Chibu Electric has postponed decision on whether to close Hamaoka for installation of safety measures against quake/tsunami. They have sent representatives to Qatar to see about purchase of LNG to help with power shortfall, and the possibility of re-opening its old, closed thermal plants.

Chibu says Prime Minister Kan's request for closure for upgrade has no legal standing.
"The utility is also examining if it can be held responsible by shareholders if its earnings suffer after accepting the government's request, which is not enforceable under current law,..."

A government spokesman asked Chibu to act on its request, and emphasized that it had no intention of closing other nuclear plants and was committed to nuclear power.
Brief extracts from-
Japan Times, Sunday, May 8, 2011.