Restart of Niigata Idle Nuclear Reactor
Sector: Nuclear • Location: Kashiwazaki, Niigata, Japan
Source: Kyodo News+ | Japan's leading news agency.
The project involves the restart of the No. 7 reactor at the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant in Niigata Prefecture, Japan. The restart is facing delays due to the operator's inability to complete required anti-terrorism measures by the October deadline, with a new target set for 2029.
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Nuclear, Power Generation (CCGT)
- Location
- Kashiwazaki, Niigata, Japan
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Kyodo News+ | Japan's leading news agency.
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Description | The project involves the restart of the No. 7 reactor at the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant in Niigata Prefecture, Japan. The restart is facing delays due to the operator's inability to complete required anti-terrorism measures by the October deadline, with a new target set for 2029. |
Original sector | Energy |
Location
Country | Japan |
State | Niigata |
City | Kashiwazaki |
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Source | Kyodo News+ | Japan's leading news agency. |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Nuclear, Power Generation (CCGT) |
Article published date | 2025-03-01 |
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