Investigation of the Core Meltdown at Reactor No. 3 Using Micro Drones: 21 Flights in Two Weeks
Tokyo Electric Power Company has begun a series of inspections using micro drones inside the containment vessel of Reactor No. 3 at Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, with plans for 21 flights over two weeks to assess the state of nuclear fuel debris.
Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant Shutdown, Cause of Trouble is Equipment Settings, TEPCO Denies Mistake
The Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant in Niigata Prefecture was shut down shortly after reactivation due to a false alarm from the control rod inverter, which Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) attributed to equipment settings rather than a mistake on their part.
First investigation inside the reactor pressure vessel at Fukushima Daiichi Unit 2 scheduled for FY2026
Tokyo Electric Power Company plans its first investigation inside the reactor pressure vessel at Fukushima Daiichi Unit 2 to assess the condition of melted nuclear fuel and radiation levels in preparation for recovery operations.