The new rules allow operators to exclude periods of shutdown when calculating the total years of operation. Read more at straitstimes.com.
TOKYO - Japan on Wednesday passed a law allowing nuclear reactors to operate beyond 60 years, as it tries to reinvigorate the sector to meet energy challenges and climate targets.
Under the new rules, the age cap technically remains 60 years but exceptions are allowed for reactors that have had to pause operations for “unforeseeable” reasons.The new rules allow operators to exclude periods of shutdown when calculating the total years of operation.
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