Mitsubishi Heavy talks to 200 suppliers to rebuild Japan nuclear reactors

Mitsubishi Heavy talks to 200 suppliers to rebuild Japan nuclear reactors Mitsubishi Heavy talks to 200 suppliers to rebuild Japan nuclear reactors

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 necess components.