Shika
Reactor Data
Reactor Units
Every power reactor at this site as listed in the IAEA Power Reactor Information System (PRIS): reactor type and model, net electrical capacity, grid connection and commercial operation dates, and current status.
2 units: 2 suspended operation.
Net capacity in service: 1,613 MWe.
| Unit | Type | Model | Net MWe | Construction | Grid | Commercial Op | Shutdown | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shika 1 | BWR | BWR-5 | 505 | 1989-07-01 | 1993-01-12 | 1993-07-30 | Suspended Operation | |
| Shika 2 | BWR | ABWR | 1,108 | 2001-08-20 | 2005-07-04 | 2006-03-15 | Suspended Operation |
Capacity, milestones and suppliers
| Unit | Design MWe | Gross MWe | Thermal MWt | First Criticality | Reactor Supplier | Turbine Supplier | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shika 1 | 505 | 540 | 1,593 | 1992-11-20 | HITACHI, LTD. | HITACHI, LTD. | Suspended 2011-03-01 |
| Shika 2 | 1,304 | 1,206 | 3,926 | 2005-05-26 | HITACHI, LTD. | HITACHI, LTD. | Suspended 2011-03-11 |
Lifetime performance, through 2025
| Unit | Electricity Supplied | Load Factor | Energy Availability | Operating Factor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shika 1 | 56.3 TWh | 70.8% | 70.9% | 70.8% |
| Shika 2 | 29.3 TWh | 49.2% | 47.4% | 50.8% |
Operator: HOKURIKU ELECTRIC POWER CO.
Owner: HOKURIKU ELECTRIC POWER CO.
Source: IAEA Power Reactor Information System (PRIS), as of 2026-11-02.
Working Here
Per Diem Rates FY 2026
Per diem covers lodging and meals & incidental expenses (M&IE) for government and contractor travel near this facility. Rates are from the U.S. State Department foreign per diem tables for FY 2026.
$208
Lodging/Night
$107
M&IE/Day
$315
Total/Day
Japan: rate for locations the State Department does not list separately
U.S. Department of State foreign per diem, for U.S. government and contractor travel.
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Plant Facts
About This Site
Written by NukeWorker from public records: facts that do not change. Operator, status and capacity come from the live data elsewhere on this page. Sources: Wikipedia: Shika Nuclear Power Plant.
Shika Nuclear Power Plant is in the town of Shika, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, on the Sea of Japan.
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Both units were built by Hitachi. Construction of Unit 1, a BWR-5 boiling water reactor, began on 1 July 1989, and it reached the grid on 12 January 1993. Construction of Unit 2, an advanced boiling water reactor, began on 20 August 2001, and it was connected on 4 July 2005. On 18 June 1999 three control rods fell out of position during an inspection of Unit 1, and the reactor sustained an unintended chain reaction for about 15 minutes. The event was concealed until 15 March 2007.