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U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean P. Duffy met with Maritime Administrator (Marad) Stephen M. Carmel and leaders from the Port of Corpus Christi to launch a new collaboration focused on small modular reactor (SMR) technology for maritime applications.
By testing the latest innovations in SMRs, the Department of Transportation stated that it "can help revitalize the American shipbuilding industry, reduce fuel costs, and re-establish U.S. maritime leadership."
As the largest U.S. port for oil exports and a national leader in liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipments, the Port of Corpus Christi is a critical gateway for American energy, experiencing an 81% increase in LNG exports since 2022.
"Small modular reactors have the potential to transform the American maritime sector, reduce shipping costs, and strengthen our supply chains. I am excited for the Port of Corpus Christi to join this promising collaboration with the Trump Administration to ensure the United States leads in innovation. Maritime dominance begins with modernizing the American fleet with this cutting-edge technology," declared Secretary Sean P. Duffy.
Through a Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC), Marad and the Port of Corpus Christi agreed to work together to explore opportunities to power maritime energy systems, including the potential integration of SMR technologies, resilient port microgrids, shore power architecture, infrastructure capable of supporting emerging ship propulsion concepts, and related workforce development opportunities.
