Japan’s nuclear power industry set for record revenues

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Japan’s nuclear power industry set for record revenues

22/05/2026

02:09

The three companies dominating Japan’s nuclear power equipment and engineering sector — Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Hitachi and IHI Corporation — are expected to post their highest combined revenues in nine years for the financial year ending March 2027, driven by the revival of nuclear power in the country.

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