Top officials of Tokyo Electric Power Co. again said Monday they plan to pursue a new business plan they hope will revive the utility from the man-made debacle it has confronted since 2011, when the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear plant experienced three reactor-core meltdowns.

In his New Year's address to employees, Tepco Chairman Kazuhiko Shimokobe said the plan was on the way.

"This new business plan is expected to be endorsed by the government after the middle of this month. . . . With you all, I will do my utmost to achieve it," he said.