Author: Shoko Oda

Exciting news from Tokyo Electric Power Co. as they prepare to kick off a demonstration project on Thursday to remove radioactive debris from the Fukushima nuclear power plant. This marks a significant step in the long process of decommissioning the facility, which was devastated by a natural disaster in 2011. The project will focus on reactor No. 2, using a specially developed robotic arm to retrieve a small amount of debris. While this may seem like a small task, it is a crucial first step towards the complete cleanup of the site, which is estimated to take several decades and…

News of a jet fuel shortage in Japan has prompted airlines to call for an increase in supply from the country’s largest oil refiner, Eneos Holdings. The shortage has impacted airlines flying in and out of Japan, with factors such as labor shortages at airports and logistical bottlenecks contributing to the issue. Despite a weak yen making Japan an attractive destination for tourists, the surge in international travel has caused a spike in global jet fuel consumption. This increase in demand has put pressure on refiners in the region, who are hesitant to increase processing rates due to declining profits…