Trump Administration Eyes Offshore Nuclear to Power AI Boom

The Trump administration is studying the deployment of offshore nuclear power generation, with the Marine Minerals Administration and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission agreeing this week to coordinate on any future developments.

The announcement comes amid surging electricity demand driven by Big Tech.

“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…