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DoomsdaysCW

#FukushimaNuclearPlant clean-up faces yet another delay

Story by Mari Yamaguchi, July 29, 2025

"The full-scale removal of melted nuclear fuel from the #tsunami-wrecked #FukushimaDaiichi power plant has been delayed by several years, with the operator now targeting 2037 or later for the crucial operation.

"Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings (#TEPCO) announced the setback on Tuesday, underscoring the immense challenges still facing the site.

"TEPCO stated that 12 to 15 years of preparation are required before commencing full-scale debris removal at the No. 3 reactor, involving radiation reduction and facility construction.

"An estimated 880 tons of melted nuclear fuel and structural debris remain within the three reactors that suffered meltdowns following the 2011 earthquake and tsunami.

"This latest delay further jeopardises the Japanese government and TEPCO's existing 2051 target for decommissioning the plant.

"A test retrieval of a small fuel sample in November was already three years behind schedule, with some experts suggesting the entire #decommissioning process could extend beyond a century.

"TEPCO said it plans to stick to the current completion target of 2051.

" 'Realistically, we are aware of the difficulty (to achieve the target) but we will not drop the goal just yet, as we still don't have a clear work schedule after the full-scale removal begins,' said Akira Ono, chief decommissioning officer at TEPCO.

"Ono said TEPCO plans to examine preparation work necessary at the two other reactors within the next couple of years ahead of full-scale melted fuel retrieval.

"After small missions by robots [that were fried by radiation] to gather samples, experts will determine a larger-scale method for removing melted fuel, first at the No. 3 reactor.

"In May, Japan announced plans to use slightly radioactive soil, stored near Fukushima nuclear plant, for flower beds outside Prime Minister #ShigeruIshiba’s office. [Maybe put more waste there as well! Useless politicians! Who have access to #PrussianBlue pills which remove #Cesium137 from one's body!]

"The move is intended to demonstrate the safety of reusing soil that was removed from Fukushima prefecture during decontamination efforts following the 2011 nuclear disaster. Officials say that some of the soil has now reached levels deemed safe for reuse." [Using faulty dosimeters, I'll wager!]

apnews.com/article/japan-fukus

#NoNukes #NoNukesForAI #TEPCOLies #RethinkNotRestart #FukushimaIsntOver
#NuclearPowerPlants #NuclearWaste #NuclearPowerNoThanks #NuclearPowerCorruptionAndLies

AP News · Tsunami-wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant faces new delay in removing melted fuel debrisThe Japanese operator of the tsunami-wrecked Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant says the start of full-scale removal of melted fuel debris will be delayed for several years until 2037 or later. It's the latest setback underscoring the challenges ahead. Overall, at least 880 tons of melted nuclear fuel has mixed with debris inside the three reactors that suffered meltdowns at the plant following the 2011 earthquake and tsunami. The Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings said Tuesday it will need 12 to 15 years of preparation before starting the full-scale removal of melted fuel debris. Preparation includes reducing radiation levels.
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CelloMom On Cars

This sounds like a recipe for #OrphanWells, now offshore.

"As many offshore fields reach the end of their economic life, #decommissioning is set to become an even larger part of the #OilAndGas industry.

In most cases, the operator of the well or platform is responsible for bearing the costs of decommissioning.

One primary issue is the degradation of equipment. Another risk is exposure to hazardous substances left behind in valves, pipes, or tanks."

gcaptain.com/offshore-decommis

gCaptain · Offshore Decommissioning: A Growing Industry with Rising RisksOffshore oil and gas facilities do not last forever. When wells run dry or production is no longer profitable, companies face the task of decommissioning. This complex process involves retiring old...
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AfricaUnion

Pollution
#Shell must clean up #pollution before it leaves #Niger delta, report says
Firm told it must take #responsibility for #toxic legacy of pollution and safe #decommissioning of abandoned oil #infrastructure

The #oil firm Shell cannot be allowed to withdraw from the Niger delta before it takes #responsibility for its toxic legacy of pollution and the safe decommissioning of abandoned oil infrastructure, a report says.

Shell plc is preparing to divest from the delta but a report warns that it must remain until it has cleaned up its legacy of pollution.

The report, by the Centre for Research on Multinational Corporations (Somo), says historical pollution remains a serious issue in the area and accuses Shell of trying to avoid responsibility despite the billions of dollars it has earned from the oil.

The allegations come as the Labour MP Clive Lewis said in the House of Commons that the departure of Shell, a #British #company, from the delta raised serious concerns that its #environmental responsibilities and obligations could be evaded.

The report says there is a big transparency gap around the issue of funding for decommissioning. #Nigeria has legal requirements for companies to set aside funds for decommissioning, but there is no means to establish how much funding companies have – or have not – set aside, the report said.

Researchers for #Somo could not find any confirmation that Shell has set up a fund or funds to cover the decommissioning of the oil mining leases it has sold.

theguardian.com/environment/20

#africa#Nature#Wildlife
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Bo Jacobs

They're so fun when they are new, but...

"Uncharted waters: Navy navigating first-ever dismantling of nuclear-powered carrier"

"Compared to modern submarines that house just one reactor, Enterprise has eight, a remnant of the early stages of nuclear technology when construction began in 1958."

#nuclear #NuclearPower #NuclearNavy #decommissioning #NuclearWaste

breakingdefense.com/2023/11/un

Breaking Defense · Uncharted waters: Navy navigating first-ever dismantling of nuclear-powered carrierPar Justin Katz
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Bo Jacobs

Turning off a nuclear plant leads to decades of work and thousands of years of "containment"

"'No one was responsible for the #decommissioning
in the 1960s' when the plant was first designed, Schindel said.

In all, workers at the plant have 1.8 million metric tons of material to sort through and shift.

“'It’s a massive amount,' said Schindel"

This is for one plant. And thus, for each plant we build in the future.

#NuclearPower #Germany

japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/04/

The Japan TimesDismantling Germany's Lubmin nuclear plant, piece by pieceThe facility was closed in 1990, but it will still be several decades before the work is done. In all, workers have 1.8 million metric tons of material to sort through and shift.
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Bo Jacobs

"NRC to stake out position on using decommissioning funds for equipment replacement"

"The Nuclear Regulatory Commission planned next week to formally declare its position on a major industry wish-list item: paying for maintenance of nuclear power plants with funds that are supposed to be reserved for tearing the plants down."

Hmmmm, commitment of industry funds set aside for the immense cost of decommissioning #nuclear power plants, as required by law, or give that money back to the industry to pay for them to be able to run the plants for longer than they were designed, and pass on the whole of the decommissioning costs to the taxpayers.

Wonder what they will choose?

#NuclearPower #decommissioning #TaxpayerBaillout #NuclearSubsidies #Anthropocene @sts

exchangemonitor.com/nrc-to-sta

ExchangeMonitorNRC to stake out position on using decommissioning funds for equipment replacementPar Dan Leone
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NSW.Biodiversity

#Ningaloo #Reef world heritage area and a sinking oil tower:
“We need stronger laws and regulations to govern the #decommissioning of these toxic facilities because we know the industry will try to cut costs at the expense of the environment and the taxpayer every time.”
theguardian.com/australia-news
#fossilfuel marine life #coral #ocean #biodiversity

The GuardianWoodside’s sinking oil tower sparks fears for Ningaloo Reef marine life Par Jonathan Barrett
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