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Japan nuclear fuel storage facility developments

Overview

In late August 2026, Fukui Governor Takato Ishida approved the installation of dry storage facilities for spent nuclear fuel at three Kansai Electric Power Company plants: Takahama, Mihama, and Ohi. These facilities are intended to act as preparatory sites for the eventual transfer of fuel to interim storage locations outside the prefecture, which are expected to begin operations around 2030.

By mid-September, discussions expanded toward inter-operator cooperation regarding an intermediate storage facility in Mutsu, Aomori Prefecture. Kansai Electric Power is reportedly making final adjustments to join a plan that would allow multiple power companies to transport spent fuel to the Mutsu site. This potential expansion follows a shift in stance by Mutsu Mayor Tomoya Yamamoto, who indicated a willingness to consider additional operators due to the city’s fiscal pressures and the potential loss of revenue exceeding 20 billion yen.

Entities

Fukui Prefecture · Kansai Electric Power Company · Tomoya Yamamoto · Recycle Fuel Storage · Mutsu

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Kansai Electric Power considers joining nuclear fuel storage plan in Mutsu

    Kansai Electric Power and Tohoku Electric Power are considering joining a plan to use a nuclear fuel storage facility in Mutsu, Aomori, as the city seeks to address significant fiscal challenges.

  2. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Fukui Governor approves spent nuclear fuel storage facilities

    Fukui Governor Takato Ishida has approved Kansai Electric Power's plan to install dry storage facilities for spent nuclear fuel at several nuclear power plants within the prefecture.

Sources

fnn.jp · fukuishimbun.co.jp · nishinippon.co.jp · toonippo.co.jp