Updates for Fukushima Daiichi, Daini Nuclear Power Stations

KOFU-SHI, JAPAN--March 14, 2011--Researched by Industrial Info Resources East Asia (Kofu-shi, Japan)--As of 7:00 a.m. JST Monday, March 14, several changes had taken place at Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power station, which is owned and operated by Tokyo Electric Power Company Incorporated (TYO:9501) (TEPCO) (Tokyo, Japan). At 3:00 a.m. JST, TEPCO began a cooling strategy at Unit 3 by introducing fresh water into the reactor housing. This caused a severe spike in pressure, and all personnel were forced to evacuate. Pressure gradually resumed its former high level and personnel were allowed to re-enter the complex. TEPCO resumed cooling attempts afterward. The high pressure within the reactor housing is currently preventing the cooling system from working effectively.