Japan's Tsuruga No. 2 Reactor Disqualified Under Post-Fukushima Safety Standards

The decision marks the first disqualification of a nuclear reactor in Japan due to reinforced safety standards established after the Fukushima disaster.

• The Nuclear Regulation Authority (NRA) disqualified Tsuruga No. 2 reactor due to unresolved seismic risks from potential active fault lines beneath the facility.
• Japan Atomic Power Co. faced an eight-year review process plagued by data inaccuracies, leading to the NRA's strict examination and decision.
• The disqualification is a setback for Japan's energy policy, which aims to expand nuclear power to ensure energy stability and meet carbon neutrality goals by 2050.
• Despite the setback, Japan Atomic Power plans to continue efforts for a reactor restart, while the NRA emphasizes the need for strict compliance with safety standards.
• Concerns about Japan's nuclear energy revival have grown following a recent earthquake, highlighting the importance of adequate safety and evacuation measures.

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