Nuclear-Powered LNG Carrier Would Cost 2.5 Times More to Build, Study Finds
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A study estimates that building a nuclear-powered LNG carrier would cost about 2.5 times more than constructing a conventional vessel. Lower fuel expenses could nevertheless alter the ship's economics over its operating life.
A nuclear-powered LNG carrier could cost roughly 2.5 times as much to build as a conventional vessel, but lower fuel costs could significantly change the economics over the ship’s operating...
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