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 demand, and as a gateway for future calls by nuclear-powered commercial ships.
Energy systems and commercial shipping are changing rapidly. Ports that understand emerging infrastructure requirements early will be better placed to compete for investment, new industry, maritime activity and high-value jobs. For the Port, the work is intended to provide a practical evidence base for considering how future ship-based power and shipping technologies could support regional growth, energy resilience and long-term competitiveness.
Accelerating Nuclear: Summit videos now live
In this keynote from the CORE POWER London Summit 2026, Mikal Bøe explores how new approaches to manufacturing, international collaboration and project delivery could accelerate the deployment of maritime nuclear.
From floating nuclear power plants to repeatable delivery models, the session examines what it will take to move beyond one-off projects and build the industrial, regulatory and commercial foundations for global scale.
Watch the full keynote on YouTube to hear Mikal’s perspective on what comes next for maritime nuclear.
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