Nuclear-powered shipping could become cost-competitive by 2040, study finds

Nuclear-powered shipping: Figure B total cost of ownership for a containership under IMO NZF policy

Nuclear-powered shipping could become a competitive low-carbon alternative for large container vessels by 2040, provided reactor costs fall significantly. A new economic assessment finds that reactor capital costs, estimated at $2,600–$12,400 per kWe, are the decisive factor in determining commercial viability. The study compares nuclear propulsion with conventional fuels and ammonia-powered vessels, finding that nuclear ships could offer the lowest […]

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