Mihama Nuclear Power Plant Unit 3 will be Japan's second nuclear power plant to operate for more than 40 years

On August 1, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission announced that it would decide to issue a review plan that meets the new standards at a regular meeting held on August 3 to meet the basic policy of safety measures for Kansai Electric Power Mihama Nuclear Power Plant that has been in operation for more than 40 years, and make a formal decision
after soliciting public opinion.

After the accident at the Tokyo Electric Power Company's Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, Japan established a system of 40 years of operation for nuclear power plants, but if approved by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, it will also be given an opportunity
to extend the operation period for 20 years.

By November 30 this year, Mihama Nuclear Power Plant Unit 3 will also reach the deadline
of 40 years of operation.
If the extended operation is approved, it is necessary to carry out the specific equipment design and operation extension certification
.
If passed, the Mihama Nuclear Power Plant will be the second nuclear power plant
to be postponed after Kansai Electric Power Corporation's Takahama Nuclear Power Plant Units 1 and 2.
However, it will take some time for earthquake-resistant engineering and other aspects, and it is estimated that the restart of the No.
3 unit of the Mihama nuclear power plant will not be until after 2020
.