3 power companies scrap joint nuke project in Suzu

3 power companies scrap joint nuke project in Suzu

SUZU, Japan - Ishikawa Gov. Masanori Tanimoto (2nd from L) receives a notice on Dec. 5 from the presidents of Kansai Electric Power Co., Chubu Electric Power Co. and Hokuriku Electric Power Co. conveying their decision to scrap a joint project to build a nuclear power plant in the city of Suzu.

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