What is the importance of nuclear power in Japan?
What is the importance of nuclear power in Japan?

Nuclear power had been an integral source of electricity for Japan until the Fukushima crisis in 2011 led to the government shutting down all reactors.

South Korea to close its oldest reactor


South Korea panel to recommend to shut country's oldest nuclear reactor

South Korea`s energy advisory panel decided to recommend that the country`s oldest nuclear reactor, Kori No 1, be permanently close, Yoon Sang-jick, minister of trade, industry and energy, told reporters on Friday.

Japan's first reactor restart delayed to August: Kyushu Electric

 Japan`s Kyushu Electric Power said on Tuesday it has delayed the restart of its Sendai nuclear plant in southwestern Japan, the first to be brought back into service under new rules introduced after the 2011 Fukushima disaster.

Transformer fire causes shut-down of nuclear reactor north of New York City

 A nuclear power reactor 40 miles (65 km) north of New York City was shut down on Saturday after a transformer fire, but officials said the Indian Point plant was stable and there was no threat to residents nearby. 

China to start building 3rd generation nuclear reactor: Company

 Construction of China`s first "third generation" nuclear reactor will start on Thursday, a state-run company said, as Beijing attempts to export its atomic energy designs globally.

Japan court rejects bid to block restart of two nuclear reactors

 The Japanese government`s push to return to nuclear power won a boost Wednesday after a court rejected a bid to block the restart of two reactors deemed safe by regulators.

Japan aims to restart nuclear reactor in June: Sources

Japan`s government is aiming to restart a nuclear reactor by around June following a lengthy and politically-sensitive approval process in the wake of the Fukushima disaster, sources familiar with the plans said.

First of four Fukushima reactors cleared of nuclear fuel


Over 4000 MT uranium imported for nuclear reactors since 2008: Govt

 New Delhi, Dec 11 (PTI) Around 4458 metric tonnes of uranium has been imported to fuel nuclear power reactors in the country since 2008, the government on Thursday said.

Iran dismisses US concerns over suspect reactor purchases

A senior Iranian nuclear official on Tuesday dismissed US concerns over the purchase of new components reportedly destined for a controversial reactor.

Russia to build more nuclear reactors for Iran

Russia on Tuesday signed an agreement with Iran for helping the latter build two new nuclear reactors in the latter country, media reported.

Unit 5 of RAPS becomes world's 2nd longest running reactor

 India's nuclear power programme today reached a new milestone after Unit 5 of the Rajasthan Atomic Power Staion become the second longest running reactor in the world by being in operation for 765 days continuously.

North Korea reactor may be operating: IAEA


UAE receives first n-reactor from South Korea

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) received Tuesday its first installment of a nuclear reactor from South Korea, a media report said.

Water woes endanger North Korea reactor, says US research institute

Washington: A US research institute says North Korea may have temporarily shut down a plutonium reactor earlier this year as it grappled with water supply problems that could threaten the safety of its nuclear complex.

Germany summons North Korean envoy over nuke threat

Berlin: Germany`s Foreign Ministry says it summoned North Korea`s envoy in Berlin over Pyongyang`s threat to carry out another nuclear test.

Tiny devices that can control nuclear reactor are here

Call it future technology as engineers from University of Utah have fabricated the smallest plasma transistors that can withstand high temperatures and ionising radiation found in a nuclear reactor.

Iran says sabotage prevented at nuclear facility

Iranian authorities prevented attempted sabotage at heavy water nuclear reactor, senior official said without giving specifics as to the nature of the attempted disruption or its suspected initiator.

Iran seeks new Russia reactor in exchange for oil

Iran`s ambassador to Moscow on Monday said Russia could build the Islamic republic a second nuclear power reactor under a proposed oil-for-goods swap that has raised grave concern in Washington.