1. The operator of Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant has announced plans to consider decommissioning reactors No.1 and No.2.
- This decision comes after all seven reactors have been offline, with the aim to restart reactor No.6 in the near future.
- The final decision might be made 18 months after the restart of reactor No.6.

2. TEPCO President Kobayakawa Tomoaki acknowledged local concerns about nuclear safety and stated that the company will provide Niigata Prefecture with approximately 100 billion yen over a decade, which will cover costs to build indoor sheltering facilities and promote decarbonization efforts.

3. Governor Hanazumi Hideyo of Niigata has not yet decided whether to agree to the restart of the plant; his decision, along with considering public opinion, is expected by the end of October or later.