Fukushima Daiichi’s First Debris Retrieval in Reactor 2 – A Slow Start

(Photo released by Tepco on 10/30/2024) Resuming Debris Retrieval Amid Setbacks After over a month’s delay, TEPCO has resumed trial fuel debris retrieval from Reactor 2. The process, intended to begin in August, faced repeated delays due to operational issues and high radiation levels. On October 28, TEPCO successfully reactivated its telescopic retrieval device following previous camera…