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

Offshore nuclear barges could power ports and data centers—starting with California, where nuclear is banned — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/offshore-nuclear-barges-could-power-ports-and-data-centers-starting-with-california-where-nuclear-is-bannedContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Bluecore Energy and Port of Long Beach partner on offshore nuclear bargeshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/offshore-nuclear-barges-could-power-ports-and-data-centers-starting-with-california-where-nuclear-is-bannedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/offshore-nuclear-barges-could-power-ports-and-data-centers-starting-with-california-where-nuclear-is-banned#u52265Sun, 30 Aug 2026 09:56:02 +0000Bluecore Energy has partnered with the Port of Long Beach to develop offshore nuclear barges. These floating power plants intend to supply electricity to data centers and port facilities. The project represents a potential first for new nuclear energy in California, where nuclear power is currently banned. This arrangement seeks to bypass traditional land-based restrictions by utilizing offshore infrastructure to meet growing energy demands.Why it mattersCalifornia's existing ban on nuclear energy has prevented new projects for decades. The shift toward floating barges creates a legal and