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Norway eyes 200-250 MW floating nuclear reactors to power industry

9 days ago
https://interestingengineering.com/energy/norway-eyes-floating-200-250-mw-nuclear-reactors-to-power-industry-cut-emissions
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  • #Maritime Innovation
  • #Sustainable Solutions
  • #Nuclear Energy
  • Norwegian firms Norsk Kjernekraft and Ocean-Power AS signed an MoU to explore floating nuclear power plants using small modular reactors (SMRs).
  • The project aims to place SMRs on barges, offering sustainable energy with minimal land use, leveraging Norway's maritime expertise.
  • The initiative targets offshore and nearshore locations to provide clean, reliable power for industrial hubs and offshore installations.
  • Ocean-Power's current concept includes floating power plants with gas and steam turbines, capturing CO2 for storage or utilization.
  • The partnership will assess concepts under Norwegian regulations, potentially leading to exportable, low-carbon nuclear solutions.
  • The collaboration follows Ocean-Power's agreement with Copenhagen Atomics to study thorium-based molten salt reactors for energy and heat.
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