Bluecore Energy’s Floating Nuclear Reactors Face Regulatory Hurdles at Port of Long Beach
Startup Bluecore Energy has partnered with the Port of Long Beach to develop floating small modular reactors (SMRs) to power port operations and potentially cities. The project, which aims to replace diesel generators with emission-free energy, faces significant regulatory hurdles, including California's 1976 nuclear moratorium and unresolved waste disposal issues. While the port seeks to meet zero-emission goals by 2050, critics and residents raise safety concerns, and no commercial SMRs are currently operational in the US.