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TEPCO Shares Surge as Japan Plans Nuclear Plant Restart

12/20/2025

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Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) shares rose 3% after reports it plans to restart Japan's largest nuclear plant in January.
The company is considering restarting unit No. 6 at the Kashiwazaki Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant in Niigata around January 20.
Niigata governor approved the restart in November.
Restarting the Kashiwazaki Kariwa plant would mark a significant shift for Japan, as the government seeks to boost energy security and reduce emissions.

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Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) shares rose 3% after reports it plans to restart Japan's largest nuclear plant in January.
The company is considering restarting unit No. 6 at the Kashiwazaki Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant in Niigata around January 20.
Niigata governor approved the restart in November.
Restarting the Kashiwazaki Kariwa plant would mark a significant shift for Japan, as the government seeks to boost energy security and reduce emissions.