Mitsubishi Heavy talks to 200 suppliers to rebuild Japan nuclear reactors

Industrial group prepares for its light-water model to hit market next decade

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Two of three reactors at Japan's Mihama nuclear power plant are due to be decommissioned, making it a possible site for new reactor construction. (Photo by Maho Obata)

MASASHI ISAWA

TOKYO -- Mitsubishi Heavy Industries is in discussions with over 200 part suppliers with the goal of replacing nuclear reactors in Japan with a more advanced model, Nikkei has learned.

The Japanese industrial group is currently developing an advanced light-water reactor it aims to bring to market in the 2030s. It has been providing suppliers with a specification overview and has asked for written confirmation on whether they can deliver the necessary components.

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