Kansai Electric resumes Mihama nuclear plant successor survey

Kansai Electric Power announced it has resumed its on-site survey for a successor unit at Mihama Power Station Unit 1, restarting work paused since March 2011.

The survey will assess site suitability under new regulatory standards, including topographical and geological characteristics. The company cited its "Zero Carbon Vision 2050" and Japan's energy policy as drivers for the decision.

Any final decision on installing a successor unit will depend on the survey findings, regulatory developments, and broader business conditions.