Nuclear power will fuel the shipping industry, Chris Wright predicts

Published August 26, 2026 10:44am ET | Updated August 26, 2026 10:44am ET



Energy Secretary Chris Wright said that nuclear energy will power not only artificial intelligence, but also ships transporting goods across the globe. 

Wright described nuclear power on Wednesday as the next fuel for the global shipping industry, saying the carbon-free source of energy will help lower the costs of trade worldwide. 

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