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Tsuruga-1

The Tsuruga Nuclear Power Plant (敦賀発電所, Tsuruga hatsudensho; Tsuruga NPP) is located in the city of Tsuruga, Fukui Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by the Japan Atomic Power Company (JAPC).

Tsuruga-1

Technical Specifications

Capacity
357 MW
Reactor Type
BWR
Model
BWR-2
IAEA ID
355

Timeline

Construction Started
November 24, 1966
Operational From
March 14, 1970
Shutdown Date
April 27, 2015
Current Status
Shutdown

Location

Country
Japan
Region
Tsuruga
Coordinates
35.6720°, 136.0790°

Operator & Owner

Operator
Japan Atomic Power Company

Data source: WNA/IAEA • Last verified against IAEA PRIS database