Core Power has commenced a feasibility study to review the use of the BWX Technologies mPower reactor design for marine transport applicaiotns.
S&P Global offers a useful overview of ongoing regulatory work at the IMO and IAEA aimed at updating the framework for civilian nuclear at sea — an effort that will eventually matter for developers like Core Power as the sector looks toward commercial pathways...
Published by Nucleation Capital in Advanced Nuclear, Advanced Nuclear Customers, Future of Energy, Government support, NEWS, Nuclear competitiveness, Nuclear financing, Nuclear innovation, Nuclear maritime propulsion, Nuclear R&D, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Nuclear waste, Nuclear-inclusive energy policy, Politicians supporting nuclear, Portfolio Venture, Private companies, Transatlantic News, US competitiveness
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2QsN8hPHY4
Rod Adams explains why the lack of recent construction experience in the U.S. and the massive size of the Gen III nuclear power plant design, contributed to the excess costs and delays in building these types nuclear power plants. In contrast, Gen IV designs will be smaller with pre-fabricated components and allow for more rapid builds and learning through repetition.
Published by Valerie Gardner in Construction costs, Corporate purpose, Future of Energy, Investor activity, NEWS, Nuclear competitiveness, Nuclear financing, Nuclear innovation, Nuclear maritime propulsion, US competitiveness, US technological leadership
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