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Chubu Electric's Data Scandal Halts Nuclear Restart Review

1/6/2026

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Chubu Electric Power Co. may have used selective data in earthquake-resistance tests to pass restart screening.
The Nuclear Regulation Authority (NRA) discovered this wrongdoing and halted the review.
The incident is a setback for the government seeking to resume nuclear operations under stricter safety measures since the 2011 Fukushima disaster.
An NRA executive said the situation undermines trust in the operator and raises questions about its eligibility.

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Chubu Electric Power Co. may have used selective data in earthquake-resistance tests to pass restart screening.
The Nuclear Regulation Authority (NRA) discovered this wrongdoing and halted the review.
The incident is a setback for the government seeking to resume nuclear operations under stricter safety measures since the 2011 Fukushima disaster.
An NRA executive said the situation undermines trust in the operator and raises questions about its eligibility.