Today, following the issuance by the Nuclear Regulation Authority of a pre-operational
confirmation certificate and a certificate of passing for the pre-operational inspection for
Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Station Unit 6, TEPCO recommenced commercial operation at
4:00 p.m.
TEPCO has worked diligently to earn understanding from the local community, Niigata
Prefecture, and society as a whole, with regard to our initiatives for improving the safety of our power
station by disseminating information during reactor startup, etc. We will continue to listen closely to
the opinions and concerns of stakeholders while carefully advancing these engagement activities.
There is no end to safety. Everyone working at our power stations will continue to come together
as “One Team,” with a strong focus on the field, and remain committed to continuously improving
safety. Any new knowledge gained will be appropriately reflected in our operations.
Furthermore, as an operator rooted in the community, we shall listen to the voices of residents
while advancing efforts to develop infrastructure that ensures safety and security for the people of
Niigata Prefecture and to vitalize the local economy as we walk hand-in-hand with the people of the
region.
We have incorporated the expertise and perspectives of various experts from outside the company
into these initiatives to ensure highly transparent power station operations and to demonstrate our
intentions through actions and results.
The regrets and lessons learned from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station Accident
form the foundation of management and safety at TEPCO. With these regrets and lessons firmly in
mind, we will continue to operate our power stations with safety as our highest priority
Source: TEPCO