Operator estimates 300 bil. yen to scrap Monju reactor over 30 yrs

File photo taken in January 2016 shows the trouble-prone Monju fast-breeder reactor in Tsuruga, Japan. Science minister Hiroshi Hase said on Feb. 16 that the operator of Monju had estimated the cost to scrap the experimental reactor over 30 years at around 300 billion yen ($2.6 billion). (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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