Japan closes reactor at largest nuclear plant one day after restart

Restart of No 6 reactor at Kashiwazaki-Kariwa plant suspended after malfunction related to control rods.

The restart of the No 6 reactor at Japan’s Kashiwazaki-Kariwa plant was suspended shortly after it began due to a malfunction with the control rods, essential for safely managing nuclear reactions. TEPCO confirmed the reactor remains stable with no radioactive impact outside, while investigations into the electrical equipment are ongoing. Originally closed after the 2011 Fukushima disaster, the plant aims to revive nuclear power to reduce fossil fuel reliance and meet energy demands. Public opinion in Niigata is largely against the restart, citing safety concerns due to its location on an active seismic fault.