Newcleo-Led Consortium Selected by Bpifrance to Develop the “n-Floating” Nuclear Project

The consortium bringing together Newcleo, Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore, and ABMI Groupe has been selected under the “Supporting the decarbonisation of the French maritime sector” call-for-projects managed by Bpifrance. Awarded almost €1 million in funding, the work expected to run for 18 months aims to demonstrate the relevance and technical feasibility of the “n-Floating” project.

Floating nuclear power for maritime decarbonisation

The concept relies on a non-self-propelled floating unit housing multiple advanced modular reactors (AMR) of 200 MWe each (LFR-AS-200 technology). Leveraging proven practices from the maritime and offshore sectors for shipyard construction, the project aims to develop a standardised, competitive, and easily deployable solution.

This barge will deliver firm, low-carbon power to locations where land availability or grid constraints pose challenges. It will serve to supply isolated regions, coastal areas, or ports, while supporting energy-intensive industrial applications such as water desalination and the production of low-carbon fuels.

A Major Asset for the French Maritime Sector

Targeting industrial deployment by 2036, this project represents a strategic opportunity for the French maritime ecosystem. By combining French nuclear and maritime expertise, the n-Floating project contributes to strengthening the country’s industrial sovereignty and supports its ambitions in maritime decarbonisation.

The illustrative image was generated by artificial intelligence and does not constitute an official representation of the project.