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27 October 2026

New study pours cold water on nuclear shipping economics

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New study pours cold water on nuclear shipping economics

The commercial case for nuclear-powered shipping remains highly uncertain, with new research suggesting the technology could become competitive by 2040, but only with dramatic reductions in reactor costs and effective global carbon regulation. A study published today by University College London’s Energy Institute examines the total cost of ownership of nuclear-powered containerships, comparing them with …

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