Fortune August 29, 2026 • 07:12

Offshore nuclear barges could power ports and data centers—starting with California, where nuclear is banned - Fortune

By Jordan Blum

Offshore nuclear barges could power ports and data centers—starting with California, where nuclear is banned - Fortune

Offshore nuclear power could potentially power everything from ports and data centers to merchant cargo ships and military fleets.

As the U.S. paves the way for a nuclear renaissance to power the AI data center boom, the next frontier is building small nuclear reactors offshore to power coastal facilities and merchant ships.Stra… [+6878 chars]

More from Fortune