Denmark-based next-generation nuclear technology developer Copenhagen Atomics is carrying out an engineering review with Norwegian energy developer Ocean-Power as the companies seek to become key players in the global push for small modular reactors (SMRs), particularly for maritime applications.

Copenhagen Atomics chief executive officer Thomas Jam Pedersen said the company is hoping to supply both the reactor technology and the nuclear fuel for “floating power barges” – also known as floating nuclear plants – being developed by Ocean-Power.