Due to the Tohoku-Chihou-Taiheiyou-Oki Earthquake which occurred on March
11th 2011, TEPCO's facilities including our nuclear power stations have
been severely damaged. We deeply apologize for the anxiety and
inconvenience caused.
Below is the status of TEPCO's major facilities.
*New items are underlined
[Nuclear Power Station]
Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station:
Units 1 to 3: shutdown due to the earthquake
(Units 4 to 6: outage due to regular inspections)
*On March 20th, 21st, 23rd to April 15th, we detected radioactive
materials in the air collected at the site of Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear
Power Station. The data of detected three nuclides (Iodine-131,
Cesium-134and Cesium-137) was reported as fixed data. Other nuclides
figures are to be re-evaluated based on the improved measures for
recurrence prevention which have been prepared in accordance to a strong
warning by NISA on April 1st.
*On March 21st, 23rd to April 15th, we detected radioactive materials from
seawater around the discharge canal. The data of detected three nuclides
(Iodine-131, Cesium-134 and Cesium-137) was reported as fixed data. Other
nuclides figures are to be re-evaluated based on the improved measures
for recurrence prevention which have been prepared in accordance to a
strong warning by NISA on April 1st.
*From April 5th to April 15th, Iodine-131, Cesium-134 and Cesium-137.
Other nuclides figures were detected from the water sampled in the pit
and in the sea near the pit. Other nuclides figures are to be
re-evaluated
Fukushima Daini Nuclear Power Station:
Units 1 to 4: shutdown due to the earthquake
Kashiwazaki Kariwa Nuclear Power Station:
Units 1, 5, 6, 7: normal operation
(Units 2 to 4: outage due to regular inspection)
[Thermal Power Station]
-Hirono Thermal Power Station Units 2 and 4: Shutdown due to the
earthquake
-Hitachinaka Thermal Power Station Unit 1: Shutdown due to the earthquake
-Kashima Thermal Power Station Unit 6: Shutdown due to the earthquake
[Hydro Power Station]
-Power supply has returned to normal and facilities damaged by the
earthquake are now being handled in a timely manner.
[Impacts on Transmission Facilities]
-Power supply has returned to normal and facilities damaged by the
earthquake are now being handled in a timely manner.
[Avoidance of further Implementation on Planned Rolling Blackouts and
Request for Conserving Electricity Consumption]
Currently, we are working to restore electricity supply after our nuclear
and thermal power facilities were severely damaged by
Tohoku-Chihou-Taiheiyou-Oki Earthquake. The widespread understanding and
cooperation of our customers to conserve electricity have contributed to
the improvement of this tight power supply-demand balance situation.
Amidst this backdrop, since the electricity supply will be able to balance
with the demand for the time being, we have decided not to implement
further rolling blackouts in principle.
However, we must sincerely ask for your continued cooperation in reducing
electricity consumption due to the possible increase in demand caused by
warmer weather or unexpected trouble at power stations that are currently
being restored to service. In case the electricity supply-demand balance
becomes tighter than expected, as stated, we may reluctantly restart the
implementation of rolling blackouts. We kindly ask for your cooperation.
We will do our best to maintain this policy of avoiding further
implementation of rolling blackouts during the summer.
Appendix: Past Progress (PDF 139KB)
* Revised past progress