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Russia builds 15 small 175-MWt marine nuclear reactors for icebreakers
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Fusion42 · 23 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Russia is building 15 small marine nuclear reactors, each with a capacity of 175 MW thermal, designed specifically for icebreaker vessels. This development underscores Russia's continued investment in nuclear-powered marine infrastructure to support Arctic navigation.
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Marine equipment and energy tech founders should watch Russia's move to mass-produce small nuclear reactors for ships, as this could redefine marine power supply requirements and open new markets or technical standards. Your chance to position as a supplier or innovator in nuclear marine tech just grew larger.
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