The deployment of Floating Nuclear Power Plants (FNPP) in the Mediterranean Sea is a step closer following a meeting in Athens of industry leaders, CORE POWER, ABS Hellas and Athlos Energy, to establish a PESTLE framework looking at the political, economic, social, technological, legal and environmental considerations when siting nuclear reactors at sea.
The main areas of discussion at the ABS Hellenic Training Centre, were around political leadership and public engagement as key enablers supported by economic opportunity, technological readiness and favourable legal pathways. Attendees also highlighted positive statements made by Greek Prime Minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, about how nuclear energy might be included in the National Energy and Climate Plan by 2027.
“Greece has an opportunity to become the leader in floating nuclear energy generation in the Mediterranean region. This gathering of industry leaders marks the start of a journey which will lead to improved energy security and clean energy availability,” said Charlotte Vere, Group Head Market Development, CORE POWER.
“At ABS, our goal is clear: to ensure this transformative technology develops with the highest safety standards, while positioning the maritime industry to capitalize on its game-changing potential. Our Floating Nuclear Power Plant Guide provides a robust framework for safety, resilience, and operational integrity,” said Patrick Ryan, ABS Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer.
“Over the last 12 months, the national conversation on the role of nuclear energy in Greece has significantly matured. The PESTLE workshop in Athens marks the first concrete step toward moving from theory to action. Athlos Energy was pleased to witness the strong engagement and genuine interest from key Greek stakeholders regarding our FNPP project in partnership with ABS and CORE POWER. We consider this workshop a milestone that accelerates the path toward practical implementation and positions Greece to actively participate in the global nuclear renaissance”, said Stathis Vlassopoulos, Athlos Energy co-founder
On completion of the PESTLE work, a report will be published by the Deon Policy Institute, and a supplementary paper will be published on the deployment of FNPPs in other Mediterranean countries.
The group is also looking at building a legal pathway for international nuclear governance and authorisation and ensuring Greece is prepared technically and institutionally for FNPP deployment.
Source: cyprusshippingnews.com
