Japan's Chubu to shut nuclear unit for inspection

Thu Aug 7, 2008 10:53pm EDT
 
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TOKYO, Aug 8 (Reuters) - Japanese utility Chubu Electric Power Co (9502.T) said on Friday it plans to stop power output from its 1,137-megawatt Hamaoka No. 4 nuclear generator as early as Sunday for an unplanned inspection.

A company spokesman said the unit is expected to be shut for about three to four days. (Reporting by Osamu Tsukimori)

 

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