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Deployable Energy maritime nuclear power development

Overview

Deployable Energy and Hornbeck Offshore have entered a partnership to develop maritime nuclear power applications using the Unity Nuclear Battery. This microreactor technology is designed for integration into various maritime sectors, such as offshore platforms, autonomous vessels, and power barges, with the goal of providing refueling intervals exceeding five years.

The project is moving into testing phases, including a full-power demonstration at the Idaho National Laboratory to evaluate controls, safety, and operational procedures for U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission licensing. Following laboratory testing, the technology will undergo maritime trials with Hornbeck Offshore to assess performance under real-world sea conditions, specifically regarding space, weight, and environmental integration.

Entities

Hornbeck Offshore · Deployable Energy · U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission · Unity Nuclear Battery

Timeline

  1. 29 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Deployable Energy to test Unity Nuclear Battery in full-power and offshore trials

    Deployable Energy will conduct full-power testing of its Unity Nuclear Battery at Idaho National Laboratory and perform maritime demonstrations with Hornbeck Offshore to support future NRC licensing.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Deployable Energy and Hornbeck Offshore partner on maritime nuclear power

    Deployable Energy and Hornbeck Offshore are partnering to integrate Unity Nuclear Battery microreactors into maritime and offshore markets, aiming for a 20% reduction in total cost of ownership.

Sources

ecomagazine.com · interestingengineering.com