The New York-listed product tanker owner Scorpio Tankers teams up with Ampera, Inc. to develop and commercialize advanced micronuclear power solutions for marine, shipping and related maritime applications.

The tanker giant said it has entered a strategic collaboration with Ampera, backed by a $10m investment, to explore zero-carbon power solutions for maritime, offshore markets and port infrastructure.

Specifically, the collaboration will focus on floating nuclear power barges, nuclear-powered commercial vessels, offshore and remote maritime energy supply and port and coastal power infrastructure.

Scorpio Tankers and Ampera plan to develop and deploy nuclear-powered maritime energy systems, including floating nuclear power barges in the near term and nuclear-powered vessels over the longer term.

“This collaboration represents an important step toward the future of clean maritime energy, and our $10 million investment in AMPERA reflects both our conviction in nuclear and our confidence in the team,” said Emanuele Lauro, chairman and chief executive officer of Scorpio Tankers.

Scorpio Tankers, which counts around 90 tankers in its fleet, will serve as the strategic market lead and domain expert for marine and maritime applications.

The company will contribute marine engineering, technical design, regulatory expertise and global commercial relationships across shipping and maritime infrastructure markets.

On the other hand, Ampera will provide access to its safeguards-by-design proprietary micro-nuclear reactor technology and work jointly with Scorpio Tankers to develop commercial models and technical configurations tailored for maritime deployment, including power-as-a-service, leasing and long-term service agreements.

“Nuclear microreactors have the potential to fundamentally change how ships and offshore infrastructure are powered, and we believe this collaboration positions us at the forefront of that transition,” added Lauro.