Japan: Fifth nuclear plant went operational today – BBH

Research Team at BBH, suggests that a fifth nuclear plant in Japan reportedly went operational today and will begin generating output by Monday, but it may take a week to reach capacity. 

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“In Japan, the restarting of nuclear plants after the 2011 disaster is very controversial and Japanese courts have been sympathetic to some challenges.  The legal challenges have shut down two plants that had re-opened.  Of the 42 nuclear facilities in Japan, around two dozen have applied to restart operations. Japan's energy story has domestic political implications and also may impact trade flows (import less oil) over time.”