Ports connect trade, industry, and energy infrastructure. Access to reliable electricity can support their operations, attract investment, and create opportunities for the surrounding region.
Ports connect trade, industry, and energy infrastructure. Access to reliable electricity can support their operations, attract investment, and create opportunities for the surrounding region.
Ports connect trade, industry, and energy infrastructure. Access to reliable electricity can support their operations, attract investment, and create opportunities for the surrounding region.
We are developing floating nuclear power plants (FNPPs) as a potential source of firm power for ports, industrial customers, and connected electricity networks.

An expanding role in energy

Port electrification is one part of a wider change in electricity demand. Manufacturing, logistics, data centers, fuel production, and other industrial activities can all increase the power requirements of a port and its surrounding area.
Planning for these needs can help port authorities and operators align energy infrastructure with commercial development and long-term land use.

Floating nuclear power at the waterfront

FNPPs are ship-based power stations intended for deployment at suitable coastal and waterside locations. They could supply port operations, nearby industry, or regional grids.
Their suitability would depend on marine conditions, electricity connections, customer demand, and the regulatory and operating requirements of each location. Shoreside infrastructure and long-term servicing would form part of the project.

Potential applications

Potential applications

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Shore power and terminal operations.

Shore power and terminal operations.

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Manufacturing and industrial tenants.

Manufacturing and industrial tenants.

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Logistics facilities and data centers.

Logistics facilities and data centers.

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Fuel production and desalination.

Fuel production and desalination.

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Local and regional electricity supply.

Local and regional electricity supply.

Preparing for maritime nuclear

Ports could have two distinct roles: hosting floating nuclear power generation and receiving nuclear-powered commercial ships.
Our collaboration with the Port of Corpus Christi Authority in Texas provides a practical setting to examine both. The agreed readiness study covers potential FNPP deployment and the requirements for future nuclear-powered ship visits.

Planning a port opportunity

Early assessment should consider:

Early assessment should consider:

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Current electricity demand and expected growth.

Current electricity demand and expected growth.

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Grid capacity and connection requirements.

Grid capacity and connection requirements.

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Suitable waterfront locations and marine conditions.

Suitable waterfront locations and marine conditions.

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Potential customers and operating arrangements.

Potential customers and operating arrangements.

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Engagement with authorities, utilities, industry, and local communities.

Engagement with authorities, utilities, industry, and local communities.

Connecting power with delivery capability

We combine maritime and nuclear engineering with industrial delivery, regulatory engagement, and commercial development. We are developing the facilities and lifecycle arrangements needed to support maritime nuclear assets in service.

Discuss your next phase of growth

Interested in exploring FNPPs as a solution to your energy needs? Tell us about your planned locations, expected electricity demand, and development timeline, and our team will work with you to identify how best to integrate floating nuclear power can into your energy strategy.

Discuss your next phase of growth

Interested in exploring FNPPs as a solution to your energy needs? Tell us about your planned locations, expected electricity demand, and development timeline, and our team will work with you to identify how best to integrate floating nuclear power can into your energy strategy.

Discuss your next phase of growth

Interested in exploring FNPPs as a solution to your energy needs? Tell us about your planned locations, expected electricity demand, and development timeline, and our team will work with you to identify how best to integrate floating nuclear power can into your energy strategy.