It was learned on the 16th local time that the Japan Atomic Power Regulatory Commission approved the management policy safety regulations for the Takahama Nuclear Power Plant Unit 1 operated by Kansai Electric Power Company for the next 10 years on the same day. It is understood that the unit will celebrate its 50th year of operation in November this year. This is the first time Japan has approved the operation of a nuclear power plant unit for more than 50 years.
Takahama Unit 1 is the oldest nuclear power unit in Japan. After being approved for operation for 60 years, if you want to continue operating for another 20 years, you need to obtain re-approval every 10 years. Unit 1 of Takahama Nuclear Power Plant began operations on November 14, 1974.