US to Study Reliable Power From Floating Nuclear Power Plants

US to study reliable power from floating nuclear power plants

A new step can bring nuclear technology into the commercial maritime sector as CORE POWER and the Port of Corpus Christi Authority (PCCA) have signed a Memorandum of Collaboration. The plan is to establish a framework for a site-specific maritime nuclear readiness study at the Port of Corpus Christi. The companies revealed that the study will examine how a major U.S. energy and trade gateway could prepare for two additional distinct future roles…

MARAD and Port of Corpus Christi ink agreement on developing SMR tech for maritime

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CORE POWER and Port of Corpus Christi to Study Maritime Nuclear Readiness

On Wednesday, CORE POWER and the Port of Corpus Christi Authority (PCCA) signed a Memorandum of Collaboration establishing a framework for a site-specific maritime nuclear readiness study at the Port of Corpus Christi. The study will examine how a major U.S. energy and trade gateway could prepare for two additional distinct future roles: as a potential location for a floating nuclear power plant (FNPP) supplying firm power for port and regional …

Port of Corpus Christi to explore nuclear technology for maritime operations

The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) and the Port of Corpus Christi have signed an agreement to explore the use of small modular reactor (SMR) technology in maritime applications. The partnership will examine potential uses for nuclear technology across port energy systems, microgrids and future vessel propulsion. It is the second agreement signed under the U.S. Department of Transportation’s SMR initiative, which was launched in May 2026. A…