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AMPERA Expands Focus to the Maritime Sector

AMPERA, a rapidly evolving company specializing in breakthrough clean nuclear energy technologies, has officially chosen the maritime sector as a principal avenue for growth. This strategic shift comes as part of their broader vision to enhance clean, reliable energy solutions not just for maritime applications but also for data centers and defense industries.

Brian Matthews, the CEO and founder of AMPERA, expressed his enthusiasm for this new direction, stating, "Our innovative technology precisely meets the requirements of commercial shipping and the defense sector. Having a power generation unit onboard that can provide consistent, safe, and clean energy while drastically minimizing space requirements and reducing vessel weight is a compelling proposition."

AMPERA is developing an advanced thorium-fueled micro-reactor. This system is designed to deliver ultra-safe and reliable power solutions tailored specifically for maritime operators. It aims to significantly cut emissions, lighten operational loads, and lower overall costs. The reactor is notable for its compact design and a sealed core that can operate for decades without refueling, thereby eliminating the need for traditional fuel handling, reducing water usage, and minimizing operational complexity.

Market research indicates that there are over 10,000 commercial vessels currently in operation that could benefit from adopting AMPERA’s energy systems. Beyond the commercial maritime sector, defense ships could leverage this thorium-based system to efficiently fulfill energy and operational demands, utilizing a compact and emission-free power solution.

Matthews noted that the architecture of AMPERA’s systems is ideally suited for large ships, cruise lin ers, refrigerated transport vessels, and port service ships. He remarked, "The operators we are engaging with are genuinely excited about the economic and ecological benefits that could make their fleets more efficient and cost-effective."

By integrating additive manufacturing, AI-driven control systems, and proprietary reactor designs, AMPERA's technologies achieve an unmatched level of safety, performance, and scalability, thereby transforming the future of ultra-safe nuclear energy.

About AMPERA

AMPERA is a pioneering nuclear energy company committed to developing subcritical thorium micro-reactor systems intended for the modern AI era. Its proprietary TRISO fuel platform and advanced hybrid fusion-fission architectural designs facilitate scalable, emission-free energy production across various applications, including data centers and defense operations, as well as maritime uses. For further details, please visit www.amperacleanenergy.com.