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Nuclear Decommissioning

The Fukushima Daiichi accident in March 2011 brought into focus the need for Japan to consider nuclear decommissioning at Fukushima Daiichi, other aged nuclear plants and nuclear experimental facilities. Japan is at the beginning of the decommissioning process, and as the mechanics of how this will be organised, it is a good time to enter the market. Knowledge of the UK’s experience and capability in nuclear decommissioning has been growing in Japan, and there is a keenness to learn lessons from the many decommissioning projects which have been completed.

In general, decommissioning in Japan can be classified into three groups:

  • Fukushima Dai-ichi
    • Decommissioning and clean-up after the accident
  • Japan Atomic Energy Agency research facilities
    • A wide variety of facilities including test reactors
  • Aged reactors
    • Generation stations which have reached the end of their operational lives

Entering the decommissioning market in Japan is not a straightforward process, particularly for UK firms familiar with the way the system operates in the UK. If you are interested in the opportunities which may be available for your company in Japan, please contact the Department for International Trade nuclear team in Japan for guidance on how to approach the market.

Additional information regarding the situation at Fukushima Dai-ichi can be found here, and TEPCO themselves provide a list of technical challenges on this site.

A useful guide to the Japanese Nuclear Industry is provided by the Japan Atomic Industry Forum, who also provide regular updates in English regarding the state of the industry in Japan.

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The Fourth UK-Japan Nuclear Industry Forum
The Department for International Trade (DIT) is arranging the Fourth UK-Japan Nuclear Industry Forum to be held at the British Embassy in Tokyo. Supported by the Japan Atomic Industrial Forum and the …
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TEPCO and Sellafield Partnering in Nuclear Decommissioning
British Companies With Expertise in Decommissioning Can Find Business Opportunities in Japan The British Chamber of Commerce in Japan (BCCJ) in association with the Department for International Trade (DIT) organised &...
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British Expertise Showcased at RADIEX 2016
UK Nuclear Expertise Sought in Japan The Environmental Radioactivity Measures and Radioactive Waste Disposal International Exhibition (RADIEX) 2016 was held at the Science Museum in Tokyo, from 19 – 21 …
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Current Situation in the Japanese Nuclear Industry
In this webinar video, British companies in the nuclear industry that are considering doing business in Japan will hear about plans to restart reactors, whether Japan is looking for support …
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UK Science & Innovation Japan Newsletter October 2015
Policymaking, Cybersecurity and Energy Storage to Remain Big Themes in Japan. October’s newsletter features updates on recent developments in Japanese policymaking, a new cybersecurity strategy, and a feature on energ...
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Japan Nuclear Industry: Background Brief August 2015
IAEA report The IAEA have issued a report on Fukushima Dai-ichi, it highlights progress and makes some recommendations. It is a good read if you are considering where your organisation …
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Power Market Deregulation and Japan’s Nuclear Industry
2014 ended as it began, with all of Japan’s nuclear reactors switched off. The first nuclear restarts are expected later this year, however Japan’s energy market is reforming; it is …
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UKTI Civil Nuclear Showcase 2015
Innovative Physics (IPL) offer the nuclear industry advanced and bespoke gamma radiation detection, identification, and visualisation solutions worldwide. Since its establishment in 2009, the services and support prov...
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Japan Nuclear Update December 2014
Read our latest update from the Nuclear Team at the British Embassy in Tokyo. 1. Latest on Nuclear restarts, and current status of all nuclear reactors in Japan 2. Political …
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UK Decommissioning Support at Fukushima Daiichi
Dr Keith Franklin, Head of the Nuclear Team at the British Embassy in Tokyo, speaks with John Clarke, Chief Executive Officer of the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) about the ways …
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2nd UK-Japan Nuclear Decommissioning Workshop
The UK has a long established track record in nuclear decommissioning and has been sharing this experience in its support of Japan since the accident at Fukushima Dai-ichi in March …
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Update on Nuclear Concerns for UK Businesses
Watch Professor Robin Grimes and Dr Keith Franklin discuss the situation at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant and what it means for UK businesses. Since the earthquake, tsunami and …
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UK Company Tackles Radioactive Challenges
“We found the UKTI staff in Japan extremely experienced within this industry and were able to give us a clear picture of its structure and, even more importantly, up-to-date business …
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Nuclear In Japan: Opportunities For UK Expertise
Watch this short interview to gain a better understanding of the opportunities for your company in the Japanese Nuclear industry. Dr. Keith Franklin, Head of Nuclear at The British Embassy …

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Dr Keith Franklin
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Dr Keith Franklin is a nuclear specialist who has been working at the British Embassy Tokyo since 2011 leading an experienced team on business opportunities in the nuclear sector in Japan.

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