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Fukushima Fuel Debris Retrieval Delayed Until 2037

7/29/2025

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The retrieval of fuel debris at the Fukushima nuclear plant has been postponed to 2037 or later, delaying the decommissioning target to 2051. With 880 tons of debris still from the 2011 disaster, TEPCO faces significant challenges in developing effective removal strategies, underscoring the complexity of this ongoing crisis.

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The retrieval of fuel debris at the Fukushima nuclear plant has been postponed to 2037 or later, delaying the decommissioning target to 2051. With 880 tons of debris still from the 2011 disaster, TEPCO faces significant challenges in developing effective removal strategies, underscoring the complexity of this ongoing crisis.