Japan is exploring the possibility of building its first nuclear power plant since 2011

The Japanese energy company Kansai Electric Power Co. intends to conduct a geological survey and a number of other works in preparation for the reconstruction of the first power unit of the nuclear power plant (NPP) Mihama. This was reported on July 18 by NHK TV channel, citing sources.

"Kansai Electric Power Co. is considering the possibility of conducting geological surveys at the location of the Mihama nuclear power plant in Fukui Prefecture in preparation for its restoration," the publication says.

It is specified that if a new or replaced power unit is built, it will be the first such project after the accident at the Fukushima nuclear power plant in 2011. At the moment, two Mikhaila power units are not in operation.

According to the channel's sources, the Japanese energy company plans to make an official announcement about the start of research in mid-August, but so far no final decisions have been made.

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