The loading had begun two days earlier, on May 20, at 3:30 p.m., and continued until 10:25 p.m. on May 22. Kansai EP plans to restart the reactor on June 23 and bring it back online on June 29. Mihama-3 is expected to see full operation on July 27.

Because the utility will carry out all process with priority on safety, the schedule is subject to change.