Daily on Energy: Could we see an offshore nuclear power plant?

A month ahead of New York Climate Week, Daily on Energy turned to the idea of offshore nuclear power as U.S. officials explore nuclear “renaissance” plans. The discussion focuses on what offshore deployment could actually involve, given the presence of oil rigs and wind turbines in sea-based operations. NANO Nuclear Energy CEO James Walker said he’s skeptical the U.S. push would lead to offshore nuclear plants along the coasts, noting that building on land is generally more financially viable. Offshore projects cost more, and he sees niche scenarios such as floating reactors that send power to shore.