Japan's Nuclear Power Sector Awakens After Long Sleep

[Marlin]

Japan's Nuclear Power Sector Awakens After Long Sleep

http://www.forbes.com/sites/jamesconca/2015/08/11/japans-nuclear-power-awakens-after-long-sleep/

[Bonds 25]

Should have been done over 3 years ago. Well, at least they have begun to start them back up.

[Ksheed]

Should have been done over 3 years ago. Well, at least they have begun to start them back up.

Considering that the Fukushima management was grossly negligent in the management of their site and the regulatory group in place at the time was as soft as they were, I'd say 4 years was a pretty darn quick turnaround for the Japanese Nuke Industry. A new regulatory group formed or realigned, whatever you want to call it. Mandatory modifications and inspections prior to restart. I completely understand wanting all modifications in place prior to any restarts. The entire country sits on the ring of fire and is basically at sea level.

Just try to imagine how bad it would have been if Besse would have went through the remaining 3/8" back in 02. How different would our industry be today?  

[Bonds 25]

I agree, however in my mind these modifications should have been simply.....protect your emergency diesel generators from anything possibly thought up by Engineers, Conspiracy Theorists and Sci-Fi nerds. As much as having these Nukes shut down hurt Japan, and the fact Fukushima's radiation release had not harmed a single person, I believe they should have been started back up 3 years ago. However, I'm not surprised it took this long, I just don't agree with the delay.