAEA foresees continued growth in nuclear capacity
IAEA foresees continued growth in nuclear capacity
Global nuclear power generating capacity will continue to grow by 2030 but at a slightly slower rate than predicted a year ago, according to the latest estimates from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
Nuclear Policies · Wednesday, 25 September 2013
New safety measures for Hamaoka
New safety measures for Hamaoka
Hamaoka tsunami wall (Chubu)_48Chubu Electric Power Company is to implement a set of new safety measures based on revised Japanese regulatory requirements at Hamaoka units 3 and 4 with a view to applying for permission to restart its only nuclear power plant.
Regulation & Safety · Wednesday, 25 September 2013
Fukushima off-site clean-up success
Fukushima off-site clean-up success
Tamura decontamination (MOE)_48Radioactive decontamination has been completed to target in one municipality affected by Fukushima accident, and operations to decontaminate other areas are making good progress, Japan's Ministry of Environment has reported.
Regulation & Safety · Wednesday, 18 September 2013
Exchange trip for nuclear industry heads
Exchange trip for nuclear industry heads
American chief nuclear officers have completed a week-long technical visit to Japan, learning from their counterparts' experiences of the Fukushima accident and recovery.
Regulation & Safety · Monday, 16 September 2013
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