Chubu Electric flags anomaly in seismic evaluation at Hamaoka nuclear plant
Chubu Electric acknowledged a methodological discrepancy in the seismic evaluation of two nuclear reactors, a situation that could weigh on the restart of nuclear operations in Japan.
| Countries | Japon |
|---|---|
| Companies | Chubu Electric Power |
| Sector | Énergie Nucléaire |
| Theme | Régulation & Gouvernance |
Japanese company Chubu Electric Power stated it may have used a different method than the one disclosed to regulators to select representative seismic waves in the evaluation of two reactors at its Hamaoka nuclear power plant, located in central Japan. This discrepancy could, according to the utility, significantly impact the ongoing regulatory review process.
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