Japan Halts Removal of Melted Fuel at Fukushima Due to Camera Outage

Japan Halts Removal of Melted Fuel at Fukushima Due to Camera Outage
2 months ago

As part of ongoing efforts to clean and restore the area around the Fukushima nuclear power plant, Japanese authorities have announced a temporary halt to operations for removing melted nuclear fuel. This decision was made due to a technical failure of the surveillance cameras that are essential for monitoring safety during the procedure.

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Japan Begins Process of Removing Melted Nuclear Fuel from Fukushima

Japan Begins Process of Removing Melted Nuclear Fuel from Fukushima
3 months ago

On September 10, 2024, Japanese authorities announced the start of a complex operation to extract melted nuclear fuel from the reactors at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant. This news marks an important milestone in the decommissioning process following one of the most severe nuclear incidents in history after the 2011 disaster. The Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO), responsible for the plant, reported that the operation could take many years and requires highly skilled specialists and specialized equipment.

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