Core Power’s Liberty program, led by CEO Mikal Bøe, aims to develop U.S.-based floating nuclear power plants by the mid-2030s. The initiative will mass-produce FNPPs with advanced molten salt reactors, providing clean energy and acting as mobile power barges. Targeting commercialization by 2030, the program will collaborate on global safety standards. Kapil Kajal of Interesting Engineering highlighted the program’s potential to revolutionize maritime energy security and efficiency. Kajal writes:
Core Power, a leading developer in maritime nuclear technologies, announced a significant initiative to introduce a US-anchored floating nuclear power plant by the mid-2030s.
Dubbed the Liberty program, this initiative seeks to establish a comprehensive civil nuclear framework tailored specifically for maritime applications.
During a keynote address at the Core Power summit held in Houston, Texas, CEO Mikal Bøe detailed the company’s ambitions for this innovative program.
Bøe emphasized that the Liberty program could unlock a market estimated at $2.6 trillion focused on floating power solutions, claiming that using shipyards for nuclear construction could streamline timing and costs. […]
The first phase of the Liberty program will concentrate on the mass production of Floating Nuclear Power Plants (FNPPs).
The production of FNPPs will utilize modular construction techniques, drawing on the existing expertise and infrastructure of the established shipbuilding industry.
These plants will be designed to function as power barges that can be stationed at ports and coastal areas or positioned further out to sea for larger power-generating units. […]
“Core Power’s Liberty program stands to enhance energy security for industries reliant on heavy transport while also positioning the maritime sector for groundbreaking advancements,” Bøe concluded, highlighting the program’s potential to reshape global trade dynamics.
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