We hereby announce that Genkai Nuclear Power Station Unit No.3 (Pressurized Water Reactor, 1,180MW output) is expected to restart generating electricity around 3:00 pm today.

　After restarting generating electricity, we will conduct the adjustment operation as increasing output gradually. Accordingly, the plant is expected to undergo the integrated performance test and return to the commercial operation in mid-May.

　We will continue to make sincerely an all-out effort to deal with the Nuclear Regulation Authority's inspections, and carry out remaining process carefully without sticking to the schedule, putting utmost priority to safety.

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