Earnings digests and industry comparisons for Japan's biggest listed companies.
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Kansai Electric (9503) confirmed completion of reactivation preparations for its Mihama No. 3 reactor following a September 18 shutdown. The utility plans to start the unit on October 10, with full commercial operations expected in November.
Hokkaido Electric has finalized a 125.5 billion yen budget for the seawall construction at its Tomari Nuclear Power Plant, prioritizing schedule acceleration over cost minimization. The utility aims to complete this massive capital expenditure project by August 2027.
Kansai Electric will raise basic charges for low-voltage customers in the capital region by approximately 29% starting November 1. The adjustment reflects transmission fees and signals a shift toward higher fixed costs. This move pushes rates above industry norms as the utility seeks cost recovery.
Shikoku Electric will raise low-voltage retail electricity rates starting in November 2026, fully passing through transmission costs to consumers. The company submitted a revision notice to the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry today.
TEPCO received a 33.5 billion yen fund grant to strengthen compensation reserves. Total disbursements from the support agency reach 11.59 trillion yen. This secures liquidity for liability payments through October 2026.
Tohoku Electric will implement a comprehensive electricity tariff increase effective November 1, 2026, to fully pass through transmission and distribution costs. The utility projects an approximate monthly burden increase of 485 yen for typical households while anticipating a consolidated financial improvement of roughly 30 billion yen.
Kyuden announced on September 28 that it will cancel 309,731 treasury shares to enhance capital efficiency. This move precedes the October 1 transition to a pure holding company structure.
Hokkaido Electric will pass through rising grid fees to customers starting Nov 1, 2026. A volume-based Type B plan for a 230 kWh model sees a monthly increase of 481 yen, up 4.3 percent from current levels.
Kansai Electric reported a manual shutdown of its Mihama Nuclear Power Plant Unit 3 on September 17, 2026. The utility confirmed water dripping from feedwater heater piping during equipment checks but stated the issue does not impede operational safety.
Kansai Electric disclosed a calculation error in its regulatory cost assessment for the November 2026 rate revision. The impact over three years is approximately 14 million yen, raising concerns about internal controls and customer trust.
Chubu Electric will withdraw its license application for the Hamadora nuclear units, citing critical doubts regarding data reliability. This decision halts the re-examination process pending trust restoration.
Chubu Electric disclosed a report confirming it provided false explanations regarding seismic motion calculations for the Hamamoto nuclear plant. This revelation of fraudulent conduct during regulatory reviews significantly delays the path to reactor restart.
