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.”
Bud's Offshore Energy (BOE) 