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Rigs (barges) to Reactors in Long Beach?

Posted in California, energy policy, rigs-to-reefs, tagged , , , , , , on September 2, 2026| Leave a Comment »

Bluecore Energy, with the support of the Port of Long Beach, is proposing nuclear reactors on barges. The Mayor of Long Beach is all-in!

“There is no better place to launch the next generation of zero-emission maritime energy than the world’s first Green Port. Long Beach has always been where global trade meets innovation, and today we’re becoming the place where the technologies that will power the future of the maritime economy are developed.BLUECORE ENERGY’s decision to build here reflects the momentum we’re creating by bringing together clean technology, advanced manufacturing, and world-class talent to grow the industries that will define the next generation.”

The State moratorium on new nuclear plants is still in place and the California Coastal Commission has yet to be heard from.

The Federal govt (MMA) has expressed an interest in responsible nuclear power generation on the OCS. Perhaps the parties should consider that alternative.

Related opportunity: Offshore Data Centers

Platforms offshore Long Beach and Orange County

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Rigs-to-Reactors baby! Let’s go!

Posted in energy policy, Offshore Energy - General, rigs-to-reefs, Uncategorized, tagged , , , , on July 23, 2026| Leave a Comment »

Note the unique MMA logo! 😉

MMA and NRC signed an MOU (attached) to strengthen cooperation on potential nuclear projects on the OCS. Nuclear power has been on the alternate use list (Rigs-to-Reefs+++) from the outset, so this is pretty exciting. Challenges and opportunities!

“Submerged reactor systems have been safely deployed in naval applications for decades, demonstrating their potential as a reliable source of energy in demanding marine environments. While no commercial deployment on the Outer Continental Shelf is planned or approved at this time, it could greatly strengthen America’s energy security in the future,” said MMA Acting Director Matt Giacona. “With nearly 3.2 billion acres of the Outer Continental Shelf under federal jurisdiction, this MOU is an important step toward building the technical expertise, regulatory clarity, and interagency coordination needed to assess whether and how this technology could be responsibly implemented in the years ahead.”

Check out this MIT offshore nuclear plant presentation.

MMA-NRC MOUDownload

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