At the outset, President Masui commented on the FEPC\u2019s \u201cEstimates of the Scale of Future Nuclear Power Plants Replacements,\u201d presented at the 46th meeting of the Nuclear Subcommittee. He stated, \u201cThe estimates are reasonable. Based on that, I proposed that presenting both mid- and long-term projections in two stages would help give industry a sense of hope for the future.\u201d<\/p>\n
He also referred to a presentation by the Japan Electrical Manufacturers\u2019 Association at the same meeting, emphasizing the importance of \u201csecuring and retaining human resources, utilizing senior personnel, and maintaining the foundation of Japan\u2019s nuclear industry.\u201d Masui added that \u201cit will be crucial to make greater use of automation and digital technologies to sustain current levels of output with limited personnel.\u201d<\/p>\n
He went on to report on the Nuclear Industry Seminar 2027<\/em>, a joint corporate information event aimed at attracting new talent to the nuclear sector. This year, the seminar was held in Fukuoka City for the first time, with a total of 564 participants across three venues (Tokyo, Osaka, and Fukuoka)\u2014a roughly 10% increase in the number of participating companies compared with the previous year. He noted that more students from electrical\/electronic and liberal arts fields took part this year, adding, \u201cWe plan to further analyze the academic backgrounds and participation trends of students.\u201d<\/p>\n Masui also reported on JAIF\u2019s participation in the 11th East Asia Nuclear Forum<\/em>, held in Gyeongju, South Korea, where representatives from Japan, China, South Korea, and Taiwan exchanged views on the current status and future outlook of the nuclear industry.<\/p>\n From South Korea, participants emphasized the importance of maintaining nuclear energy as part of the national energy policy and the need for regional cooperation within East Asia to enhance safety and overcome resource constraints. China outlined its plans to expand nuclear business activities overseas. Taiwan shared updates on the decommissioning of the Chinshan Nuclear Power Plants, presenting concrete milestones for the future.<\/p>\n Representing Japan, President Masui delivered a presentation titled \u201cKey Issues in Japan\u2019s New Nuclear Construction Projects,\u201d discussing both challenges and prospects for future plant construction.<\/p>\n He added that, over the two days following the forum, participants visited several nuclear-related facilities in the Gyeongju area and engaged in active exchanges of views with local experts, expressing his expectation for strengthened regional collaboration in the years ahead.<\/p>\n In response to a question about newly appointed Prime Minister TAKAICHI Sanae\u2014who declared in her policy speech that Japan will \u201caccelerate the early social implementation of next-generation innovative reactors and fusion energy\u201d\u2014Masui said, \u201cPrime Minister Takaichi has a deep understanding of nuclear energy and a strong commitment to improving the business environment for the nuclear sector. I find her a very encouraging and powerful presence.\u201d<\/p>\n He added that, for JAIF\u2014which has long advocated the importance of creating a stable business environment for nuclear development\u2014Prime Minister Takaichi\u2019s vision aligns closely with its own mission. \u201cWe hope the government will continue to pursue a consistent and coherent nuclear policy going forward,\u201d Masui concluded.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" At the outset, President Masui commented on the FEPC\u2019s \u201cEstimates of the Scale of Future Nuclear Power Plants Replacements,\u201d presented at the 46th meeting of the Nuclear Subcommittee. He stated, \u201cThe estimates are reasonable. 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