The operation of Unit 2 at Kashima Thermal Power Station (Station Chief: Hisohisa Ishii, Address: 9 Touwada, Kamisu City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Rated output: 600MW) was suspended at 12:12 PM on July 11 during its operation at the rated output as steam leakage from the steam pipe connection area of the medium-pressure turbine exit was found.

The area of concern will be investigated after cooling the steam pipe down, and repair will be carried out as necessary.

Today's power supply capacity is 48,570MW, with which reserve capacity of 20.8% can be secured.