Japan faces seismic scandal affecting reactors

Japan's Chubu Electric Power Company has resigned its President, Kengo Hayashi, and its Chairman, Satoru Katsuno, following a scandal involving manipulated seismic risk data for the Hamaoka nuclear power plant. This scandal led to the cancellation of plans to restart two reactors at the plant. The company confirmed that it will withdraw its restart applications amidst rising concerns over the safety of Japan’s nuclear stations, especially after the Fukushima disaster in 2011. The Hamaoka plant is located near a seismic zone where strong earthquakes are expected. These developments come as Japan seeks to increase its reliance on nuclear energy to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, despite the risks posed by the site’s seismic activity. The Nuclear Regulatory Authority had previously approved earthquake estimates that set the maximum seismic movement, but evidence has emerged indicating data manipulation, threatening the restart process and adding further challenges to Japan’s efforts to enhance nuclear energy security.

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