Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the anticipated approval for the restart of the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant in Japan, highlighting its significance as the largest nuclear power station in the country and the current status of nuclear energy in Japan post-Fukushima disaster [2] Group 1: Nuclear Power Plant Restart - The governor of Niigata Prefecture, Hideyo Hanakado, is expected to express support for the restart of the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant on the 21st [2] - Out of the seven reactors at the plant, only one is set to resume operations [2] Group 2: Historical Context - Following the severe nuclear leak incident at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant in 2011, the Japanese government mandated the shutdown of all nuclear power plants in the country [2] - As of now, 14 nuclear units have resumed operations, primarily located in western and southern Japan [2] Group 3: Plant Significance - The Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant is one of the largest nuclear power stations globally in terms of net electricity generation [2] - The plant has been shut down since March 2012, following the earthquake on March 11, 2011, which led to the decommissioning of two reactors at the Fukushima plant by Tokyo Electric Power Company [2]

Core Viewpoint - The governor of Niigata Prefecture, Hideyo Hanakado, is expected to announce the intention to restart the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant, Japan's largest nuclear facility, on the 21st, although only one of its seven reactors will resume operation [1]. Group 1: Nuclear Power Plant Status - The Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant is located in Niigata Prefecture and is one of the largest nuclear power plants in the world by net electricity generation [1]. - Since the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster in 2011, all nuclear power plants in Japan were ordered to shut down, with 14 units having resumed operation mainly in western and southern Japan [1]. - The Kashiwazaki-Kariwa plant has been closed since March 2012 following the disaster [1]. Group 2: Management Issues - A management oversight was reported at the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant, where confidential anti-terrorism documents were improperly copied [2]. - The Nuclear Regulation Authority of Japan stated that the Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) failed to follow necessary procedures for handling these confidential documents, which must be stored in designated locations [2]. - There have been previous security lapses at the plant, leading to a temporary operating ban that was later lifted [2].

Core Viewpoint - Japan is expected to approve the restart of the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant, the largest in the country, with only one of its seven reactors set to resume operation [1] Group 1: Nuclear Power Plant Restart - The Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant is located in Niigata Prefecture and has a total installed capacity of 8,212 megawatts, making it one of the largest nuclear power plants in the world by net electricity generation [1] - Following the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster in 2011, all nuclear power plants in Japan were ordered to shut down, with 14 units having resumed operation mainly in western and southern Japan as of now [1] - The No. 7 reactor of the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa plant was previously approved for restart in 2017 but faced delays due to safety concerns, which were only resolved after passing inspections in December 2023 [1]

Core Viewpoint - Japan is expected to approve the restart of the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant, the largest in the country, with only one of its seven reactors set to resume operation [1] Group 1: Nuclear Power Plant Status - The Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant is located in Niigata Prefecture and has a total installed capacity of 8,212 megawatts, making it one of the largest nuclear power plants in the world by net electricity generation [1] - Since the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster in 2011, all nuclear power plants in Japan were ordered to shut down, with 14 reactors having resumed operation mainly in western and southern Japan [1] Group 2: Regulatory and Safety Aspects - The No. 7 reactor of the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa plant was initially approved for restart by the Nuclear Regulation Authority in 2017 but faced delays due to safety concerns and was prohibited from restarting until the ban was lifted in December 2023 after passing inspections [1]

Core Viewpoint - Japan is expected to approve the restart of its largest nuclear power plant, the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant, this week, with only one of its seven reactors set to resume operation [1]. Summary by Sections Nuclear Power Plant Restart - The Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant, located in Niigata Prefecture, has an installed capacity of 8,212 megawatts, making it one of the largest nuclear power plants in the world [1]. - Following the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster in 2011, all nuclear power plants in Japan were ordered to shut down. As of now, 14 nuclear units have resumed operation, primarily in western and southern Japan [1]. - The No. 7 reactor of the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa plant is crucial for supplying electricity to the Tokyo metropolitan area. It passed safety inspections by the Nuclear Regulation Authority in 2017 but faced delays in restarting due to safety concerns until the ban was lifted in December 2023 [1].

