Nuclear power at sea: Seattle startup targets Norway for ships and floating power plants

Emerald Nuclear announced a $2.1 million research award from The Research Council of Norway to support development of high-temperature gas reactors for maritime applications. The funding backs a pilot project led by Emerald Nuclear's Norwegian subsidiary, aimed at validating reactor integration with marine power systems. The initiative targets the shipping industry, which accounts for roughly 3% of global carbon emissions, positioning nuclear as a potential decarbonization solution.

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