Fukushima nuclear power plant decommissioning plan

The construction firm Jacobs has been selected for a five-year agreement to assist with the clean-up of radioactive waste.

The Tokyo Electric Power Company Inc. (TEPCO) have chosen to use the construction and engineering services firm Jacobs to help decommission the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in Japan.

Under a five-year framework, the American firm will provide programme and project management services to TEPCO's Fukushima Decontamination and Decommisiioning Engineering Company.

The Fukushima Daiichi nuclear meltdown in March 2011, caused by an earthquake and tsunami, released radioactive material. The framework includes dealing with contaminated water, spent fuel, fuel debris and general site improvements, among other project goals.

TEPCO Chief Decommissioning Officer Akira Ono says, 'This agreement is an opportunity to deepen our cooperation and proceed safely and steadily toward the decommissioning of the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station.'