Core Viewpoint - Japan is expected to approve the restart of the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant, the largest in the country, with only one of its seven reactors set to resume operation [1] Group 1: Nuclear Power Plant Status - The Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant is located in Niigata Prefecture and has a total installed capacity of 8,212 megawatts, making it one of the largest nuclear power plants in the world by net electricity generation [1] - Since the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster in 2011, all nuclear power plants in Japan were ordered to shut down, with 14 reactors having resumed operation as of now, primarily in western and southern Japan [1] Group 2: Regulatory and Safety Aspects - The Kashiwazaki-Kariwa plant has faced regulatory challenges, including a ban on restarting due to safety violations, but it passed safety inspections in December 2023, leading to the lifting of the restart ban [1] - The No. 7 reactor of the plant is significant for supplying power to the Tokyo metropolitan area and had previously passed safety reviews by the Nuclear Regulation Authority in 2017 [1]

日本最大核电站将重启？新潟县知事：近期会有结论 中新网11月19日电 据日本共同社报道，日本新潟县知事花角英世19日在发布会上表示，围绕日本最大 核电站柏崎刈羽核电站重启问题，"近期将得出结论并进行讨论"。 来源：中国新闻网 编辑：王永乐 广告等商务合作，请点击这里 本文为转载内容，授权事宜请联系原著作权人 中新经纬版权所有，未经书面授权，任何单位及个人不得转载、摘编或以其它方式使用。 关注中新经纬微信公众号(微信搜索"中新经纬"或"jwview")，看更多精彩财经资讯。 另据路透社报道，花角英世正在为批准重启该核电站做最后的准备工作，或于21日宣布相关消息。 报道称，花角英世还计划在12月的县议会上确认全县居民的意愿，然后再完成获得地方政府同意的程 序。 据此前报道，柏崎刈羽核电站位于日本西北部新潟县，因跨柏崎和刈羽两地而得名，其装机容量为8212 兆瓦，为全球净发电量最大核电站之一。2011年3月11日大地震后，东电先后报废福岛两座核电站，柏 崎刈羽核电站也自2012年3月起关闭。 东电在福岛核事故前后对核电站安全风险的处理方式广受诟病。2007年新潟县中越海域地震发生后，东 电也曾迟报地震造成的柏崎刈羽 ...

"这一前所未有的财政支持方案反映出，东京电力公司在福岛核事故十余年后重启全球最大核电站的紧 迫感日益强烈"，《南华早报》报道称。据悉，东电已开始向柏崎刈羽核电站6号机组装载核燃料，该反 应堆在技术上可能于本月做好重启准备。如果能在年底前获得地方批准，东电可能在冬季供暖需求上升 时开始运营。 不过目前当地居民对核电站的重启仍有较大意见分歧。《朝日新闻》报道称，在10月初公布的民意调查 中，赞成与反对的意见各占一半。上述运营会议议长佐藤敏秀强调，约有七成新潟县民众对东电运营核 电站感到不安，他表示必须"缩小东京电力的想法、认知与居民感受之间的差距"。 据日本《朝日新闻》15日报道，监督东京电力公司柏崎刈羽核电站（位于日本新潟县）运营的新组 织"柏崎刈羽核电站运营会议"14日向东京电力公司报告了重启核电站运营所需要解决的课题，获得新潟 县当地的同意是该核电站重启的"最后一道关卡"。而香港《南华早报》15日报道称，东电正用价值1000 亿日元（100日元约合4.7元人民币）的补偿方案吸引当地居民，此举被批评者称为"贿赂"。 按照装机容量计算，柏崎刈羽核电站是世界上最大的核电站。自2011年福岛第一核电站事故后，该设施 ...

"这一前所未有的财政支持方案反映出，东京电力公司在福岛核事故十余年后重启全球最大核电站的紧 迫感日益强烈"，《南华早报》报道称。据悉，东电已开始向柏崎刈羽核电站6号机组装载核燃料，该反 应堆在技术上可能于本月做好重启准备。如果能在年底前获得地方批准，东电可能在冬季供暖需求上升 时开始运营。 【环球时报特约记者 孙默】据日本《朝日新闻》15日报道，监督东京电力公司柏崎刈羽核电站（位于 日本新潟县）运营的新组织"柏崎刈羽核电站运营会议"14日向东京电力公司报告了重启核电站运营所需 要解决的课题，获得新潟县当地的同意是该核电站重启的"最后一道关卡"。而香港《南华早报》15日报 道称，东电正用价值1000亿日元（100日元约合4.7元人民币）的补偿方案吸引当地居民，此举被批评者 称为"贿赂"。 不过目前当地居民对核电站的重启仍有较大意见分歧。《朝日新闻》报道称，在10月初公布的民意调查 中，赞成与反对的意见各占一半。上述运营会议议长佐藤敏秀强调，约有七成新潟县民众对东电运营核 电站感到不安，他表示必须"缩小东京电力的想法、认知与居民感受之间的差距"。 按照装机容量计算，柏崎刈羽核电站是世界上最大的核电站。自2011年 ...

Core Viewpoint - The Secretary-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) indicated that Russia intends to restart the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant at some point, having presented some plans to the agency [1] Group 1 - Russia is showing interest in the potential restart of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant [1] - The IAEA has been engaged in discussions with Russia regarding their plans for the nuclear facility [1]